Minnows in Calgary

[drenalinjunkie]

Hey guys. I need to find minnows around Calgary and am having a hell of a time. Been to BPS, Wholesale, and a couple Canadian Tires. All they have is smelts. I want to find the small silvery minnows. Anyone know where to get the little buggers?? any info is much appreciated.
junkie

[kinwahkly]

try the fishin hole, i bought some there last week

[FishingForLife]

Your probably having a hard time finding them, because, your not allowed to use bait fish in most of Alberta lakes.

[sheephunter]

Ya, try the Fishin Hole. They usually have lots. Get some Parker's Minnows if you can. They are the best.

[DarkAisling]

I always buy my minnows at the Fishin' Hole. I've never seen them not have them.

[drenalinjunkie]

thanks guys, off to the fishin hole. probably the only fishin store I haven't tried :angry3:
junkie

[marlin1]

Your probably having a hard time finding them, because, your not allowed to use bait fish in most of Alberta lakes.

really?:confused: lots of prairie lakes allow minnows

[marlin1]

thanks guys, off to the fishin hole. probably the only fishin store I haven't tried :angry3:
junkie

Did they have some? couldn't find any in calgary yesterday

[nicemustang]

You can use minnows practically everywhere, where the heck can't you around Calgary?? And this is why I stock up during winter and put them in my freezer. There is a shortage out there for some reason, none in SK either in small towns. Who knows why.

PS: I have 10 tubs in my freezer, if anyone really needs some, PM me with your price LOL.

[marlin1]

well if I don't find any this week I may be pm-ing you if you want to part with any that is . I just called the fishin hole and they are sold out , unusually high demand apparently.

[floppychicken]

TOURNAMENT FISHING ON TRAVERS this past week-end.

That's likely why....

[spinerfisher]

ive had the same problem. the fishin hole only ever have a handfull of tubs the last few years. they say guys going to travers took them all this past week which is hard to believe when i was there 2 weeks ago they only had 2 tubs which i took??? i wll offer for some??

[dodo23]

Sorry if this sounds stupid, I am brand new to fishing!!!! Haven't caught one yet.

[DANOMAN]

i used to buy my shinners at the mohawk on 16th ave near 52nd st

[DarkAisling]

Sorry if this sounds stupid, I am brand new to fishing!!!! Haven't caught one yet.

Yes, minnows are bait fish. Make sure you read the regulations closely, and don't be afraid to ask questions :) They can be very confusing at times.

The minnows that the guys are looking for are frozen: not live. They can be used in some waters, but not all.