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Man this would really blow, I do like most the bait shops in WNY and Big Catch did a great job at case lake tourney last year. This is there main source of income not overpriced goods in the shop. I know the owners personally and they are really good people just trying to make a living.WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH MORE REGULATIONS LIKE THIS? One might suggest that they examine the true source of invasive fish, and diseases?international shipments and the water they carry in their ballasts??Scott this is no good!~
Hello All!New member here! Maybe I can help out a little here.There was a meeting in Brooklyn,MI with most of the larger bait wholesalers present from most of the affected states. Basically it comes down to us (the bait and aquaculture industry being blindsided by this ruling. Also this ruling can be added/subtracted to as far as states and/or species of fish. We should know a little more in the next few days what direction APHIS is leaning towards if any. There was also to be a meeting in Washington yesterday and rumor was that something might be coming out of that.If you have any questions just ask!GaryWendells Wholesale Bait and TackleWoodland ,MI
Maine has banned imported bait for years! if it's local bait your all set then on the other hand trap your own its fun anyway Im going on 5 months now Ive been trapping them have 650 plus minnows all for myself!for winter it's easy! saves bucks too! more for gas and beer
Sure they may not have the variety of selection as a Walmart
Hey Mainehazmt!I probably supply more bait to more stores then anybody else in Michigan and I have to agree with you! Trap your own bait or go pick a few nightcrawlers. But do NOT forget to take your kids/grandchildren/nephews or nieces with you! These are the ones we need to keep this way of life alive. In todays society with everything on a fast pace and high tech we need to think about who is going to our watchdogs of the future.Gary
As of right now you can ship bait in the state it was dipped. Are biggest fear here in New York is the state will step in and ban all dipping for minnows in any waters found to have vhs in it. The reason behind this would be to stop the spread into unaffected waters. Larry DitzelPembroke Bait
Good point, Molsonport. A long time ago I had a pond put in a remote area of my farm. It was spring fed and I wanted a bass pond only. Well I trapped shiners and hand sorted them to be sure no bluegills were added to the pond. After two years I added the bass to the minnows. When I went out there to fish the next year, I started catching these big bluegills.... I was furious that someone had 'snuck in' and polluted my 'pristine' bass pond. Of course nobody brought them in........ the ducks did. They fed on the eggs in other ponds and got them on their feathers, and when they landed on my pond, some of them dropped off and hatched. These new regs might slow the progression of VHS down, but it's too late to stop it. Given enough time, nature will handle it.... she always does.IMHO,SF