Emma’s Midway Bait and Tackle

Tucked in the tiny town of Onalaska, Wisconsin is a friendly neighborhood bait shop; Emma’s Midway Bait and Tackle. It’s a tiny shop but big on service. No Grumpy Old Men found here just friendly service and a lot of bait for your buck! The young man behind the counter always greets us with a smile, and gave helpful recommendations on what bait to use depending on what we were fishing after that day. I bought the usual minnows and took the recommended night crawlers hoping to catch CatfishHunter! I didn’t catch him (story of my life) but ended up reeling in a big one, a nice looking Northern Pike! I know pics or it didn’t happen, guess I’ll have to post it!
The shop also has some snacks and soda including locally made jerky, the fish are not the only ones who need to eat! If that’s not enough right next door is Emma’s Diner, I was told the locals are hooked on the sandwiches so definitely need to catch one of those next time I’m in town.
Next time your in the area and in need of some bait, give them a try! Great bait, great prices, and great service and that’s no fish story!