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bait and tackle shop
Related terms: fishing gear shop · fishing gear store
A retail store whose primary merchandise is fishing equipment and supplies, including bait and tackle.
A bait and tackle shop is a store or other retail space whose primary merchandise consists of equipment and supplies used for fishing, including bait, fishing rods, hooks, lines, sinkers, floats, nets, etc.
Fishing supplies form the main assortment, whether they are bait or equipment such as rods and lines. The shop is identified by that fishing purpose.
An outdoor gear store can support many wilderness activities, while a sporting goods store can sell equipment for several sports. The bait-and-tackle specialization concentrates on fishing.
