Author Topic: bait shops around waterford,white lake,clarkston area (Read 6324 times)

ICEFISHINGROCKS · « **on:** Dec 17, 2009, 08:32 AM »

It would be nice to have different options for bait. A famous bait shop in waterford has raised there perch minnows to 3.75 a dozen, cant do it. ridiculous. mitchells bait has perch minns for 2.50 dzn. lets get a list going.

USMarine2001 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 08:36 AM »

I always thought THAT place was sportsmen friendly.

I don't mind spending a few extra dollars at the mom n pop stores but I am not wanting to pay the mortgage myself.

GM John81 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 08:38 AM »

Where is Mitchells?? Is it the one off of Walton in between silver lk and Telegraph??,

USMarine2001 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 08:40 AM »

If you have the means to store and take care of minnows, run up to the Imlay City fish farm. They are the dealer out here my way, usually 2 bucks a doz.

skunkmaster · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 08:41 AM »

I get my bait from Gander Mtn and keep it overnight. The bait shops in Waterford don't open early enough to cater to real sportsmen. **censored** is 8am? I have fish on the ice by then, you miss prime time waiting for the bait store to open.

IceArmorGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 09:41 AM »

K&D Outdoors is off 24 by the Harley store way down by airport rd and theres a taxidermy shop by peppys by elizabeth lake that has bait

GM John81 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 12:21 AM »

Quote from: IceArmorGuy on Dec 17, 2009, 09:41 AM

K&D Outdoors is off 24 by the Harley store way down by airport rd and theres a taxidermy shop by peppys by elizabeth lake that has bait

K&D is off of M-59 right before Williams lake rd on the north side. That taxidermy is at the corner of Elizabeth lake rd and Cass Elizabeth rd. I forgot all about that shop. Not to fond of K&D's.

Burksee · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 24, 2009, 06:57 AM »

Quote from: GM John81 on Dec 17, 2009, 08:38 AM

Where is Mitchells?? Is it the one off of Walton in between silver lk and Telegraph??,

Mitchell's is in Highland, on Duck Lake Rd about 1 mile north of M-59, right across from the DNR access on White Lake.

GM John81 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 24, 2009, 07:18 AM »

Quote from: Burksee on Dec 24, 2009, 06:57 AM

Mitchell's is in Highland, on Duck Lake Rd about 1 mile north of M-59, right across from the DNR access on White Lake.

AHHHH, ok, I remember now!

BONECRUSHER · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 24, 2009, 10:53 AM »

Mitchells is a joke, they are never open when you need them. It's a shame because its a couple miles from my house.
If your in the Milford area there is Holdens party store by Kensington

fishinmoses · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 12:04 AM »

K D is a big ripoff on bait

i live in waterford and drive to Holdens to get bait ill load up and save in live tank

KD O · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 07:06 AM »

Why is KD a ripoff?
I'm 3.49 for perch minnows (emeralds) and you get a count of about 3 dozen....same price for 4 years now.

KD O · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 07:09 AM »

Quote from: skunkmaster on Dec 17, 2009, 08:41 AM

I get my bait from Gander Mtn and keep it overnight. The bait shops in Waterford don't open early enough to cater to real sportsmen. **censored** is 8am? I have fish on the ice by then, you miss prime time waiting for the bait store to open.

I open at 8am on the weekdays and 6am on weekends.....that's not early enough?

USMarine2001 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 07:15 AM »

Quote from: KD O on Dec 26, 2009, 07:06 AM

Why is KD a ripoff?
I'm 3.49 for perch minnows (emeralds) and you get a count of about 3 dozen.

Stopped in there last week and for a 50 of wax worms was a little higher in price than a few places out my way, but not that much of a differnece.

KD O · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 07:20 AM »

Quote from: USMarine2001 on Dec 26, 2009, 07:15 AM

Stopped in there last week and for a 50 of wax worms was a little higher in price than a few places out my way, but not that much of a differnece.

Thanx for the business.....50 waxies for 3.49....same price for 4 years straight.
Ask for Ken next time you're in and I'll hook you up with some free waxies.

skunkmaster · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 10:48 AM »

Quote from: KD O on Dec 26, 2009, 07:09 AM

I open at 8am on the weekdays and 6am on weekends.....that's not early enough?

guy on the phone told me you open at 8 on weekends. Perhaps he is mistaken

KD O · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 11:02 AM »

He must be.....I have owned the store for almost 4 years and we have never opened later than 7am on the weekend, and right now we are opening at 6am.

When did you call?

skunkmaster · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 12:36 PM »

Quote from: KD O on Dec 26, 2009, 11:02 AM

He must be.....I have owned the store for almost 4 years and we have never opened later than 7am on the weekend, and right now we are opening at 6am.

When did you call?

K I'll see you tomorrow at 6 for my minnows.
I called last week cuz I was going out and needed minnows. I ended up buying them at Gander the night before.

KD O · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 12:49 PM »

Quote from: skunkmaster on Dec 26, 2009, 12:36 PM

K I'll see you tomorrow at 6 for my minnows.
I called last week cuz I was going out and needed minnows. I ended up buying them at Gander the night before.

I will be here.....6am.....you bring the donuts, I'll have the coffee ready!!!

BONECRUSHER · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 01:22 PM »

Man, I'm in there all the time and don't get coffee

thehopehouse · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 01:24 PM »

KD O are you going to be at the Ultimate Fishing Show comming up? I think its JAN 7th

KD O · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 01:28 PM »

Quote from: thehopehouse on Dec 26, 2009, 01:24 PM

KD O are you going to be at the Ultimate Fishing Show comming up? I think its JAN 7th

Yes I am.....free tickets if you ask for me, tell me you're from here, and give me your screen name.

BoneCrusher.....the coffee is always free, just gotta ask.

fishinmoses · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 03:00 AM »

Alright i guess im done messin with Ken

yes Kd is a good shop to get your bait on.Its about time you got on here i told you about it

last year buddy see ya soon

KD O · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 10:01 AM »

Quote from: fishinmoses on Dec 27, 2009, 03:00 AM

Alright i guess im done messin with Ken yes Kd is a good shop to get your bait on.Its about time you got on here i told you about it last year buddy see ya soon

Do I know you? So, we are buddies now after you told a couple hundred people I was a big ripoff on bait???

I comparison shop all the time to try and keep my prices as low as possible, but there are many things that affect the prices of bait.

When you go to other bait stores, look at their bait and ask yourself these questions:
Are the tanks clean?
Are there a lot of dead minnows in the tanks?
Is the water clean?
Is the water cold?
Is the water fresh or is it recirculated?
Is the water aerated properly?
Is the bait Certified VHS Disease-Free?
Did gasoline/diesel prices rise recently?
Does the shop have what you need when you need it?
Are the counts fair?

BONECRUSHER · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 10:49 AM »

Not to be a suck-a$$, but in my opinion KD is my prefered bait shop in the area. Great bait, good selection of lures and a minute from work

GM John81 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 11:03 AM »

I Do a lot of night fishing and live 5 min. from KD's, I always get my Waxies from Ken and they're HUGE!!! The only down fall is I have to get there before they close but isn't really a big deal to me. I cant expect for him to stay open late (11 or 12 at night) for me. Just got to remember to get there before they do close. Ill be there tomorrow to get more.

KD O · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 12:51 PM »

Thanx guys.....I certainly appreciate the business.

I have my heart, my soul, all of my money and a bunch of the banks' money in this place, and with the economy here in our great State, it's getting real tough.

If anyone has any problems here at the store, please bring it to my attention and I will do my best to make it right.
I know of 3 bait shops that have closed in Oakland County alone this year......we need all the help and support we can get, as long as we earn it and deserve it.

quiter · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 07:13 PM »

Ive been trying to get ken on here for two years Im glad he made it. I like his store well stocked an clean. I shop there when Im in your area.

thehopehouse · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 09:08 PM »

KD O,

Im going to try and get over to your place this week. I need a spud and a few other things. I still looking for one of those bait puck things. Ill look you up when I make it over. Work is slow this week so it might be Monday.

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Author Topic: bait shops around waterford,white lake,clarkston area (Read 6324 times)