Help, need some dead bait...

[Coots Unlimited]

I want to try some dead bait for Northern fishing - where can I get a hold of some freeze dried bait fish? Not looking for mail order if possible - hoping to locate a local retailer/bait shop. Thanks in advance for any info!

[fishtrap3]

You could check with your local bait store, see if they have there dead suckers and shinners. I know one bait store that would save all the dead ones and freeze them for a buddy of mine.. Just a thought

[The Grebe]

Buy some live bait and kill it!! Just being a smart a$$!

[efgh]

That is not being a smart ---, we do it all the time, you can get big suckers and golden shiners, from a bait dealer especially the ones he thinks he can;t sell cheap, justb freeze them and take to the lake as needed.

[mille lacs muskie bum]

You can special order smelt from the seafood section of some produce stores. Also vados sells smelt and ciscoes for a reasonable price.

[Coots Unlimited]

Thanks MLMB - just the info I needed.