merkman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Looks like larger sucker minnows are gonna be a commodity this winter in East Central MN... I was talking to the bait supplier and they had several ponds freeze out last winter... I hope the find a source before the winter season!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Oh well sounds like fake decoys and spoons for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkfish Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 If anyone has a tank that will last till winter I know a ton of spots to catch suckers lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I put down a shiner or two last winter but 99% of the time I just use fakes its hard to find big suckers here in Michigan, I know a few guys that special order the big ones and keep them in tanks all winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkfish Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I know a bait store that has 7-9 inch golden shiners but I don't know if he'll have them this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have a walk in lake I perch and trout fish that has a golden problem we catch goldens between 6 and 12" out there we bring home a couple dozen in a day of fishing, and they are a lot hardier, then store bait, but we only made the trip once last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You could always catch and freeze those suckers too. They will work. Dorkfish I have the means to keep a lot of suckers until freeze up but you have to catch them and bring them up. Those big Goldie's are awesome on my favorite lake under tip ups for big pike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameson Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I know a bait store that has 7-9 inch golden shiners but I don't know if he'll have them this winter If only I had a supply of those in the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Dorkfish, Can you say where the bait shop is that has those big shiners??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkfish Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Shakopee Minnesota it's connected to the dry cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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