National School of Fishing

Certified Educational Facilities

The National School of Fishings sole purpose and mission is to offer anglers the opportunity for continuing angler education within an educational format designed to give anglers the information they desire to assist them in becoming more successful fisherman.

As a result, the NSOF relies on Certified Educational Facilities who offer NSOF classes. As a result of this type of education, anglers now have the tools and information necessary to be a more knowledgeable and versatile anglers, giving credit to the School and its Member Educators.

For their support, dedication and desire for continuing angler education, we would like to recognize our Certified Educational Facilities and encourage our faithful viewers, students and followers to do the same.

“ As a tackle store owner competing in a very competitive market place, the CEF program provides me with the frame work to reach anglers through an agenda of continued angler education, awareness and marketing opportunities. The National School of Fishing has structured a program that will mature over time and most certainly strengthen and return the local tackle store to the prominence it once enjoyed. …

I'm excited to be a participant and look forward to growing with the program.”

- Donald Smith, Owner
CCC Bait & Tackle

Al & Bobs Sports Inc Tom Cook--owner 3100 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49548 (616)245-9156 store Email to alnbobs@tds.net	Al & Bobs Sports carries a full line of Hunting, Archery, and Fishing equipment, as well as a full service Gunsmith. Knife & Ice Auger blade sharpening,& reel and rod repair, are just a few of the many things we offer. Fishing products include: Rods, Reels, Combos, Line, and just about any terminal tackle you can use. As far as the rest, just check our Fishing.
		Hours: Monday - Friday: 8AM - 8PM Saturday: 8AM - 5PM Map to Al & Bobs Sports
American Tackle Outfitters Harold Kronemeyer…..owner 360 Douglas Ave Holland MI 49424 (616)392-6688 store (616)392-6697 Fax Email to ato@americantackle.com	American Tackle Outfitters was started by Jay DeVries and Dennis Ende in 1982. In 1990 an employee, Michael Atman, bought the Holland store. Two years later he purchased the West Olive store as well. In late 1993 the West Olive store was closed and a small Holland Store moved into a much larger building with a bow range located at 360 Douglas Ave. In July of 2004, the store was sold to Harald Kronemyer. Under new ownership, the appearance as well as the mission of American Tackle Outfitters changed. With a new a professional look, ATO strives to be the premier West Michigan outfitter.
		Hours: Map to American Outfitters
Borculo Bait & Tackle Russ Hirdes…..owner 9648 Port Sheldon Zeeland MI 49464 (616)875-7939 store Email to bbt@bbtbass.com	Borculo Bait & Tackle
		Hours: Map to Borculo Bait & Tackle
C.C.C. Bait & Tackle LLC Donald Smith…..owner 220 S State St P.O. Box 188 Gobles, MI 49055 (269)628-4490 store Email to dsmith@cccbaitandtackle.com Specials	C.C.C. Bait & Tackle offers live bait, rods, lures, we are not your typical Bait & Tackle store. In addition to quality Fishing Tackle we also offer Bulk Spices by the ounce or pound. We stock the widest selection of Lodge Cast Iron cookware in Southwestern Michigan. And for the hunter we have hats, gloves, shotgun shells, and Muzzle Loading Rifles and supplies. Once you have bagged that big buck, we can provide everything you will need to proccess the meat from knives and grinders to seasonings and sausage casings.
		Hours: 6:00am to 6:00pm 7 Days Map to CCC Bait & Tackle
D & R SPORTS Randy VanDam—owner 8178 West Main Kalamazoo MI 49009 (269)372-2277 store (269)372-9072 Fax Email to Randy@dandrsports.com	D & R SPORTS carries one of the largest selections of fishing equipment in Southwest Michigan. There are more than 150 different brands of lures, in just about every style imaginable. We have an extensive selection of line and terminal tackle. With more than 1,500 rods and over 300 models of fishing reels, D & R Sports Center's staff can outfit most any angler, from beginner to pro! Our Tackle Department features some of the top manufacturers such as Lucky Craft, Zoom, Yamamoto, Rapala, NetBait, and Reaction Innovations. We also carry the newly released VanDam Pro Series baits, including the hot new Optic Poppers. We have trolling spoons as well, including Northern King, Stinger, Dreamweaver, and many others. We have GPS units, fish locators and marine radios from Garmin, Humminbird, Eagle, Lowrance and more. You can even have it installed in our service department. Choose from a wide variety of rods and reels including Daiwa, Shimano, Quantum, Okuma, St. Croix and G. Loomis, as well as locally made Patriot Custom Rods. We also carry a large variety, including all the latest releases from your favorite brands. Choose from P-line, Fireline, Trilene, Seaguar, Gamma and much more! Save yourself some trouble and bring your reels with you, we can spool your reels on site.
		Hours: Monday, Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday - Friday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Map to D & R SPORTS
Insta Launch Campground Jim Baldwin - owner 20 Park Ave. Manistee MI 49660 (231)723-3901 Store (231)723-4435 Fax Email to jim@instalaunch.com	Insta Launch Campground Insta Launch is located on the Big Manistee River, and the north end of Manistee Lake, with boating access to Lake Michigan. These waters feature Chinook (King Salmon) and Steelhead fishing at its best! Along with excellent fishing for Coho, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout. And, good fishing for Small Mouth & Large Mouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, and Pan fish. The Campground and Marina caters to families and fisherman wishing to enjoy some of the many recreational opportunities in the area, including fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, golf, and sightseeing. We are just minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan Beaches and Lighthouses, and the Little River Casino.
		Hours: Map to Insta Launch Campground
Jays Sporting Goods Jeff Poet - owner 8800 S. Clare Ave. Clare MI 48617 (989)386-3475 store (989)386-3496 Fax Email to jeffpoet@jayssportinggoods.com	Jays Sporting Goods makes it even easier to get valuable information and great service from the knowledgable Jay's staff. Whether you've got questions about outdoor equipment or just looking for a tip on your favorite outdoor activity, the Jay's staff is ready to answer your questions!
		Hours: Map to Jays Sporting Goods
Pere Marquette Sports Bob Viglietti - owner 214 W Ludington Ave Ludington MI 49431 (231)843-8676 store (231)843-8676 Fax Email to bvig@pmsports.net	Pere Marquette Sports has been in its present location for over sixty years. It started as Bobs Fly tying shop in 1943, and has been there under one name or another, ever since. We plan to keep it going for at least another 50 years. Many of the services and products that have been in the store will remain. We'll still keep selling live bait and tackle for all types of fishing. One area that's going to be kind of new, is Fly Fishing. The Pere Marquette River is great for fly fishing, and now you won't have to drive all the way to Baldwin to get what you need. Another new addition will be Moonshine Lures. Many people have asked for them and we listened. Check back in for updates and new additions in products.
		Hours: Monday- Saturday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Map to Pere Marquette Sports
Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop Steve Knaisel - owner 181 S. Lake Mitchell Dr. Cadillac MI 49601 (231)775-5412 store (231)775-5601 Fax Email to suepilvil@yahoo.com	Pilgrim Village Resort and Fishing Shop in Cadillac, Michigan. Owned and operated by Steve and Sue Knaisel since 1983. Located on the East shore of Lake Mitchell just a short distance from a navigable canal connecting to Lake Cadillac giving boaters and fishermen easy access to two famous lakes. We offer a variety of accommodations for your comfort, along with a full line bait and tackle shop and boat rentals. Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop offers from basic sinkers and hooks to tackle for the more advanced fishermen. In live bait we carry leaf worms, wax worms, crawlers, crickets, spawn, 3 sizes of minnows, along with wigglers and leeches when in season. Ice fishing is one of our specialties. Select from over 10,000 ice jigs, Frabill and Shappell shanties, Vexilar flashers or Aqua-Vu cameras or hundreds of rods and reels. You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses or your snowmobile permits and map, all at one location.
		Hours: Daily 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M Map to Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop
Jacks Sport Shop Dan Doherty - owner 212 N. US 131 P.O. Box 849 Kalkaska MI 49646 (231)258-8892 store (231)258-2161 Fax Email to jacksportshop@aol.com	Welcome to Jacks Sport Shop. The Detroit Free Press listed Jack's Sports Shop as one of the Top 3 Sporting Goods Stores In Northern Michigan! We have been in Kalkaska Mi since 1965. Jacks Sport Shop has been owned and operated by the Doherty family since 1963. For 40 years Jack and Dan Doherty, along with their expert staff have taken great pride in providing user friendly advice to customers about local hunting and fishing conditions. Jack's Sport Shop has always been known to carry Northern Michigan's largest tackle selection. Our prices on rods and reels cannot be beat We also carry a complete line of outdoor footwear and Red Wing Work boots at very competitive prices.
		Hours: MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00 AM TO 5 PM FRIDAY 7:30 AM TO 7 PM SATURDAY 7:00 AM TO 6 PM SUNDAY 7:30 AM TO 5 PM Map to Jacks Sport Shop
Lakeshore Outfitters Aaron Sybesma - owner 6398 Blue Star Hwy Saugatuck MI 49453-9425 (269)857-2248 store (269)857-2242 fax Email to lakeshoreoutfittersllc@yahoo.com	Lakeshore Outfitters was established in 2007, by owner Aaron Sybesma. Conveniently located just off exit 41 in Saugatuck, the store was built on the premise of providing the highest level of service, knowledgeable staff and top quality products for anyone fishing in West Michigan. Our mission is to maintain an inventory that will satisfy the needs of all those who wish to fish. We have the largest inventory of Okuma freshwater fishing tackle in the country. Whether you’re fishing for a bluegill on a local lake or fighting a salmon in lake Michigan, we have what you need to make your trip a success. We hope you will think of us when you are looking for tackle, our mission isn’t complete until you catch fish.
		Hours: MONDAY-Friday 8 AM TO 6 PM SATURDAY 8 AM TO 5 PM SUNDAY 12 PM TO 4 PM Map to Lakeshore Outfitters
Dean's Live Bait & Tackle Mark Foster - owners 2260 M 33 Alger MI 48610-8610 (989)836-2460 Store Email to bigassmarlin@yahoo.com	Dean's Live Bait & Tackle
		Hours: Map to Dean's Live Bait & Tackle
	The Backcast Fly Shop
	The Backcast Fly Shop Steve Forrester - owner 1675 US 31 P.O. Box 377 Benzonia MI 49616 (231)882-5222 store (231)882-9469 fax call first	Hours: Map to The Backcast Fly Shop
	Boyne River Bait
	Boyne River Bait Dave Wilson - owner 500 N Lake St Boyne City MI 49712 (231)582-6616 Store Email to baitmen@freeway.net	Hours: Map to Boyne River Bait
	Colon Bait & Tackle
	Colon Bait & Tackle Edith Doenges - owner 233 S Blackstone Ave Colon MI 49040 (269)432-3633 Store Email to doenges8@aol.com	Hours: Map to Colon Bait & Tackle
	Croton Bay Trading Post
	Croton Bay Trading Post Michelle Doan - owner 8249 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo MI 49337 (231)652-2250 Store Email to michellescbtp@pathwaynet.com	Hours: Map to Croton Bay Trading Post
	Fisherman's Luck Bait & Tackle Shop
	Fisherman's Luck Bait & Tackle Shop Allen Stevens - owner 10312 M 60 Three Rivers MI 49093 (269)244-5356 store	Hours: Map to Fisherman's Luck Bait & Tackle Shop
	Hilltop Sports Center
	Hilltop Sports Center Joe Schooley - owner 13700 14 Mile Rd Greenville MI 48838 (616)754-0022 store Email to hilltopsports@yahoo.com	Hours: Map to Hilltop Sports Center
	Keith's Hunting Fishing Camping & Supply Store
	Keith's Hunting Fishing Camping & Supply Store Keith Beckett - owner 210 S Main St Cheboygan MI 49721 (231)597-0333 Store	Hours: Map to Keith's Hunting Fishing Camping & Supply Store
	King's Sport Center Inc
	King's Sport Center Inc George King - owner 8222 S M 37 Baldwin MI 49304-8904 (231)745-3392 store (231)745-2625 Fax Email to thekings@carrinter.net	Hours: Map to King's Sport Center Inc
	Rustic Sport Shop
	Rustic Sport Shop Greg Goosen - owner 519 Ensley Howard City MI 49329 (231)937-4372 store	Hours: Map to Rustic Sport Shop

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