Minnows in Calgary

drenalinjunkie · #1 05-15-2010, 05:32 AM

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 · #2 05-15-2010, 08:04 AM

try the fishin hole, i bought some there last week

FishingForLife · #3 05-15-2010, 08:27 AM

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

#4 05-15-2010, 09:13 AM

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

DarkAisling · #5 05-15-2010, 09:20 AM

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

drenalinjunkie · #6 05-15-2010, 05:52 PM

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

junkie

marlin1 · #7 05-15-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FishingForLife

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

really?

lots of prairie lakes allow minnows

marlin1 · #8 05-16-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drenalinjunkie

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

junkie

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

nicemustang · #9 05-17-2010, 08:37 AM

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 · #10 05-17-2010, 12:06 PM

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 · #11 05-17-2010, 08:09 PM

TOURNAMENT FISHING ON TRAVERS this past week-end.

That's likely why....

spinerfisher · #12 05-17-2010, 08:10 PM

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 · #13 05-17-2010, 11:55 PM

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

DANOMAN · #14 05-18-2010, 04:25 AM

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

DarkAisling · #15 05-18-2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dodo23

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.