Bait N Wait is a bait and tackle shop on Fort Myers Beach known for its excellent customer service and kind, helpful shopkeeper. Customers describe the gentleman in the shop as very pleasant, personable, happy, super helpful, and full of useful information. He provides great recommendations on what the fish are biting, offers tips, and is always ready to answer questions, even sharing a recipe. He offers to put fishing line on new poles. Reviewers note he has managed to maintain his kindness and joy despite experiencing destruction from Hurricane Ian. The shop provides live shrimp, bait, tackle, and custom rods. It is praised for its good selection and fair prices. The shop does its best to get the best shrimp, even during difficult times. The atmosphere is welcoming, with one customer noting it was a pleasant change from an era of poor customer service. The positive experience here is described as setting the mood for the entire fishing day, providing a positive beginning to any fishing adventure on Fort Myers Beach. Even after Hurricane Ian, the establishment remains open and continues to be a reliable go-to spot for many years.
Nice little shop on the way to the beach. Owner friendly and helpful.
April 2024
favorite place to go for bait! friendly man that runs it!
January 2024
Avoid this bait store if you canBait is as expensive as you will find in the area. Will count out shrimp, including dead shrimp (ugh).Bad inventory of standard shore fishing terminal tackle.Recommend hitting up any other bait store
