Fisherpete Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Anyone seen them in their travels in the east end tribs? Time to stock up on cutbait for cats... Thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 And here I thought you were looking for bear bait. We get a good run here on the small tribs of Simcoe. How to you like them cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Frozen whole B - cut them right before use so all the tasty juices are still flowin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishermccann Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Some in Duffins this past week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I will be watching this post , looking for some in my area as well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzzsaba Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 whats the best setup for suckers? pink worm under a float or split shot above the hook and let it sit on the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishermccann Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I just use a dip net, where they are thick, you can't even lift the net out of the water, but must drag it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzzsaba Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 didn't know you can use a dip net for them, especially for the bigger size one. Good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I caught one yesterday while speck fishing ripping an egb lol apparently they like hardware sometimes. Small black woolly buggers and leech flies work great, worms. They're not exactly finnicky. If you find them, you catch them (or net/spear them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I caught one yesterday while speck fishing ripping an egb lol apparently they like hardware sometimes. Small black woolly buggers and leech flies work great, worms. They're not exactly finnicky. If you find them, you catch them (or net/spear them) They love the lil 3" ripple shads lol They are thick here. River and creeks are wide open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 They'd be more fun to reel in IMO. They have a bit of power to em. Will they hit when they are running the rivers and creeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 And with the cold water, they are not bad eating as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 They'd be more fun to reel in IMO. They have a bit of power to em. Will they hit when they are running the rivers and creeks? Yeah, if you find a spot that doesnt have 8 bajillion suckers in it lol Yeah a 6lb sucker fights darn good! I like catchin em when they stack up in the rapids in july, super fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 And with the cold water, they are not bad eating as well. Never tried them fresh Brian. However my old bosses wive did them up in mason jars. Supplied her with suckers every spring and got a few jars of the finished product. It was awesome. Better then any canned tuna I have ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Never tried them fresh Brian. However my old bosses wive did them up in mason jars. Supplied her with suckers every spring and got a few jars of the finished product. It was awesome. Better then any canned tuna I have ever had. Pretty good smoked too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 And with the cold water, they are not bad eating as well. Not sure if B is trolling me or not. I'll probably fall for it and give one a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Not sure if B is trolling me or not. I'll probably fall for it and give one a try. If I find them, I will post cleaning and cooking. I wouldnt b,,,s ya bud. I use to work with a good friend that ate all kinds of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks bud. Always looking for new excuses to eat fish. Especially ones that are less targeted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Yeah they are good Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Is it legal to net suckers? I'm thinking maybe because they are nothing more than big minnows. I have had more luck with Shrimp than the stinkiest putrid smelling sucker or chicken liver bait for Cats. Then you can eat what you didn't use for bait. Uncooked shrimp and precooked have both worked. I won't let Fishmaster's secret Cat bait in my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Is it legal to net suckers? I'm thinking maybe because they are nothing more than big minnows. I have had more luck with Shrimp than the stinkiest putrid smelling sucker or chicken liver bait for Cats. Then you can eat what you didn't use for bait. Uncooked shrimp and precooked have both worked. I won't let Fishmaster's secret Cat bait in my boat. Dood suckers get purdy big. The onew I catch on line are usually around 5/6lbs, that aint a minnow lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Baitfish120Includes thosecaught and/orpurchased. Seelist of permittedbaitfish species.Only resident anglers may capturebaitfish, using the methods outlinedbelow.One baitfish trap no more than 51 cm(20 in.) long and 31 cm (12.2 in.) widecan be used day or night. Baitfishtraps must be clearly marked with thelicence holder’s name and address.One dip-net no more than 183 cm (6 ft.)on each side if square, or 183 cm (6 ft.)across if circular, during daylight hoursonly (after sunrise and before sunset) BaitfishAnglers are responsible to ensure that any baitfish in their possessionare permitted baitfish. Only the fish species listed below may be usedas live bait MinnowsBlacknose DaceBlacknose ShinerBlackchin ShinerBluntnose MinnowBrassy MinnowCentral StonerollerCommon ShinerCreek ChubEmerald ShinerFallfishFathead MinnowFinescale DaceGolden ShinerHornyhead ChubLake ChubLongnose DaceMimic ShinerNorthern Redbelly DacePearl DaceRedfin ShinerRiver ChubRosyface ShinerSand ShinerSpotfin ShinerSpottail ShinerStriped Shiner SuckersLongnose SuckerNorthern Hog SuckerShorthead RedhorseSilver RedhorseWhite SuckerOthers Central MudminnowLake Herring (Cisco)Trout-PerchSticklebacksBrook SticklebackNinespine SticklebackThreespine SticklebackSculpinsMottled SculpinSlimy SculpinDarters and LogperchBlackside DarterFantail DarterIowa DarterJohnny DarterLeast DarterRainbow DarterRiver DarterTessellated Darter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Dood suckers get purdy big. The onew I catch on line are usually around 5/6lbs, that aint a minnow lol Hey Dood, all fish are minnows at one time in their lives Dood. Don't dood me you whipper snapper, you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Hey Dood, all fish are minnows at one time in their lives Dood. Don't dood me you whipper snapper, you. Dont test me! I will punch your colostomy bag! ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) I think you can even spear them , check the regs for your area under coarse fish and methods other than angling.. As teens we used to spear Pike in the spring too, but I am sure they put an end to that fun. Edited March 13, 2016 by dave524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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