Simonds Bait Shop
Hunting And Fishing Supplies
Why pick this one
Simonds Bait Shop has served Bryson City since 1952 with live bait, locally hand-tied flies, tackle, and North Carolina fishing and hunting licenses.
Best for
- Buying live bait for lake, river, or stream fishing
- Fly anglers seeking locally hand-tied flies
- Fishing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with single-hook lures
- Obtaining North Carolina fishing or hunting licenses
- Finding fishing tackle from brands including Fenwick, Shimano, Berkley, and Daiwa
Specialties
- Live shiners, nightcrawlers, big reds, wax worms, meal worms, and crickets
- Fly fishing tackle and locally hand-tied flies
- Single-hook lures for fishing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Fishing and hunting licenses
Certifications
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources agent
What makes them different
- Family-owned business established in 1952
- Open all year from 7 am to 8 pm, with off-season hours varying
- Carries live shiners, nightcrawlers, big reds, wax worms, meal worms, and crickets
- Offers locally hand-tied flies and single-hook lures for Great Smoky Mountains National Park fishing
- Located at 1085 Main Street in Bryson City, about one mile east of downtown
- Years in business
- 74
- Serves
- Bryson City
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 1085 Main St, Bryson City, NC 28713
- Phone
- +18284886854
- Website
- http://www.greatsmokies.com/simonds
- annparton@gmail.com
Services
- Live bait sales
- Fishing tackle sales
- Fly fishing tackle sales
- North Carolina fishing and hunting license sales