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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Dr. Backlash on May 30, 2010, 06:57:33 PM

Title: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: Dr. Backlash on May 30, 2010, 06:57:33 PM

Just wondering if anyone knows of a store where I can purchase herring/sardines/anchovies for bait in the lower mainland?

Thanks for any input you can provide!

Title: Re: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: k.c. on May 30, 2010, 07:14:58 PM

You used to be able to buy herring in new west and steveston at the docks. not too sure if you still can, worth checking out though.

Title: Re: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: joska on May 30, 2010, 07:26:58 PM

i know berry's bait and tackle has it all... its frozen and i believe that most gas stations and some tackle shops get there bait from there, army navy has bait as well...   i have heard the baitrix is a great bait, used with scent it has out fished the real thing... hope this helps take it easy

Title: Re: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: Rantalot on May 31, 2010, 11:21:42 AM

TNT  market as an awesome selection of bait:)Also try active tackle.

Title: Re: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: k.c. on May 31, 2010, 11:22:54 AM

TNT is a good idea they will probably be cheaper too

Title: Re: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: Dr. Backlash on May 31, 2010, 12:46:56 PM

awesome - thanks fellas!

Title: Re: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on May 31, 2010, 01:48:35 PM

If you find GOOD bait buy extra and keep it in the freezer if you go out often, if you don't get out often don't worry about too much just try to get your bait a few days before you plan to use it.
Nothing worse than planning a trip, go to get bait and all that's left is the freezer burnt stuff (if there's any at all) when the fishing gets hot.
'Cuz then you waste so much time running around or switching to plan B.

Title: Re: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: vancook on May 31, 2010, 07:40:59 PM

Quote from: k.c. on May 31, 2010, 11:22:54 AM

TNT is a good idea they will probably be cheaper too

tnt is awesome when I want to cure up some prawn tails

Title: Re: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: BigCoho on May 31, 2010, 10:32:50 PM

Wholesale sports will wave there bait fridges stocked in the next couple of weeks ;D

Title: Re: Where to buy herring, sardines, or anchovies in lower mainland?
Post by: tyee38 on June 01, 2010, 08:40:30 PM

Berry's but I also saw the fridges at Wholesale Sports.