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Offline Oz 1

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big bait
« on: Dec 15, 2014, 09:49 AM »
Hoping to get out for BTF (Big Toothy Fishes) this weekend- Anybody have a lead on large bait this early in the year?
Thanks in advance,,,,,

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Offline bassin212

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Re: big bait
« Reply #1 on: Dec 15, 2014, 10:19 AM »
What kind of bait are you looking for? How big?
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Re: big bait
« Reply #2 on: Dec 15, 2014, 12:25 PM »
across from rileys in hooksette, got my bait there last yr and a 42.5" pike on it. awesome bait!
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Offline Oz 1

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Re: big bait
« Reply #3 on: Dec 15, 2014, 12:53 PM »
Ideally Pond shiners- but large legal bait. Have a lead North of me 60 miles for med/large threadfin--  but those Big tasty golden shiners are the best.
Crossing all digits for ice...

uh..  (sounds painful when I re-read that)
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Re: big bait
« Reply #4 on: Dec 15, 2014, 01:32 PM »
I know county stores in Milford has bait but nothing abnormal in size really usually just regular shiners. Any where around  Winnipesaukee usually sells smelt, shiners, and suckers if that's any help.
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Re: big bait
« Reply #5 on: Dec 15, 2014, 02:54 PM »
Right now I can confirm Squam river bait has large shiners in his tanks for sale. Call and ask for ED.
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Re: big bait
« Reply #6 on: Dec 15, 2014, 02:55 PM »
Quote from: Oz 1 on Dec 15, 2014, 12:53 PM
Ideally Pond shiners- but large legal bait. Have a lead North of me 60 miles for med/large threadfin--  but those Big tasty golden shiners are the best.
Crossing all digits for ice...

uh..  (sounds painful when I re-read that)

the shop in hooksette had red fins and goldens last yr also big suckers if youre from southern NH it shouldnt be a far ride.
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Offline Oz 1

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Re: big bait
« Reply #7 on: Dec 15, 2014, 03:10 PM »
I think that one (Steves?) Is closed now-- Not sure if he is open later.. But closed now I was informed - Hope I'm wrong. Hate to lose good bait connections.
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Offline whitewing

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Re: big bait
« Reply #8 on: Dec 15, 2014, 03:56 PM »
Go to the F&G web-site. Look under bait dealers - lists dealers, towns, and phone #'s. Good luck.
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Re: big bait
« Reply #9 on: Dec 15, 2014, 04:05 PM »
Thanks WhtWing - I have that list and have been "working" it.
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Re: big bait
« Reply #10 on: Dec 15, 2014, 04:28 PM »
I read a post from Steves son Josh saying his dad will have bait this afternoon.Small to XL native shiners and suckers.Phone #485-8776.Across from Riley's in Hooksett.
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Offline Oz 1

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Re: big bait
« Reply #11 on: Dec 15, 2014, 04:31 PM »
OK Thanks Salmo... great news for me, not too far etc..
Thanks again to everyone.

Jim
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Offline bassin212

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Re: big bait
« Reply #12 on: Dec 15, 2014, 05:40 PM »
Good Luck Jim!

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Offline perch_slayer

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Re: big bait
« Reply #13 on: Dec 15, 2014, 06:17 PM »
bait at shops is usually pretty expensive. i just set minow traps. catch a lot of small cats to tho. i feel like pike would eat the little catfish but its probably illegal to use them. 
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Re: big bait
« Reply #14 on: Dec 16, 2014, 06:18 AM »
Quote from: salmotrutta on Dec 15, 2014, 04:28 PM
I read a post from Steves son Josh saying his dad will have bait this afternoon.Small to XL native shiners and suckers.Phone #485-8776.Across from Riley's in Hooksett.

that is great news! I was getting worried for a second there his bait is top notch around here
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Offline salmotrutta

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Re: big bait
« Reply #15 on: Dec 16, 2014, 02:48 PM »
Just confirmed.Steve C. has bait.
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Offline dryfly

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Re: big bait
« Reply #16 on: Dec 16, 2014, 03:04 PM »
Might be some at the new bait shop in North Conway.
I will check tomorrow.
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Offline nh archer

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Re: big bait
« Reply #17 on: Dec 17, 2014, 05:36 AM »
Quote from: perch_slayer on Dec 15, 2014, 06:17 PM
bait at shops is usually pretty expensive. i just set minow traps. catch a lot of small cats to tho. i feel like pike would eat the little catfish but its probably illegal to use them. 

Yeah, pearchy definitely illegal... they do look pretty tempting, though!  I always thought they would perform pretty well if I could put them on a cusk device... oh-well
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