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Chan Villager Article dated 4-21-1988LOCATED ON WEST 79TH STREET IN CHANHASSEN, Stop by and visit with Phil and Bruce or give them a call at 934 - Chanhassen Bait & Tackle has everything you'll need—from 0789. Chanhassen Bait & Tackle's hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., bow hunting, to fishing, to gun hunting. The big news in bow Monday through Friday; 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. hunting is the arrival of the new Myles Keller series of bows. Chanhassen Bait & Tackle Whatever your plans, they've got it all Let's say you've decided to treat yourself to some time in the great outdoors, either hunting or fishing. With that decision, you realize that you need the right equipment to bring home mountable proof of your trip's success. Where can you go to pick up the latest gear necessary to make that hunting or fishing trip a success? The answer is Chanhassen Bait & Tackle—your local, one-stop shopping headquarters. Located on West 79th Street, Chanhassen Bait & Tackle has three well-defined and completely stocked sections, meaning you'll have no trouble finding what you need. Owner Phil Gossard and Bruce Lazier have a large amount of fishing and hunting experience behind them—not just fishing stories, either. The two men will be able to help you find what you want, regardless of the game you're after. Chanhassen Bait & Tackle's summer hours are designed to help you get a head start, too. They're open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. during weekends. Stop by and visit with Phil and Bruce, or just take a look around. You'll see Chanhassen Bait & Tackle has plenty to offer: Archery/bow- hunting It doesn't take a Sherlock Holmes to discover Chanhassen Bait & Tackle's large selection of bows. They have bows for beginners to experts, for simple target archery or for the more challenging task of hunting. But the big news Phil has to share with his customers is the arrival of the new Myles Keller bows. Chanhassen Bait & Tackle has the XI series of bows, which have 65 percent let -off and are priced at $189, as well as Golden Eagle and PSE bows. Along with a complete line of scents and other ac- cessories, Chanhassen Bait & Tackle has a 15 -yard archery range, open to anyone who has purchased a bow at Chanhassen Bait & Tackle. The range is frequently used by students. It's an op- portunity for them to practice under Phil's and Bruce's safety -conscious direction. Fishing When it comes to fishing, you'll be hard-pressed to find a store with more than Chanhassen Bait & Tackle. More what, you ask? More fresh live bait, more rods, more reels, more lures (all brands) and more of the things you need to make your fishing trip a success. Phil and Bruce have both fiberglass and graphite rods, along with more than 50 reels to help you bring home the big one that—this time— didn't get away. They also have all the latest fish finders, too. "We carry every kind of rod you can think of," Bruce said. "If it's for fresh -water fishing, we've got it." Gun hunting Later this month, Phil and Bruce will be stocking more than 30 shotguns and rifles, now that the winter season has finally left. And like their other two areas of expertise, Chanhassen Bait & Tackle will not be short on selection when it comes to offering you a wide selection. Phil and Bruce will be receiving .410-, 12- and 20 - gauge shotguns. Brand names like Remington, Mossberg, FIE, U.S. Arms, and Marlin are all types of rifles and shotguns Chanhassen Bait & Tackle will have. They'll also have 30/06, 30/30, .22, .308, .270 and 7mm caliber rifles. A COMPLETE LINE OF SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES, for the beginner or the experienced hunter, can be found at Chanhassen Bait & Tackle. IF THAT FAVORITE FISHING HOLE is calling you, stop by Chanhassen Bait & Tackle. They've got a huge selection of rods, reels, lures and live bait. Chanhassen Bait & Tackle will stock ammunition for both rifles and shotguns. And along with all the other accessories, Chanhassen Bait & Tackle will have a complete line of hunting apparel come this fall.