Pappy's Bait & Tackle

09/11/2026

Are you Ready???

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Nova Tackle Company is ending the reign of Blue Packs, so we are having Feeling Blue Sale. All Soft Beads in the Blue Packs are $4.

08/17/2026

‼️Important information for the BIG KING BONANZA‼️

Here’s the full list of rules and prizes for the Big King Bonanza!
$500 CASH for 1st place + tons of other great prizes! 🎣
The competition runs September 1st–26th, so get ready to hit the Manistee River and CHASE THAT KING! 👑🐟
You’re definitely not going to want to miss out on this one! 🔥

08/17/2026

Just an FYI — the Sea Lamprey treatment will be taking place on the Big Manistee River today (8/17/26).

If you notice the river looking green or yellow, this is why!

For more information check out SeaLamprey.org⁠

Just wanted to give everyone a heads-up!

07/13/2026

Nova Tackle Company & Pappy’s Bait & Tackle sweatshirts are stocked!
Sizes M–###L — $45.00 each.
Stop in and grab yours before they’re gone!

06/03/2026

Good Morning from Pappy’s — 6/3/26 ☀️🎣

Here in Wellston, it’s currently 56° with a high of 78°. No rain in the forecast until Friday—perfect stretch to get out and enjoy it!

Tippy Water Conditions:
• Gage height: 8.97 ft
• Discharge: 2040cfs
• Temp: 62.8°F

Have a great day, smile big, and be happy like Pappy’s! ❤️🎣

06/01/2026

06/01/26

• First few kings are showing — both big & little manistee 🎣
• Late spawn at Tippy — few summer run so far
• Tippy Dam flow: 2000 cfs (wow!) | Temp: 62°
• Tippy Pond fishing is good
• Lake Michigan is on fire right now🔥

Stop in and have a great time out there!