Great Ape Empire

09/03/2026

🚨BRAND NEW 2026 MEDZZ LURES are ON THE WALL!!👇 6 patterns not yet available on the Medzz website- they have yet to be named! Be amongst the first to own and run these new Medzz Lures plugs- just in time for the final weekend of the Salmon Spectacular.. Check out our full restock and get yours before they're gone!!

Come see us at 267 Highway 6 Wiarton. We are located above the Georgian Bay Country Market [formerly Elliott's]- look for the big sign with the canoe on top!

Great Ape Empire Summer Store Hours:
Monday- to Saturday- 9am-6pm
Sunday- 9am-4pm

***esBaitAndTackle

09/02/2026

Change my mind 🤷😎

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

**Crazy Canuck Restock!**

Crazy Canuck Fishing Lures

Just in the nick of time!

The derby is fully under way!

The pretty photo takers are on vacation so you're stuck with Ogwa on the camera!

We got the VERY popular Crazy Pineapple back in 2 sizes, those MIGHT last the weekend and got re supplied in the crank and jerk baits.

Getting them priced an all on walls today and tomorrow! We were almost out!

If you're waiting to launch your boats this for this evenings fishing you got lots of time to come scoop them up before they are gone!

267 Hwy 6 Wiarton above Georgian Bay Country Market

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

It's Derby Time!!

Good luck everyone out there fishing this morning for Day 1 of the

is proud to be one of the sponsors continuing the tradition that Willie's Bait & Tackle had done in previous years.

Buying Wi***es was a dream come true. Owning a fishing store let's me hear all about those big fish you havs caught and even more about those huge ones that got away!

Growing up in and on is part of my way of life.

I started fishing the Spectacular full time HARD in 2010. Before that was casual. It has lead to me meeting so many new life long friends.

The memories we make, the stories of previous years, this is what it is all about.

Be safe on the water folks. And have fun!

I wont be getting on the water this year, sadly, having a little bit of a operation. Gallstones removed yesterday and Gallbladder getting removed Monday.

I heard Gallbladder Brines up real good to attach to your meat rig. Any takers? Haha

Ill be in the shop, my derby this year will be listening to your stories! Come share them.

We are located at 267 HWY 6 Wiarton above Georgian Bay Country Market

We are open 9-6 every day but Sundays.
On Sundays we close at 4.

08/28/2026

WIARTON THIS SUNDAY AUG 30TH.
COME SEE US AT Georgian Bay Country Market Great Ape Empire Willie's Bait & Tackle
12-5PM.

JUST PICKED UP A FRESH BATCH OF CRAB DIP.
STILL $16

SEAFOOD BOIL BAGS TO FEED 5 PEOPLE
STILL $115

LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW.

WE HAVE 3LB LOBSTERS FROM NEWFOUNDLAND. ALREADY COOKED & READY TO EAT!!

SCALLOP CHUNKS- $31 PER LB WHEN YOU BUY THE 2LB BAG. GET THEM BEFORE THEY ARE ALL GONE!!

08/24/2026

Highly reccomend that you go on this adventure run by our good friend Matt!

Limited spots!

Give his new business some love by giving him a follow!

TUFF TREKKERS: WILDERNESS SELF-RELIANCE ADVENTURE

September 18–20, 2026

Three days in the Ottawa Valley wilderness learning practical bushcraft, navigation and self-reliance skills through a real hands-on adventure.

Proudly supported by Great Ape Empire and National Bushcraft Wilderness Self-Reliance.

Limited spots available.

Message us directly to book your spot. https://form.jotform.com/262368341777063