Author Topic: bait in the Bangor area (Read 2080 times)

tougeslayer · « **on:** Jan 14, 2015, 04:33 PM »

Was wondering where I can get Smelt's for this weekend Bangor and North to Island Falls close to the highway. The store in town opens at 6am and we will get there long after their closed. Trying to get some before but if not we'll make due. Thank you for the advice.

iusedtocould · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 14, 2015, 06:31 PM »

Old Town Trading Post. Less than a half mile off 95. Good Bait- give em a call I cant remember their hours

clam_hammer19 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 14, 2015, 06:35 PM »

Burns bait on Birch St. In Bangor. Short drive off exit 186.

tougeslayer · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 14, 2015, 07:58 PM »

Thank you guys

TheOutdoorsman · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 14, 2015, 08:45 PM »

Burn's Bait in Bangor is probably the best bet for almost any hour of the day. Old Town Trading Post has already been mentioned. Two Rivers Canoe and Tackle in Medway (right off the highway on your way up) had them when I used to go by that way too, but they don't open up very early if I recall.

Does anyone know if Crommett's Bait in West Enfield is open this year? I know that Mr. Crommett passed away, but they were keeping the bait shop open after that. That was always my go-to spot if I was headed North from Orono.

MadSledder · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 14, 2015, 11:08 PM »

Quote from: TheOutdoorsman on Jan 14, 2015, 08:45 PM

Burn's Bait in Bangor is probably the best bet for almost any hour of the day. Old Town Trading Post has already been mentioned. Two Rivers Canoe and Tackle in Medway (right off the highway on your way up) had them when I used to go by that way too, but they don't open up very early if I recall.

Does anyone know if Crommett's Bait in West Enfield is open this year? I know that Mr. Crommett passed away, but they were keeping the bait shop open after that. That was always my go-to spot if I was headed North from Orono.

Seconding what Outdoorsman said. Those are all great options. I drove past Crommetts last weekend and didn't see any signs of activity, but that was in the afternoon on my way home and I wasn't paying much attention. I haven't heard anything about them this year.

SilverSides · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 01:10 AM »

I tried calling Bakers Dozen(formerly Crommets) last week and the number had been disconnected. Pretty sure they are done.

clam_hammer19 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 06:17 AM »

Yup. Gone. Too bad, they were a nice outfit

Togue Troller · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 07:52 AM »

Old Town Trading Post
1681 Bennoch Rd. Old Town, Maine 04468
1/4 Mile off exit 197 on I95
Hours of Operation: Mon-Tue-Wed 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Thru-Fri-Sat 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Shiners (all sizes), Suckers and Smelts
Phone 207-827-7032

Mossypumpkin · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 15, 2015, 07:57 AM »

And Old Town's bait is always healthy and they have great variety!

Nosaj · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 09:41 AM »

Does Old Town use heavy duty bags and oxygen?

I am heading up to Ross in Feb. and need to find a source for smelts now that Bakers Dozen in done.

iusedtocould · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 10:17 AM »

Quote from: Nosaj on Jan 19, 2015, 09:41 AM

Does Old Town use heavy duty bags and oxygen?

I am heading up to Ross in Feb. and need to find a source for smelts now that Bakers Dozen in done.

They always did before. The only ones we ever lost were due to what we call "The Dogsled Incident"

MGK · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 11:16 AM »

Their is also Holden Bait. I'm not sure what they have in stock this year.

Doug D · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 06:14 PM »

Quote from: Nosaj on Jan 19, 2015, 09:41 AM

Does Old Town use heavy duty bags and oxygen?

I am heading up to Ross in Feb. and need to find a source for smelts now that Bakers Dozen in done.

Yes. It has new owners now they seem like very nice people.

Nosaj · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 08:35 AM »

Quote from: Doug D on Jan 19, 2015, 06:14 PM

Yes. It has new owners now they seem like very nice people.

Thanks for the info.

I spoke with Dave there and he does have O2 and heavyduty bags. Dave was a real nice guy and was very accommodating.

lunkahville · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 09:41 AM »

The guy in holden always has nice healthy bait.

Doug D · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 04:03 PM »

Quote from: Nosaj on Jan 21, 2015, 08:35 AM

Thanks for the info.

I spoke with Dave there and he does have O2 and heavyduty bags. Dave was a real nice guy and was very accommodating.

In my opinion Old Town Trading Post is going to be your most convenient location while heading north on the interstate . Not far off the exit and easy to find with a dysarts next door for good food and gas if needed. The smelts I got there on Friday was very healthy and survived a long ride in the truck and then another long snowmobile ride across the lake the next day.

carpzilla · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 04:22 PM »

I stopped in Holden the guy has nice suckers and all assorted shiners. Looks like he traps hard and has real fresh bait.

jamison1 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 04:28 PM »

Quote from: carpzilla on Jan 21, 2015, 04:22 PM

I stopped in Holden the guy has nice suckers and all assorted shiners. Looks like he traps hard and has real fresh bait.

did you see if he had and emeralds yet?

paulamaxim · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 02:34 PM »

Go see Norman Burns.

Located at 193 Birch Street, Bangor

He is open from 6 AM - 9 PM.

561-9660

Good luck! He has everything for bait!

kevinmaine3 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 05:38 PM »

Quote from: paulamaxim on Jan 22, 2015, 02:34 PM

Go see Norman Burns.

Located at 193 Birch Street, Bangor

He is open from 6 AM - 9 PM.

561-9660

Good luck! He has everything for bait!

x2...
The real ice fishermen know where the good bait is..
let the part timers go to the trading post for there bait, they open at 9 I think...

Doug D · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 05:47 PM »

Quote from: kevinmaine3 on Jan 22, 2015, 05:38 PM

x2...
The real ice fishermen know where the good bait is..
let the part timers go to the trading post for there bait, they open at 9 I think...

5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday for bait. Store opens at 9.

jamison1 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 10:38 AM »

ill have to say that burns bait will be the bait shop that I will be going to for now on! I was very impressed with the set up they had..

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Author Topic: bait in the Bangor area (Read 2080 times)