Even if you don’t own a fishing pole, you can still enjoy the fishing experience in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Area retailers, including bait and tackle shops, recreation shops and even some area resorts have all the rental equipment you need to try the sport for a day or all week.

Once you troll the water and catch your first walleye, you may decide that you have to own a pole, life jacket or boat of your own. Some of the best products -- and deals – can be found at area recreational sales dealers. Many retailers will even let you “test drive” a boat before buying. Now that’s a true shopping experience.

The Brainerd Lakes Area is home to the world headquarters of Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle. Lindy’s 36 years of arming anglers with fish-catching tackle carries two converging themes - longstanding reliability and trend-setting change.