
The Minnow Bucket Is Ready for the Bluegill Festival and 4th of July


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1. Our Story
From Empty to Essential
In 2019, Jeff and Ron took a dusty, long-closed bait shop and brought it back to life—floor to ceiling, pegboard to paint. Not just remodeled, but reimagined as a hub for all things outdoors in Saint Helen. The Minnow Bucket isn’t just a shop. It’s part of the rhythm of life up here.
2. What We Carry
Everything You Need. Advice Included.
Live Bait & Fishing Tackle (open water & ice)
Archery Gear & Supplies
Firearms & Ammunition
Deer Feed, Attractants & Scents
Propane Tanks
Camping & Cabin Essentials
Whether you’re hunting, fishing, riding trails, or setting up camp, Jeff and Ron have what you need—and they’ve probably tested it themselves.
3. A Place for Every Season
Fall — The shop smells like molasses and cedar. Feed stacked high. Ammo shelves stocked. Local hunters swapping trail talk before sunrise.
Winter — Propane tanks clinking. Augers loaded. Minnows flashing in buckets. Ice shanties waiting.
Spring — Crappie rigs on the move. Warm rain. Coffee steaming. First launch of the year.
Summer — Sand on the floor, sun in the trees, and a cooler full of nightcrawlers heading for the lake.
4. Meet Ellie & Willow
Every good shop has mascots. Ours have tails. Ellie and Willow are part of the Minnow Bucket welcome—offering soft eyes, wagging greetings, and the kind of loyalty you can’t buy.
5. Minnow Camp Next Door
In June 2025, Jeff and Ron built Minnow Camp—five rustic-modern cabins tucked just steps from the shop. Roll out of bed, grab bait or propane, and walk back with a plan for the day. Minnow Camp is the stay to match the store: practical, peaceful, and built by hand.