Swarthout's Bait & Tackle Shop

08/20/2026

Dakota needs your help to reach his goals

💗 CALLING ALL LADIES WHO WANT TO SUPPORT DAKOTA’S JOURNEY TO GUATEMALA — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 💗

And men… here’s a perfect goodie for your lady while supporting a great cause at the same time! 😉

We just launched Dakota’s Local Retreat Raffle with 100 spots at only $10 each!

One lucky winner will receive a Local Retreat Package valued at OVER $200, featuring:

✨ A surprise gift card from KLS Waterless Nail Bar
🍽️ A surprise gift certificate from Kyoto Japanese Hibachi
🕯️ Handcrafted soaps and candles from Hart & Soul
🎁 PLUS additional local goodies may be added as they come in!

We’re keeping the individual gift card amounts a surprise, but we can tell you this — the total package value will be over $200! 👀💕

💲 $10 per spot
🔢 Numbers 1–100
🏆 One winner takes the entire Local Retreat Package

🎥 The winner will be chosen at random LIVE on Facebook once the board is full!

Whether you’re grabbing a spot for yourself or trying to score a little something special for your lady, every number helps!

🇺🇸🥋✈️🇬🇹 LET’S GET DAKOTA TO GUATEMALA! 🇬🇹✈️🥋🇺🇸

Comment your number(s) below or message us to claim yours! 💕

08/19/2026

🎣 WE’RE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE Q8! 🎣

Swarthout’s Bait & Tackle is officially stocked and ready with Q8 products!

We’re excited to bring this new line into the shop and introduce our customers to a product we think you’re going to be hearing a LOT about. Q8 is getting ready to make some serious waves in the fishing industry — and you can get your hands on it right here.

We have a great selection in stock and ready to hit the water.

Stop in, check out the new Q8 display, grab a few to try, and let us know what you think!

Q8 has officially arrived at Swarthout’s! 🎣

08/18/2026

🇺🇸 $1,500 TO GO — DAKOTA IS GETTING CLOSER TO GUATEMALA! 🇺🇸
Dakota is officially $1,500 away from reaching his first fundraising goal for his trip to Guatemala, where he has earned the opportunity to represent Team USA!

There are lots of ways to help him get there! ❤️🤍💙

⭐ SPONSOR DAKOTA
Businesses, families and individuals can sponsor his journey.

🎟️ PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS
Grab some raffle tickets, have a chance to win, and help move him closer to his goal.

🐟 FISHBOWL DONATIONS
Dakota now has a donation fishbowl right beside the register at Swarthout’s Bait & Tackle. Donate any amount or round up your purchase — every donation helps!

💵 MAKE A DONATION
No amount is too small. Every dollar gets him closer.

💪 PUT DAKOTA TO WORK!

Dakota is willing to earn it, too! If you have a job that needs to be done, he's looking for work:

• Mowing lawns
• Raking & yard clean-up
• Picking up sticks/debris
• Basic outdoor chores
• Other age-appropriate jobs — just ask!

Maybe you've got a lawn that needs mowing. Maybe you'll grab a few raffle tickets. Maybe you're stopping into the bait shop and can drop something in his fishbowl. Or maybe your business would like to sponsor a young athlete representing the United States.

Every bit of it gets him closer.

Dakota has $1,500 left to raise for this first goal, and he's willing to work for it!

If you'd like to sponsor Dakota, make a donation, purchase raffle tickets, or hire him for a job, send a message or stop into Swarthout’s Bait & Tackle.

❤️🤍💙 $1,500 TO GO TO GOAL #1 — HELP GET DAKOTA TO GUATEMALA! 🇺🇸

08/18/2026

Came into work to the best surprise!!

Thank you Robert & Karen Brewer. My Mama is smiling down this morning listening to your music. 🙂

08/15/2026

We are live now

🌺 POPPY’S BOOK DROP! 📚 New Reads + Hidden Gems

08/15/2026

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)— A local teenager held a fundraiser to support first responders in the Twin Tiers on Friday, Aug. 14. 13-year-old Dakota Rinker, the founder of “Dakota’s Give Back P…

08/15/2026

ELMIRA, NY (WENY) — Dakota Rinker, a local teen passionate about giving back to the community, hosted a meet-and-greet on Friday to raise funds for an annual first responder appreciation

08/14/2026

Dakota has been busy already this morning at Copy Express.

He is here until 5pm taking donations, sponsorships and ready to talk to you about his plans for his upcoming First Responders Dinner on October 24, 2026.

Come meet with him and give him the stepping stone to run his dinner.

A huge thank you to Copy Express for this opportunity.

08/14/2026

Today’s the day. Come and meet Dakota at copy express. Chat with him about his upcoming plans for his first responder dinner, and support him with a sponsorship, If you are able to . He will be taking general donations as well.

08/14/2026

Good evening,

Our split unit air conditioner will be installed tomorrow if anyone is available to come and help around noon time tomorrow, we could use a couple extra hands