MIKE'S TACKLE & BAIT SHOP, Brooklyn, NY – 1946 Proprietor Mike Maffai is shown standing in the front of his bait and tackle shop located on Emmons Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY circa 1946. Mike operated the tackle concession aboard the party boat "WHITBY II" before opening his own shop soon after World War II ended. Notice the bushel basket of skimmer clams on the table. Photo Courtesy of the Captain Fred Wrege and Charles VanDerVoort families.