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Fishing and Dock Talk => Crappie Gear => Topic started by: wadefisherman on October 07, 2010, 07:58 PM

Title: Minnows
Post by: wadefisherman on October 07, 2010, 07:58 PM
I just got off the phone with Ron at D & R baits. He raises minnows and supplies wholesale to the area. He will supply as many as you need at a real good price. I'm getting 10 dz tomorrow for $15 for this weekend.  He bags them and puts O2 in the bag. He is located off of the 60 and Greenfield in Mesa. His # is 480-694-5207.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: TRITOON on October 07, 2010, 08:02 PM
Thanks for the great info. A good place to get minnows is hard to find. Good luck this weekend.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: wadefisherman on February 03, 2011, 09:30 AM
Ron now charges $2.00 per dz. I have not lost a minnow the way he adds O2 to the bags.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: dieselaw on February 03, 2011, 10:37 AM
What are the times and days of availability?
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: wadefisherman on February 03, 2011, 06:20 PM
24/7, he will leave them out by the door. You call him with your order, grab the minnows and leave the cash. It doesn't get any easier than that.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: Fishless on February 04, 2011, 05:16 AM
Brian what kind of transport "bag" does he use?? do you just use his supplied container or do you need to put them in some kind of a "minnow bucket" for transport to the lake?
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: menrats on February 04, 2011, 06:41 AM
where you fishin this weekend. im headed to sc.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: wadefisherman on February 04, 2011, 08:33 AM
He puts them in a heavy grade plastic bag, adds O2 and ties it shut. I have had them last 2 days with that set up as long as you keep the minnows cold. I haven't made any fishing plans this weekend yet, I'm still thawing out.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: Southern_Pride on February 05, 2011, 11:23 AM
That is awesome!! That place is less than 2 miles from the house. Now I just need the bite to return!
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: wadefisherman on November 21, 2012, 06:29 AM
I'm gonna give this old message a bump, u east siders should give Ron a call. He will leave the minnows outside in an old milk container. U leave the cash for the minnows. I think he gets 2.50 per dz now. Makes it easy.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: sparkchaser on November 21, 2012, 08:49 AM
Good info, I usually go to Liars Corner, but will give him a try next time.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on November 21, 2012, 08:49 PM
Very good to know.  I ended up having to drive wrong direction to Liars Corner this morning and was later start than I wanted.  I would have tried this guy.  Next time I guess.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: Piscolli on November 22, 2012, 07:13 AM
We bought minnows at Props Plus last week. They had white bumps on them and died easily. Either they got a bad batch or their tank as problems.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: freshwater on November 22, 2012, 10:52 AM
Matt I couldn't find the postr where you said $100 for a Aqua View Camera. Could you let me know where this was as I didn't see a business listed on it. :ecomcity:
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: wadefisherman on November 22, 2012, 05:07 PM
Just call him in advance and they will be ready.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on November 22, 2012, 08:25 PM
Matt I couldn't find the postr where you said $100 for a Aqua View Camera. Could you let me know where this was as I didn't see a business listed on it. :ecomcity:
I think it was this posting:
http://www.azcrappie.com/forum/index.php/topic,1345.msg8498.html#msg8498

and in there cousinlll points to a posting on the zone but that's an old post so wouldn't trust it.  Email user Bobm as he uses underwater cameras.  This is the posting from the zone:
http://www.azbasszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130487
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: freshwater on November 23, 2012, 06:40 AM
Thanks Matt :3some:
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: wadefisherman on February 14, 2013, 08:10 PM
Bump for Piscolli  O0
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on February 14, 2013, 09:34 PM
Here are the #s I have:

D&R Baits at US60 and Greenfield (referred by wadefisherman).  Might be available after hours.  480-694-5207

Liars Corner at Ellsworth and Apache/Main St.  9529 E Main St, Mesa.  480-986-2515

Props Plus McDowell and Loop 101.  Use only in a pinch.  May not even have any in stock.  480-949-0840

Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: BloodyDuck2 on February 21, 2013, 11:35 PM
D & R is still there. I am picking up 5 dozen in the morning before heading out for a all nighter tomorrow night. 5 Dozen is the minimum order but they are only $2 per dozen. He has Gold and Black minnows.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on February 22, 2013, 07:26 AM
Good luck on the night fishing.  That's the way I think to catch them at Roosevelt.  Stay warm!
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on March 30, 2013, 08:18 AM
OK, I tried D&R for the first time.  Ordered 5 dozen and said it twice on the phone and got there and was only 10doz containers.  Will he fix it?  I called him and good customer service - he said his mistake, he left where he was at, drove to his house, and made a 5 dozen bag.  I like that you can order and pickup off hours. 

Only problem was when I got home and looked at the count, it really was 3 dozen :-(.  My dad and Butcher's bait and tackle confirmed the count.  Stopped at Butcher's bait place on Tonto side and got 2 dozen more.  Price was $2/doz with 5 doz minimum.  I will try him again as the convenience is nice.

After fishing, got home and tossed 2 dozen unused minnows in backyard :-(
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: Fish Hawk on March 30, 2013, 08:36 AM
Minnows will keep for weeks, some clean (no chemicals) and cool water.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: BloodyDuck2 on March 30, 2013, 10:23 AM
I a headed out today later. I ordered 5 dozen. I will report my findings.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on April 04, 2013, 05:14 PM
OK D&R Baits now has strike 2 and possibly 3.  Ordered minnows and conversation is very short and simple - not difficult to follow.  Go to pick up minnows and nothing there but a couple of $20s.  So either he forgot mine or someone else took mine.  I called him - no answer - left message and hasn't returned yet.  Hassle working with the guy - others have had good luck so my case may be outlier.  Gonna have to race up to hit Kilmer's before they close at 9pm.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: Piscolli on May 08, 2013, 04:39 PM
I always had great luck with D&R until I called him in March and asked for rosey reds. He said no problem but the next morning, regular minnows were left.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: 59wizard on April 03, 2014, 10:01 AM
Just picked up 10dz from Ron this am, $2 per dz... ran into Sandman doing the same but almost drove away with his minnows!! Timing is everything.
Ed
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on April 03, 2014, 11:02 AM
Hmmm, D&R baits phone not working.  Tried text and now called....
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: Art Chamberlin on April 04, 2014, 03:13 PM
Frank at the Tackle Box in Tonto Basin had about 80 dozen minnows when I picked mine up yesterday afternoon........Art
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: Fishless on April 04, 2014, 03:23 PM
Jakes corner store has minnows and are pretty reasonable, last time Louis bought some and they were good size. I am not sure what time they open in the morning, but easy stop if coming in from state route 87
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: Rob on October 22, 2014, 02:00 PM
Hey guys is D & R still selling and is the phone number still the same.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on October 22, 2014, 02:37 PM
3 weeks ago I had called and he was still around and selling but that specific time he had an issue and didn't have any available.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on November 07, 2014, 08:58 PM
Annoyed, D and R Baits not responding so I had to go bass pro. $3.99 a dozen, rip off. But I don't want to take the drive out to liars corner too far. I called Props Plus but they don't sell them anymore. Bartlett Lake Marina won't sell till 9 AM.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: sparkchaser on November 07, 2014, 09:46 PM
Annoyed, D and R Baits not responding so I had to go bass pro. $3.99 a dozen, rip off. But I don't want to take the drive out to liars corner too far. I called Props Plus but they don't sell them anymore. Bartlett Lake Marina won't sell till 9 AM.
I got mine at Liars Corner, and Richard said they have not heard from D&R baits for weeks now.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: ArZFisher on November 08, 2014, 09:07 AM
Dang that sucks on the minnow situation.  I put up post last week saying i got minnows for sale. I still have about 40 yes 40 dz left. I might be out to bartlett later with some extras if anyone runs out. Best price in town  $ 1.50 per dz. Or shoot me a PM and ill give you my number
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on November 08, 2014, 10:00 AM
Oh I forgot you posted that, darn it. Thanks for the offer.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: Rob on November 08, 2014, 10:51 PM
Called  Liars today they have flat heads in. Ill be there in morning to get some.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: OneBlade on November 09, 2014, 06:46 AM
After a couple days I did get a response from D&R baits saying he was out of town.  So sounds like he may still be in business just not around this weekend.
Title: Re: Minnows
Post by: wadefisherman on November 09, 2014, 04:03 PM
Next time someone talks to him ask about any intell about San Carlos. He knows allot of folks that fish out there.
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