We are located just between Exits 5 & 7 on Lee Hwy beside Pals.
Address
2930 Paulena Dr., Bristol, VA 24201
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
9am - 6pm
Sunday - Monday
Closed
Just Fish’n is a family owned and operated fishing tackle store located in Bristol, VA. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, knowledge and experience on local waters, and a great selection for the fishing enthusiast.
Built to deflate or “fizz” the swim bladder of the fish, the Fishlife Fizz Needles provide surgical-grade sharpness that will help keep your catch alive – and hopefully your shot of cashing a check as well. Made to the specifications of the Texas Dept. of Parks and Wildlife, the 2 pack of Fishlife Fizz Needles are perfectly sized at 18-gauge x 1 1/2″, making them easy to use and easy on fish.
When fish are caught in deep water or when they are brought to the surface quickly, their swim bladder can become filled with oxygen otherwise known as barotrauma. Signs of a fish suffering from an overinflated swim bladder usually includes rolling on their side or belly. When a fish tries to right itself back into an upright position it can exhaust a lot of energy, which sometimes results in mortality.
To relieve pressure through fizzing, the blue tubes are made to trim to feel comfortable in your hand then lay the fish on its side and allow their pectoral fin to rest naturally. Count three scales from the furthest point on the fin towards the tail, insert the needle under the scale, raise the needle to 90-degrees, submerge the fish and the needle under water. If done correctly, the trapped air should be released through the tubing, allowing the fish to right itself and move around freely. Clean the needle with the included cleaning wire then put the cap back on and store away. Needles should be disposed of properly after no more than 6 usages because they will lose their surgical edge and will not make a clean incision any longer. Nothing stings more than a dead fish penalty during weigh-ins, especially when it costs you money, so protect your investment and your catch with the Fishlife Fizz Needles. Tournament Developed – Tournament Tested – Tournament Proven!
This is a great tackle shop. Alison and Alan are super nice and knowledgeable. They are super organized and have the right stuff. It’s right off exit 10 of I-81.
Unbelievable place for all ur fishing needs and wants!The owners are out of this world helpful in anything u need fishing!
Awesome selection of baits and tackle of all kind. Worth the drive if you're not close. Staff was helpful and very friendly.
Alan & Alison Weeks
Owners
Alan Weeks has over 15 years of retail Fishing Tackle experience from the big box stores, so he knows what fisherman are looking for and what they can’t find at other places. At Just Fish’n we strive to carry sought after hard to find bass fishing tackle, including homemade baits made especially for local waters by local anglers.
Along with Alan is his wife, Alison Weeks. She comes from a business background to help manage the store and learn about bass fishing and fishing tackle while helping Alan.
Alan and Alison have 2 young children who they devote any time away from the store with. As a family they love to spend a day out on the lake bass fishing or taking the kayaks out.
We are located just between Exits 5 & 7 on Lee Hwy beside Pals.
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
9am - 6pm
Sunday - Monday
Closed