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The Best Fishing Tackle Pro Shop
in the South Suburbs!
SINCE 1995
We Are Open!
We are social distancing!
Masks are required in the shop due to the new mask mandate***
*** All sales are final, because of Covid-19 there will be no returns on any items sold. ***
Please be safe!
Keep washing your hands!
Greg Katello
Owner of Fishing Connection
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We were rated the #1 Tackle shop in Illinois by Best Things Illinois! Check it out:
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Fishing Connection
7897 W.159th St.
Tinley Park, IL. 60477
708-532-1476
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In The Fishing Connection News!
- BNT Custom Lures 3D Printed EllipZoid Big Boy available on Friday September 10th, 2021
- New items arriving in store weekly
- Lure Me In Lures from YouTube, full line of custom painted crankbaits
(Our store hours are Central Standard Time)
STORE HOURS:
Tues. 9am - 6pm
Wed. 9am - 6pm
Thurs. 9am - 8pm
Fri. 9am - 6pm
Sat. 9am - 4pm
Sun. Closed
Mon. Closed
*Please check this website and our Social Networks above, for any store hour changes, Holiday hours and emergency closings
You can email us at:
fishingconnection@boatntackle.com
(You will be contacted back within 48 business hours)
Live Bait
Night crawlers, trout worms, waxworms, spawn sacs and spikes
(NO MINNOWS)
We can also take special orders in bulk packs!
Crickets
Flats of worms
Fishing Connection won
"Best Of Tinley Park 2021" for best tackle shop
NEW!
ZMAN
Jack Hammer Stealth Blade Jigs
In Stock Now!
IN STOCK NOW!
15-80 lbs. Daiwa J-Braid filler packs
in light gray and green colors.
Comes with free braid scissors!
BUCHER
WILLOW TIN-BUCK
In Stock Now!
NOW AVAILABLE!
"Mike at Lure Me In Custom Painted Crankbaits is one of the best realistic lure painters out there! And, not only does he paint the lures, but, he shows you how to airbrush lures on YouTube"
- Fishing Connection
Here's Proof! Pat O. Just caught this big bass on a Lure Me In crankbait purchased at Fishing Connection!
Search for Lure Me In Custom Painted Crankbaits on YouTube
Winner of the Tinley Park, IL.
Park District Kids Fishing Derby
Fishing Connection supplied the bait!
www.tinleyparkdistrict.org
BACK IN STOCK AGAIN!
Built for fisherman, by a fisherman!
Custom poured and painted jigs, spinnerbaits, chat baits, swim baits, swing tails and buzz baits in custom colors
Custom lure orders available
Daiwa PROCYON AL Spinning Reels In Stock Now! Various sizes
NOW BACK IN STOCK!
Daiwa Tatula
spinning and casting rods
IN STOCK NOW!
Newest addition for 2021!
More can be special ordered with us!
Stop in and check out the catalog of the newest lures!
New!
Gizmo floating bug baits!
IN STOCK NOW!
Don't forget your fishing license!
Click on the link below:
Proof, that Greg, the owner of Fishing Connection, is the right person to shop from for your fishing gear!
Brand new items from Shur-Set in stock now! Local lure builder! Rubber baits, jigs, weights, worms and creatures
Now In Stock!
WESTIN LURES
Jattes, Freddy the Frogs and SuperVibes!
Stop by today before they are gone!
Now Available in store and for custom orders!
"Get Your Zoid On!"
The First 3D Printed Body Floating Lures
Buy BNT EllipZoid's online!
Click over to the
Just Arrived!
Chaos Tackle Posseidons
and
Musky Innovations Swimmin' Dawgs
EUROTACKLE
Z-VIBER's and Z-DARTER's
They sell out fast!
RELAX
PLASTICS!
Made in USA!
Unique colors in different body styles
NEW!
CRYPTO Rubber Worms
Curado DC
Anti Backlash Reels
ATTENTION MUSKIE FISHERMEN!
JUST RESTOCKED!
"BNT Second Chance"
Above, BNT Second Chance Muskie
Above, BNT Second Chance Mini
Above, BNT Second Chance Add-On. Add two of your own lures onto the Second Chance frame
BNT Custom "Second Chance Bucktails" Muskie, Mini and Add-On sizes available
Custom color orders available, ask at counter
about custom orders
* Check local laws about using Alabama rig type lures
St. Croix rods in stock!
See our webpage for St. Croix Rods new releases, news and information
Click Here:
Buy St. Croix Rods at Fishing Connection
Fishing Connection was featured in
Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine!
Don't forget your fishing license!
Click on the link below:
Larry M. with the most bass caught in 24 hours in 2017 and 2018! Caught all on a Fishing Connection "Fighting Craw"
Only available at Fishing Connection in different color patterns and on our E-store page in a few colors
Click the link below:
Custom color builds for special order through Boat-N-Tackle Outfitters
Custom build pricing applies
Fishing Lures
Rods and Reels
Rod Repair
Custom Built Rods
Custom Built Lures
Trolling Motor Repair
Get connected with fishing, at
The Fishing Connection!
Your Outlet for Anglers!
Since 1995
Your One-Stop Shop for the Novice or Professional Fisherman
What's the best fishing knot?
The Palomar
Click here for a video on how to tie it:
Courtesy of
Musky Hunter Magazine
AVAILABLE AT FISHING CONNECTION!
Stop in today for a copy!
We do:
Custom
Lure Building
Lure Painting
Bucktails
Leaders
Rod Building
Spinnerbaits
Buzzbaits
Rigs
Lure Re-building
Lure Part Upgrades
Stop in today to see our expanded rod section!
St. Croix, Diawa, Okuma, Duckett, XCalibur, Lew's, Shimano and More....
Now in stock at
Fishing Connection!
Limited Supply
A polymer fishing rod cleaner and polish
Only $9.99 + sales tax
BNT SwimBait Jigs
In 21 colors and 8 different weights available
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1, 1-1/4 1-1/2 Oz.
Powder Painted
Baked For Hardness
3D Holographic Eyes
VMC Barbarian Hooks
(Unpainted pairs also available, in store)
Custom colors and multi-color powder painting orders available
Pro Kid Fisherman
Aidan B.
"Thank you so much for helping us pick a new rod and reel for Aidan yesterday. It took us a little practice to finally figure out how to cast, haha, but today we took the practice weight off and used a lure in the pond behind our house and Aidan caught his first “real” fish - a bass!!!!!! What a fantastic memory. He was filled with pure joy"
-Brooke B.
*If you want your kid to become the "Fishing Connection Pro Kid Fisherman of the month", send us a photo and story to fishingconnection@boatntackle.com
**With the email and photo sent in, you are giving us permission to use the photo on our website and social media accounts. Full last names and addresses will be hidden**
ATTENTION!
Available at Fishing Connection Tackle Shop Now!
The 3D Printed BNT
"ELLIPZOID BIG BOY"
Floating, Rear Spinning, Top Water Buzzing, Water Throwing Muskie Sized Crankbait!
10-1/2" long, body (with space) is 6-1/2". Approximately 3 oz.
Our Standard Color Patterns, Top to bottom:
-Flourescent Chartreuse/Black w/charteuse flake, chartreuse eyes
-Flourescent Orange/Black w/orange flake, flourescent orange eyes
-White w/disco flake, chrome eyes
-BNT Loon w/black flake, red eyes
-Midnight w/black flake, gold, red or chrome eyes
STICK JACKETS
Protect your rods
In stock now!
Stealth Tackle Leaders In Stock
Jackall Jerk Baits
WileyX
All Sport sunglasses! InStock Now!
For Fishing, Hunting, Shooting, Driving......
Gift certificates available!
Digital Scales, big fish mouth opening locking pliers, lip grips and more, now in stock!
Kalin's Google Eye Jigs
IN STOCK NOW!
Pro Fisher-Kids Charles (left) and Theodore (right) stopped in at Fishing Connection to gear up for their next fishing trip!
ZMan
TRD CrawZ
In Stock Now!
BNT Weedless Frog Stingers in stock
Also available for sale on the
LOOTER LURES
Now In Stock!
The Looter Lure was invented in the early 1980's on lake Michigan. Its been used ever since as it was tried & proven by 3 generations of Professional Fishing Guides. The Looter Lure is a premium lure made from solid brass that is then plated with jewelry quality silver & gold. What makes the Looter Lure special is that its pure silver quality will retain its color at any depth, which is where other metals and colors would loose their quality below certain water depths. The Looter Lure can be casted, trolled, or jigged, although its original purpose was intended to be trolled for salmon on the Great Lakes.
Large Pike/Muskie sized Spinnerbaits in stock in different color patterns
We also can build Custom Spinnerbaits in the color patterns, sizes and components you want
Stop in today for details!
MANN'S
All Sizes and Colors
IN STOCK NOW!
VINTAGE FISHING BOOKS AVAILABLE!
Oasis Eyewear
Protect your eyes!
Midwest Outdoors Magazine available for purchase in store
BURDE BAIT
Heavyweight, light wire hook round head jigs
A Fishing Connection Exclusive
In 1/2 and 3/4 oz. weights
In Stock now
LLUNGEN LURES
CHAD SHAD's
In Stock!
BUCHER 500 SERIES TINSEL
In Stock Now!
Krezy Ken's Custom Lures
FLOAT-N-FLY Jigs
LIMITED EDITION
Available
Smithwick Suspending Perfect 10 Rogue's
In Stock Now!
SAVAGE
3D Suicide Ducks
In stock now!
6" MUSKRAT'S
In Stock Now
ZMan
Ned Rig
TRD Finesse Bodies, all Color patterns
and
ZMan Ned Rig jigs, all sizes
Available Now!
Denny Brauer
Strike King
Structure Jigs
In Stock!
THE SALMON ARE COMING!
Be Prepared!
We have:
Moonshine Spoons
Glow KO Wobblers
Glow Cleos
Rod and Reel Combos
Salmon eggs available
Nets, up to 17' long handles
We Have Magnifying Bifocal Sunglasses In Stock!
BNT Custom Muskie and Pike Lures
"BIG SHORTY"
and
"DOUBLE BIG SHORTY"
In Stock Now! Custom colors are available for order!
Attention!
LURE ME IN CUSTOM PAINTED CRANKBAITS are available now in store!
Fishing Connection has teamed up with one of the best custom lure painters out there on YouTube, to give fishermen quality custom painted crankbaits! Their videos are on YouTube!
Please stop in or email us for custom orders if we dont have what you want in stock!
Trolling Motor Repair Available
(Please contact us first, drop off/pick up in store, off-site repair)
(708) 532-1476
or email us at:
fishingconnection@boatntackle.com
80 colors of
Yamamoto Senkos
7" Super Flukes in different color patterns are in stock now
Fishing Connection offers mobile boat and vehicle detailing!
Please stop in for information and pricing
Our mobile boat detailing pro staff come to you and your boat!
Questions? Appointment set up. Email Us:
heavenlydetailing@boatntackle.com
Crane Baits!
THEY'RE HERE!
Sebile Vibrato
in 3/8, 1/2 & 3/4 oz.
Available
Fishing Connection's
Custom Built Rods
by
Let us make the rod that you want!
Our Pro Staff can make your new rod with the exact components that you pick out
Above, a happy client picking up his custom built rod at Fishing Connection
See our Custom built rods page:
Stop by today to see some custom rod samples at the store now
Rods
Available!
Larry M. with a giant largemouth
See more photos on our Photos Pages
See the 1st Place, PMTT Ranger Boats World Championship trophy! Stop in and touch the Stanley Cup of Muskie fishing! 
At Our Store Now!
Salmon Time!
Little Cleo, Moonshine, K.O. Wobbler, Kastmaster and other glow spoons and recharging lights
Spawn sacks available
Many Frabill net models available, for your type of fishing
We are an authorized
Costa Sunglasses Retailer
Digital scales, hook removers and knife sharpeners
In Stock Now!
Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver, Kinky Beaver and Sweet Beaver soft baits
In stock now!
Boyd Duckett
Rods
Now In Stock!
Fishing Connection Pro Staffer Nick K. with the IHSA District 230, 2017 Angler of the Year trophy, fishing with Providence High School
Gift Certificates available
(in store and on this website)
To purchase, stop in the store today, or, click below and we can mail it to you or the person you are giving it to:
Fishing Connection Gift Certificates
We are an official
Fishing Line Recycling Center
Bring in your old fishing line to the store.
It is illegal in most towns to throw it in your trash!
We accept:
MEGA FLIES!
For Bass, Muskie and Pike
Various colors and sizes available now
Above, northern pike caught by Kevis S. on some custom Fishing Connection Mega Flies
Stop in and see our
Fishing Wall Of Fame
"It's the Largest Fishing Photo Wall in Tinley Park, IL."
Come see if you, a family member or a friend is on it! Bring a photo to put up!
Check Out Our
E-Store For Gift Certificates!
Click Here
From Salmon to Musky!
Stop by today and gear up!
Steelhead Time!
Rivers, Creeks, Streams!
We have:
Noodle rods up to 15'
Fly rods
Spinners
Spoons
Spawn
Special hand-tied flys
Jigs
Stock up today!
State Fishing Guide Lake Map Books
Shipped right to your door!
Just call us today to place an order for your fishing guide book for your state's best fishing lakes, delivered right to your door.
(708)532-1476
Also available in store now
Don't forget your fishing license!
Click on the link below:
Fishing Connection's
Crappie
Happy Meal!
Kit includes Berkley Gulp, bobbers and jigs.
A proven method to catch crappie, bass and large bluegill. Tested by our Pro Staff and customers who used the Fishing Connection Happy Meal!
Is saltwater fishing your thing?
We have inshore and offshore gear
Don't see any lure you like?
Our pro staff of custom lure builders can build any custom lure for you! Or, we can rebuild, modify, paint or fix your old lures!*
Stop in for details
*Depending on lure condition
Custom battery orders, and, over the phone ordering with pickup at Fishing Connection
(708)532-1476
Authorized Dealer
Click the manufacturers above to see the batteries we carry
"Chippewa Flowage"
Collection
Available for custom order, in store. See more BNT Custom "Chippewa" Collection lures click here:
Boat-N-Tackle Outfitters Custom Lures
Check and see if we have any raffles going on at this time, please click the ticket:
Fishing Connection is an official IHSA drop off location for used rods, reels, old tackle boxes and old lures that are just laying around that you might have.The kids in the IHSA program will use these items to fish. Just contact us for details.
Tax donation receipts available upon request
Have a Smart Phone?
Download a QR reader app and share us with a friend.
Now Available!
GOOGAN BAITS
Full line of craws, worms, creatures, drop shot bodies and more......
Catfish and Carp Gear! Get items before they are gone!
Below is Jim, Owner of Nancy's Pizza with a 78 lb. Catfish on the Tennessee River
Triple S Channel Cat Bait (formerly Sonny's)
Fish Head Lures
In Stock Now!
Rod, Reel and lure that was used to catch this monster, was purchased at Fishing Connection!
Stop in for details!
Above, Richard G., 10, a customer at Fishing Connection, earned "Fish of the Week" honors with his first muskie - Chicago Sun-Times
NEW!
The Fishing Connection
"EGG BANDIT"
For Steelhead, Salmon, Brown Trout and Coho's
DVD's Available
$19.99 each
NEW SIZES AVAILABLE!
Keitech
Swing Impact
Soft Baits
Squid Scented Swim Baits and Custom Leeches
"Four Days of 15 or more, 4 & 5lb plus Smallies just like last year. Most on Keitech Swim Baits and ZMan Ned Rigs from Fishing Connection, and All on Line spooled at Fishing Connection!"
- Larry M.
Available Now!
3/16th Oz.
Bass Bugs
Double wire guards with Z-Man keepers in different color patterns
Now Available
Strike King, Keitech, Daiwa, ZMan, Zoom, Lunkerhunt, Musky Innovations and more!
Rapala Super Shad Rap
IN STOCK NOW!
C.S. LURES
In Stock!
"Monster Bass caught on a Live Target lure, purchased at Fishing Connection"
- Joe V.
FISH MONKEY
STUBBY GUIDE FINGERLESS GLOVES
IN STOCK NOW!
TRANX Reels
ZMan
Weedless Chatterbaits
In Stock Now!
SV Concept soft baits
by
Gary Yamamoto
Neko Straights and Neko Fats are in stock now!
Replacement Skirts!
KALIN'S Soft Bait Tails and Jerk Minnows
Whopper Ploppers
New!
Saltwater Whopper Plopper colors and sizes!
Manufacturer Hats Available!
Strike King
KVD Lures
In Stock Now
Daiwa J-Braid
Krezy Ken'sCustom Lures
Custom Built Bucktails
Kevin's Killer
Buzzbaits
Smokin' Bones .22 Shorts
In Stock Now
Crappie Time!
All kinds of new crappie baits available now!
Custom BNT Springer Willowleaf Triple and Quad Arm w/dual hook Spinnerbaits Available
Above, BNT Triple
Above, BNT2X4XL
Custom Color order Available!
Hutch Tackle
NEW! Sauger Slayers
UV Jigs
Jointed Jerkin' Minnows
In Stock Now!
The New Natural Series!
Each pattern is digitally designed with a live image of the fish. Giving a "Natural" appearance.
100% Designed and made
IN THE USA!
Available in store now!
ZMan
Chatterbaits
All colors in 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz. in stock now
Yum Dingers
Available
Missile Baits Shockwave soft baits in stock now!
Lew's Rods and Reels Available
Crappie Rod/Reel Combos
9'-12'
For Spider Rigging
Available Now!
See if we have any Network raffles going on!
Click the ticket:
LLUNGEN Lures
Including custom Fishing Connection colors that you can't get anywhere else!
In Stock Now!
Daiwa Spinning Combos
Over 100 different combos with sizes available from 5' to 8' lengths in Ultra-Lite to Saltwater Medium and everything in between
Only
$24.99 to $79.99 + tax
(line not included)
Midwest Outdoors Magazine available for purchase in store
Tails End Tackle
Inline spinners in stock
Introducing the Oxymoron of Fishing Lures!
The BNT
"Big Shorty"
Lure
Big Shorty Lures available at Fishing Connection, or on the E-store
New Manufacturer Apparel
Available
Hats and Shirts in stock now
Don't forget your fishing license!
Click on the link below:
Got Photo's
Submit your photos here:
Quit buying a new prop for your boat when it gets damaged! Just replace the blade!
We are an authorized Piranha Propeller retailer
Above, our Piranha Propellers display at the store with a Hydrobite blade.
Stop in today and order the last propeller you will ever need
In Stock Now!
Spinnerbaits, Buzzbaits and Chat-Baits
(Click on bottom right corner of photos below for a larger image)
Taking a vacation somewhere for fishing?
We have 2, 3 and 4 piece St. Croix Travel Rods that will fit in your luggage. Save the airline baggage fees by not bringing a separate rod case
In stock now!
Leap into the store!
Hop over to our Frog Wall!
We have frogs in every color and size!
In Stock Now!
OKUMA Telescopic Rods
In Stock Now!
We have
In stock!
BNT Custom Weighted Snag Trebles available
Treble sizes 5/0 to 12/0, from 1 oz. to 2-1/2 oz. wieght
Some sizes also available on the E-store page 3
Please Practice C.P.R.
(Catch, Photo, Release)
Weather:
Click here for the current weather report:
Courtesy of The Weather Channel
Please stop in store for updated daily fishing reports!
Fishing Connection's
Rabbit Hair Jigs
In stock now!
Use the fishing and boating network partners that we use!
See the Digital Business Card Page
Click here:
What's the best fishing knot?
The Palomar
Click here for a video on how to tie it:
Courtesy of
Available now!
Now in stock on the BNT E-store Page 2!
A Polymer fishing rod cleaner and polish
GOT PHOTOS?
Email them to us for our Photo Pages
Click here:
Take your fishing photos properly!
NOAA wave reports
click here:
National Data Bouy Center wave conditions
click here:
What's the moon phase?
Click here to see:
Courtesy of the Farmers Almanac
We have:
and many more!!
Don't buy too much fishing line! Let us put on the right amount!
Machine bulk fishing line reel respooling will save you money!
Bring in your reels today!
Meet the
Pro Staff
Click here:
You can Email us at:
fishingconnection@boatntackle.com
(You will be contacted back within 48 business hours)
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