The Bait Shop

10/05/2026

After a wonderful 8+ years serving our amazing friends IT'S TIME TO RETIRE. As a result of this decision I am placing The Bait Shop up for sale. If you know of anyone that would be interested in purchasing this growing business please have them contact me at 417-327-4727. Thank you so much.

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10/05/2026

It's that time of year again! We are going to winter hours beginning tomorrow, Monday, October 5. We will still open at 7:00am every day but will be closing at 5:30pm Sunday through Thursday and 6:30pm Friday and Saturday. Thank you for being part of our Bait Shop family!

05/28/2026

05/19/2026

Beautiful day out there.

Weather’s right, water’s calm, and if you know anything about fishing—you don’t sit on days like this.

Fish are biting, or they’re about to be. Either way, it beats sitting at home thinking about it.

Swing by, grab your bait, and go see what’s waiting on the end of your line.

05/14/2026

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BAIT ALIVE LONGER (AND CATCH MORE FISH)

Nothing’s worse than showing up to the water with dead bait… here’s how to keep it lively and ready to catch fish all day long:

Keep your water clean and change it often when you can
Keep bait cool (ice bottles work better than dumping ice straight in)
Add oxygen with an aerator—or gently stir the water if you don’t have one
Don’t overcrowd your bucket (less bait = longer life)
Keep it in the shade, not in direct sunlight
Handle bait as little as possible to reduce stress

PRO TIP: Cool water + oxygen = bait that stays active way longer and catches more fish.

Need fresh bait before your next trip? Stop by the shop and we’ll get you set up right.

05/04/2026

“May the 4th be with you” from your local bait shop.

05/02/2026