The Old Dutchman

10/24/2026

🎣🍂 DID YOU KNOW WE’RE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND?! ❄️🎄

We’ve been seeing lots of people asking on various Hoover fishing pages which bait shops are still open, so we wanted to remind everyone… OLD DUTCHMAN BAIT & TACKLE IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND! 🐟

🍁 Stop in for some bait during the fall fishing bite!

🎁 Get a head start on Christmas shopping for your favorite angler!

🌷 Stock up on tackle and gear for next spring!

❄️ Just because the temperatures drop doesn’t mean our doors close!

📍 904 S. Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH

🎣 Serving our fishing community since 1952!

09/19/2026

🐾 LOCAL COMMUNITY — WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🐾

We know so many of you who follow this page are local to Westerville and the surrounding areas, so we’re asking you to please keep your eyes open. ❤️

A beloved 14-year-old family cat has gone missing from our family home. He was born 14 years ago underneath my mom’s dresser and has been part of our family ever since. He recently started thyroid medication and was only 5.4 pounds, so he is extremely thin and needs his medication and care.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: He may look like an uncared-for stray because of how thin he is, but HE IS NOT A STRAY. He has a family who loves him and is desperately looking for him. If someone has taken him in thinking they were helping a stray, please understand that he needs to come home.

If you see him, please don’t chase him. Take a picture if you can and let us know where you saw him so we can safely get him home.

And if you’ve found him and unfortunately he has passed away, please still contact us. We need to know and would want to bring him home.

📍 Missing from Buenos Aires blvd
🐱 14 years old
⚖️ Last known weight: 5.4 lbs
💊 Needs thyroid medication
YOU CAN CALL THE BAIT SHOP WOTH A SIGHTING
614-891-2653
We know our Old Dutchman family stretches throughout the community, and we’re hoping that by sharing this, the right person might see him or know something.

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST. Even one share could help bring our boy home. ❤️🐾

09/19/2026

🎣 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN CATCHING?! 🎣

We want to see what you’ve been reeling in! 🐟📸 Drop those recent catches and let us know what’s been biting! 👀

And hey… we owe you all an apology for not being as active lately! ❤️ Things have been a little hectic behind the scenes, but we’re getting back into the swing of things and can’t wait to see what everyone has been catching!

Show us those fish! 🎣🔥

08/30/2026

🎣🏆 CATCH OF THE WEEK! 🏆🎣

It’s time to show off those catches! 👀🐟

Did you catch something worth bragging about this week? Drop a picture in the comments! 📸👇 Whether it was a giant, your personal best, or just a great day on the water—we want to see it!

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08/27/2026

08/27/2026

💙 THIS IS WHAT THE OLD DUTCHMAN IS ALL ABOUT. 💙

For 74 years, this little bait shop has been supported by the people in our community. 🎣❤️ Generations have walked through these doors, shared their stories, started fishing trips, and made memories that have lasted a lifetime.

As we look back at the comments and stories you all shared with us at the beginning of this season, we can’t help but feel incredibly grateful. 🥹

Thank you for supporting local. Thank you for shopping small. And thank you for continuing to support us 74 years later.

So far this season, the love and support you have shown the Old Dutchman has meant more to us than you know. Every visit, every share, every comment, every purchase, and every person who recommends us helps keep this little piece of history going.

The Old Dutchman isn’t just our business—it’s part of this community. And this community is the reason we’re still here. 💙

Now we want to know… what stories or memories have you made with us THIS season? 🎣🥹 Whether it was a big catch, bringing someone in for their first visit, or simply stopping by to say hello—we’d love to hear it! ❤️👇

08/27/2026

🚨🎣 HAVE YOU SHOPPED THE SALE YET?! 🎣🚨

Our FIRST WHOLE-STORE SALE is happening NOW, and you do NOT want to miss it! 🔥🐟

Have you stopped in and grabbed your deals yet?! 👀🎣

08/27/2026

🎣 OLD DUTCHMAN BAIT & TACKLE FAQ! 🎣

We get asked these questions a lot, so here are some quick answers! 👇🐟

❓ How much is a fishing license?
🎟️ Ohio residents under 65: $25.00
🎟️ Ohio residents 65+: $10.00
✨ Optional lamination: $1.00
📞 Call us for nonresident pricing!

❓ How long have we been here?
🏆 Since 1952! That’s 74 YEARS of serving the fishing community! 🎣

❓ Do we do rod & reel repairs and cleanings?
🔧 Yes! Repair services are limited and depend solely on the type of rod or reel needing fixed.

❓ Do we spool line?
🧵 Yes!
• $3.00 per reel if you bring your own line
• If you use our line, pricing depends on the pound test and number of yards needed

❓ Do we sell live bait?
🪱 YES! We sell live AND frozen bait! Check out the bait list on our page for our full selection and pricing!

Have another question? Stop in or give us a call! 🎣🐟

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