Within the crevices of northwest suburbia stands Lee's Global Tackle...and I'm thankful for it!…read more This review is for fisherman. Select bait can be found in "supercenters" but it isn't the same. You don't find many minnow vendors nearby. They have a decent array of tackle for all pan to muskie fisherman. I was excited to see their big some of their sinkers were. Perfect for the fast current spots on the Rock or Mississippi river. They have, high-quality, unique gear on display in case you broke your rod when closing your power window, like I did...twice.. But most importantly, you find local knowledge. This location is near Busse Lake. Though bombarded by weekend warriors, is actually a great lake to fish, if you know where they're biting. Lee's knows. Fisherman word of mouth travels through bait shops, so you know Lee's has the valuable pro tips. Don't be afraid to ask for advice from them.

We didn't catch much fish, but the live bait was delicious! The shop owner was very persuasive.read more

Fantastic bait shop. Best in the area. Their selection of lures and tackle is excellent and will…read morecover everything you'll need in WI, and their live bait selection is excellent. They are also friendly and are happy to chat about how the bite is going. They also run a separate business called Boat Wranglers through which they will rent you fishing boats and pontoons at a fair price. If you're fishing Lake Delavan, Geneva Lake, or Lake Como, go here to get your bait and tackle. You won't be disappointed.

We did a 4- hour captain drive around and it was AMAZIIINNNGGG!!!! We had a good group of friends…read moreout on the lake! Our captain Brad gave us a tour of the lake, took us to this cool little swim up area and let us all get a great tan!!!! Had such a blast, definitely recommend him if anyone's looking for a great company to take you out on the lake!! Will definitely be reusing them again!

Great friendly little family owned bait shop in existence for over 60 years. Fresh bait,…read moretacklfishing licenses and local fishing information. Hours vary with season so best to check recording on phone line for current business hours. Currently closed until ice fishing season and hard ice. Honor system night crawlers and limited minors in outside refrigerator maintained for off season regular fishermen.

Great shop. A lot to choose from. The owner I believe Rob was very knowledgable and helpful. I…read morerecommend.

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This place is GREAT! Small shop, but loaded with anything that you might need. Tom is very…read morepersonable and helpful. My new go to bait shop!!! Thank you Tom!!!

Larry was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. As new fisher(wo)man, we needed some guidance and…read moreLarry was great!

Lee's Bait and Tackle is one of the best stores for live bait and tackle in Northern Illinois hands…read moredown, in my humble opinion! it always has a lively assortment of live bait. I even stop here when i go on longer trips to the Illinois River because of the reliability and the quality of the live bait. The Hours of Operation are really functional for the avid fisherman. They are open 6:00 AM-8:00 PM M-F; 5:00 AM-8:00 PM SAT and 5:00-6 PM on SUN. It should be noted that I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH LEE'S IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM---I AM JUST AN AVID FISHERMAN!!! I believe that any store, small or large that caters to their customers the way Lee's does, deserves praises. Being open at 5 AM makes Lee's a great Place weather you are fishing locally or going to the river! Note, it was miss-categorized as a pet shop but i fixed that. Pet owners, you can still find better live food at Lee's than Pet Stores, so keep coming here!

I drove over here to get a new fishing license. I've been getting my license here for years…read more The lady in the store told me they quit doing them. "Too much trouble." WTF! This is a bait + tackle store, and it's too much trouble for them. That is part of the business. I've been to this store many times, and I have never seen it busy. Last time here for me.

Awesome local bait and tackle shop! Had a great experience every time I shop there. The young…read morefellas are very helpful and knowledgeable. I'm very sorry they get negative reviews based on wearing face dippers! this says something about the level of intelligence and common sense most people have. "You cannot cure st.....id!"

Not the best selection for rods - short ceilings and hard to look at any rod over 7- They have a…read morewonderful selection of swim baits and lures! Very cool and dope atmosphere

Used their Taxidermy service for my fish. Hard to find this service these days but someone told me…read moreabout them. I had a Koi fish that was about 14 inches long. Got the fish when it was 4 inches long so when it died after 10 years, I decided to have it mounted. Most taxidermy shops only do game fish but the owner at this place had no problem doing my Koi. The service took about 4 months to complete and I was very happy with the way it turned out. The color scheme was exactly like the fish when it was alive and it was positioned on the plaque as I had requested. Use them for your fish. Use them for your fish.

This store is stocked right for the avid angler. The Taxidermy is exceptional! This is my go to for…read moremy 2 fish and 8 Deer mounts. Very detailed work! Jim's work still looks amazing 15 years later like the day I took it home. I'm happy this business is here for us to enjoy.