Thursday night on the ten o’clock news on channel 4 they will give their choice.
Which one is it? 
May 6, 2014 at 8:42 pm
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Best Baitshop in MN?
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May 7, 2014 at 5:40 am #1408903
My personal choice is Fish Lake Bait in Harris, MN.
Todd always has quality bait at a very fair price and has treated me very well over the years.
May 7, 2014 at 5:54 am #1408911For me, the best all around shop is Thorne Bros. Most helpful and customer service outdoor business I know.
RobbinsdaleMay 7, 2014 at 6:16 am #1408915Quote:
For me, the best all around shop is Thorne Bros. Most helpful and customer service outdoor business I know.
X2 Although for bait selection, Vados gets my vote. Best variety including rainbows, shiners, all sizes of suckers, bullheads.May 7, 2014 at 6:18 am #1408916Quote:
Thursday night on the ten o’clock news on channel 4 they will give their choice.
Which one is it?
Cast nets on the St. Croix….
May 7, 2014 at 6:21 am #1408917Two of my favorites are
Prince’s on hwy 169 just a couple miles north of Milaca
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Fred’s in Deer RiverMay 7, 2014 at 6:42 am #1408921Vados – been going there since I was a kid.
Jerry’s Bait in Mora (sentimental choice)
Matt’s Lucky Bait – best new bait shop!
May 7, 2014 at 6:49 am #1408925Blue Ribbon? Haven’t been there in years but it could be a TV pick…
May 7, 2014 at 7:23 am #1408934Quote:
My personal choice is Fish Lake Bait in Harris, MN.
Todd always has quality bait at a very fair price and has treated me very well over the years.
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May 7, 2014 at 7:29 am #1408938I’d go for one that had spot tails this weekend….
May 7, 2014 at 7:37 am #1408939The best minnows in the state are at Fletcher’s Bait shop in Sauk Centre, MN.
May 7, 2014 at 7:50 am #1408944#1 Vados…Then
Fish Lake Bait and Prince’s are also very good!
Blue Ribbon is a good local shop for me.
May 7, 2014 at 7:58 am #1408947Lots of good ones around IMHO. I’m sure I’ll miss a few but I agree with Justin on Fish Lake Bait in Harris as my favorite. Other’s that I’ve frequented:
Vados
Prince in Milaca
Fred’s in Deer River
River Rat outside of Deer River
Ben’s in Battle Lake
Christopherson’s in Alexandria
4 Seasons in RW
Swanson’s in Hackensack
Shriver’s in Walker
Gene’s in Perham
Mel’s in Spicer
Marine General
Timberline in Blackduck
Oars and Mine in CrosbyMay 7, 2014 at 8:26 am #1408953Quote:
Blue Ribbon? Haven’t been there in years but it could be a TV pick…
Blue Ribbon is my personal favorite. I like Thorne Bros, but I consider them more of a large fishing store than a bait shop.
May 7, 2014 at 8:59 am #1408966Matt’s is my go to place for worms. I don’t know what he feeds those things.
For Minnows, I have tried Blue Ribbon, but frankly the Holiday over in Hudson has always been better.
May 7, 2014 at 9:59 am #1408991Moore’s Bait Shop. Unfortunatly it closed
May 7, 2014 at 10:12 am #1408992Quote:
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Blue Ribbon? Haven’t been there in years but it could be a TV pick…
Blue Ribbon is my personal favorite. I like Thorne Bros, but I consider them more of a large fishing store than a bait shop.
where not talkin PABST BLUE RIBBIN HERE!!!!
May 7, 2014 at 10:18 am #1408996Moore’s Bait Shop.
It was a sad day in Mpls when those doors locked up.
Thanks for reminding me…time to call Uncle Bob.
May 7, 2014 at 12:47 pm #1409054Quote:
Moore’s Bait Shop.
It was a sad day in Mpls when those doors locked up.
Thanks for reminding me…time to call Uncle Bob.
Tell him we all say HI!
May 8, 2014 at 8:24 am #1409249There is no doubt about it! Log Cabin Bait on the way up to Wheeler’s Point on LOW! Never fear, Steve is here!
DIRTBALL2 
May 8, 2014 at 8:34 am #1409256Vados and the three shops that Fish Lake Bait is part of.
Many many good ones around MN. Not sure how a best could be picked. 1st quality of a good bait shop is being on the way to my favorite fishing spot. Quality, variety of bait and tackle is right up there to. Through in someone behind the counter that doest mind listening to a quick fish story or share a tidbit of advice and you have a good bait shop.
May 8, 2014 at 8:35 pm #1409425Arties in Ortonville is the winner!
May 8, 2014 at 11:12 pm #1409441Quote:
Arties in Ortonville is the winner!
Is that the gas station?
DTMay 9, 2014 at 6:23 am #1409460Quote:
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Arties in Ortonville is the winner!
Is that the gas station?
DT
I’ve never heard of it, never get over that way.
May 9, 2014 at 6:37 am #1409463Great award for that bait shop but really how do you pick one for the state of MN? There are so many and if they are not near by guess it doesnt really matter how great they are.
May 9, 2014 at 6:45 am #1409465That’s what I was thinking Mike.
Best Bait Shop going by:
Freshest bait?
Available bait?
Best location?
Best hospitality?
Best prices?
Best hours?
Best looks (building not employees)
Most knowledgeable?
or even Most Popular?May 9, 2014 at 6:49 am #1409466never been to ortonville, but my personal preference is somewhere that has a good amount of tackle. the type of lures you don’t see at the big box stores.
also staff with knowledge of what the fish are currently doing.May 9, 2014 at 7:02 am #1409468The bait distributer in Glenwood has a small 24 hour self service shop. Perfect for the late trips to the lake.
DTMay 9, 2014 at 7:48 am #1409474great stop. always good minnows!
May 9, 2014 at 8:16 am #1409482How do they decide who wins this award? Seems like its a little fishy. I know of many great bait shops throughout the state that get a lot more business than this one.
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