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We are trying to purchase minnows and leeches by the pound in the Ft. Francis or Emo area. Any help will be appreciated. Any idea what I should expect to pay. we will be heading up to Lake of the Woods in June.
We are trying to purchase minnows and leeches by the pound in the Ft. Francis or Emo area. Any help will be appreciated. Any idea what I should expect to pay. we will be heading up to Lake of the Woods in June.
never seen minnows by the pound just by the dozen, leaches are by the pound, about $25 a pound last i was and you get a million of em.
never seen minnows by the pound just by the dozen, leaches are by the pound, about $25 a pound last i was and you get a million of em.
Approximate cost of bulk bait in Canada - cost will vary from region to region and will increase later in the season. All prices in Cndn funds. Reduce by 1/3 for US.
Crawlers - Flat/500 $50-$60
Minnows - Gallon/ (unsorted approx 30 doz) $60
Leeches - Pound/ (unsorted quantity about 40 doz) $50-60
There are some problems associated with buying minnows in bulk relative to keeping them alive for extended periods - aeration to supply oxygen is required, you would need at least a fifty gallon barrel to provide sufficient space. Better to buy your minnows fresh each day from the outfitter.
Unsorted leeches may result in an imbalance of jumbos. If you want the bigger ones it's better to buy them by the dozen from either a baitshop or your outfitter. Remember to change the water daily and remove any dead ones.
Crawlers can be transported across the border in commercial bedding, leeches and minnows are restricted.
Approximate cost of bulk bait in Canada - cost will vary from region to region and will increase later in the season. All prices in Cndn funds. Reduce by 1/3 for US.
Crawlers - Flat/500 $50-$60
Minnows - Gallon/ (unsorted approx 30 doz) $60
Leeches - Pound/ (unsorted quantity about 40 doz) $50-60
There are some problems associated with buying minnows in bulk relative to keeping them alive for extended periods - aeration to supply oxygen is required, you would need at least a fifty gallon barrel to provide sufficient space. Better to buy your minnows fresh each day from the outfitter.
Unsorted leeches may result in an imbalance of jumbos. If you want the bigger ones it's better to buy them by the dozen from either a baitshop or your outfitter. Remember to change the water daily and remove any dead ones.
Crawlers can be transported across the border in commercial bedding, leeches and minnows are restricted.
rainy
05-11-2003, 05:26 AM
minnows are sold by the dozen or the gallon. leaches by the lb. here are a few phone numbers you can call and book your bait. Rainylake Sports 807-274-6429,Witherspoons One Stop 8o7-274-6922, Dev-Lynnes 807-486-0545,Anglers Pro Shop 807-484-2525. this should be of some help to you. there are other locations but these are all on the HWY you are travelling.