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          "name": "Outcast Tackle & Marine",
          "phone": "850-457-1450",
          "website": "https://outcasttackleandmarine.com",
          "address": "3520 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL",
          "blurb": "Saltwater tackle and marine supply on Barrancas Ave — open from 5 a.m. for the dawn patrol."
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          "name": "Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle",
          "phone": "850-932-6789",
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          "address": "825 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL",
          "blurb": "“The Fisherman's Candy Store” — full-line saltwater shop with 40+ years on the water, 24 hours in season."
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      "homeWaterSlug": "destin",
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          "name": "Destin Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "850-837-2262",
          "website": null,
          "address": "646 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL",
          "blurb": "Live bait and tackle right on the harbor — pier, surf and boat setups."
        },
        {
          "name": "Emerald Coast Bait and Tackle",
          "phone": "850-362-6128",
          "website": null,
          "address": "102 Eglin Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL",
          "blurb": "Full line of saltwater tackle and fishing apparel."
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      "homeWater": "Panama City & St. Andrew Bay",
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          "name": "Half Hitch",
          "phone": "850-234-2621",
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          "address": "2206 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL",
          "blurb": "Full-service shop with rod repair and custom rod building on Thomas Drive."
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          "name": "Howell Tackle Supply",
          "phone": "850-785-8548",
          "website": "https://howelltacklesupply.com",
          "address": "3100 W US-98, Panama City, FL",
          "blurb": "Premium gear and live bait serving St. Andrews since 1990."
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          "name": "Bay Breeze Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "850-235-0775",
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          "address": "12120 US-98, Panama City Beach, FL",
          "blurb": "All-inclusive pro rental setups and a running local fishing report."
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          "name": "Florida Watersports",
          "phone": "850-238-9975",
          "website": "https://www.fws.fish",
          "address": "5707 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL",
          "blurb": "One-stop tackle shop on the east end of the beach."
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      "town": "Port St. Joe",
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          "name": "Bluewater Outriggers",
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          "address": "121 W Hwy 98, Port St. Joe, FL",
          "blurb": "13,000 sq ft outfitter — everything from live bait to kayaks."
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          "name": "Scallop Cove Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "850-227-7557",
          "website": "https://scallopcove.com",
          "address": "8901 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St. Joe, FL",
          "blurb": "Bay and surf gear next to the state park on Cape San Blas."
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          "name": "St. Joe Shrimp Co",
          "phone": "850-229-6224",
          "website": "https://stjoeshrimp.com",
          "address": "1990 Hwy C-30, Port St. Joe, FL",
          "blurb": "The local source for fresh live and frozen saltwater bait."
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          "name": "Fisherman's Choice",
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          "address": "330 Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL",
          "blurb": "Family shop in Eastpoint — live shrimp, pompano and shark rigs, fishing licenses on the spot."
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          "name": "Survivors Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "850-927-7770",
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          "address": "28 W Pine Ave, St. George Island, FL",
          "blurb": "St. George Island's tackle stop — fresh and frozen bait steps from the beach."
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          "name": "Allen Seafood Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "850-653-9882",
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          "address": "462 W Highway 98, Apalachicola, FL",
          "blurb": "Waterside shop on 98 selling retail seafood alongside bait and tackle."
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          "name": "Sea Hag Marina Ships Store",
          "phone": "352-498-3008",
          "website": "https://seahag.com/bait/",
          "address": "362 Riverside Dr, Steinhatchee, FL",
          "blurb": "Steinhatchee's bait counter — live pinfish, shrimp and mud minnows plus a deep lure wall."
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        {
          "name": "Ed's Tackle Shop",
          "phone": "352-795-4178",
          "website": "https://edstackleshop.com",
          "address": "983 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL",
          "blurb": "Full-service Crystal River tackle store covering inshore and offshore gear."
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          "name": "Cedar Key Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "352-316-3023",
          "website": null,
          "address": "7230 SW 111th Terrace, Cedar Key, FL",
          "blurb": "Live shrimp, mud minnows and fresh mullet for the Cedar Key tidal creeks."
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          "name": "Tampa Fishing Outfitters",
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          "address": "3916 W Osborne Ave, Tampa, FL",
          "blurb": "Big Tampa tackle house staffed by licensed captains, stocked for the whole bay."
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          "name": "Gator Jim's Tackle",
          "phone": "727-363-0900",
          "website": "https://gatorjims.com",
          "address": "3301 Pinellas Point Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL",
          "blurb": "Terminal tackle and frozen bait near the Skyway approaches and Maximo Park."
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          "name": "Dogfish Tackle & Marine",
          "phone": "727-393-2102",
          "website": "https://dogfishtacklecompany.com",
          "address": "8750 Park Blvd, Seminole, FL",
          "blurb": "Gear super-center on Park Blvd — custom rods and a deep inshore/offshore reel wall."
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          "name": "Fishin' Franks Bait & Tackle",
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          "website": "https://fishinfranks.com",
          "address": "4200 Tamiami Trail Unit P, Port Charlotte, FL",
          "blurb": "Harbor institution since 1984 — live shrimp, crabs and minnows plus daily local fishing reports."
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          "name": "Downtown Bait & Tackle Shop",
          "phone": "941-621-4190",
          "website": "https://www.facebook.com/DowntownBaitTackle",
          "address": "120 Laishley Ct, Punta Gorda, FL",
          "blurb": "At the Laishley Marina boat ramp — live bait daily, lures and kayak rentals."
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          "name": "Rio Villa Bait & Tackle",
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          "address": "113 Rio Villa Dr, Punta Gorda, FL",
          "blurb": "Bait and rigging shop known for local tips and weekly Charlotte Harbor reports."
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          "name": "Everglades Bait Tackle and Marina",
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          "website": "https://www.evergladesbaitandtackle.com",
          "address": "200 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL",
          "blurb": "Live bait, fuel and a ramp at the gateway to Everglades National Park."
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          "name": "Everglades Fishing Company",
          "phone": "239-695-4222",
          "website": "https://evergladesfishingco.com",
          "address": "203 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL",
          "blurb": "Backcountry tackle, pliers and fillet kits in the heart of Everglades City."
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          "name": "Master Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "239-992-2553",
          "website": "https://masterbaitandtackle.com",
          "address": "4465 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL",
          "blurb": "Long-running shop north of Naples with a big live and frozen bait selection."
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          "name": "Quik Stop",
          "phone": "956-943-1159",
          "website": "https://quikstopbait.com",
          "address": "100 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX",
          "blurb": "Live shrimp, tackle and fresh Gulf seafood by the Queen Isabella Causeway."
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        {
          "name": "Gilbert's Bait and Tackle",
          "phone": "956-299-4559",
          "website": "https://www.facebook.com/gilbertsbaitandtackle",
          "address": "803 W State Hwy 100 Suite A, Port Isabel, TX",
          "blurb": "Open daily from 5 a.m. with live mullet and shrimp for the Laguna Madre."
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          "name": "Roy's Bait and Tackle Outfitters",
          "phone": "361-992-2960",
          "website": "https://www.roysbaitandtackle.com",
          "address": "7613 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX",
          "blurb": "Big saltwater outfitter on SPID — fly gear, kayaks and a deep tackle wall."
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          "name": "Cos Way Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "361-939-7513",
          "website": "https://www.facebook.com/p/Cos-Way-Bait-and-Tackle-100064242987293",
          "address": "11645 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX",
          "blurb": "Waterfront stop on the JFK Causeway with live bait for pier and bay anglers."
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          "name": "Mom's Bait Shop",
          "phone": "361-729-0173",
          "website": null,
          "address": "302 Navigation Cir, Rockport, TX",
          "blurb": "Waterfront staple at Rockport Harbor for live shrimp and bay supplies."
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        {
          "name": "Island Tackle of Port Aransas",
          "phone": "361-749-1744",
          "website": "https://www.facebook.com/islandtacklepa",
          "address": "207 W Avenue G, Port Aransas, TX",
          "blurb": "Surf, jetty and bay tackle specialists in Port Aransas."
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        {
          "name": "Salty Dog Bait House",
          "phone": "361-758-0612",
          "website": null,
          "address": "510 Bigelow St, Aransas Pass, TX",
          "blurb": "Live bait and fishing basics for boats launching out of Aransas Pass."
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          "name": "Froggie's Bait Dock",
          "phone": "361-250-9300",
          "website": null,
          "address": "2649 Stella Ave, Port O'Connor, TX",
          "blurb": "Waterfront bait dock with live and dead bait, fuel, ice and a public ramp."
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          "name": "Matagorda Harbor Bait and Tackle",
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          "website": "https://www.facebook.com/p/Matagorda-Harbor-Bait-and-Tackle-100066544257335",
          "address": "1 Harbor Rd, Matagorda, TX",
          "blurb": "Full-service harbor shop — live and offshore bait, boat parts and fuel."
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        {
          "name": "Marty's Port O'Connor",
          "phone": "361-983-3474",
          "website": "https://www.martyspoc.com/tackle-shop",
          "address": "531 Adams St, Port O'Connor, TX",
          "blurb": "Dead and artificial bait plus name-brand saltwater rods and reels."
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          "name": "Lake Charles Tackle",
          "phone": "337-479-2999",
          "website": "https://lakecharlestackle.com",
          "address": "4959 Common St, Lake Charles, LA",
          "blurb": "Family-owned shop with a big saltwater terminal tackle and rod-and-reel inventory."
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        {
          "name": "Fish On Tackle & Bait",
          "phone": "337-558-5959",
          "website": "https://www.facebook.com/p/Fish-On-Tackle-Bait-100025765282486/",
          "address": "3733 Hwy 27 S, Sulphur, LA",
          "blurb": "Live bait and tackle on the main route south to Big Lake."
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          "name": "Venice Marina",
          "phone": "504-534-9357",
          "website": "https://www.venicemarina.com",
          "address": "237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA",
          "blurb": "The hub at the end of the road — live bait, ice, fuel and tackle for marsh and offshore."
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        {
          "name": "Sweetwater Marina",
          "phone": "504-342-2368",
          "website": "https://www.delacroixfishing.com",
          "address": "6205 Delacroix Hwy, Saint Bernard, LA",
          "blurb": "Delacroix's source for live shrimp and marsh tackle."
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        {
          "name": "Breton Sound Marina",
          "phone": "504-676-1252",
          "website": "http://www.bretonsoundmarina.com",
          "address": "7600 Hopedale Hwy, Saint Bernard, LA",
          "blurb": "Live bait, fuel and tackle in Hopedale for the Biloxi Marsh."
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        {
          "name": "Gorenflo's Tackle & Marina Store",
          "phone": "228-432-7387",
          "website": "https://www.gorenflostackle.com",
          "address": "119 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS",
          "blurb": "Biloxi fixture since the 1930s — live bait, rod repair and a deep saltwater lure wall."
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        {
          "name": "Sea 2 Swamp Outfitters",
          "phone": "228-284-2560",
          "website": "https://www.facebook.com/Sea2Swamp/",
          "address": "215B Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS",
          "blurb": "High-end saltwater reels and local lures in Gulfport."
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          "name": "Fisherman's Discount",
          "phone": "251-928-4887",
          "website": "https://fishermansdiscount.com",
          "address": "8438 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL",
          "blurb": "Eastern Shore volume shop — live shrimp and name-brand saltwater tackle."
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        {
          "name": "Jemison's Bait & Tackle Shop",
          "phone": "251-873-0003",
          "website": "https://www.facebook.com/JemisonsBaitandTackle",
          "address": "16871 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Coden, AL",
          "blurb": "The stop on the way to Dauphin Island for live shrimp and terminal tackle."
        },
        {
          "name": "Hooked Up Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "251-955-5550",
          "website": "https://www.hookedupangler.com",
          "address": "100 E 20th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL",
          "blurb": "Live shrimp, dead bait and pier gear in Gulf Shores."
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      "town": "Galveston Bay",
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          "name": "Bait Daddys",
          "phone": "409-632-7156",
          "website": "https://www.facebook.com/p/Bait-Daddys-100063665792945/",
          "address": "17630 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd, Galveston, TX",
          "blurb": "Family-owned West End shop with live bait for surf and bay fishing."
        },
        {
          "name": "Serious Tackle",
          "phone": "409-935-1126",
          "website": "https://serioustackle.com",
          "address": "14065 Delaney St, La Marque, TX",
          "blurb": "High-end tackle specialist near the causeway — custom rods and in-house repair."
        },
        {
          "name": "Eagle Point Fishing Camp",
          "phone": "281-339-1131",
          "website": "https://www.eaglepointfishingcamp.com",
          "address": "101 1st St, San Leon, TX",
          "blurb": "Historic San Leon fishing camp — live bait and a ramp on the bay reefs."
        }
      ]
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      "homeWaterSlug": "sabine-lake",
      "homeWater": "Sabine Lake",
      "town": "Sabine Lake",
      "state": "TX",
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          "name": "SGS Causeway Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "409-985-4811",
          "website": null,
          "address": "3897 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Port Arthur, TX",
          "blurb": "Waterfront live and frozen bait under the causeway, grill on site."
        },
        {
          "name": "Sportsman's Supply",
          "phone": "409-971-2535",
          "website": "https://reelsportsmans.com",
          "address": "5310 S Gulfway Dr, Sabine Pass, TX",
          "blurb": "Long-standing Sabine Pass stop — live bait, tackle, fuel and food."
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      "homeWaterSlug": "florida-keys",
      "homeWater": "The Florida Keys",
      "town": "The Florida Keys",
      "state": "FL",
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      "shops": [
        {
          "name": "Chris' Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "305-852-5854",
          "website": "https://taverniercreekmarina.com/amenities/bait-tackle",
          "address": "90800 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL",
          "blurb": "Full-service shop at Tavernier Creek Marina — live bait, rigged ballyhoo and fuel for boaters."
        },
        {
          "name": "Key West Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "305-292-1961",
          "website": "https://keywestbaitandtackle.com",
          "address": "241 Margaret St, Key West, FL",
          "blurb": "The “Southernmost Tackle Shop” since 1986 — live shrimp, pinfish and deep local knowledge."
        },
        {
          "name": "JD's Bait & Tackle",
          "phone": "305-735-4534",
          "website": "https://www.jdoutdooradventures.com",
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