Acountdeleted Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Still hoping to get out a few times before the season is over but one of the main factors is going to be that 2018 is on a budget. Though I can't do anything about the gas used to get to the lake I figure I can save a few bucks not buying minnows. Though the deal is good at a lot of places I don't really have a way of making salties or keeping them alive. So I figure I'll go another route. I've heard good things about waxies and figure I can pick them up at the pet store. What else has worked for people that's live? I know the crazies like B will tell me not to use bait, but I have always found adding meat just seems to make the fish that much more hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 What are you fishing for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I'll probably get out once more for perch and small lakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Lakers no live bait required, really it's a waste especially on Simcoe. For perch I like using maggots or wax worms. Definitely cheaper then minnows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Williams spoon. Catches everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I saw waxies for $7 for a dozen in a bait shop near guilford a while back. I just about doubled over laughing. I can get a scoop of minnows for about $6 on the west side, and $5 on the east side of Simcoe. Pet shop waxies aren't super cheap either, it's probably just as economical to buy a scoop of minnows. If you really want to save money all you need is a half minnow on a buckshot rattle spoon or jigging rap for perch, even jumbos will eat that happily. Lakers I wouldn't really worry to much about bait but for perch it can make all the difference having a bit of scent. Making salties is about as hard as dumping your remaining minnows in a ziplock and pouring in a bit of iodized salt on top. That's all I've ever done for the last 25 years. Anyway, waxworms definately won't be a big money saver in my experience. They used to sell 50 for $5, but that's a long time ago. Even power baits etc won't save you a lot of bread. They dry out over time, or leak, and cost $7 a jar but can be pretty effective and I always carry some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Geez, what's wrong with using little pieces of dew worms. I buy a dozen at the beginning of the year and it usually last me the whole winter when going for panfish. I just put a 1/4" - 1/2" piece on it lasts for a number of fish. I do like using minnows on Simcoe though, but worms have worked well for me there also. Wax worms are costly and they don't last long on the hook. Edited January 31, 2018 by jimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, porkpie said: Even power baits etc won't save you a lot of bread. They dry out over time, or leak, and cost $7 a jar but can be pretty effective and I always carry some. I had a jar for 4 years. Juice evaporated by then. Still work. $7 for a jar over that span is super cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylvanOwner Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 buy a pack of white Power Grubs. Tip spoon with one or even 2. They last forever. Lifetime supply in one bag....almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Why not just freeze the dead minnows instead of salting them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty55 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) On 1/31/2018 at 5:15 PM, SirCranksalot said: Why not just freeze the dead minnows instead of salting them? They turn to mush once frozen. When salted they never freeze hard. Windshield washer fluid works well as a preservative too but I still add salt for flavour after taking them out of the freezer. Cheers Edited February 4, 2018 by smitty55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 For perch once you catch one keeper remove the eye balls. Great bait which last for far more than one fish. Notice I said a "keeper". No plucking eye balls from a dink & than letting it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted February 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 Adding to this, anyone use these with success. $3 plus looks like they'll last a few trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 Where are they from ? What is in the brine ? Think you get my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted February 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 From Sail. Garenteed no VHS. Dunno. I'll taste one and tell you how good the brine is when I eat one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, jerpears1 said: From Sail. Garenteed no VHS. Dunno. I'll taste one and tell you how good the brine is when I eat one. LOL See, I knew you knew. Feel free to put on a cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) I remember when I first tried Uncle Josh minnows in a jar. Didnt work for me. Jer, if you can get to a bait place, ask for the dead minnows. Im sure you will get a bunch at a real good price. Then salt them. Edited February 4, 2018 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 My son has been raising red worms for his garden for almost 3 years in our basement, he says it's real easy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maker a laker Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Guys, Tried the salted emerald shiners from SAIL this past weekend. Added them to a Williams ice blade & various jigs. They stay on as well as fresh live minnows without the thrashing around. Stiff enough to hook through the head no shredding or tearing. I cut a few into small pieces to salt various drilled holes over night as well. Did not specifically help with catching fish though. I will try them again on different lures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pics Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 PetSmart has decent prices for wax worms.. 50 for $8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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