Also called: Fishing Tackle Shop Owner, Bait Shop Owner
Runs a shop near a lake, river or coast selling live bait, lures, fishing licenses and local tips on where the fish are biting.
You open at 4:30 a.m. to sell minnows and nightcrawlers to anglers heading out. Between customers you check the bait tanks, re-spool reels and post a fishing report on social media. On weekends the shop is packed, and you know which lure is working on which lake this week.
Owner income is seasonal and depends on location.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; fishing knowledge and small business skills.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Fisheries & Wildlife.
Growing slowly. Big box stores and online sales compete, but local knowledge keeps good shops alive.
Low risk for 10 years. Online stores sell lures cheaper; live bait, local fishing reports and loyal regulars keep the shop human.
Classes: Business class, Biology, Marketing.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-1011.
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