live bait

Post by **walleyejohn** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:16 pm

Does anybody know where I can buy a flat of nightcrawlers (500) while on my way to Ontario, Canada. Somwhere between Watertown, New York and Thousand Islands. I will be traveling up I-81, 401 East to 417 to 17 to Deep River, Ontario On September 10th. WalleyeJohn

Post by **Rideaufish** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:49 pm

Not sure but I will give you a welcome and a bump. You might try the 1000 Islands bait and tackle.

Post by **bottom feeder** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 8:09 pm

Coming up the 417 you can cut across through manotick to highway 31 and pick worms up at Alves.South of Mitch owens app. 1 block
Norm

Post by **fishmaster** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:11 pm

I think Al's bait and tackle in Pembroke sells them like that. You will be passing right thru Pembroke on your way to Deep River. If you want directions just PM me and I will give you details. Where are you staying when you get to Deep River? If you want to get together for a fish while you are here maybe we can meet up somewhere.

Post by **Suddsy** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:52 am

If you are planning on buying your worms Stateside you might want to check with Canada Customs first. I don't know if there are restrictions on bringing nightcrawlers into Canada but there are on minnows.

Post by **slushpuppy** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 11:48 am

If you buy them in the States, they can't be packed in soil, or the Agriculture guys with Customs will confiscate them and destroy the whole lot.

Post by **saskie** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:15 pm

There's lots of bait shops along the 417/17 portion:
Bits and Baits in Stittsville;
Als Bait and Tackle in Galetta (access via Kinburn Side Rd)
Deep River Outfitters in Deep River... off the top of my head.
several other gas stations along the way also sell crawlers.
Getting 500 in a single shot might be tough, but there's plenty around.

Post by **spinner** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:21 pm

I would also recommend Alves worms wholesale

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