Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Showdown on January 03, 2013, 01:48:28 PM
Title: Live bait
Post by: Showdown on January 03, 2013, 01:48:28 PM
If you wnt cheap bait go on ebay. They have spikes and wax worms for cheap. I just ordered 500 spikes for around 12 bucks
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Post by: bassmastermjb on January 03, 2013, 02:14:53 PM
That's no bargain and most likely will freeze while in route with these cold temps..........Mark
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Post by: Showdown on January 03, 2013, 02:49:43 PM
They are guaranteed to be alive or he will send more. How is that not a deal they are a few bucks per dozen
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Post by: Showdown on January 03, 2013, 02:51:42 PM
At the bait shop*
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Post by: Luvztaphish on January 03, 2013, 04:28:09 PM
Buy in bulk, not the doz. Right Mark.
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Post by: A@C on January 03, 2013, 04:45:09 PM
A&C sells them for 10 bucks shipped. Maybe next time you will support IFO
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Post by: Ntoiceman36 on January 03, 2013, 04:59:28 PM
This site is full of helpful info,but only if you choose to use it,ebay is not always "bargain or a deal".ive seen people bidding higher on products than you can get them new for!a@c is the real deal.
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Post by: Showdown on January 03, 2013, 05:20:40 PM
How many do you get for 10 bucks?
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Post by: A@C on January 03, 2013, 05:32:19 PM
500 maggots is 10 you can get 500 maggots and 250 wax for 18.00
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Post by: Showdown on January 03, 2013, 05:50:24 PM
How can I order them from you ill take both
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Post by: A@C on January 03, 2013, 06:45:34 PM
Where you at maybe you can stop by 330 519 6668
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Post by: bassmastermjb on January 03, 2013, 06:48:37 PM
I SELL MY MAGGOTS FOR 1.75 PER 100 OR CHEAPER IN BULK, WAXIES ARE 1.75 PER 25 OR 13.00 PER 250 TO MY CUSTOMERS. IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY, IT HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL BAITSHOP.............MARK
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Post by: Ntoiceman36 on January 03, 2013, 07:09:11 PM
Well said,these local shops do alot for our favorite pastime with ice and softwater reports,tournament sponsorship or just some good old fish tales.
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Post by: slabslayer on January 03, 2013, 07:49:38 PM
I always buy my bait locally. I fish here and want to support the local economy. Also I stop in the local bait shop and can get the latest on fish movements! I know the local guys and they're a great group. Mark, haven't met you yet, but I'll be stopping in soon to meet you and spend some more money!!
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Post by: bassmastermjb on January 04, 2013, 08:35:06 AM
The last thing I want to happen is for this to turn into a bitch session. Sometimes it's hard to get your meaning or point across through the computer. Guys, there's not many baitshops left that have their doors open for business, most have closed due to lack of support. It's a very hard business to make a living at. I, like most rob Peter to pay Paul at the end of each month. If I didn't have a passion for what I'm doing I would have closed down a couple years ago, the struggles are endless. We don't have the buying power of Bass Pro, Cabelas, Gander Mountain, etc. We have no choice but to go through wholesalers and pay alot more for our inventory than the big chains. There is so little markup on what we sell, Example: Vexilar Fl-22 Tri-Beam.My cost is $555.00 and were lucky if it can be sold for $599.00. We also care enough in these tough times to sponsor fishing websites so you can have free access to them. All I'm saying is every little bit helps to keep our doors open for business and could use all the support we can get, even if it's a tub of maggots......Mark
Mark's Live Bait-Tackle And Ammo 7231 ST RT 14 Ravenna,Ohio 44266 330-296-3474 Shop 330-221-5213 Cell
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Post by: ice phisher on January 04, 2013, 10:24:50 AM
WELL PUT MARK.......Bait shop owners put in long hours.....if they are lucky enough.....some manage to have some kind of part time help (most can't afford to pay for that luxury) In the winter months, it's pretty much a disaster waiting to happen. NO ICE.... LIKE LAST SEASON and they are in a whole new world of hurt.....I'm very lucky to have grown up fishing the era that I have......considering WE HAD MUCH LESS/USED AND NEEDED MUCH LESS......and still managed to catch tons of fish.....but thats only because that's all that was available to us......But we grew up with BAIT SHOP OWNERS that were able to take care of our needs WHY?.....Cause they were the "FIRST" place we went for our hunting and fishing needs.....No BIG BOX STORES to compete with (THERE WEREN'T ANY) and then the very first one's came and the bait shop owners were in peril.....NOT FOR BAIT SALES....BUT FOR EVERY OTHER ITEM THAT THE BIG BOX STORES started adding to their inventories....ELECTRONICS/ROD & REELS/TACKLE/GUNS/AMMO/and so forth...... Todays ice fishermen have $500+locators/$300+ cameras/$400+shantys/$400+ gas augers/and tons of other high dollar gear.....THAT IS ALL WELL AND GOOD.....and I FOR ONE AM GLAD THIS HAS EVOLVED and available to the newer generation as it makes it more enjoyable/productive/and comfortable. But now the Kicker....every likes to save a buck or so and elate at telling the world of super bargins they got...all well and good. But with the internet being what it is today....Trying to save 1.00 to even 3.00 or so, by buying bait (ON INTERNET BAIT SALES SITES) "WHICH IS THE CHEAPEST PART OF THE PUZZLE" from some one who has no common ties to our area is laughable......AND SAD!!!!!!!! BUT,I GUESS UNTIL THE LAST BAIT SHOP CLOSES IT'S DOORS and NONE EXIST.... WILL THE REALITY OF THAT COME IN TO PLAY. BUT FOR NOW THE OWNERS WILL TRY TO KEEP THE DOORS OPEN BY WHAT EVER MEANS POSSIBLE>>>I.E, SELLING BEER/WINE/SNACKS/PROPANE...."LOOK AROUND... THERE ARE FEWER (BAIT SHOPS) TODAY THAT I CAN EVER REMEMBER".... "THINK HARD , CAUSE WHEN THE ICE IS GONE AND OPEN WATER RETURNS,.... "TRY TO GET YOUR CRAPPIE MINNOWS FROM A VENDING MACHINE IN A BIG BOX STORE" and some GOOD LOCAL INFORMATION THAT IS RELIABLE. "THESE SMALLER LOCAL INDIVIDUAL OWNED BAIT AND TACKLE OWNERS..... NEED TO BE SUPPORTED WITH EACH AND EVERY PURCHASE YOU CAN MAKE WITH THEM....SORRY FOR THE RANT.. BUT THE TRUTH HURTS......
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Post by: Luvztaphish on January 04, 2013, 12:05:03 PM
Amen
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Post by: slabslayer on January 04, 2013, 01:07:25 PM
Agreed, the bait shop I used to go to for Deer Creek closed. I was shocked to see it. I'd been going there since I was a kid. Very disappointing.
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Post by: futurestrader on January 04, 2013, 03:22:56 PM
For an extra buck or two your local bait shop will put you on fish and that is priceless. You support them and they will have your back!
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Post by: paxpax on January 04, 2013, 03:36:22 PM
Here is my 2 cents worth... Yes you can save a couple dollars by buying online but what do you do if they are dead, small or just in bad shape? pay to have them shipped back and wait 10 to 14 days for a refund? The difference between buying online and buy from a local bait and tackle shop is LESS than the price of a cup of coffee and most bait shop will throw in the coffee for FREE! Ebay and online stores have their place when buying but sometime the local guy has the extra added value....Information and the desire to see that the customer is always treated right. Places likes Marks, Gone Fishin and Portage Lakes are getting far and few in between and when they are gone so is the information and being being treated like you matter!
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Post by: Banker on January 04, 2013, 08:37:21 PM
I sporadically fish and having bait shops in the area that are open and carry the right kind of bait is hard enough. Margins are so razor thin in the bait and tackle business that it's hard to keep the doors open. so I buy as much from local bait and tackle shops as I can to keep them in buisiness and keep bait at my fingertips in case I get a few hours to kill on the water..hard or soft.