New Bait shop in Slippery Rock, PA

He's only open on weekends and Fridays 7 to 5 I think. I was directed there by the guys at the beer distributor in forestville. But when I showed up on Sunday at three, there was nobody there.

I highly suggest giving him a ring before you head out there.  He lives out of town and works a second job.  He has family in the area and can have them meet you if he knows your coming.  I have called him each time I need bait and have always either met him or his fiancé at the shop. 

Any time maniliketofish. 
 
I just got off the phone with Bill and he wanted me to tell everyone thank you VERY VERY much for stopping by today.  He was very grateful of the response that came from the post on here and iceshanty.com.  I told him that he was the one that needed thanked for treating us fisherman so well.  He will be in the shop from 7-5 Saturday and Sunday. 
 

Don't forget to support him guys when you can, even if it means going out of your way a bit. These are the kind of guys that do a real service to fishermen [and ladies] as they tend to be much more helpful than the large chain stores, having better local knowledge, etc... . I'd rather spend a few extra dollars at a small bait and tackle than to give it to the larger guys, but that's just my personal belief and philosophy. I'm sure many of you have lamented it when a good, small bait and tackle went out of business. Basically it's extremely difficult for them to compete with the deep discounts the large chain stores can offer. I'm not suggesting that anyone go broke buying from the independent ones, just do your personal best when you can help them out.