Looking South Metro Muskie shops

[sdpikehntr]

I am going to the cities this weekend and will be staying with friends in Eagan. Around here we don't have any bait shops that carry muskie supplies, so when I head out of the area I always look for suppliers. Does any one know of some good bait or tackle shops that carry muskie lures around the Eagan area? (we will also be in Savage and Shakopee area) I am interested in any type of lures, as I am just getting started in the muskie hunting. Any ideas would be great, Thanks.

[DTro]

I would suggest Mills Fleet Farm in Lakeville.

[Nick Kuhn]

Blue Ribbon Bait isn't too far from there, maybe 15-20 miles (not all that close but much closer than Thorne Bros). They're the only ones who will have some of the harder to find muskie baits. Fleet Farm will have most of what you need though.

[rugbymn]

Blue Ribbon is isn't far from here at all. It's a muskie fisherman's dreamland. They're going to be getting some Whopper Ploppers soon!

[NCLaker]

+1 for Blue Ribbon. Joe's Sporting Goods is also a good option (in St. Paul).

[brad coin]

I would suggest not making any bones about doing the drive crosstown to Thorne bros,,,were lucky enough to have one of the true musky pro shops in the entire world. unless your really really pressed for time go to the place where they have everything musky under the sun,,,if your in Savage your just two minutes from 35w north and its straight out with a left turn at fridley

[sdpikehntr]

The way it looks, we will have most of Sat. to run around so I might be able to hit a couple. Thorne Bros. looks to be a great stop, and if there is on closer I could hit that on the way back. Which would be a better second stop, Blue Ribbon or Joe's, or any other as far as that goes?

I looked at Thorne Bros web site and, WOW!

[JimBuck]

I'd go to Thorne Bros. first. The new store is worth checking out. Chances are, you will be able to find everything your looking for and won't have to stop anywhere else. Good luck.

[scsavre]

Fleet farm lakeville have a good selection and baits will sometimes run a buck or 2 cheaper. I believe they carry a lot better selection than some other FF store.

[t-bags]

fyi thorne bros moved to blaine a while back no longer in fridley like someone said. well worth the trip new store is awsome