Rick's Bait and Tackle

08/19/2026

NOT AI, REPEAT NOT AI.  We’ve seen some interesting catches over the years, but this one takes it.  

Rob Reinert was wreck fishing on structure about 5 mile off Indian River with mullet when he hooked this 36.2 lb cubera snapper.  As far as I know, I’ve only heard of one other from our area, and it was speared off Ocean City a few years back. Awesome catch Rob!

08/18/2026

Hank Correll was fishing in the old grounds when he hooked this 44”, 20.2lb cobia on a live eel. Awesome catch Hank!

08/13/2026

I know quite a few of you were waiting on more bait mules to come in. We just got restocked!

08/11/2026

🎣 TOURNAMENT WEEK IS HERE! 🎣

Rick’s Bait & Tackle will be OPEN BRIGHT & EARLY at ⏰ 5:00 AM ⏰Wednesday through Sunday to get you tournament-ready! 🐟

Stop in for all your bait, tackle, and fishing essentials before you hit the water!

🐟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: RICK’S BAIT & TACKLE! 🎣

Before you hit the water, make sure you’re stocked and ready! A huge thank-you to Rick's Bait and Tackle for sponsoring the 2026 Paradise Pounder Tournament.

We appreciate your support of our anglers and this year’s tournament! 🌊

08/01/2026

Big 3 BBQ is set up serving breakfast and lunch!

07/29/2026

We are taking orders for live spot for the week of the Paradise Pounder tournament. Minimum orders of one dozen. Send us a message or call the shop to get on the list!

07/23/2026

Just introduced at ICAST, we have the newly designed Shimano Talavera jigging rods in stock.

07/15/2026

Congratulations to our Rick’s Bait and Tackle sponsored team, and especially Isabella Fuscellaro, for leading the Women’s Division and taking 1st Place with an impressive 4.3-pound flounder! Isabella reeled in a total prize of $2,500 and brought home an amazing trophy. 🥇

Congratulations also to our very own Tanner Bucke, he earned 3rd Place in the Youth Division with a 3.0 lb Flounder, taking home a well-deserved trophy.

We couldn’t be prouder of this team - way to represent Team Rick’s Bait & Tackle!

07/10/2026

Were having a blast at the launch of the Paradise Grill Bay Tournament tonight. Hanging out at the Ricks Bait and Tackle booth, so stop in and say hi.

07/09/2026

We will be open at 5:00 AM Saturday & Sunday for the Paradise Bay Flounder tournament. Good luck everyone!