Carl's Bait & Tackle
Carl's Bait & Tackle
Carl's Bait & Tackle is a family-owned fly shop located in Chillicothe serving anglers on the Illinois River with a good selection of lures, terminal tackle, and live bait at competitive prices.
The shop also makes custom soft baits in-house and is known for knowledgeable, friendly staff. Hours are 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM weekdays and 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM weekends.
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