Let's Go FISHING!

We're open! Come see john z
THURSDAY-SUNDAY 7A - 7P

We hope all of our beloved customers faired Hurricane Ian ok. Bait N Wait is open and we’re back to the basics. It’s just the original owner, John Zukaitis, working the shop like back in the good-ol’-days. 

Bait for catching grouper Fort Myers Beach, FL

✉ Gift Certificates are available! ✉

Bait N Wait Ft Myers Beach Bait Store

TIMES ARE TOUGH, FISHING DOESN'T HAVE TO BE.

BAIT!!!

LIVE, healthy shrimp and bait fish, along with the frozen bait and artificial bait (lures)

Gear

Bait N Wait is a distributor for TICA tackle. Good prices, great quality - Can't beat 'tm.

Consignment

Do you have some fishing gear you're looking to get rid of? Have us sell it for you at our Bait Store!

We are family owned and operated

Welcome to baitNwait.com a NFCA life member. the number one spot in Southwest Florida for all your fishing needs. We have gifts for all occasions for that fisher person in your life. Located minutes from both Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel we offer the right items for either live or artificial fishing.

Fishing is a fun and exciting sport for young and old to enjoy. At Bait ‘N’ Wait we understand this interest and provide not only the equipment needed, but the expertise needed to make your trip an enjoyable one. North American Fishing Club discounts given to NFCA members.

We are more then a tackle shop stop by and check us out. but bring your sense of humor.we have plenty of that.

We'RE proud to be one of many retailers OF TICA tackle.

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Bait N Wait is a distributor of TICA tackle

Tica Fishing was founded in 1965 as EVER WINNER, LTD of Taichung, Taiwan. In the beginning EVER WINNER focused on their manufacturing expertise on machined parts and athletic equipment. Soon after, EVER WINNER started producing fine quality fishing tackle for the world market.

EVER WINNER’S reputation for high quality innovative products and ON TIME delivery is legendary. In 1991 EVER WINNER created the “TICA” Brand. For many years EVER WINNER was a supplier (OEM manufacturer) to many famous fishing tackle brands, “TICA” was EVER WINNER’S chance to establish themselves under their own label.

TICA has many patents issued for its innovative designs such as “CYBERNETIC” frame concepts which is unique and a major improvement to gear/frame alignment, stability and line management. TICA has always developed its own designs as to give a fresh approach to rods and reels to the fishing world. TICA/EVER WINNER now has branch operations in Taiwan, USA, Japan, China, Europe and more than 30 agents worldwide!

TICA’s experience at manufacturing technology with their research and development team has led to some of the world’s finest rod and reels. TICA will continue to lead the fishing industry in new designs and quality innovations for the future. You can take price in owning and fishing an engineering masterpiece.

Thank you for choosing TICA Fishing Tackle; they are truly “BORN TO PERFORM”.

We can always use broken rods and reels for parts.I would like to trade a clean and lube service for three combos or six rods or six reels .of your retired equipment. reel service excludes lever drag reels and internationals.

A new item that is worth looking at is our n-f-l [ national fishing league ] custom rods they are one of a kind and the fish will swim in line to have the honor to be caught with this item.

If you want something a little more wild try our razzle dazzle redos. this one of a kind rod will not only catch fish but dazzle your fishing buddys and the fish will be razzled by the glitter a must have item