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Rusty Hooks Bait & Tackle
"Family Owned & Operated-Over 15 Years Experience!"
About Us
Rusty Hooks Bait & Tackle, proudly serving Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana since 2015, is your one-stop shop for premium fishing gear and expert advice. Located in Niles, MI, we offer a wide selection of bait—including crickets, fish, leeches, and worms—as well as essential tackle like hooks, fly tying materials, and top-quality rod repair services. Whether you're gearing up for a relaxing day on the water or preparing for your next big catch, Rusty Hooks Bait & Tackle has everything you need to make your fishing experience exceptional. Stop by today and let us help you reel in success!
Areas Served
Berrien County, MI | Niles, MI | Southwest Michigan | Northern Indiana
What We Offer
Our Specialties include:
- Rods
- Fly Tying Materials
Our Services include:
- Rod Repair: A broken rod doesn’t have to mean the end of a great fishing day. Our expert Rod Repair service restores your gear to peak condition, ensuring durability and performance so you can keep reeling in success.
- Fishing and Hunting Licenses: Need a Fishing or Hunting License? We make the process easy by offering licenses right in-store, helping you stay legal and ready for your next outdoor adventure in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana.
- Lifetime Warranty on Fenwick Rods: Invest in quality with confidence! We offer a Lifetime Warranty on Fenwick Rods, providing you with peace of mind and assurance that your rod is built to last.
- Tie Flies Fridays and Saturdays: Join us on Fridays and Saturdays for Tie Flies, where you can learn and perfect the art of fly tying. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, this hands-on experience will level up your fishing game.
- Shipping Available: No matter where you are, Rusty Hooks Bait & Tackle has you covered! With Shipping Available, you can get premium fishing gear and supplies delivered right to your doorstep.
Our Brands include:
- Okuma
- Fenwick
- Ugly Stik
- Riversiders
- Lamiglass
Our Products include:
- Rods
- Drift Rods
- Reels
- Lures
- Crickets
- Fish
- Leeches
- Skein
- Worms
- Oslo Spinners
- Hooks
- Blood Run Bobbers
- Beads
- All Fly Materials
Testimonials
On 6/2/2025
James Colleran
had this to say:
helpful owner
On 5/28/2025
Chad Freeman
had this to say:
Great customer service
On 5/2/2025
Brian Chambers
had this to say:
Rick helped a Texas boy yesterday. Told me get some green worms and got me on it right. 10:10
On 4/22/2025
Paul Guentert, MD
had this to say:
Nice people, helpful. Like a bait and tackle store should be…
On 4/9/2025
Bill Sterly
had this to say:
My wife and myself made our first of many trips there today. Very friendly and helpful. Appreciate store's like that.
Contact Us
Rusty Hooks Bait & Tackle
510 N 2nd St. Niles, MI 49120
Phone: (269) 683-3474
Email: Rick
Across the Street from the Golden Nugget
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Payment Types Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards, Checks, Cash, Apple Pay
Our Hours
Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.
Monday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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