Live bait tackle shop??

[sherlockian]

Does anyone know of a tackle or bait shop around Wheeler Lake that has live shad or fresh frozen for cut bait? I did not have much luck with the cast net last year and have run out of bait. I have been using chicken livers and shrimp, but only the babies seem to want them. I have considered the preserved shad, but I think the smell would make the cats move away.

[KatKaller]

Go up to the warm water discharge at Browns Ferry (on Wheeler just 15miles west of Decatur) and catch all the skipjack you want.

[BLKCLOUD]

The first market on 101 coming off 72 (which goes over Wheeler dam) Has shiners, and also frozen shad guts.:wink:

[BLKCLOUD]

I have considered the preserved shad, but I think the smell would make the cats move away.
i dont think there is a natural smell that will make them move away..

[sherlockian]

Those preserved shad have a chemical smell to them, that I don't even think cats would like.

I know where Browns Ferry is, I happen to work there. I just don't get out in a boat very often.

I am going to stop by the shop on 101 and see what they have. If not I think I will try to catching some gills on worms and crickets, then cutting them for bait.