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December 2023 by William Miyamoto
Have to be honest, shiners died within 30 minutes of buying them. I read the other review you might see about people not being cautious enough and assumed I'd be safe -- I wasn't using a plain bucket but a Frabill Min-O-Life case with an aerator which I kept on.Got to my spot, opened the box and shiners were all but dead. They would lethargically twitch if I picked them up or touched them but they sure as hell weren't swimming.Could be a bad batch or my error but to be honest I find it alarming that there's a significant amount of other people who're buying shiners from here and having them die instantly.When I buy shiners from other places they don't die within 30 minutes regardless of the conditions I put them in, good or bad, which leads me to believe the ones sold at this spot are just unhealthy and near death. They die abnormally quick.I'm sure you *could* keep them alive with a lot of effort and resources, but why not just take the detour to another shop where you'll probably get a better rate anyways?I feel bad leaving a bad review but it rubs me the wrong way that this is the most accessible bait shop on the reservoir with the highest chance of your bait dying. Leads me to wonder how many people are getting dead shiners and just staying silent.
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October 2023 by Christopher Dwyer
Always has plenty of live bait in stock, and the only place in the area that actually stocks crays- huge ones, too! Great for shiners, also. Cheap and healthy, and so long as you bring a submersible minnow bucket they'll last as long as you need. Owner really knows the area well; highly recommended for fishing the reservoir.
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September 2023 by Cicero Silva
The owner is so friendly ready to help you with any questions about that area.
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August 2023 by Mike DelRose Jr.
Knowledgable and helpful staff. Bought worms and shiners for some fishing at the reservoir. Bait was fresh and lasted all morning.
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July 2023 by Joel Bernier
If you're planning to fish at Wachusett reservoir then definitely plan to stop in here for freshest bait in the area!!
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April 2023 by Somp A
Great little spot to get your live shiners, caught 2 big bass and a big Pickerel. Near a good fishing body of water (Wachusett resevior). Thanks Mike for helping out, he said he caught Salmon with shiners, I'll be coming back to score me one. If anyone know a good tip on how to catch one please reply to this lol.
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April 2023 by Christopher Ozolins
1st visit heard of place for years great fresh shiners and friendly service !
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June 2022 by Rebuildmen Expert Home Renovators
The owner was very informative about where to catch the best fish.
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June 2022 by Gina Marie Ferreira
Live bait here. $4 for 12 nightcrawlers.
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April 2022 by Denise Dowd (Denny)
Always get shiners there. They are healthy. Get tackle too sometimes. Nice location to the Wachusett Reservoir.
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January 2022 by Jay Spring
Great little shop with a bit of everything, I came 5 min after closing and he pulled back in, unlocked and got me what i needed.
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October 2021 by Liam O'Leary
one of the best bait and tackle shops in the area
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September 2021 by Edgar Ortiz
Go here if you need any bait/fishing equipment... Best around!!! ??
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May 2021 by J’Nav_Flix
Got what I wanted and made my fishing day great!
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December 2020 by Justin Cameron
Everything you need to target and land whatever you're after. Ed, is very knowledgeable and open for dawn to dusk fishermen. Fair prices and healthy shiners.
