
We do not sell fishing licenses. But you can purchase them online by using the link below.
CT Fishing License – Online
When it comes to fishing, TAGS Tacklebox, a bait and tackle shop located in Plainville, CT, is committed to helping its customers catch whatever fish they are targeting. That is true whether they are fishing freshwater or saltwater. Because of this, and its outstanding reputation regarding customer service, they have a loyal and broad customer base.
Customers – Local, Regional or Statewide
TAGS, because of their commitment to their customers draws people from nearby cities and towns like Avon, Berlin, Bristol, Farmington, New Britain, West Hartford, and just about any town or city in Hartford & Tolland Counties. TAGS saltwater customers come from up and down CT’s Long Island Sound shorelines, making their customer base statewide.
Family Owned and Operated
TAGS is a family-owned bait and tackle business, operated by Tom and Anna Grabowski. Tom because of his love for fishing and his decades of fishing experience, fishing for all types of species in both freshwater and saltwater, opened TAGS in 2016. Since then, they have offered an extensive lineup of the most popular rods, reels, lines, and lures because they are dedicated to helping fishermen and women regularly get their hooks into whatever fish they are targeting. Unlike most bait and tackle businesses. at TAGS, you are more than a customer. You’re family!
Extensive Selection of New Rods, Reels, and Lures and Quality Used Equipment
TAGS carries everything you would expect in a bait and tackle shop. Besides the latest and best in rods, reels, lines, and lures, TAGS offers something you won’t find in other bait and tackle shops. They buy and sell used equipment. TAGS will buy used equipment that is in quality good enough to permit resale. They also offer customers the opportunity to sell their used equipment through consignment. Check out the menu item “Buy/Sell Used” if you want to buy or sell your rods or reels. TAGS also sponsors several “TAGS Sales”, every pun intended, where customers can come and sell their used rods, reels and/or lures direct .
Just Some of the Many Products We Carry
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2/15 Saturday open till 5pm Sunday will be a late start with weather moving in.Wanted to Thank Jeff & Mike From “OutCast” Lures Stopping In.Be Safe ... See MoreSee Less


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Happy valentine’s Day to all my ladies out there.My Wife Anna,Amanda,Tabatha.Plenty of bait for 6AM ... See MoreSee Less

2/14/25 Friday plenty of bait available.Open till 7pm Tonight.Saturday 6am-5pm Sunday will be posted with weather conditions. ... See MoreSee Less


2/13 Thursday Bait Tanks Fully Stocked Open Till 5.Friday 7am to 7pm ... See MoreSee Less



2/1/25 Sunday AM Bait update No Shortage this Week.6AM-Noon Closed “Mondays” ... See MoreSee Less
2/1/25 Saturday Start time 6am -5pm No shortage on bait in sight.Goodnight ... See MoreSee Less
Friday 1/31/25 Tanks Are Completely Blacked Out.All Size available open till 7pm Saturday 6am-5pm Sunday 6am-Noon “Closed Mondays” Have A Good Day.Be Safe ... See MoreSee Less




Thursday 1/30/25 Fresh Bait will be in when I get back around 3:00 Today.All sizes with Tackle.Thankyou Be Safe ... See MoreSee Less
“Wanted” to Give Shout out to my main man “Greg Caporuscio” Helping These kids Ollie & Grace Get there First Fish Through The ice. We apologize on Bait Situation “Sold Out” till Thursday it’s been Overwhelmingly Busy. Thursdays a New Day W New Batch.Thankyou Tom/Anna ... See MoreSee Less



🎉❤️501 Reviews On Facebook.You Guys Made it Happen.Much Love Guys.Thankyou ... See MoreSee Less
Sunday 1/26 only live bait left in Tanks r suckers in all sizes.Thursday will be Next Shipment when I get back around 3:30ish please plan ahead.Closed Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Till Bait Day Which is every Thursday. ... See MoreSee Less
1/26/25 Sunday Am Almost Sold Out of bait,but good for Sunday Am 6am-Noon “Closed Mondays”Till Thursday When I get back with delivery around 3:30ish.
Want To “Thank” All My Amazing Customer For Support “TAGS” Gotten over years.i set a goal for 500 Reviews on Facebook currently at 495.We will Have Event in May for appreciation.Be Safe Tom/Anna/Max
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Our Hours & Location
Winter Hours
Mon. – Closed
Tue. – Closed
Wed. – Closed
Thu. – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri. – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat. – 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sun. – 7:00 am to Noon
Until safe local ice
Needs something call (860)819-1633
111 Whitting St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 846-0943
111 Whiting St, Plainville, CT 06062