I was just wondering if anybody has ever started a new tackle buisness.  I would love to hear what everyone had to go through to get started.  I work a 3rd shift job that I really don't like and would like to start a side buisness but don't know where to start.  Any help would be greatly appreciated

Step 1 ... buy a computer.

Step 2 ...  :-?

Well I've got step one covered, now onto step 2!

Are you talking about developing and manufacturing your own line of baits or retailing a variety of different brands. One good thing to do early on as you are creating your own business plan is to analyze your potential competition. Write down what you like and don't like about the places you are currently shopping at for your gear. Then try to figure out what aspects of that shopping experience you could improve upon. There are some real heavyweights in the tackle retail game. Maybe finding a niche in the market that you feel is underdeveloped. For example if you are a topwater specialist maybe you could start out focusing on that one aspect of fishing and become the go to stop for anglers looking for the very best surface lure selection. You have a little spark going, now it's time to feed that fire with energy and ideas. Good luck!