Tony, Yes, there were so many bait-n-tackle shops all around Sacramento 60 years ago because the fishing and hunting were so good.


Growing up in South Sac, near the Zoo, we all went to Broadway Bait & Tackle on Broadway and 16th Street.

Years ago, in the old location, there was a dinner next door called Momma's where we all ate breakfast before going out.

We had a group of guys in South Sac who all hunted and fished together. We lived near each other but some went to different schools.

Some of these old Baby Boomers are still hunting and fishing and clamming and crabbing! Some have passed away too.


I worked at West Capitol Rod & Gun, near the new baseball field in West Sacramento, over a half-century ago.

People would drive up out front with their vehicle and boat in tow to buy lures or bait and then go fishing.

Later they might return with a big Striper or big salmon which we would weigh and take Polaroid pictures for them.

We put all those pictures up on the wall and many would bring their family and friends in to see all the fish that were caught.


Tony and I had a very similar childhood, back in the day, when everyone ate fish & game.