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I called Petaluma Sport & Dive and let them know we are having a Tourney the Owner is away untill the 1st so they have about 5 doz right now and will be getting a delivery next Thursday. They open at 6am phone # is 707.763.0930. Directions below Washington St Off 101. They also said that the Stripers are on a tear in the Pet River.

Anyone have info about the Mendo bait?  Are they gonna have enough, or is it better to bring from somewhere else? 

  I'll Probably stop at Hi's on my way through SF, and then maybe stop at the place listed above.  There both on the way for me.  Maybe get half doz at each place?  Thanks for posting the info.

Thanks for checking in with peteluma dive shop, I talked with him a few weeks ago and he said he was informed about our tournament. I hope that means he is getting More than usual...

I believe " Gotcha Bait " in Oakley/Oakdale?  the one right next to HWY 4 just outside Antioch

I don't know the name of the shop, but I'm pretty sure there is a bait shop selling live minnows in Lakeside. Maybe somebody could post the name/location of that place?

I believe " Gotcha Bait " in Oakley/Oakdale?  the one right next to HWY 4 just outside Antioch

I've never been to Gotcha Bait or Oakley for that matter but I do know that Oakdale is on HW 108 which means Oakley is next to HW 4 and thus you'll find Gotcha Bait in Oakley.

Michael

Anyone have info about the Mendo bait?  Are they gonna have enough, or is it better to bring from somewhere else?

I just called them and Dan's right they don't have a clue, she sorta said they ordered them but they have been getting small one's
I asked her how big the one's she had now are and I could feel her holing up her fingers and she said about this big
If you want a laugh call them Handy Market 707.467.9307

I'm in the South Bay and will be getting mine from Coyote Bait and Tackle.  They've ALWAYS done me right and so I'll gladly go 30 minutes out of my way for minnows and they're quality too.

Coyote Bait and Tackle
8215 Monterey Rd
Coyote CA 95013 (South San Jose)

Michael

I'll Probably stop at Hi's on my way through SF, and then maybe stop at the place listed above.

Troy, do you drive up 101 right through the city?  That has to add quite a bit of time on to your trip, no?

One time when going to a wedding in Santa Rosa, I googled the directions and they had me going out and around the city.  I thought, this is hogwash, I'm going the most direct route which was right up 101 through the city.  It turned out I should have followed the directions as it easily added 30 minutes or more to the trip.

I suppose the time of day has a lot to do with it but I was just trying to look out for you.  There are at least 2 other places to get minnows on your way.  Not that I don't want you going to Hi's because I've heard lots of great things about it but it may slow you down considerably.

Michael

I believe " Gotcha Bait " in Oakley/Oakdale?  the one right next to HWY 4 just outside Antioch

I've never been to Gotcha Bait or Oakley for that matter but I do know that Oakdale is on HW 108 which means Oakley is next to HW 4 and thus you'll find Gotcha Bait in Oakley.

Michael

Thanks, I'm on Heavy Drugs to try and clear my Lungs out,  Thinking less clearly than Normal.....

Thanks, I'm on Heavy Drugs to try and clear my Lungs out,  Thinking less clearly than Normal.....

Been there done that - no fun at all.  Lifelong asthmatic with allergies to darn near everything under the sun. 

Get well soon Don!

Michael

I believe " Gotcha Bait " in Oakley/Oakdale?  the one right next to HWY 4 just outside Antioch

Thanks, I have been there before and they have done me right.  I bought minnows there last year and didn't keep them aerated. (newby with minnows)  Of course, they croaked.  I went back, and they hooked me up with about a dozen free ones.  I thought that was awesome.

What about trapping shad at the lake?  Is it something you cant really count on at Mendo?

I tried talking to the owner again yesterday...they don't get it.  The bait sucked as well.  Our bait was dead in a few hours.  If you can get it elsewhere, I would do so.

What about trapping shad at the lake?  Is it something you cant really count on at Mendo?

Never mind, saw the other thread relating to that...

Think I'll try getting a few minnows form CB&T and see if they last till Friday in my bucket with an aerator.