With its highly visible location just off the Matthis Bridge from the Ocean County mainland, the distinctively-styled Dock Outfitters bait and tackle shop on ... the modest shed that had housed ...

It began as "Hutson's Bait" with Dickie's father selling fishing worms and minnows out of some houses, then a backyard shed. In 1986, Dickie Hutson built the shop as it stands to honor his mother.

Jul. 24—CEREDO — Maddi Jeffers says she's used to customers asking "where's the owner," when she greets them at a new bait and tackle shop. The 23-year-old's response? "Right here." ...

"He once fished with Gaddabout Gaddis," he said. Al said his brother Francis bought the business in 1984, keeping just the bait shop open. The bike repair business was split off and today is run ...