Arizona Crappie Association
Fishing and Dock Talk => Crappie Gear => Topic started by: wadefisherman on October 07, 2010, 07:58 PM
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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.
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Thanks for the great info. A good place to get minnows is hard to find. Good luck this weekend.
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Ron now charges $2.00 per dz. I have not lost a minnow the way he adds O2 to the bags.
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What are the times and days of availability?
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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.
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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?
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where you fishin this weekend. im headed to sc.
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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.
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That is awesome!! That place is less than 2 miles from the house. Now I just need the bite to return!
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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.
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Good info, I usually go to Liars Corner, but will give him a try next time.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Just call him in advance and they will be ready.
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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
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Thanks Matt :3some:
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Bump for Piscolli O0
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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
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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.
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Good luck on the night fishing. That's the way I think to catch them at Roosevelt. Stay warm!
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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 :-(
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Minnows will keep for weeks, some clean (no chemicals) and cool water.
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I a headed out today later. I ordered 5 dozen. I will report my findings.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Hmmm, D&R baits phone not working. Tried text and now called....
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Frank at the Tackle Box in Tonto Basin had about 80 dozen minnows when I picked mine up yesterday afternoon........Art
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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
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Hey guys is D & R still selling and is the phone number still the same.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Oh I forgot you posted that, darn it. Thanks for the offer.
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Called Liars today they have flat heads in. Ill be there in morning to get some.
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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.
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Next time someone talks to him ask about any intell about San Carlos. He knows allot of folks that fish out there.