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Tampa’s Highwoods area on the northeast side of the city is a short run from the Hillsborough River, Lettuce Lake, and a patchwork of ponds and reservoirs that hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Shaded river bends, cypress-fringed backwaters, and open suburban shorelines all give local anglers room to experiment with topwaters, soft plastics, and live bait through much of the year. For a fishing store in Tampa Highwoods, the Sportsman’s Warehouse at 18071 Highwoods Preserve Parkway offers an easy place to fine-tune your setup before you hit the water. The shelves lean into freshwater rods, reels, line, and terminal tackle, plus Florida-focused bass and panfish baits, and a crew that can suggest sensible combinations for nearby lakes and the Hillsborough.

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