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Does anyone know where a guy could get shiners this weekend? How about jumbo leeches?

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I would call the Bait Den here in town and the Shell station in Cold Spring, they might have shiners coming in. For leeches you might be out of luck in this area, water is a little cold yet in the ponds. Might have better luck trying the bait shops South of our area.

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Ya definitely not looking good at the bait stores. If you know any private trappers or know someone who knows someone I would give them a call. My guy was having a tough time with Jumbo's until about Monday then it started to pick up.. Wasn't looking good for me with his limited supply and phones ringing off the hook, but I just got off the phone with him and he was able to part with a couple lbs that I will be sharing with 2 other boats.

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That promising to hear there are a few leeches around. Does your leech guys name start with a V?

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No sir.. I know there area a few guys around, most have waiting lists right now. My fiance is picking them up for me as we speak grin If it sounds like he will have extras, or if I have extras I will let you guys know.. He is a fellow HSOer, but I'm sure because of the limited supply he didn't post an ad

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..I'm like a kid at a candy store right now, I didn't think I was gonna be able to get my hands on any, and sure enough he comes through in the clutch (in the bottom of the 9th)

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Got my pound of leeches last night from a buddy who is a private trapper said the are tough to find.

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