Where do you get your bait, and when to pull the trigger to order it?????

[Agronomist_at_IA]

I really don't have all that many bait shops around my area, and have been ordering my bait from vados bait online.(Seems to be a lot cheaper & better bait then getting it from the stores) Usually, I order a tub of wax worms & a tub of maggots. First year, I ordered bait a little to early & a lot of the bait went to crap before the end of the season. Second year I ordered a little late, and didn't have any bait for the first week or two.

So, when do most of you order your bait. Also, where do you get your bait.

[Haywood]

www.vadosbait.com  They ship it, but I have to drive by there about once a week, so I just stop in for mine as I need it.

[flyman1002]

I order mine from Valdo's as well.  I am going to order mine first or second week in December which is usually 2 or 3 weeks before first ice.  As long as I keep my mousses and spikes cold they usually will make it through the season.  I have a container that I store them in and a container I fish with.  That was I am always keeping the large amount cold.

[Drifter_016]

Ciscoes from the Yellowknife River, I dip 'em in October. 
Frozen shiners I'll get from the tackle shop when they have them in stock and will toss them in my freezer.

With bait herring at $10/dozen I'll catch my own thanks!!