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Welcome to bait-n-wait.com a N F C A life member. the number one spot in Southwest Florida for all your fishing needs.With in house reel repair and rod repair. Need a custom rod? not a problem.We also have gifts for all occasions for that fisher person in your life. Located minutes from both Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel we offer the right items for either live or artificial fishing. Fishing is a fun and exciting sport for young and old to enjoy. At Bait 'N' Wait we understand this interest and provide not only the equipment needed, but the expertise needed to make your trip an enjoyable one. North American Fishing Club discounts given to N F C A members.Our hours are 7 am to 11 pm 7 days a week on the 8th day we rest .  
TannyWeare more then a tackle shop stop by and check us out. but bring your sense of humor.we have plenty of that.

 

   our mobile trailer [ B-N-W TACK ]    will be station in gainesville Fl .This unit will be going to western horse shows.  Some items will be on the web store . we can ship to our tackle shop for pick up. or ship to your address. as of dec 10th 2008  our tack trailer is in full swing and doing well   contact us if you need a vender for that  horse event. 239-466-8737

We can always use broken rods and reels for parts.I would like to trade a clean and lube service for three combos or six rods or six reels .of your retired equipment. reel service excludes lever drag reels and internationals.


 


IT SEEMS THAT  FLORIDA  IS GOING TO COLLECT SALES TAX ON ALL WEB SALES . ACCORDING TO THE NEWS REPORT ON 12/18/08 . AS OF THE SAME DATE  ALL WEB SALES WILL HAVE SALES TAX ADDED TO YOUR ORDERS . THANK YOU FOR HELPING FLORIDA GET OUT OF ITS HOLE.  [LET YOUR CONGRESSMAN KNOW WHAT YOU THINK .]   

A new item that is worth looking at is our  n-f-l  [ national fishing league ] custom rods they are one of a kind and the fish will swim in line to have the honor to be caught with this item.

If you want something a little more wild try our razzle dazzle  redos. this one of a kind rod will not only catch fish but dazzle your fishing buddys and the fish will be razzled by the glitter a must have item.

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2 precision stainless ball bearings. Line out alarm. Star drag. Free-spool control knob. Oversized smooth drag washers. Tough, lightweight graphite spool. Forged aluminum sideplate holding nut. Quick remove sideplate for 'no-tool' spool exchange. Lightweight one-piece graphite frame. Machine-cut bronze main gear, stainless steel pinion. Dual position soft-touch power handle - 68mm or 80mm for more cranking power. SP Model Number Gear Ratio Wt (oz) Bearing Line Retrieve Per Turn Capacity lb/yds Price Secure SP248 5.1 16.6 2BB 29.5 in 14/390, 20/200 SP348 5.1 17.0 2BB 29.5 in 20/260, 25/210 SP458 4.2 20.8 2BB 28.0 in 20/375, 25/300 SP558 4.2 21.1 2BB 28.0 in 20/460, 25/370, 30/305

S P 248

2 precision stainless ball bearings.
Line out alarm.
Star drag.
Free-spool control knob.
Oversized smooth drag washers.
Tough, lightweight graphite spool.
Forged aluminum sideplate holding nut.
Quick remove sideplate for 'no-tool' spool exchange.
Lightweight one-piece graphite frame.
Machine-cut bronze main gear, stainless steel pinion.
Dual position soft-touch power handle - 68mm or 80mm for more cranking power.
SP Model
Number
Gear
Ratio Wt (oz) Bearing Line
Retrieve
Per Turn Capacity
lb/yds Price Secure

SP248 5.1 16.6 2BB 29.5 in 14/390, 20/200 SP348 5.1 17.0 2BB 29.5 in 20/260, 25/210 SP458 4.2 20.8 2BB 28.0 in 20/375, 25/300 SP558 4.2 21.1 2BB 28.0 in 20/460, 25/370, 30/305

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DO YOU NEED FRESH AND LIVELY BAIT TO CATCH A BASS ,WALLYE,MUSKIE,OR EVEN A SNOOK,TARPON,OR SHARK ????THEN THE BAIT N WAIT BAITCATCHER IS FOR YOU .A CUSTOM MADE TELASCOPIC ROD.THAT EXTENDS FROM 44INCHES TRAVEL MODE TO 80 INCHES FISHING MODE.THIS ROD IS DESIGNED TO FISH SINGLE OR MULTI HOOKS .WHEN NOT IN USE THE RIGS STORE ITSELF INSIDE THE ROD. ALWAYS READY FOR THAT SCHOOL OF BAIT.THE BAIT N WAIT BAITCATCHER COMES WITH AN MAINTENANCE FREE ALVEY SIDE CAST REEL .WITH LINE CALL FOR YOUR COLOR COMBO AND DETAILS

BAIT N WAIT BAITCATCHER

$185.00

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these n- f- l. [ NATIONAL-FISHING LEAGUE ] custom rods are used rods that have been proven to catch fish and now have a new look and ready to come out of retirement and fish.the eye catching colors will be hard to pick from.

n--f--l rods

$45.00

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RockyBrook sinkers are the original limestone sinker .Hand selected and crafted in the U S A.the benefits are many they are all natural [ lead free ] this means fewer snags,the natural shapes adds different action with each sinker, [self jigging action ] it helps raise the ph and produces alkalinity in the water.it is invisible in a rocky place. put two on your line and create a natural rattle sound. it is odorless until you soak it in fish attractant to create a chum line..keep up with current bag limits you will have a tendency to over catch with this method.

Rockybrook sinkers

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THE 5/8 10FOOT LONG RAINBOW LEAD WILL BE THE TALK OF THE BARN. ADDING AN UPLIFTING LOOK TO THAT HALTER.EVEN YOUR HORSE WILL HOLD ITS HEAD HIGH WITH PRIDE.IT COMES WITH A BRASS BOLT SNAP FOR EASY ONE HAND CLIP ON.

RAINBOW LEAD

$19.95

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13-14 precision ball bearings. Forged and ported aluminum spool. Computer designed balanced anti-twist rotor. Titanium plated anti-twist line roller. Power handle including 2 ball bearings. CNC machined aluminum handle and anti-reverse lever. Strong SUS stainless steel gear shaft coupled with huge brass drive gear. Instant anti-reverse. Interchangeable R/L hand. Worm shaft oscillating system All Aluminum Body, Rotor and Body Cover. Micronic click set drag setting. Long life coiled tension bail spring. Titanium plated stainless steel spool lip. Extra Aluminum Spool included. Free Tica Reel bag, covers your reel on the rod when not in use. Weight (oz.) Gear Ratio Bearings Line Capacity TP1000S 9.0 5.2:1 14+1 3/225 4/180 5/150 TP2000S 9.2 5.2:1 14+1 4/240 5/195 6/155 TP3000S 14.8 5.2:1 14+1 8/240 10/220 12/200 TP4000S 15.2 5.2:1 14+1 12/270 14/220 17/200 TP5000S 21.3 4.9:1 13+1 14/330 17/300 20/180 TP6000S 22.0 4.9:1 13+1 17/340 20/205 25/165

TP 4000S

$290.75

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THE ABETTA NO TURN BELL BOOTS PROTECTS CORONARY BAND AND BULBS OF THE HEEL.AND HAS FRENCH PILE OVER THICK 1/4 INCH NEOPRENE WITH CIRCLE KNIT NYLON LINING.HOOK AND LOOP STRAPS .COMES IN BLACK --BLUE--HUNTER GREEN--NAVY--RED--WHITE-

BELL BOOT NO TURN

$45.00

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THE GBRC IS A HIGH SPEED GEARED VERSION OF THE 650 MODEL WITH A 1;2 RATIO THAT RETRIEVES 36 INCHES OF LINE WITH EVERY TURN OF THE HANDLE .NOW THATS HAULING THEM IN NOTE THAT WHEN YOU GO FROM THE DIRECT DRIVE 1:1 RATIO TO GEARS YOU LOSE RETREVE POWER AND WILL HAVE TO PUMP THE ROD MORE ON A BIG FISH .AT 39 oz THIS IS A FIGHTING MACHINE.

650 GBRC

$259.99

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These one of a kind hand painted shirts and blouses are a great gift for that person that thinks they have it all.

Hand Crafted shirts

$25.00

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WE CAN FIT YOUR NEEDS WITH THAT CUSTOM ROD.FROM THE FINEST ROD BLANKS TO THE MORE AFFORDABLE ONES.WE CARRY AN ASSORTMENT OF EYES,TIPS,REEL SEATS.AND MORE TO CHOOSE FROM.WE WILL HELP YOU PICK THE ROD YOU NEED.THE ROD YOU WILL BE PROUD OF.AND DON'T FOR GET YOU CAN PERSONALIZE IT WITH YOUR NAME ON IT. ALL RODS DONE BY US ARE ONE OF A KIND WE DO NOT ALLOW LOOK ALIKES

CUSTOM RODS

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THE FIBERGLASS SPOOL AND EASY CAST SYSTEM WILL SUIT LEFT OR RIGHT HAND USE THE GRAPHITE BACK COVERS THE 5 INCH DIAMETER SPOOL.WITH THE AUTO FISH ALERT THAT ONLY SOUNDS WHEN A FISH STRIPS LINE.IT CAN BE USED IN FRESH OR SALT WATER THE MULI-DISC STAR DRAG AND SPOOL TENSION ADJUSTMENT WILL HELP CONTROL YOUR FISH AT ONLY 14 oz WEIGHT AND CAPACITY OF 500 YARDS OF 12 LB TEST LINE WILL GIVE THAT FISH ENOUGH LINE TO HANG HIMSELF. THIS REEL IS SPECIAL ORDER

500 BXL

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ALL R - D - R RODS ARE RECONDITION RODS THAT HAVE THAT SPARKLE PUT BACK IN THEM. LOCALLY DONE AND READY TO FISH THE PRICE IS RIGHT STARTING AT $25.00 - UP

RAZZLE DAZZLE REDOS

$25.00

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THIS HEAVY DUTY SURF CASTING REEL WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR SHARK FISHING WITH 6 1/2 DIAMETER LARGE CAPACITY FIBERGLASS SPOOL WITH THE STAINLESS STEEL FRAME AND BACKPLATE. AND MULTI-DISC STAR DRAG WITH ADDITIONAL DISCS.THE SPOOL TENSION ADJUSTMENT ANTI-REVERSE AND FREE SPOOL SELECTOR SWITCH .ALONG WITH FISH ALERT ALL HELP LAND THE BIG ONE .THE GREESE CAP MAKES IT EASY FOR LUBRICATING THE SPINDLE THE REEL WEIGHT IS ONLY 47oz AND HAS A CAPACITY FOR OVER 1100 YARDS OF 30 LB LINE. THIS WILL LET YOU PLAY YOUR CATCH AS IT TIRES OUT

651 C5

$219.00

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Featured Story: bait fish
By: capt chick


CATCHING BAIT WITH SABIKI RIGS MAYBE SOME PEOPLE ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH SABIKIS IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEAL TO EXPLAIN THEM. A SABIKI RIG IS BASICALLY A LEADER WITH SEVERAL HOOKS ATTACHED THAT CAN HAVE A COMBINATION OF FEATHERS, BEADS, PLASTIC SHRIMP OR FISH SKIN ON THE HOOKS TO ATTRACT BAIT FISH TO STRIKE THE HOOKS RATHER THAN ADDING BAIT LIKE SQUID OR SHRIMP, ALTHOUGH ON OCCASION I DO SWEETEN THE HOOKS IF NECESSARY. WHEN THE BAITFISH GET HOOKED, AN ANGLER CAN CATCH FROM ONE TO 5 OR SO DEPENDING ON HOW MANY HOOKS THE SABIKI HAS ON IT. MOST OF MY CUSTOMERS ENJOY CATCHING BAIT IN THIS MANOR. USUALLY THE FIRST STOP ON THE WAY TO FISHING OFFSHORE IS TO GET SOME QUALITY BAIT AS YOUR SUCCESS USUALLY HINGES ON THE BAIT & THE AMOUNT THAT YOU HAVE. BAIT FISH THAT WORK VERY WELL FOR BOTTOM FISHING FOR GROUPER OR SNAPPER ARE PIN FISH, SARDINES, SQUIRREL FISH, THREADFINS & VARIOUS GRUNTS. BLUE RUNNERS WHICH ARE MUCH LARGER THAN THE OTHER BAIT I REFERRED TO, WORK ESPECIALLY WELL FOR KINGFISH AND SHARKS. SABIKI RIGS ARE MARKETED BY VARIOUS MANUFACTURES AND COME IN DIFFERENT SIZE HOOKS TO CATCH DIFFERENT SIZE BAIT FISH. (SEE PHOTO) GAMAKATSU HAS A RIG THAT THEY CALL A JIGGING RIG THAT I LIKE. A SABIKI RIG CAN BE USED ON ALMOST ANY ROD & REEL, BUT I PREFER A CUSTOM SABIKI ROD & REEL BAIT CATCHER THAT BAIT N WAIT TACKLE IN FT MYERS BEACH MANUFACTURES. IT IS A HOLLOW ROD ABOUT 6\' WHEN EXTENDED THAT ALLOWS THE RIG TO GO THROUGH THE INSIDE, THEREFORE PROTECTING THE ANGLER FROM ALL THE SMALL VERY SHARP HOOKS WHEN BEING USED OR WHEN STORING THE ROD. IT ALSO IS TELESCOPIC DOWN TO ABOUT 3\', SO THAT IT CAN BE STORED WITH EASE WITH THE HOOKS ALL UNEXPOSED. THE UNIT UTILIZES A ALVEY REEL WHICH IS SOMETHING LIKE A FLY REEL WITH A 1 TO 1 RETRIEVE SPEED & A SIMPLE TO SET DRAG SYSTEM, A VERY SIMPLE REEL SYSTEM. ALSO A BRAID LINE IS UTILIZED AS IT IS MUCH EASIER TO DETECT STRIKES DUE TO THE NON STRETCH OF THE LINE. A LEAD SINKER USED TO GET THE RIG TO THE BOTTOM ALSO DOUBLES AS A STOP AT THE END OF THE ROD WHEN RETRIEVING IT.






THE SABIKI IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT PART OF SUCCESSFUL ANGLING RESULTS AND I HOPE THAT THIS REPORT WILL BE HELPFUL TO YOUR SUCCESS. CAPT CHICK

Featured Recipe: Banane Pese
By: veronica

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 med green plantains,peeled and cut crosswise in 1/2 inch thick slices.
In heavy 12 inch skillet ,heat oil over moderate heat til light haze forms above it.add plantain slices without crowding pan.brown about 2 min each side.when brown.transfer to paper towels to drain.on a board,using broad solid spatula,press each slice into flat round,about 1/4 inch thick and 2 inch diameter.heat oil and fry rounds again for about 1 min.on each side.drain on paper towels,and serve at once
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