Minnows in Pymie?

Poffs( spelling) will have minnow,Pa side of causway.

There is another bait shop near Poff's I think it is Gillettes (spelling).  

   I prefer Gateway Bait and Tackle on the Ohio side (probably 1/2 mile past the causeway on the right) .  Russ is a class act that knows a great deal about the lake.  I buy there just to get the skinny on what's going on at the lake.

Yeah, that the one by the strip-joint.  The guy probably makes a killing doing the "on your honor" deal.  I've never been able to work up the nerve to stop there, the thought of what I might catch just by pulling in the parking lot scares me, hahaha.  I digress...  I know everyone that I have talked to loves that it's self serve, and leaves a bit more then they probably should.  Myself, if I think I took 4 bucks worth of bait and I've got a 5 in my wallet I just leave that.  Like I said I don't want him to get screwed too much and close shop.  My thought is that if I can leave a little more then maybe that will make up for that one idiot that, I'm sure, ripped him off.  I don't do it much but when I decide to go at 5:00 in the evening and everyone else is closed, it's nice to know that I can always stop there if I need bait.

I got to add to this.
 
My buddy and I just tried to go do a little fishing and found Gillette's out of bait.  Is there anywhere left on the north side of the lake that still has 24 hour bait(other then Gillette's)?  I haven't had to worry about bait for I don't know how long because I always went to them.  Tonight I had no idea where any of the other bait stores were even at, since the ones we used back in school are now closed.  I think this is the first time that Gillette's has let me down.

Hey everyone out there who buys bait from Gillettes.  Sorry that we were out of bait.  We were really stocked up but it went very fast.  Really nothing we can do until the bait truck comes. Sorry

I usually hit Gateway on the Ohio Side.  Good selection on tackle, lures, and all the minnows you can shake a bucket at.

I don't think the members are implying that Gillette's is lackluster, just voicing their opinions (its the old Chocolate Vs. Vanilla debate).  I myself think Gillette's offers a fantastic service for the anglers heading to Pymy; especially those of us that hit the lake during the offseason and during hours when all the other places are closed.  Kudos to Gillette's for fitting a niche that provides an special service to anglers in the Pymy area.  As an aside - settle down trackergirl, we all understand the process of supply and demand as it pertains to the Ma & Pop tackle shops - you cant carry everything.  Thanks Gillete's, we appreciate it!!!!

Are you guys getting emeralds at these shops? And are they certified?

But is their any emeralds or golden available down there. I hear certifieds are over with the guys that were supplying them to local shops, from wisconsin ,got busted mixing regular minnows in with the certifieds so no such thing as certified's until further notice.

ORIGINAL: fish5000

I don't think many people are aware of this with the exception of an aquarist and some fishermen , but many pet stores sell " feeder " fish and often they are the Rosy Reds . Still can't believe the number of fishermen that don't know what a Rosy Red is . Anyway , the price is generally close to what bait stores ask and some places [ like Elmer's in Monroeville ] sell for less than bait shops . The only possible down sides  are you have to store your  bait for a day if you're leaving before the pet store is open and you'll have to haul them which shouldn't be a problem as you'll have a bait bucket anyhow . Rosy Reds are generally 1-1 1/4 ' long , so size might be an issue also . It's an alternative , hope it helps .

Rosy Red

Have been using rosey reds when can find them for years excellent crappie bait.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fathead_minnow
http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_Pimephales_promelas.php

strip joint ????closest one that I know of in this area is out on 6 outs linesville if ya want crabs to fish with thats your kinda place

There's a strip joint near Gillette's!!? That's news to me. I've been in that area quite a few times and never noticed it. It must be hidden from the public's eye,lol.

ORIGINAL: PymieCaster

strip joint ????closest one that I know of in this area is out on 6 outs linesville if ya want crabs to fish with thats your kinda place

There's a strip joint near Gillette's!!? That's news to me. I've been in that area quite a few times and never noticed it. It must be hidden from the public's eye,lol.

yes just after Gillette's going west on rt 6 you will find it. pass it all the time when fishing Pymatuning Lake.

Hey everyone out there we have rosie reds now at Gillette's so if you are looking for some we got them. 

i believe the other is to the west of linesville (rt 6?).