Fang Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Anyone now if some of the bait stores will be open. Want a back up plan if I don't get over to pick up some today before they close and I know my local guy is closed tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapout Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hey there Fang? I see you're in Oakville. Where are you planning on fishing? I just called the Hwy 400 guy at the PetroC service centre and his recorded message says he will be open from 5am to 10am NYD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Tried calling him a couple of times this morning and line was busy. Probably all the same calls like me Are you open tomorrow? Thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebco Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 I would rather stay home then get raped at that bait shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Now now,we have been down this road already. Happy new year Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapout Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Fang - Where are you heading to and whats your target? Misfish - Care to hit Virginia Beach Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks for the offer,but Im waiting for the big water to freeze bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 just back in from a movie For all you with kids, Bedtime Stories was OK but I was waiting all movie for the famous Rob Schneider "YOU CAN DO IT!" Kids liked it and I even heard the wife giggle a few times. Has a bunch of the standard Sandler crew doing cameo's Can't say 100% that I'm heading anywhere tomorrow. Just planning a back up if I wake up and my heads not too sore. Most likely will be out on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Ice fishing o hope tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason B Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Tall Tales in Cambridge will be open. You'll get ripped big time for bait there but what can you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 if you think your getting ripped for live bait,,then you could always go out and catch it for yourself,,,right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joonmoon Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 How do you figure you'll get ripped for bait @ Tall Tales???????? Like Sonny said, go spend the time and effort yourself and see what ya come up with. Bait shops have to survive on sales and with ice conditions being sketchy across most of southern Ontario, they haven't had much in sales as of yet. Anyway don't knock what you haven't got a clue about. Tall Tales has reasonable rates for bait, just got between 30-45 minnows for $6 the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbog Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 How do you figure you'll get ripped for bait @ Tall Tales????????Like Sonny said, go spend the time and effort yourself and see what ya come up with. Bait shops have to survive on sales and with ice conditions being sketchy across most of southern Ontario, they haven't had much in sales as of yet. Anyway don't knock what you haven't got a clue about. Tall Tales has reasonable rates for bait, just got between 30-45 minnows for $6 the other day. Very fair price! A friend of mine recounted a story of paying by the minnow and having the guy count each one! I've been trying without success to catch my own so am happy to pay the $5 or $6 for a scoop (and avoid those shops that charge by the minnow). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Well said joon,,It tough enough for these guys out here to survive,,and it's alot of work to catch and store bait,,,As i always said,,if you don't like the price of something,,don't buy it,,if you do,,don't complain you always have a choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 on the other hand, I always say if someone has good prices if someone has good service if someone has a great location then tell people about it now if someone has high prices if someone has bad service if someone has a nasty location then tell people about it the truth will set you free and as long as what you say, you feel is the truth, why wouldn't you give other people the heads up if someone wishes to rebute the statement or correct the problem then the internet has truely done it's thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 I have never been hosed by tall tales. Always thought the guy was alright price wise for bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapout Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 I think people also have to remember these people are opening on holidays and WORKING while the rest of us are going fishing. They are enabling us to use live bait on the days when every where else is closed. If someone is willing to pay the price why complain about it? It makes me wonder about people sometimes when they talk of all the money they spend on boats, rods, sleds, huts, tackle, etc. and then complain about spending a few dollars more on one of the most important aspects of fishing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebco Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 The bait shop at petro Canada on the 400 counts each minnow, that's why I said I would rather stay home. I have stopped there once and never again. They are $5 dollars a scoop down here and I have no problem paying that when I have to, I do catch my own in the spring and summer and you can get thousands in 5 minutes, end up giving them away after the day. Just can't take them north because of the new laws. The ticket might be cheaper then buying minnows from some of these guys however! Seem like they would be cheaper the more north you go, seeing as there are more lakes! Good thing all these new artificials are getting so life like, pretty soon won't need live bait stores then they can cry where there business went! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAZE Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Guys, Pro Line at black creek and Jane ( Just soth of the 400 hwy) has all kinds of minnows and are open at 5am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwolf Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Guys, Pro Line at black creek and Jane ( Just soth of the 400 hwy) has all kinds of minnows and are open at 5am sorry ,, great to know they're open ,, but what's the damage on the minna's . i'm not all that concerned with prices ,, i agree that being open at 5:00 am comes with a price . just how bad you get screwed is the fine line for repeat business. just like tradin' cards back in the day ,, got 'em ,got 'em ,, NEED 'EM!!!! Edited January 2, 2009 by waterwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAZE Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I guarantee you wont find cheaper, and they are very generous with there counts. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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