Babes Bait and Tackle is NOW On-line!!
ON-LINE STORE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Located in the heart of Superior National forest and on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Ely Minnesota is one of the most wild and wonderful remote areas left in the Continental United States. From pristine woodland streams to cool, clear placid lakes, this is one of the few places left, where you can still get lost in the beauty of the outdoors. You can choose to paddle through seemingly unending chains of lakes, or motor along through fishing territory that most people only dream about, without any doubt, this truly is a sportsman's paradise.

Whether your interest lies in landing giant northern pike, massive lake trout or what is the much revered and sought after, walleye, Ely has it all. And THE place to begin your quest is Babes Bait and Tackle. Babes has been in the same location for over 27 years, one of the oldest fishing landmarks in the region. Fishermen from all over the country and beyond pass through the doors of Babes locally known as “the best little bait shop in Ely”.

451 West Sheridan Street
Ely, Minnesota 55731
218-365-6930
babesbaittackle@aol.com

Fishing Report Current report Jun 17, 2009 Author: Capt. Russ Basswood has slowed a bit. Some fish still being caught in the paddle-only areas. Shagawa still turning out some nice lunker eyes, but not many eaters. Pike are as aggresive as ever and quite a good number coming out of area lakes, especially Garden, White Iron and Fall. The smallmouths are fanning beds on most lakes and the shallower ones have the spawn going on. Easy marks for a well placed lure or leech under a bobber. Crappie spawn is kicking in with some big females being caught full of eggs. Please let these breeders go. Get a quick photo then gently return them to the water. It's an awesome fishery and we need to protect it. Mention that you read it here and we'll give you a scoop of crappie minnows free with each one you buy. Rapala sale coming soon!!!!!

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