Ocean State Tackle is R.I.'s Largest Bait & Tackle Shop.
We stock a huge selection of fishing tackle and fishing rods by St. Croix, Okuma, Penn Fishing and Tica. We have hundreds of fishing lures for deep sea fishing, surfcasting, trout and bass fishing. We carry R.I.'s largest selection of fishing reels with over 100 models in stock. We feature spinning, conventional and baitcasting reels by Shimano, Penn, Okuma and Quantum. We have fly fishing rods and reels by St. Croix, TFO, Okuma and Shakespeare. We carry a wide selection of fishing line from Berkley, Silver Thread, Power Pro and others. Ocean State Tackle was voted R.I.'s best fishing bait and tackle shop by R.I. Monthly Magazine. Ocean State Tackle is staffed by experienced and knowledgeable fisherman. We serve RI's light tackle charter captains so we always have current fishing reports for Narragansett Bay, Mount Hope Bay, South County Beaches and Block Island. Surfcasters will find that we offer a wide selection of wooden surf plugs by Gibbs Lures and Stetsko Lures as well as custom lures by RI Poppers and DC Custom Plugs. We carry Korker wading sandals and have original korkers model 1100, Jetty 1100 plus and K-5000 in stock as well as waders. We strive to serve all freshwater and saltwater anglers novices to pros. We have built a reputation for the best baits, we pack our own local squid and clams and offer fresh brined pogies on a consistent basis. We carry offshore tackle and chums for tuna and shark fishing. Ocean State Tackle is RI's best source for fishing bait, tackle and R.I. fishing reports. Call me Dave Henault @ 401 226 6626and you will see why we are R.I.'s fastest growing tackle shop.
RI Bait and Tackle Shop Ocean State Tackle is Open We have bait in stock for Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing
Written by David H.
Tuesday, 30 March 2010 15:51
RI Trout Season opens April 10th @ 6am . We will be open 24 hours for opening day. Freshwater fishing is currently permitted in any RI waters that are not stocked with trout. Early spring fishing for white perch is a popular pastime for mant RI anglers that seek to wet a line before opening day of trout. White perch can be caught on worms or small jigs using light tackle. White perch can be caught at Turner Reservoir on the East Providence / Seekonk line, in the upper reaches of Narrow River near Gilbert Stuart in Narragansett , in the Barrington River at the White Church Bridge and in the Palmer River in Swansea. Bass fisherman are reporting that largemouth bass are starting to work their way up the banks as the waters are warming earlier than normal.
Striped bass fishing is getting underway with the herring runs and warm water activating the winter over bass in the Providence and Seekonk Rivers. Small lures and soft plastics as well as small chunks of cut bait or clams can result in a nice day of early season fishing. Fly fishing for schoolies can be good north of the Point Street Bridge and under the Sprague Bridge in the Seekonk River. With warming temps and the abundant baitfish it won't be long before the larger bass migrate in from the Chesapeake Bay and Hudson River. These fish work their way into the bay and feed voraciously on the herring and menhaden with the largest concentration found in the Providence and Seekonk Rivers and in the East Bay. They concentrate in these areas due to the herring runs and the brackish water.
We have trout worms , dillies, night crawlers and medium shiners in stock. We also have a variety of saltwater baits. We are open as the weather permits but I can always be reached @ 401 226 6626 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 401 226 6626end_of_the_skype_highlighting and I live upstairs above the store at 430 Branch Ave.
Trout Season Opening Day April 10th 2010 RI DEM Stocking 80,000 Brook, Brown and Rainbow Trout in 100 RI Lakes , Ponds, Rivers and Streams
Written by David H.
Tuesday, 30 March 2010 15:21
News Release RI Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908 (401) 222-2771 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (401) 222-2771end_of_the_skype_highlighting TDD/(401) 222-4462
For Release:
March 23, 2010
Contact:
Gail Mastrati 222-4700 ext. 2402
DEM BEGINS STOCKING 80,000 TROUT IN ADVANCE OF APRIL 10 OPENING OF FRESHWATER FISHING SEASON
PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish & Wildlife announces that the 2010 trout and general freshwater fishing season will begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 10 .More than 20,000 anglers are expected to turn out at dawn on opening day .Approximately 80,000 hatchery raised brook, brown, and rainbow trout with an average individual weight of one and a half pounds are being stocked by Division staff in more than 100 ponds and streams for opening day.
In addition to the six regular ponds that are restricted to children 14 years of age and younger, Cass Pond in Woonsocket and Slater Park Pond in Pawtucket will be open for children only for the first two days of the fishing season. A fishing derby for children in Woonsocket is being held at Cass Pond on Saturday, April 10.
A 2010 fishing license is required for anglers 15 years of age and older wishing to catch fish. A Trout Conservation Stamp is also required of anyone wishing to keep or possess a trout or to fish in a catch-and-release or 'fly-fishing only' area .Fishing licenses are available now and the Trout Conservation Stamp ($ 5.50) will be available at the end of March. Both can be obtained at any city or town clerk's office or authorized agent such as bait and tackle shops and Benny's .A current list of license vendors is available on the DEM website, www.dem.ri.gov, by clicking on "Hunting, Fishing, Boating Licenses" from the top left of the homepage, and scrolling down to "Hunting/Fishing Agents." Anglers are encouraged to check the list prior to visiting a vendor to purchase a license. Licenses may also be obtained at DEM's Boat Registration and Licensing Office located at 235 Promenade Street in Providence. As an added convenience, anglers may purchase their fishing license online via www.ri.gov, which can also be reached by clicking on "Permits" on the left side of the DEM website homepage at www.dem.ri.gov.
License fees remain at $18 for Rhode Island residents and current members of the Armed Forces, $33 for a combination hunting and fishing license, $35 for non-residents, and $16 for a tourist three-consecutive-day license. Anglers over 65 must have a license, which for them is free, but do not need a trout stamp. The license is also free for anyone with a 100 percent disability.
