Fishery bait shop

Tacklebuster · 11-05-2001, 06:11 PM

I plan on heading to the Gorge to put a dent in the sturgies and was wondering when the bait store opens up. I remember it opening at 5:00 A.M in the spring but last time I was there, it wasn't open until later. Thanks in advance for the info. I plan on fishing around Butler's Eddy and around the falls. Anyone doing any good around the wall? Thanks..........

brshooter · 11-05-2001, 06:20 PM

I was up there yesterday. We lauched at about 6:15 in the morning. No sign of life yet. Had to put the launch fee in the night drop. Didn't notice a sign as to when they opened. You can give them a call at 541-374-8577. I believe that is the number. Someone posted it here on the site a while back.

dawhunt · 11-05-2001, 06:56 PM

I bought a package of smelt up there yesterday,it was so RANK smelling when it thawed out,I threw it away.Buy your bait someplace else,if your planning to use smelt.I telling you it was bad !!!
Bob

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invader · 11-05-2001, 07:18 PM

i wonder why it was bad?? i have some from three years ago!! but not from there..... i freeze my submerged in packets of water...they stay really fresh and only smell a little when thawed.......john

Pilar · 11-05-2001, 10:16 PM

Hey guys, I'll remind you when the smelt run in a few months. In the meantime go to Costco and get a vacuum sealer and some bags. We actually had a smelt run last year. Maybe we will have one this year too.

Personally, if I ever pay $1 a bait again it will be too soon.

Friends don't let friends use crappy bait.

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Capin' Dan · 11-06-2001, 01:56 AM

Pilar, If you are running short on smelt give me a call. I still have tons of it and it is in great shape. I usually don't start the sturg thing until Feb after I get done with my waterfowl extermination for the season.

Dan!

Pete · 11-06-2001, 04:33 AM

Pilar,

What's the markup on the smelt you're sellin'? Have you kept it frozen since you picked it up from C.D.? :-)... just goofin', but I've got my fingers crossed for another good smelt run. My supply is getting pretty lean.

Hoosier Daddy · 11-06-2001, 05:22 AM

The store was opening before 6 am. I heard the managers are on vacation and someone else is tending shop for awhile. Maybe they don't get up as early. Probably worth a phone call to see when they open, and when the managers will be back.

Pilar · 11-06-2001, 05:47 AM

Thanks guys. With the 10# limit it took a few trips but I've got a freezer full of smelt. There is no substitute for Cowlitz river smelt.