Canal Bait and Tackle

Vishal Sharma

2023-09

I wanted to write a positive review for Canal Bait and Tackle. These guys probably hear “I'm from out of town” or “it’s my first time at the canal” a thousand times a day. Yet, when it was my turn they offered friendly advice and didn’t make me feel out of place. I purchased what they recommended and went out for three days eventually leading a decent sized Striper. If you are in the area and are looking to fish the canal, look no further.

Mike Elliott

2024-04

The guy I talked to was very helpful and informed I liked the shop he was knowledgeable

Pearl

2023-08

My favorite bait & tackle spot on the Cape. Great selection and great fishing advice. Brian ( Alaska)

Ess Ar

2023-08

Probably fine for in-store shopping, and we should support local small businesses, especially one that knows the needs of local anglers- but would not order online again. Billed for out-of-stock (I presume) items, and didn’t ship them. No response to emails, finally sorted out over phone and refunded. Customer service isn’t their priority, clearly.

Chris Swezey

2023-05

I don't really come here for rods and reels, but they have everything else you need to fish the canal and beaches. The live and frozen bait is always solid too. Personally, I like the guys working in there. If you go to a good bait shop, do not expect it to be like a fine dining experience. The salty locals are a part of the experience. Embrace it.

Earl Campbell

2020-05

Every Experience is Wonderful, Bruce is a Top Notch Guy!!!... He can even fish a little...lol

Christian Ohiri

2023-05

1st time fishing at the canal. We stopped there to get some bait before heading to the Scussett beach pier. A very quaint shop but stocked full of items. I kinda startled them, being a 6'1" 230lb. African American. And I kinda had to initiate conversation, but as well stated, the staff was courteous and knew what I needed.. a pack of freshly frozen squid strips. They thawed fast so no wait. And those things did the trick. No lie, I had hooked something too big for my beginner's retractable pole and it snapped it in half!

Matt Murphy

2018-05

This shop is awesome. They have what you need to fish the canal and the prices are quite good as well. I stop here quite a bit when I come down cape and I've never had a negative experience. The people who work here are friendly and will offer you advice if you ask. I've never heard a condescending remark from any of the employees which can be common at some shops, they treat new fishermen just the same as experienced ones, with respect. Great place, great people, highly recommend stopping here for bait and tackle while on the cape.

Marissa

2021-05

Nice bait shop with a lot to choose from with great prices. The owner is very knowledgeable and nice! 🙂 🐠 🎣

SLOT LIFE HO Slot cars buy sell trade collect

2019-05

Great shop. 20 plus yearsIn business. No flyfishing items . Easy to see from road . Parking for those pulling a boat

James B

2023-11

The bait was fine but the guy working there wasn't the friendliest person.

Dylan McCullough

2018-05

This place is amazing. Always open when you need it unlike every other bait shop within 20 miles. Absolutely stop here before you embark on your Cape Cod fishing adventure.They have all types of bait in stock as well, fresh when available, but always frozen stock.Locally run, with a great selection of tackle and gear.

J.L. Stewart

2022-05

This was a busy place when we went, with probably 9 of us packed into a 12×12 room, taking into account shelves and stands. The fella behind the counter never even said hello to anyone. When he was asked a question, it was answered with as few words as possible. Customer service is the killer here. I am not disapointed I went, but I will not return or recommend it, unless you really need something in a pinch.

J T

2022-05

Tell you what I like the place. A lot of people have an issue with the Father and son combo being miserable at times . I would be miserable too you you got to deal with some real ignorant customers day in and day out from 5am til close. That being said they got what you need and if they like you they'll even give you some good Intel 🤪. 👍👍 For the Miller's

Randy Muir

2017-05

Visited as an out-of-stater one evening in August, seeking to spend some $ and get advice for targeting stripers on the canal for the first time ever. The gentleman i talked to said he was the owner. From the moment i walked in he had a serious, unhappy look on his face, like i was an annoyance or my timing was inconvenient. Did not greet me when i walked in, for example. He never smiled or offered any friendly pleasantries, although i tried more than once to lighten things up. He did answer my questions, but with short, terse responses. I certainly never felt like my patronage was appreciated. Where i come from, i cannot think of a single merchant who treats customers so cold. Maybe he was having a bad day? In general i prefer to deal with small entrepreneurs, but this experience has stuck with me and i could not resist writing about it. I'd have a hard time wanting to give him any more of my business, although the store is well stocked and i suspect he is knowledgeable. A real shame.

John Holohan

2019-05

As a sales person I would rate the shop lower than this if it was strictly based on how friendly the staff was, but this is a tackle shop so I rated it based on that fact. The guys there will give you information you need if you ask for it and the shop is well stocked and cared for. No one is rude but not everyone on the planet is an extrovert that aims to make everyone feel warm and fuzzy. If you want to find what you need to fish the canal and you would like some local tips... Go here and then go catch some stripers. Its a great little shop that has what you need.

Mike Epps

2017-05

I've been vacationing on the cape off and on my whole life. Fished a lot when I was younger and just recently picked it back up :) forgot what I was missing. Been to every bait and tackle shop mainland and cape side I think lol. Never wrote a review about any of them though, always kind of a place that you have to go to that smells bad lol. Went into the canal bait and tackle with my kids and was pleasantly surprised.... very clean! Jovial atmosphere, very friendly. The owner (I think it was the owner) even fed my dog and was playing with him. My kids were obnoxious as usual and they were answering all of their questions (and mine) with a smile on their faces. I am not the best fisherman and I really appreciated their advice, it was spot on. Good time, spent way to long in there talking (which is a good thing, wife doesn't agree :/) Is definitely my new place. 6 stars!

Bill Rozen

2022-05

Great shop. The best prices by the Canal with a very helpful and knowledgeable staff/owner. They know the canal scene and have great lures and Rods. It is now the only place I go for fishing gear.

Fish Fish

2020-05

Our first and favorite spot when traveling from Boston. They make us Feel like part of their families. Great selection of baits and tackles. They sell what you need to catch fish. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed....

Christopher D. Ravosa

2018-05

Went here with my Mother is past summer, great selection and the gentlemen at the shop gave me some of the best advise! We caught fish and had a great time thanks to Canal Bait and Tackle! BTW Its only a few mins away from the fishing site!

Thaddeus Whettimore

2021-05

Wish I could say it was 5 stars but ya know what? a part of owning a bait shop on the canal is being good at dealing with knownothings and dilettantes. If you cant paste a smile on in the morning and keep it there all day at least hire someone who can.

shawn mcgovern

2017-05

Let me start off by saying I don't fish, I don't know anything about fishing, or what lures to get, where to fish and what the heck to do when I catch said fish.I moved to Buzzards Bay recently and constantly see swarms of people either fishing along the canal or over the bridge into Wareham. I have my dads old salt water fishing pole which isn't great tbh.Anyways I pass Canal Bait and Tackle on my way to work so I stopped in one day and legit almost walked out the door when I saw all the stuff I could get. It was like going into Home Depot when you've never used a hammer.A guy there who said he was the owner, Jeff... super nice guy without even thinking twice immediately sprang to action to answer all the stupid questions I had. He helped me out with a new reel, which was a SHIMANO 10000, and I bought some lures (which are easier to remember the name) Canal magic swimmers and stick shads. There were some other guys in there too who gave me tips on when the best time to go was and what parts are better than others.I can't say I caught anything my first time out but my god I had fun. Just meeting new people along the canal who were just as passionate as Jeff was talking about fishing was amazing. If you're going to own a business, then you should probably love what you do. Jeff, you can tell, lives, breathes and sleeps all things fishing. I'm a repeat customer for sure. Hopefully someday when I go back I will actually be able to tell them what's worked for me. I have a long way to go but I'm excited for my new hobby.Thanks Jeff

Juan Lopez

2018-05

Guys here are very helpful most would assume a bait shop next to one of the best known fishing spots in the Northeast would be full of cocky personalities. Instead the gentleman here are beyond helpful and go the extra step in explaining why you should be choosing xyz tackle. Why the fish are hitting what they are hitting. Lastly I was a couple bucks short and one of the employees said no when I went to choose a lesser product based on price. He said the stripers are hitting these lures and you want to catch a fish. Disregarding the $1.30 price difference he rung me up for exactly the amount I had. And even better I caught a striper with 10 minutes of fishing. These guys know there stuff and want to see their clients succeed. Hats off to the staff @ Canal bait & tackle!

Stacie Newman

2023-05

BUYERS BEWARE!!!Ordered the wrong thing online paid to return them and they never refunded my money called an spoke to a man that said he would manually refund me and never recieved anything!! If i would of knew that i would of never returned it at least saved me the money of shipping it back!!!!

Richard McMullen

2022-05

This place is Great 👍👍 I will be stopping here for all my cape cod fishing trips... good variety of tackle.... 6 kinds of bait...some local information. Stop by and check it out....

Troy Fishing

2021-05

I've ordered 15 jigs, but only received 2 jigs. This can be happen, it's human being.However,,,, very poor services.I called the shop and they ask me to contact Jeff over cellular phone or email. Never answered cellular phone always voice mail, and never responded email for 3 days.

Holt Murray

2022-05

Love this place. However much you do or don't know that's going on with the fishing, these guys always take the time to talk you through what's going on and what to use.

Terence Halter

2018-05

$5 for 3 clam tongues in a kiddie cup. When I said that was a bit much his reply was "see ya"Gladly taking my business to another of the MANY fairly priced shops like buzzards bait :)

Rob Douang

2019-05

Not the friendliest bunch; however, they do have what you need for canal fishing. Including newest baits and gear and will give you tips on what's happening down at the canal if you ask.

Mike Thibodeau

2023-05

Wide selection in a small space. Easy parking. Friendly staff. I’ll return when I am in the area and need tackle or bait