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Title: Another bait shop gone
Post by: kfishdoctor on Apr 17, 2018, 06:59 PM

Drove by Stans in Highland and its gone. Now an empty lot. Im 63 and remember that place from when I was a kid goin in with paps. Family owned businesses are doomed. I closed mine after 31 years last august. Internet sells it for less than I could purchase it from my wholesaler who is also now gone. Only Slez in lake station left, 25 min drive but hes worth it and family owned.

Title: Re: Another bait shop gone
Post by: wallin on Apr 17, 2018, 09:05 PM

Used Stans for years, years ago.
Got 1 in Demotte if you go this way to fish.
Rt 10 south of town at Eeiningburgs (how ever you spell it).
Cheap too.

Title: Re: Another bait shop gone
Post by: RoeBoat on Apr 18, 2018, 10:57 AM

Rough way to try and make a living.  Going to be tough ordering minnows online!

Title: Re: Another bait shop gone
Post by: taxid on Apr 18, 2018, 12:10 PM

I've thought about combining a bait business (I can raise all the crappies minnows I want here on the property) with my taxidermy but the hours you have to be available is a big downside. Someone has to be here pretty much from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. especially on weekends. If they all go out of business around me I will be tempted though. 

Title: Re: Another bait shop gone
Post by: wallin on Apr 18, 2018, 12:47 PM

Bait Machine?

Title: Re: Another bait shop gone
Post by: taxid on Apr 18, 2018, 01:37 PM

Thought about it.

Title: Re: Another bait shop gone
Post by: netminder34 on Apr 18, 2018, 02:06 PM

I wouldn't stay open until 8 maybe 5 or 6, most are going to be on the water by 6pm if they are going.  But it is a 7 day a week business to keep you tied down unless you have some one to stay with the shop when you are not there.

Title: Re: Another bait shop gone
Post by: bev on Apr 19, 2018, 05:14 AM

I have a old bait machine needs a little work but I am willing to sell it cheap!

Title: Re: Another bait shop gone
Post by: taxid on Apr 19, 2018, 09:04 AM

Quote from: bev on Apr 19, 2018, 05:14 AM

I have a old bait machine needs a little work but I am willing to sell it cheap!

Thanks for the offer but I think I'll support my local bait stores as long as they stay open. The last thing they need is competition. And the pond I could use to produce fathead minnows is tied up for hybrid crappie production this year.

Title: Re: Another bait shop gone
Post by: bev on Apr 20, 2018, 05:45 AM

that ok. if you know of anyone who would be interested let me know.