Updated Review - 07/14/21…read more Not sure what's happening here. After many years of a successful business the Frontier Bait shop was sold to a new owner. The stock on the shelf's is getting less and less and the service is becoming more and more difficult to tolerate. You can't get anyone to wait on you and nobody seems to have any knowledge of products or how things work. It would be such a shame to see this place fail after many years of successful operation. Keeping my fingers crossed and hoping things turn around.

I come up here from the cities once a year for a whole week in summer and I alway stop here for…read morebait , snacks and a souvenir usually and I love this place , I appreciate and respect this place because they've always done the same to me

I recently stumbled upon Northern Outfitter Bait Shop, and I have to say, it's an absolute…read morenecessity! In downtown Grand Rapids this place offers everything a fishing enthusiast could dream of, combined with trendy outdoor apparel that would make any fashion-forward adventurer swoon. Firstly, the selection of bait is pretty good. Whether you're looking for live bait or lures, they've got it all. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and eager to help you find exactly what you need to reel in the big one. Their expertise and friendliness make shopping here a breeze, even if you're new to fishing. They carry a wide range of trendy brands, including Patagonia. Whether you're gearing up for a day on the lake or just want to look stylish while exploring the great outdoors, you'll find something that catches your eye. The quality and variety of their clothing are impressive, with options for every season and activity. And let's talk about the Yeti merchandise! If you're a fan of Yeti, this is the place for you. They have an incredible array of colors and products, from coolers to drinkware, all designed to keep your gear cool and your drinks even cooler. It's a one-stop shop for all things Yeti, and the vibrant color selection makes it easy to find something that suits your style. They are currently 15% off everything they have in stock which I really haven't seen a discount like that anywhere else. Overall, Northern Outfitter Bait Shop combines the best of both worlds - top-quality fishing gear and trendy outdoor apparel with the comfort and easiness of a small town shop. It's the perfect place to stock up on essentials for your next adventure while looking good doing it. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. My personal favorite is Bennet Francis the sleepy dog at the counter. He is so sweet, gentle and laid back. He's just happy to be there and catch some z's.

There are so many things to say about this little shop, but the main one being that they are so…read moregreat we went 3 times in 1 day. Their prices range depending on what you're looking for, but everything is quality. The salesman, Grant, was so helpful and knowledgeable. We didn't check the weather forecast before traveling up to Grand Rapids, and were going to be SOL before finding Thousand Lakes. Everyone in the fam ended up getting a pair of Grundens boots, rain gear, and hats. Bonus: they have a shop dog who is sweet as can be!

Not sure these guys could have been less helpful. Expensive. Poor selection. Attitude. Skip it and…read morego to Ace.

I don't have enough great things to say about Steve and Ginny and the rest of the crew at Spirit of…read morethe Wilderness. We were out on Knife Lake on Tuesday July 14 2026 (the day of the closure and evacuation of the wilderness). I had rented a one way Spot and picked up my permit from Spirit. Unfortunately with the device we had no one could communicate with us, but the crew at Spirit was tracking us and keeping everyone back home aware of our situation. After we got back into Ely, they even offered a bunkhouse for us to stay the night before heading home.

Five stars isn't enough for this crew. We fish with Craig at Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides just…read moreabout every year, and our Boundary Waters trips into Basswood are the ones we talk about all winter. From the first phone call he asks the right questions about what you want out of the day, then builds the whole trip around it. Getting into the BWCA on your own takes real planning, but Craig handles all of it, and once you're out there you've got world-class fishing with almost nobody around. He reads the water, adjusts constantly, and genuinely cares that everyone on board catches fish. He handles the big fish with real care too, quick photos and healthy releases. This is what a professional guide service should be. We're already planning next year's trip.

i get my goalie skates sharped here very often and Tim does the best job sharping them recently…read morethey have had new people hired and the past 5 times the sharping has been crap recently i went to get them sharpened and someone younger seemed to be in high school still sharpened my skates and was punching my skates because my skates didn't want to cooperate. She was rushing to get them done i was the only one in the store at the time so no rush needed.

A family run business that I only trust with my goalie skates. Tim is a great guy and I try to do…read moreas much business here as possible. Highly recommend as if you need something, they will get it for you FAST.

The best - longest lasting bait around. Joe always has great info on what is biting and where.read more

We got a late start heading up north on a Friday. We began calling bait shops along our route to…read moresee who would be open when we passed through. We were striking out and thought we were going to have to buy bait near the cities which we preferred not to do. Kelly from Northwoods totally hooked us up! She understood our situation and offered to take my credit card info and leave 3 scoops of rainbow chubs sitting outside in a large oxygen bag for when we were passing through. A little unorthodox perhaps, but worked beautifully for us and goes to show how helpful they are. The bait was awesome and we didn't lose any minnows (until the little perch started picking us off). I highly recommend stopping in if you're going to be anywhere near Cook.

I stopped in this afternoon to purchase a new globe for my pontoon canopy. The parts person took a…read morequick look at the identical globe from my other pontoon canopy and directly handed me the exact one that I needed. I have always had such ready service from Grand Rapids Marine, and surely appreciate it. Frederick

I brought my boat in for a tune-up in mid Aug of 2021 because it was running really rough. They…read morekept my boat for a month, basically the rest of the summer and told me it was ready to be picked up. My Bill was a $400.00. All they did was change out the gas and test drive it in a nearby lake. I hauled it down to the cities and took it to another shop. They had it for less than a week and said the carburetor needed to be rebuilt, the charge was about the same as GR Marine and the boat ran great!

Great place to stock up on lures and get a massive amount of ice cream. I got two scoops and I was…read moresitting there as he put like 6 scoops in. I will be coming many more times in the future.

Biggest one scoop of ice cream I have ever had in my life!!! Pretty impressed with the tackle…read moreselection as well.

Your one stop outdoors shop in Blackduck MN. Fuel. Car wash, sporting goods, deli, grocery and a…read moreclean restroom. You have nothing to complain about.

Out-of-state customer. My first experience with Reeds was through gunbroker. Everything went super…read moresmooth. So much so, I decided to order something else through them directly. Great price, especially during a holiday sale. Quick and free shipping/no credit card fees. Both items are exactly what I ordered. They have been added to my list of places to shop. Thank you Reeds!

For the tourist that packed incorrectly or would like Walker tee shirt, great spot. The kids…read moresection had a little of everything. Value was pretty good, we were also there during end of season sales. They had a lot of yeti products, bug spray, sunscreen, we left with a bagful of goodies.