Your one-stop shop for all things fishing
Everything you need for your next fishing trip
Gus' Tackle and Nets has been proudly providing high quality, affordable products and services to the Slidell area since 1986. What differentiates us from other businesses is our ability to truly connect with our customers, and provide the exceptional, compassionate service they deserve. To learn more, simply browse through our site.
About
Since 1986, Gus' Tackle & Nets has served the southeast Louisiana region as it's premiere, locally owned fishing shop. What started as a family net shop eventually expanded to become a beloved tackle shop that includes a complete line of salt and fresh water fishing supplies. We carry top brands such as Shimano, Abu Garcia, Penn, Shakespeare, Daiwa, St. Croix, Falcon, Castaway, and Duckett Fishing. Located in Slidell, LA, we are just minutes from Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne, Irish Bayou, and Lake Catherine. Our fishing product inventory includes thousands of items that you can browse through. Ask the local fishermen where their go-to shop is and they will point you straight to us!
Our Inventory
Reels
Rods
Hooks and Sinkers
Lures
Fishing Accessories
Ropes
Anchors
Maps
Landing Nets and Cast Nets
Pirogues
Crab Nets, Crawfish Nets
Shrimp Trawls
Slat Traps and Cheese
Crab Traps
Our Services
We’re committed to helping our customers every step of the way and providing useful services to take care of all their fishing needs. Read below to learn about the range of services we provide. We’re constantly growing and expanding our service options, so if you have something in mind that we don’t yet provide, we’d love to hear about it.
Rod and Reel Repair
Frequently utilized by most of our customers, this service has been essential to success on many occasions. Let us know how we can assist you today.
Clean and Lube on Reels
Eyes and Tips on Rods
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell fishing licenses?
Yes! We sell both fishing and hunting licenses. Information on licensing in the state of Louisiana can be found using this link:
Do you sell live bait?
We do not carry live bait here. We are a fishing tackle store not a bait shop.
What forms of payment do you take?
We accept cash and credit card only. No checks.
Opening Hours
Come Visit Us!
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tues - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 2pm
Get in Touch
For any questions, please call during business hours.
726 Old Spanish Trail
Slidell, LA 70458
985-643-2848
