Fishing · Hunting & Shooting · Ontario
An independent hunting and fishing store in Beckwith, ON, near Carleton Place, known for a big selection of hard-to-find bass tackle, friendly staff and a U-Haul depot, with some complaints about pricing and online orders.
Bait Casters is a locally owned hunting and fishing store in Beckwith Township, and visitors say it's much bigger inside than it looks from the road. Most of its reviews are four or five stars. Besides fishing gear, it stocks hunting supplies, outdoor clothing and boots, cottage and camp items, gifts like cast iron pans, and it's a U-Haul rental location.
Anglers rave about the tackle. Bass fishers especially mention uncommon, sought-after baits they can't find at SAIL or Cabela's, and there's good musky, pike and walleye gear, rods, reels and minnows. The owners are well known on the local tournament scene, and staff get consistent praise for being friendly and knowledgeable. Several customers say they'll order in items that aren't in stock.
It's a good stop for both summer and ice fishing. Customers have picked up ice fishing basics in person and ordered ice shelters for curbside pickup. U-Haul customers appreciated helpful service, including a follow-up call about a deposit refund.
Pricing is the main split. Some find prices fair, but others say certain items, including a large ice shelter, cost far more than at other retailers, and a recent reviewer criticised high prices on in-demand baits sold through auctions. A few online orders reportedly never arrived and emails went unanswered, and one visitor was surprised to find no minnows in summer. Compare prices on big purchases and phone rather than email.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 155 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Bait Casters directly.
