Family owned since 2006 — 2445 N State Road 127, Angola  ·  (260) 665-8414
🎣 Big D's Bait · Tackle · Archery
Minnow tanks bubbling inside Big D's bait shop
Bait & tackle

What's in the tanks.

Fresh, lively, and dipped generously — the bait board below is straight from the shop's own "Fresh Bait Friday" updates.

The Live Bait Board

Stock straight from the shop's Fresh Bait Friday posts — what's in the tanks varies with the season; call to confirm today's stock.

Crappie minnows Bass shiners Creek chubs Goldfish Nightcrawlers Baby crawlers Red wigglers Green wigglers Leeches Waxworms White spikes Crickets — feeder & fishing
Bait moves fast on summer weekends. Headed out at first light Saturday? The shop opens at 8 — or call ahead the night before: (260) 665-8414.

The tackle wall

Hooks, weights & everything between

A good selection of year-round lures and tackle for the 101 lakes out the door — panfish jigs to bass baits, plus the hooks, weights, line and terminal tackle that always seem to run out mid-trip.

  • Lures and tackle stocked year-round
  • Panfish, bass, walleye and pike essentials
  • Friendly advice included — just ask what's biting
A well-stocked tackle wall of lures, line and terminal tackle

December through ice-out

The hard-water headquarters

Every December the shop loads up with a huge ice-fishing selection — and the local hard-water crowd knows it. Crooked Lake ice fishing is a Steuben County tradition; gear up here first.

Where the ice bite is
Ice fishing shanties scattered across a frozen lake at dawn

The regulars

Take their word

★★★★★

"Great selection of bait, tackle and fishing supplies in a small location. They also have tons of archery equipment as well. Staff were very friendly and helpful."

— Chris N., Google review
★★★★★

"They have all the supplies you need to fish. Worms, bee-moths, leeches, minnows, shiners, suckers, and plenty of hooks, weights, and all kinds of tackle. Great shop!"

— Google review, August 2025