Minnows

[GlennD]

Guys how is the bait at the shop on 53 & 163 ? Looking for minnows for perch when we come out Thursday. Is'nt there also a bait shop up 53 toward Millers dock also ? Thanks

[fishin2]

Not sure about 163/53, that would be Rickards, the one on up a little farther on 53 towards ferry is called Herbs, a small carryout. He usually gives ya a real good count and nice minnows lately. We have been getting 2-3 inch minnows, just bring scissors and cut em in half, work great.

[Bggeary]

Hi-Way Bait on 163 just past Bass Haven.

[3 Z's]

If launching at Catawba try Jeanette's on Weyh road.

[fishin2]

Thought she closed, not sure, just what I've heard.

[Tangled Lines]

Jeanette's is still open, purchased minnows there last weekend

[GlennD]

Thanks everybody ! We went to Richards this morning since it's right across the street from the motel. Good bait and nice people.

[jm gremore]

The other day I had small minnows that died and got soft. I cut a perch strip about 2 in long and a 1/4 in wide. I ran the hook through the skin. No more buying minnows... the strip is tough and when you get a bite you don't have to reel up to check the bate... try it!

[Hoss928]

That's good to know. I ran out of shiners the other day.