ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 5, 2009 -- A new online Bait Shop Locator from BoatUS Angler can help you find a bait and tackle shop near you or help you plan a fishing trip far from home.

 Found online at www.BoatUSAngler.com/bait, the free Locator allows anglers to search by state, zip code, regions, bodies of water, or the type of tackle used (salt or freshwater).  Over 8,000 bait and tackle shops are listed in 50 states as well as the Canadian provinces.

 Once you’ve found a bait shop, the Locator will also let you know the availability of services such as guides, charters and weigh stations, and supplies such as ice, fuel, fishing licenses, groceries, as well as any discounts offered to BoatUS members.

 To help anglers get the most out of their fishing, BoatUS Angler also offers a free online Fishing Guide & Charter Locator, Fishing Tournaments Calendar and Fishing Show Calendar.

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About BoatUS Angler:

From the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters BoatUS Angler is a membership program for boat-owning fishermen that offers services such as towing assistance, specialized insurance for fishing boats, and other money saving benefits. It also supports boating safety programs and helps to protect the interests of boat-owning anglers.  Visit www.BoatUSAngler.com for more.