Mid-Mich Bait?

[Lwapo]

The closest baitshop to me (that I know of) is in Crystal.

Just wondering if anyone knows of a bait shop that is closer to the Lansing (St.Johns/Dewitt) area?

A lot of the gas stations and meijer carry waxworms, but I am looking for minnows if possible.

Thanks!

[mpatmcg]

Ovid Auto Parts on M-21 a little past Main St. in Ovid has minnows. Not a huge selection, but they're there.

Mike

[Dave200516]

there is a little store on M-21 going west into St.Johns. It's right across the street from Speedway when you are coming into St.John's from Ovid. I believe it is called "The Country Store". They have speck minnows and Pike minnows as well as wax worms.
Hope this helps.

[MSUICEMAN]

ummmm, in lansing isn't there still grand river bait and tackle?

[haftofsh]

Grand River bait and tackle is still there on larch and grand river. You can also get whatever you need at Dons Party Store on Round lake rd about 7 miles east of Dewitt. Yes the Country Store in St. Johns also has some bait......

[JimLeadfoot]

Definitely can't forget Grand River. Wayne has quite a selection of gear - I have tried to dicker him down on a few items and he doesn't budge - basically he never puts anything on sale and always increases his inventory - but by doing so, he has everything an ice fisherman could need. Also, he generally has pretty decent looking help :yikes:

[MSUICEMAN]

. Also, he generally has pretty decent looking help :yikes:

ok, thats pretty damn funny right therr.

[renie]

Sportsmans Supply in Maple Rapids has bait and everything else, but call to find out hours and don't expect any great deals.

[Lwapo]

Thanks again for the great info guys. I looked up Bait in the yellow pages but was a little unsure when I saw auto-shops and such.



What do you guys do with minnows when you are done fishing and know you won't be out for a while? I can't really store them in my apartment, but I thought I heard somewhere that they don't want you to dump them in the lake? Is that true? I figured I'd ask rather than screw something up :)

[tommy-n]

Lwapo, did you just move to st.johns area:confused: just seems kinda funny when you ask where the bait shops are in your area.

[Lwapo]

Yes and no?

I grew up between SJ and Dewitt, moved away for college and recently moved back into SJ.

I know lots of places to get NightCrawlers/worms and wax worms, but have just started fishing with minnows this winter. That's why I don't know who carries minnows and whatnot in the area.


Don't worry guys, I'm starting to get up to speed. I promise all the newbie questions will stop soon! :)