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In Minnesota for the summer and of course my husband and I had to get our fishing license. I'm so…read morethankful we decided to come into this shop! Chris has been the absolute best at answering all our questions. He has seriously gone above and beyond taking his time with us to help give us the best fishing knowledge! The selection in here is huge, they have had everything we needed and more! Ask for Chris if you come here, he rocks!

My cousins & I were planning to go fishing near Watertown & stopped here for bait on the way. They…read morehad a big selection of fishing items & such. We were looking to get live bait & ended up getting a scoop of minnow. When we got to the lake we noticed that we were given quite a bit of dead minnows. Also the person ahead of us complained a bit about the price of his bait, not sure what he got, the cashier handled it well pointing out the posted prices. I don't fish often so I'm not sure what fair prices are for anything. Besides the quality of our bait I'd say this is a decent bait shop.

We come here for bait and they are super helpful. Even though most of the stuff are for pros, they…read moreare patient w newbies or parents that have kids wanting to fish. We also did a fishing guide trip and it was a dream come true for my 8yo

I like big b's and I cannot lie, those other bait shops can't deny, when you go to big b's with a…read morefishy little pole and not a thing in your tackle box - you get DEALS!

Great experience. The young man who helped me with lures and especially choice of fishing line was…read moregreat. He also gave great fishing tips.

Incredible hunting and fishing store. One of the best bow shops i have been in whether that be in…read moreMN or elsewhere.

Update (June 2026)…read more There have been some improvements with the new ownership / Archery Country folks since my last review. Moving up to 3.5 stars. Though the parking lot bait machine and 'banking hours' are still there as tin-eared reminders to every customer who is squeezing in time on the water or in the woods that new management does not really care about your success. Come on guys, every McDonalds franchisee in America manages to have an opening crew. There's not really an excuse. That said, after a bumpy start the archery country guys seem to have finally started getting their act together in other ways. They have completed a minor reno, and seem to be coming around to the reality that in Minnesota exurbs their customers are multi-sport. Put another way: that firearms, league nights and fishing are useful cross sells and frequency drivers. That no one in this neck of the woods is 'just' an archer / bowhunter. And they've worked hard from what I can tell to retain key employees. Thank god. Bottom line: archery country management is not a replacement for, and will never beat, having a high-iq founder like Jeff, who cares deeply about bringing up the next generation of young people in his community as woodsmen, but it's a big improvement over the initial much misaligned takeover period. And heck they've even started to apply Cabin Fever's superior strategy (eg branding, merchandising depth, x-selling) to some of their other stores in the region. With the improved customer alignment and reduction in not-invented-here thinking, I think the future is looking brighter.

Pop quiz: it's gift-giving season, and you want to find the perfect gift for that outdoorsy person…read morein your life. You are not outdoorsy. This person in your life is not someone that you know very well. Spoiler alert: You are me. Orvis to the rescue! This Orvis is located exceptionally conveniently for me, and I can always find parking. The clean, bright, and welcoming store is full of good things, from outerwear to sweaters to stuff for your pup and fly fishing gear. The recipient I have in mind loves all these things. What to choose? Orvis comes through again: a gift card will ensure that what the lucky person you're shopping for will get something that fits just right, and it is at exactly the right price point. I was greeted promptly upon entering the store, and the lovely salesperson took me right up to the counter and rang me up immediately. I was in and out in less than five minutes, but I am sure to be back to browse someday--there is so much good stuff in there, even for a homebody like me!

There have been several Orvis stores in the Twin Cities over the years. They initially were like L…read moreL Bean, Eddie Bauer, Abercrombie & Fitch and others and catered mostly to the hunting and fishing crowd. Most of their business by was mail order. Now I would guess most of their business is in upscale casual and outdoor clothing for men and women. Orvis still makes very nice fly fishing equipment - my first really nice fly rod was made by Orvis. This particular store has a convenient location with lots of parking. They have never been particularly busy when I have been in and the staff has always been friendly. Their products are high quality - no fast fashion cheaply made goods here. Orvis has a nice online catalogue so you can get an idea of what is available and they can order it if it is not in stock. I have a soft spot in my heart for Orvis and wish them well.

Great place with a decent selection. Smells like a bait shop!!! Employees have good information.read more

I live real close to them and have tried to make them my go to fishing stuff spot ... I love to…read morebuy fishing stuff it's therapeutic and with three boats in two states both salt and fresh I buy a lot of fishing gear " Just ask my wife " . But every time I have gone there the guy that runs it acts like Im bothering him and he seems like I'm really delaying him on something while I look at what he has to offer I always buy something but he makes it hard and I buy every new gadget I see. so good tackle selection good bait plenty of fishing snacks cold drinks some gear and one really cranky guy that drives off business

Good customer service. Lots of great mark downs! A little messy but overall good experience. Love…read more5.11

5.11 Tactical Clothing is a high quality, outdoor style line of clothes which is characterized by…read morelots of cargo pockets in the pants, very durable cloth, and robust construction. I have practically lived in my pants since the pandemic and felt it was time for some new pairs. Even though somewhat frayed in the cuffs mine still have lots of life left. There is a large variety of styles which can be confusing (at least for me) so it is nice to have brick and mortar store to actually look at the products and try them on. This store is well stocked and the staff were helpful in pointing me in right direction to find what I was looking for. I ended up buying four pairs of pants. The store is located in a shopping center at the North West corner of the intersection of 494 and Lyndale Avenue South. Parking is abundant.

I've been coming here getting bait since I was a pre-teen. Even though I no longer live in the…read morearea, my immediate family does. Nothing is better than stopping at mikes bait before going out ice fishing or going out in the boat! Took the kayak out on Big Green today. I stopped in for some leaches and minnows. As always, the bait was lovely and healthy. Prices are reasonable and I was greeted and helped politely. Thanks for being a staple to the fishing community!

Stopped in Mike's on the way to a day trip on the St. Croix. The place NEVER disappoints in terms…read moreof available, good quality live bait. On this visit I really recognized their competitive pricing of hard baits...same or lower than Fleet Farm but far superior, friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you need anything while in the area I'd highly recommend stopping in for bait and advice. Some time spent at Mike's will definitely improve your chances of a good day on the water.

Nice option for people who like to keep it local or are serial procrastinators. I happen to be both…read moreand have children who participate in different sports every few months. By the time they play again the following year, they have outgrown their gear. Since discovering Champions, it's taken a little stress out of getting those oh-shoot-I-forgot-to-get-my-kid-new-shin guard moments. Shockingly, everything seemed to be competitively priced and there was a decent selection. Personally, I go through running shoes every 2-3 months. I usually just order from Amazon but am going to shop here going forward. If you're from Northfield, they also have Northfield Raiders gear.

The Place has been there for decades with the same owner! Super nice and helpful, will help you…read morefind what your looking for even if it's not in the store he'll order it. Really fair prices too! Just bought a great winter hat there. Small Town feel adds to the experience, it's worth your time, i promise!