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leeches
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:00 am
by 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
Re: leeches
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:50 am
by 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.
Re: leeches
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:39 am
by smitty55
There used to be a Pronature in Gracefield, could be worth looking into.
Re: leeches
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:42 am
by 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
Re: leeches
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 6:45 pm
by 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
Re: leeches
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:04 pm
by joepile
not sure if it was for this past weekend - but i usually go to manotick bait and hunting
Re: leeches
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 4:41 am
by 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....
Re: leeches
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:37 pm
by joco
ey ba
army surplus store as them in gatineau on maloney
Re: leeches
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:30 pm
by 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