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Freemans Bait and Tackle

Serving the Crystal Coast area since 1967, Freemans Bait and Tackle is an established shop that’s well known as the oldest, (and one of the most knowledgeable), bait and tackle shops on the Atlantic Beach coastline. Offering more than 1,900 square feet of retail space, as well as friendly staff who can help point anglers in the right direction for their fishing needs, Freemans Bait and Tackle is a great first stop for fishermen who want to make the most out of their vacation along the Crystal Coast beaches.

Freemans Bait and Tackle is located on the edge of the Atlantic Beach Causeway and is the closest bait and tackle shop to the popular Oceanana Fishing Pier. At the expansive store, anglers can pick up anything and everything they need to hit the local shorelines including fresh, frozen, artificial and live bait, inshore and offshore tackle, and new rods and reels (as well as available rod and reel repairs.) The store also features a number of popular and hard-to-find brands, including Shimano and Penn reels, Custom Key Largo rods, and tackle by Iland Lure, Sea Striker, Blue Water Candy, and much more. With an expert selection and plenty of area knowledge, Freemans Bait and Tackle is a great resource for vacationing and local anglers alike.

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Hours
*Off-season hours may vary*
Monday
05:00AM-07:00PM
Tuesday
05:00AM-07:00PM
Wednesday
05:00AM-07:00PM
Thursday
05:00AM-07:00PM
Friday
05:00AM-09:00PM
Saturday
05:00AM-09:00PM
Sunday
05:00AM-07:00PM
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