Purnell Outdoors Bait & Tackle is going out of business. Our doors will close on June 5, 2023. We are selling leftover inventory in a bulk sale only. Absolutely no piece sales. Please call 252-536-9536 or 252-202-2164 for pricing and availability. We will have limited open hours for viewing the inventory and making purchases so please call ahead for availability. All sales are final and will be sold on a first come first served basis. We thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time.
111 Rehoboth Church Road, Jackson, NC (252) 202-2164 www.purnelloutdoors.com
Meet the Owners
Sam Purnell
Sam Purnell is a lifelong resident of Jackson. After a stint in the US Army, Sam returned to his hometown and worked for the WP Morris Sawmill for many years. After more than 27 years, Sam retired from West Fraser Lumber in Seaboard, NC. For several years, he volunteered with the Seaboard Fire Department and achieved the level of Assistant Fire Chief. Sam is recognized as major influence in the community.
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Sam is an avid outdoorsman and family man. Hunting and fishing are among his passions. He has broad local fishing expertise and is knowledgeable about where to find the best fishing and what to catch.
Sam and son, Lamont, seized the opportunity to open Purnell Outdoors, LLC in August, 2022.
Lamont Purnell
Lamont is an avid fisherman with a great knowledge of all the good fishing sites in the area. While helping out at Backwoods Bait & Tackle in Jackson, Lamont learned the fundamentals of ordering and supplying the bait and tackle needs of customers.
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When Backwoods closed its doors in 2021, Lamont and his father saw a need to provide continuing bait and tackle support in the surrounding community. They collaborated to open Purnell Outdoors, LLC to fill the void left by Backwoods.
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