Florida's Bait-Cooler Secret: Keep Live Shrimp Alive Without a Bubbler
Discover the cold-packing trick: keep live shrimp cool and damp with a Styrofoam cooler, bagged ice, and saltwater-soaked newspaper.
St. Petersburg, FL
Open now · Closes 12 AMLast Cast Bait & Tackle is a local, family-owned and operated marine supply store serving anglers in the West Lealman and St. Petersburg area. Known for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and expert fishing advice, the shop caters to boating and fishing enthusiasts looking for reliable, high-quality gear. To accommodate fishermen planning early morning or late-night trips, the shop maintains extended hours, staying open until 10:00 PM on weekdays and Sundays, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
The shop is highly regarded for its comprehensive bait options, stocking a vast inventory of both live and frozen selections tailored for local waters.
Anglers can find live baits such as shrimp, fiddler crabs, pinfish, and chubs. For those preferring frozen options, Last Cast Bait & Tackle provides a wide variety including shrimp, Spanish sardines, mullet, squid, fiddler crabs, chum, whole Bonita, and whole Lady Fish, alongside a complete selection of rods, reels, and terminal tackle.
Discover the cold-packing trick: keep live shrimp cool and damp with a Styrofoam cooler, bagged ice, and saltwater-soaked newspaper.
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