Quality Bait & Tackle

08/26/2026

Fall is coming! Minnow bite is sure picking up and so is the trapping! Redtails are in! Cool nights are helping things out and it’s only gonna ramp it up! Tight lines

06/05/2026

Come watch take offs or the return with weigh ins! Or sign up and a fish with a great group of guys supporting a great club!

05/19/2026

"Get ready for the 6th Annual DL Lakers Walleye Tournament! We're thrilled to invite all anglers to join us for a day of great fishing and friendly competition, all in support of the DL Lakers Fishing Team. Whether you're a seasoned pro or looking to enjoy a day on the water, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and help foster the next generation of anglers. Don't miss out—check the sign-up sheet to secure your spot today!"

To join our annual Walleye Fishing Tournament please click on the link below and the print registration form.
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05/12/2026

Hopefully, this is just the beginning. 🎣 We’ve got fresh shiners in the tank today. To keep it fair for everyone, we’re sticking to a 2-dozen limit per customer. It feels good to have some silver back in the shop! Scott Mackner finds em again!

05/08/2026

The Big Day is Finally Here! 🎣
Fishing opener is this Saturday, and the excitement is through the roof. It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for—getting back out on the water, finding those honey holes, and finally seeing some tight lines.
Whether you're heading out for walleye at midnight or taking the family out for panfish in the morning, make sure you're fully prepared. Don't forget to stop by Quality Bait & Tackle before you launch. We’ve got the freshest live bait in the are for the local bite, and everything else you need to make sure your opener is a success.

03/22/2026

🏆 THE WINNERS CIRCLE 🏆
• SUNFISH DIVISION (6-Fish Stringer): * 1st Place: Craig LARSON (65.25" total). He put on a clinic with four 11-inchers and took home a Tuned Up Custom Rod! ☀️🐟
• 2nd Place: Dan ZIMMERMAN kept the heat on with a 63.25" total, winning a 13 Fishing Wicked Reel!
• CRAPPIE DIVISION (5-Fish Stringer): The race of the weekend! Only 2 1/4" separated the top three.
• 1st Place: Corey HUGHES (72 3/4" total) – earned a Tuned Up Custom Rod! 🏆🔥
• 2nd Place: Logan ENKHAUS (70 3/4" total) – taking home a Frabill Bait Station!
• 3rd Place: Blake HILLUKKA (70 1/2" total) – winning a set of Ice Cleats!
• PERCH DIVISION: * 1st Place: Bryce Olson absolutely put the herd on ‘em with 93.25 total inches! For that dominant performance, he’s walking away with a Tuned Up Custom Rod! 🎣
• WALLEYE DIVISION: * 1st Place: Logan Meyer controlled the board with a beastly 27-inch Walleye, winning a Tuned Up Custom Rod! 🏆
• PIKE DIVISION: A literal "battle of the inches!" 🐊
• 1st Place: Scott MACKNER (330 Maniac) with a 36 3/4" hammer! Scott won a 20x47 UHMW Custom Cutting Board (available right here at the shop!).
• 2nd Place: Nate LYNCH was right there with a 36" Pike, earning a Quality Bait Sweatshirt! 🧥
• TULLEBEE/WHITEFISH DIVISION: * 1st Place: Corey HUGHES doubled up with an 18-inch Tullebee, scoring a $100 Quality Bait Gift Card! 💸
• 🌟 JUNIOR ANGLER BONUS: * Huge shoutout to Hudson LUNDBERG! As a bonus prize for our younger fishermen, Hudson is taking home an Okuma Avenger Reel! Great job keeping the future of the sport alive, Hudson! 🎣🙌
🌸 SEE YOU AT THE SPRING FLING! 🌸
The ice season is winding down, but we are just getting started. We can’t wait to see every one of you back here for the SPRING FLING TOURNAMENT! 🌷🎣
Check out the winner's gallery below and give these anglers a shoutout in the comments! 📸👇

03/04/2026

We have received some more heavy northern suckers and shiners! Come get them while they last! Happy fishing!

02/02/2026

Trigg Roach @ it again!

Gave the walleyes a break today and chased after some crappies! No big ones but they’re the perfect size for supper! They sure couldn’t resist the Northland Fishing Tackle Tungsten Forage Minnow Spoon!

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02/02/2026

Poles and Holes is here Folks!