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Fort Bayou Bait Shop
Ocean Springs
Equal parts gear depot and community hangout, Fort Bayou Bait Shop is where many local fishing stories begin. They offer bait, tackle, and practical gear for inshore and offshore trips. The real catch? Staff who’ll share tips, tide reports, and maybe even a secret spot or two.
Leon’s Army Navy & Outdoors Gulfport
Looking for tough gear that works
as hard as you do? Leon’s has been supplying outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and members of the military with durable clothing, boots, and equipment for decades. You can get everything from camping and hiking gear to survival supplies and climbing equipment. It’s less polished than a boutique, but every bit
as essential when you’re heading into the elements.
Supporting local businesses means investing in the very communities that make Coast life so rich. Whatever your adventure, these shops have the gear and the know-how to help you make the most of it. So check ‘em out, and get outside!
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“The outdoors isn’t just a place —it’s a way of life.”