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The Best Fishing Tackle Pro Shop
in the South Suburbs for 23 years!
SINCE 1995
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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Store Hours:
(Central Standard Time)
Store Hours:
Tues. 9am-6pm
Wed. 9am-6pm
Thurs. 9am-8pm
Fri. 9am-6pm
Sat. 9am-4pm
Extra Spring Hours! Now open on
Sunday 9am-3pm
(Open Sundays in March, April and May Only)
Mondays 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)
SPRING IS HERE!
NEW ITEMS JUST ARRIVED!
Strike King, Keitech, Daiwa, ZMan, Zoom, Lunkerhunt, Musky Innovations and more!
FROGS, FROGS AND MORE FROGS!
IN STOCK NOW!
VINTAGE LURE EXTRAVAGANZA!
We just aquired a vintage lure collection of 100's of lures!
Rapala, Storm, Heddon, Cordell, Bomber, Rebel, Bagley and more!
Original Wiggle Warts, Hot-N-Tots, Thundersticks, Original Countdown jointed Rapalas, spoons and more!
Stroll down memory lane with some lures from the past that you can purchase again!
Once they are gone, they're gone for good!
Some of the Vintage Lures are so rare, we have them put away behind the counter!
Stop in and ask at the counter to be shown all the "Vintage Lures" that are for sale
Own a part of fishing history!
The New St. Croix Legend Elite Musky rods
in stock!
8'-6" and 9'-0"
See our new webpage for St. Croix Rods New Releases, News and Monthly St. Croix Rod Series information monthly
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:
Just Arrived!
Rapala Balsa BX Brats
In stock now!
Larry M. with the most bass caught in 24 hours. Caught all on a Fishing Connection "Fighting Craw"
Only available at Fishing Connection in different color patterns
Fishing Lures
Rods and Reels
Rod Repair
Custom Built Rods
Custom Built Lures
Trolling Motor Repair
NEBO EYE Lights
In stock now!
Live Bait
Night crawlers, trout worms, leeches, waxworms, spawn sacs and spikes
(NO MINNOWS)
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Many other types and amounts of live bait are custom orderable in store, including:
Crickets
Leeches in bulk
Flats of worms
and more...
Get connected with fishing, at
The Fishing Connection!
Your Outlet for Anglers!
Since 1995
Your One-Stop Shop for the Novice or Professional Fisherman
Visit our Fishing Connection
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for fishing and boating items available for purchase online from Fishing Connection Tackle Shop!
And, also try our Network Partners Ebay store page for more items they help sell for us.
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We do:
Custom
Lure Building
Lure Painting
Bucktails
Leaders
Rod Building
Spinnerbaits
Buzzbaits
Rigs
Lure Re-building
Gift certificates available!
Stop in today to see our expanded rod section!
St. Croix, Falcon, Diawa, Okuma, Duckett, XCalibur, Lew's, Shimano and More....
Falcon Rods Available
Crappie Slab, Bucoo, Jason Christie, Bucoo SR and more!
In Stock Now!
LLUNGEN LURES
IN STOCK NOW!
Available!
All Daiwa rods and reels
BRANDS WE CARRY:
AND MORE!
Now Available!
RODS
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!
HEADBANGERS IN STOCK NOW!
BNT/LMI CUSTOM PAINTED
"TOOTHACHE"
by Johnston Lures
LIMITED QUANTITY IN DIFFERENT CUSTOM PAINTED COLOR PATTERNS AVAILABLE IN STORE NOW!
Toothaches are available for custom painting by our custom lure painters. Please stop in for custom paint orders
Oasis Eyewear
Protect your eyes!
Midwest Outdoors Magazine available for purchase in store
MATZUO TATSUMAKI's
are in stock now!
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!
Hildebrandt Snagless Sally and Super Sally's
In Stock Now
BUCHER 500 SERIES TINSEL
In Stock Now!
POSSEIDON 10
IN STOCK NOW!
Krezy Ken's Custom Lures
FLOAT-N-FLY Jigs
LIMITED EDITION
In Stock Now!
Smithwick Suspending Perfect 10 Rogue's
In Stock Now!
Muskie Angler Lures
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!
Fishing Connection has teamed up with one of the best custom lure painters out there, to give fishermen quality custom painted crankbaits!
The Lure Me In / Fishing Connection Custom Painted Goby (below), available for custom order on many lure body styles
Not available anywhere else in the United States!
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
In Stock Now!
Stop in and see our Newly Expanded Swim Bait Section!
7" Super Flukes in different color patterns are in stock now
Fishing Connection offers mobile boat 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
Reel Screamers in stock
XPS Silent Shad Crankbaits in stock
"Like a soft, silent rattletrap!"
-Fishing Connection Pro Staff
The New Abu Garcia REVO Beast reels in stock now!
Authorized Dealer
Bubba Blade Knives are in stock now!
Field tested by the Fishing Connection Pro Staff!
Sonny's Catfish Dip Bait
LIMITED STOCK!
Once it's gone, it's gone for the year!
16 oz. and 45 oz.
In Stock Now!
Crane Baits!
Size 208's
Now in stock!
THEY'RE HERE!
Sebile Vibrato
in 3/8, 1/2 & 3/4 oz.
Available now!
Available
Visit our
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for fishing and boating items available for purchase online from Fishing Connection!
And, try our Network Partners Ebay store page for more items they help sell for us:
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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
Taxidermy
By Grams Gamefish Taxidermy
Repairs, Reproductions & Refinishing
New Replica Displays at Great Prices
By Appointment Only
Stop in store for details
(Taxidermy is done off-site)
Official Partner of the BNT Network
Rods
Available!
Larry M. with a giant largemouth
See more photos on our Photos Pages
Grandma Is Back!
Grandma Lures
6", 7", 9" and 13"
IN STOCK NOW!
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!
The Slip Lock Bobber
and
Smart Stop Micro
Both, In Stock Now!
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:
Socialize with us!
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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
Click the manufacturers above to see the batteries we carry
The BNT
"NETCLAMP"
"Clamp your net to the side of your boat"
3 sizes available now
Hear our Podcast Interview and phone message with Boat-N-Tackle Outfitters Network
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"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:
Used boats and fishing accessories for sale!
Click link below to visit our Network Partners:
Used Boat and Accessory Sale Page
Fishing Connection
Store page
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And, try our Network Partners Ebay store page for more:
Boatntackleoutfitters Ebay store:
OKIE LITE
Slow Fall Jigs
Limited Stock!
20% Off Basket of
RAPALA
Lures
Various patterns, sizes and lure bodiesare 20% Off
While supplies last in the basket only!
3/16th Oz.
Bass Bugs
Double wire guards with Z-Man keepers in different color patterns
Now Available
Rapala Super Shad Rap
IN STOCK NOW!
NEW!
C.S. LURES
Now In Stock!
"Monster Bass caught on a Live Target mouse lure"
- Joe V.
Available at Fishing Connection
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!
GRANDMA Classic
IN STOCK NOW!
Silicone replacement skirts
All Colors In Stock!
Just Arrived!
Bagley Bang-O-Lure
and
Killer B
In Stock Now!
KALIN'S Soft Bait Tails and Jerk Minnows
All colors and sizes in stock now!
STORM 360GT Searchbaits
Mike Iaconelli Approved!
Multiple colors and sizes
IN STOCK NOW!
NEW!
Introducing the
FISHING CONNECTION
"FLUZZER"
Floating Buzzbaits
Whopper Ploppers
New!
Saltwater Whopper Plopper colors and sizes!
Vintage Manufacturer Hats Available!
Strike King
KVD Lures
In Stock Now
Daiwa J-Braid in boxes in stock now
Krezy Ken'sCustom Lures
Custom Built Bucktails
Now Available
Kevin's Killer
Buzzbaits
Availailable for order
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
In Stock and 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
All Colors of Yum Dingers In Stock Now
Available
Missile Baits Shockwave soft baits in stock now!
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!
Lew's Rods and Reels Available
Crappie Rod/Reel Combos
9'-12'
For Spider Rigging
Available Now!
We are infested with RATS!
In all different colors.
You can wake or shallow crank this lure
In Stock 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!
SONNY'S CATFISH BAIT
IN STOCK IN 2018!
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)
Jointed Fishing Lures
In Stock Now!
Click photo above to enlarge
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
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!!
In Stock Now!
Spinnerbaits, Buzzbaits and Chat-Baits
(Click on bottom right corner of photos below for a larger image)
Affordable Clear Floats!
In four sizes
In stock now!
Safety First!
Custom ordered Automatic and Manual
PFD's
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!
Vexilar SP-100 and SP200 SonarPhone T-Pod
Turn your cell phone or iPad into a fully functional fishfinder!
3 Different Models
1. A mobile, fishing rod castable transducer for shore fishermen
2. With permanent boat transom mount transducer
3. A removable suction cup transducer model
for IOS and Android
Stop in to order
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
Click the photo below for a video of the jig in action on the BNT video page:
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
Double Blade Agila
#3 & #5 sizes in 10 colors
Available now!
GOT PHOTOS?
Email them to us for our Photo Pages
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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
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You can Email us at:
fishingconnection@boatntackle.com
(You will be contacted back within 48 business hours)
Have a Smart Phone?
Download a QR reader app and save us.
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
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