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At Land
of Lakes Bait, you
are purchasing the freshest bait available. We trap our leeches in the wild
every day of the season.
Why
is there an $8.00 charge for phone orders? Phone orders require hiring
and training another employee.
Please use our secure online order form to save money.
When
are leeches available? Generally we will have leeches at the end of April or
beginning of May depending on weather conditions.
How
are leeches shipped? Leeches are shipped in a reusable insulated
container. We ship UPS second day air, except in Wisconsin,
Minnesota and Michigan where we use UPS ground.
Leeches are shipped on Monday and Tuesday of each week.
What are the measurements of the different
sizes? Leeches are sold by weight because of their ability to stretch
out. A jumbo leech when flat is about 2 inches long, when it stretches out
it may be 6 inches long. A large leech is about 1-2 inches flat and 41/2
inches stretched out. A medium is about 1 inch flat and 21/2 inches
stretched out. A small leech is about 1/2 inch flat and 1 inch stretched
out. These are only approximate numbers as all leeches are different. The
picture below is a handful of jumbo leeches.
How
far in advance should I order? We recommend at least 7-10 days before
your fishing trip. We ship on Monday and Tuesday to ensure that your bait
arrives for the weekend.
What
are shipping rates? We no longer give estimates for shipping UPS due to
fluctuating costs. Your shipping
charges will be added after the leeches are packaged and weighed. Last year the average cost for UPS 2nd
day air was $24.00. We recommend that you combine orders with your fishing
buddies.
Do
you give discounts? On orders of $25 or more we will discount $2.00 off
each pound.
Can I
order less than 1 pound?
Orders of 3 pounds or less are charged a $7.50 packaging fee.
What
is the best size leech for fishing? This is really a personal
preference. Ribbon leeches are used for Walleye, Bluegill, Perch and Bass.
Horse leeches are used for Catfish.
How
do I store my leeches? We send a care and handling information sheet with
your leech order. We also will send a "How to fish with leeches"
information sheet at your request.
Should
I feed my leeches? It is not necessary to feed your leeches.
How
long will my leeches live? Leeches purchased early in the season are strong and
have not spawned. They will last
much longer than leeches purchased late in the season (after spawn aprox. mid to late July). Late summer leeches are weaker and will
likely only last 2-3 weeks. Please
remember this is live bait and will not live forever. We guarantee live delivery.
If you have any other questions please feel free to email or call
us.
Land of Lakes Bait
P.O. Box 474
Watersmeet, MI 49969
Phone/Fax: 906-358-4155
Email: lolbait@gmail.com
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