Need help with recommendation for a pro shop that serves Ipswich Bay/Gloucester Area

[Brian L]

Good Morning Folks,

It's been a while.. Lookin' forward to getting out on the water and seeing some of you this year!

I have a very good friend that just bought a place on Ipswich bay near the mouth of the Ipswich river. He asked for my help with getting completely outfitted for fishing this year. He'll mostly be Kayak fishing and beach fishing.

Anyways, I'm wondering if someone could recommend a great pro shop in that immediate vicinity. He's looking to purchase high quality equipment and get excellent advice and service. He tends to be a person that spares no expense and is very loyal to a single place when he finds the right fit. What shops would you North Shore guys recommend?

Thanks,

Brian

[Dick Durand]

Not my neck of the woods, but I've heard good things about Surfland Bait and Tackle in the vicinity of Plum Island.

[Brian L]

Correction... Make that ESSEX Bay and River..

[Peter D]

http://www.thefinandfeathershop.com/content/store.htm
Rte 22, Essex, MA

[nightfighter]

Surfland
First Light Anglers
Fin and Feather
The Boat Shop
Fishermans Outfitters

[bart]

nice to see you on here, Brian

[Brian L]

Thanks Guys. Fin and Feather looks like the spot. It's definitely the closest to his place.

Any people in there that are particularly good to work with?

[Brian L]

Any day now on the Toggies, Bart..

[nightfighter]

None are really out of his way, except the Boat Shop. Surfland and FO are not to be missed if he is going to be gearing up.

[Brian L]

Thanks NF.

[Fly Rod]

Here R a few shops...if ya need fresh bait go to the state pier in Gloucester a tote of herring is about 35 bucks U get 4-5 five gallon buckets out of a tote and freeze a few for when there is no live mac's around.... cut some up for chum and or chunk bait

http://www.surflandbt.com/

http://www.thefinandfeathershop.com/content/home.htm

http://www.threelanternmarine.com/

[Fly Rod]

only one U want to talk to at Fin & Feather is Pete he is not there on Mondays normally

[spinncognito]

Originally Posted by Fly Rod

only one U want to talk to at Fin & Feather is Pete he is not there on Mondays normally

X2 Pete will make sure your friend is well take care of.

[Poncho]

Brian you are ping to create a monster. Good to know he wants to get into fishing
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[bart]

Originally Posted by Brian L

Any day now on the Toggies, Bart..

We're leaving for intensive management training next Sat for 3 weeks. Newburyport to Kennebunkport for a week, back to Newburport, then NPT for a week. I will be back in Narragnsett mid- month and will be ready to fish. I've been pounding away at potential "bigger holdover spots" without a bump. Mike would be happy to know that i'm taking my skunkings like a man

Let's do some bass fishing when I get back. i have a spot for your trailer...