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 Update Feb 4, 2010 Author: Capt Russ The trout bite remains on the upswing with lake trout being taken from Burntside, Snowbank, and Basswood lakes. Airplane jigs tipped with a ciscoe is helping put some lakers up to EIGHTEEN pounds. Walleye bite is happening after dark. Try glow Buckshots tipped with a minnow head or small minnow.

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