leeches

[Mick]

any know where I might find a couple pounds of leeches in early September? i normally go north walleye fishing in June and am able to get what i need from Charlie in Rockland but he's out. We are driving north on the 105 so anything heading that way works too.

appreciate any ideas.

thanks boys

[Tomcat]

Leeches are easy to care for. Buy the leeches you require as late into Aug as possible and simply keep them clean (exchange water leeches are in - see note ) and cold (store in frig) at home. Leech Tamer bags really facilitate the storage and cleaning of leeches.

Note from the internet

Caring for Leeches
Avoid placing leeches in chlorinated water. Leeches are sensitive to substances such as chlorine, copper, and other chemicals. ... Do not used distilled water alone since its extreme purity can be harmful to the leeches' metabolic balance. Keep the water clean and cool.

[smitty55]

There used to be a Pronature in Gracefield, could be worth looking into.

[Mick]

looking after them is not the issue, finding them appears to be a bigger challenge. I'm looking for 2 pounds. My regular guy is out and is telling me it's been a bad year for harvesting. I don't want to pay retail by the dozen, it gets a tad expensive

[Bass Addict]

Heading up the 105 tomorrow morning, i'll stop in whichever bait and tackle shops are open and ask about their remaining leech stock

[joepile]

not sure if it was for this past weekend - but i usually go to manotick bait and hunting

[Bass Addict]

Manitou Chasse et Peche Sports and Recreation in Low......819 422 2409


I didnt get a chance to stop in last weekend , but there righf beside the 105 in Low

Hth....

[joco]

ey ba

army surplus store as them in gatineau on maloney

[joco]

and a new fishing store is opening in gatineau

actualy an old store that as moved and was in archery but now have a fishing section,

l archero they will have leechs also,

same with the army surplus sgor on maloney. both store are on maloney


joco