In need of fake worms or lures in Los Angeles

October 12, 2007 9:59 AM

Where can I buy a bunch of realistic-looking fishing lures or fake worms in Los Angeles?

I'm located in the San Fernando Valley, so anything near me would be a bonus.

Ideally, I'm looking for a giant sack of fake worms. If there aren't any supersize-sack-of-worms dealers, of course a smaller amount of worms would be fantastic. The idea is - as many fake worms as possible. I already googled my brains out, and checked Archie Mcphee/Joke-type stores with no success.

Any tips on where you get your lures are great. Or any sightings of fake worms at Halloween megastores.

posted by TheClonusHorror to Shopping (8 answers total)

Via a friend in LA: "The fishing stores in Korea Town sell them in what I believe are 1 or 2 pound bags."
posted by hermitosis at 10:05 AM on October 12, 2007

I just bought a bunch of worms and lures at the Sport Chalet at the Burbank mall. Often, though, you can find the best lures at the bait and tackle shops nearest to where you are fishing. They know what the fish are biting on. I fish the lakes around LA, so e-mail me if I can give more info.
posted by kamikazegopher at 10:13 AM on October 12, 2007

If you just want fake worms and not necessarily lures, what about the candy ones? Bulk stores around here sell them for about $5/lb, which is a whole lot of worms. With Halloween coming up, there will probably be more realistic ones available than usual.
posted by pocams at 10:35 AM on October 12, 2007

Fisherman have been known to use gummi worms as bait with pretty good success. Just make sure your get the plain ones, from what I've heard.
posted by Fferret at 11:10 AM on October 12, 2007

uh, walmart . . .
posted by uncballzer at 11:11 AM on October 12, 2007

Johnny's Sport Shop
1402 N. Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91030
posted by ApathyGirl at 7:09 PM on October 12, 2007

ebay?
posted by TomMelee at 7:15 AM on October 13, 2007

Response by poster: Hey! Thanks for all the answers.

I investigated Sports Chalet last night and found a fist-sized bag for 5 dollars or so. That's pretty good, and I may end up getting a couple bags, but first I'm going to check out some of the other places to see if I can find more for cheaper.
posted by TheClonusHorror at 8:22 AM on October 13, 2007