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Tracker56
05-04-2012, 09:19 PM
I'm looking for some bait shop recommendations that would carry minnows and possibly leeches in the Center Hill Dam area.

Thanks

tkwalker
05-05-2012, 09:09 AM
I'm looking for some bait shop recommendations that would carry minnows and possibly leeches in the Center Hill Dam area.

Thanks

There Joel Martin's place "Big Rock Mkt." right at the intersection entering Edgar Evins State Park .... Back up the road from Joel's about 1/4 of a mile (If you took the 268 Exit off of the I-40) Is Mr. Bush's ...It is a flea/antique/junk/and bait shop <'TK><:)

MNfisher
05-05-2012, 09:17 AM
Back up the road from Joel's about 1/4 of a mile (If you took the 268 Exit off of the I-40) Is Mr. Bush's ...It is a flea/antique/junk/and bait shop <'TK><:)

Man, that guy has a little bit of everything you could ever dream up of in that little tiny store. If you have never been there, walk in there and you will be amazed. Words cannot describe how jam packed he has baits hanging from the walls and ceilings!

Alphahawk
05-05-2012, 09:34 AM
Joel has a lot of stuff...but he is no longer in the tackle shop.....log building. That has been leased to the construction company that is repairing the dam. He has moved everything down to the deli...plus he is now selling Jackson kayaks....LOL. He is building a new shop for the kayak part of the business. But I can tell you he don't carry leeches. I am not sure anyone up there does.


Regards

Fish Whisperer
05-05-2012, 10:52 AM
I've never seen leeches for sale in Tennessee...

titansfan2104
05-05-2012, 09:43 PM
I'm looking for some bait shop recommendations that would carry minnows and possibly leeches in the Center Hill Dam area.

Thanks

Get the minnows down at cove hollow or Edgar Evans marines. They used to sell them

bd-
05-06-2012, 10:19 AM
There's a little sporting goods shop at the Gordonsville exit right off of Interstate 40 - I am pretty sure they sell minnows if I remember correctly.

As far as leeches, I think you're about an 8 hour drive too far south of anywhere that's going to sell them. :)

bd

Tracker56
05-06-2012, 11:41 AM
Thanks All for the advice and directions. I figured leeches were a long shot, but I had to give it a try. Hopefully I have some pics to share after next weekend CH trip.

God Bless

Tracker56
05-10-2012, 02:51 PM
Just spoke to Edgar Evins Marina 931.858.5695 and they carry minnows. $3.00 a dozen. Little steep, but if they catch you know you'll pay it...

Hours:
Mon-Thurs 8:00 - 4:30
Fri-Sun 8:00 - 6:00

God Bless

agelesssone
05-10-2012, 07:38 PM
$3.00 is ridiculous!

Alphahawk
05-10-2012, 07:53 PM
$3.00 is ridiculous!

Yes it is...but have you ever been to a marina like Edgar Evins...on a very popular lake....such as Center Hill...and not found that you overpay for everything in the place?


Regards