Where does everyone get their smelts?

[DisplacedCaper]

I'm headed out to PCR this weekend during the day and am going to bring some smelts but I'm curious about the smelts. I've always had terrible luck with them but I buy those pickled ones at Canadian tire. Where do you guys get them at? Grocery stores? Just curious because I've lost faith in those CT ones. Any tips would be greatly appreciated

[WayneChristie]

most people pick them up at Superstore or T and T minnows also work at PCR

[HOSSTONE1]

x2! Big bag of smelts at Superstore for 8 bucks.

[fishunter]

The Fishing Hole, and they have a bait card. after the 10th bag / bucket of any kind U get one for free.

[DisplacedCaper]

Great info guys! Thanks again I will try superstore, I probobly should of asked this a couple of years ago lol

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

My Bait supplyer .

Originally Posted by BIGBADJOHN

My Bait supplyer .

how would this help anyone?

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

Originally Posted by hunter49

how would this help anyone?

I sapose I probably wouldnt , that would require them messageing me , woulndt it .

[wallycranker]

bought 30 pounds of smelts in december. best bang for buck got them in lac la biche. for size they average 8 to 14 inches.

[WayneChristie]

Originally Posted by wallycranker

bought 30 pounds of smelts in december. best bang for buck got them in lac la biche. for size they average 8 to 14 inches.

much better than the 8 to 14 millimeters that seems to be the new trend I just stocked up on herring, 2 sizes, finally got some in town but they are already almost cleaned out. going to tease me some hogs with them this weekend!

[fish gunner]

the big red deer UFA. off hi way 11.great selection,not bad service. on the way north

[drake]

Originally Posted by BIGBADJOHN

My Bait supplyer .

out of curiosity...WHY do you have a "bait supplier"? do you go through that many maggots, smelts, and worms?

[jacenbeers]

If you go to Hong King International Supermarket on 17th Ave SE in Calgary you can get them for dirt cheap. I buy 1 lb bags of them for $3.

[ORV]

just picked some up tonight at t& t supermarket in franklin mall
2 big bags. approx $4.00 ea.

hope this helps.

orv.

[WayneChristie]

Originally Posted by ORV

just picked some up tonight at t& t supermarket in franklin mall
2 big bags. approx $4.00 ea.

hope this helps.

orv.

what size? when you coming down to Newell to show me how its done????

[biggamehunter]

I buy mine at cobbs. They r really cheap

[BeeGuy]

As originally suggested by Toirtis,

There is a seafood market in the strip mall at 29th st and 16th ave NW in Calgary.

Great selection and prices for slightly larger baits. Sardines, herring, mackerals, milk fish, and others, ranging from 3 or 4" to 12" ++.

Burbs like'm, and so do other fishes.

Awesome deli a couple doors down too.

[ORV]

Originally Posted by WayneChristie

what size? when you coming down to Newell to show me how its done????

ha! ha! not big enough for the monsters you go after wayne.lol

heading to pine lake to visit some friends. will see if there are
any fish left after last fall.

orv.

[wallycranker]

[QUOTE=drake;1274430]out of curiosity...WHY do you have a "bait supplier"? do you go through that many maggots, smelts, and worms?[/QUOT

For 1 its way cheaper buying bulk and its nice having bait on demmand instead of having to hope the stores arent sold out

[Hunter Trav]

The main lakes I fish usually have a little gas station or 2 along the way, so a guy just has to time it right to be there when they open. Rarely are they out as they go through so much they know to keep things stocked up. If I want big pike bait, I know of a few lakes that you can catch a huge amount of suckers on, so it makes for a great day of fishing on its own, and if you bring a few kids along, they can have a blast too...

[trapshooter]

Originally Posted by HOSSTONE1

x2! Big bag of smelts at Superstore for 8 bucks.

x2 way cheaper

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

Originally Posted by drake

out of curiosity...WHY do you have a "bait supplier"? do you go through that many maggots, smelts, and worms?

Well I was very lucky , In the amount I fished I was given the supplyer that supplys The fishing hole , and I now get my bait from them . In summer I go threw a flat of 500 worms a month . I go threw 2 or 3 a summer . Before you go there you have to be a guide , tournament fisher , or store before you can buy wholesale from them .

I can get leaches year round but I still have them from last year and kept them in the fridge . Aswell as some nice looking smelts from 3-5 inches to -8 , 9 10 inch range .

do you know what 500 Dewworms looks like ?

[WayneChristie]

Originally Posted by BIGBADJOHN

do you know what 500 Dewworms looks like ?

I dont see any meatballs!!!! thinking I may go through about that many this summer, now that Im hooked on sturgeon fishing. especially when the gold and mooneyes show up.