Sucker Minnows

[RyanN]

With the new regulation and sucker minnows being allowed as bait in the big systems such as Sak and Devils, were will a guy mostly like find these? Scheels? Runnings? Local bait shops?

I'm asking because NDGF said it will be tougher to find these baits in ND as we start. I know a guy can find them in MN, but it's illegal to bring bait across the border.

Thoughts?

 

[LBrandt]

Fargo bait and tackle AKA the Bobber. LB

 

[RyanN]

What do people usually charge for sucker minnows? (I have no idea)

 

[xFishSlayerx]

How much bigger is a sucker minnow compared to the regular guys?

 

[KDM]

How much bigger is a sucker minnow compared to the regular guys?

We used to fish with 6 inch sucker minnows for fall walleye back in the day on Sak.

 

[luvcatchingbass]

Fargo bait and tackle AKA the Bobber. LB

I haven't bought bait from anywhere else in 2-3yrs probably.

With the new regulation and sucker minnows being allowed as bait in the big systems such as Sak and Devils, were will a guy mostly like find these? Scheels? Runnings? Local bait shops?

I'm asking because NDGF said it will be tougher to find these baits in ND as we start. I know a guy can find them in MN, but it's illegal to bring bait across the border.

Thoughts?

Not sure where you are in the state but if near the Fargo area I highly suggest Fargo Bait and Tackle, may not be as convenient to get to but well worth actually getting bait vs a certain big box store in Fargo that has become hit and miss plus I have found his bait to be higher quality and stays good longer. Plus the experience and tips the man has and is willing to share is a great bonus.
Anywhere else in the state I am guessing you will have to start asking around

 

[Vollmer]

I’m wondering if anyone will even have them for a year or two. In the Minot/Sak area, I would bet not.

 

[KDM]

I’m wondering if anyone will even have them for a year or two. In the Minot/Sak area, I would bet not.

Minnetucky bait boys get certified to cross into ND. Tadah, sucker minnows in da house.

 

[johnr]

I’m wondering if anyone will even have them for a year or two. In the Minot/Sak area, I would bet not.

 

[johnr]

Wont need bait on Sak this year, just be able to walk the shore line and scoop them fatties up.

 

[Weekender]

There will be a lot of guys selling them on bisman/marketplace, just like they currently do with creek chubs. Suckers are easier to trap and way easier to keep alive.

 

[measure-it]

I heard from a good source that Scheel's is already looking for vendors with good supplies.

 

[v193]

i assume that GF checks with folks selling chubs/suckers for a bait license. I can get a lot of sucker minnows, and will sell them, but I would imagine i need the cheep ol bait vendors license?

 

[v193]

nm, found the information:

1. Resident Wholesale Bait Vendors License ($70) is an annual license to sell and/or trap legal live aquatic bait at wholesale. A licensee may trap North Dakota waters with Department approval. This license includes ten tags to mark bait-trapping equipment. A tag must be affixed to each trap used by the licensee. Upon request (by application), the department shall issue additional tags to a licensee at a cost of five dollars per tag. A licensee may not import or export live aquatic bait without first obtaining a permit from the director (issued monthly; free of charge).