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About this shop
Operating as Palmetto’s oldest community staple since the 1940s, Skyway Bait & Tackle is a dedicated brick-and-mortar storefront located right off the highway at 4808 US-19, Palmetto, FL. Unlike the small, premium-priced shops found out on the actual pier structures, this land-based location features a spacious property with a pull-through drive designed for easy truck and trailer turnaround. Anglers frequently choose this ground-level shop to bypass pier-side pricing and access restrictions, loading up their coolers with specialized tackle and fresh supplies before completing the drive to the water.
To keep targets like snook, tarpon, redfish, and grouper striking, the shop features an advanced, temperature-controlled custom live bait system with precise water chemistry filtration. Their massive tanks are packed with healthy, high-vitality live shrimp in all sizes (including jumbo selects), pinfish, nightcrawlers, and seasonal greenbacks. The specialized setup significantly cuts down on bait loss and extends the lifespan of their shrimp beyond a week, ensuring local anglers leave for the day with highly active, natural presentations.