Taking Care of Leeches

With temperatures rising - you're probably spending a lot more time out on the lake. Summer holidays are upon us. High temperatures, cool water, perhaps a frosty beverage...all making for a great fishing combo! One of the worst things that could happen to ruin this combination of fishing fun would be your bait underperforming - or worse, not even make it to the lake. Here are some tips for optimal leech health:




1. Change the water every day. Use well water, distilled water, or lake water.

2. Cool the water to the same temperature as the leeches. Avoid shocking them.

3. Don't play with or handle your leeches. I know its fun. But try to avoid handling them too much!

4. Keep them refrigerated when you're not at the lake. Seems obvious...but let's cover our bases.

5. If you get them from Jewell Outdoors, take the plastic bag they come in out of the cooler, and place it in your refrigerator for a couple hours. This will help them to gradually cool. When they have cooled down, place them in their new container in fresh water at refrigerator temps.

6. When you get to the lake, be sure to keep them in a cooler and out of the sunlight and heat.



Do you have any pictures of fish caught with leeches this summer? If so, email them to mark@jewelloutdoors.com. We'll post them our fish tales page of the www.jewelloutdoors.com website.

A satisfied customer

This recently submitted by a happy Jewell Outdoors customer:



"I ordered 2 pounds of jumbo leeches from Jewell Outdoors, and can strongly recommend them.
Family problems caused me to change my plans many times after I ordered the leeches, causing me to change the day I needed the leeches delivered. Mark was always there reassuring me the leeches would be here when I required them, and they were!! The quality of the leeches is great
Mark has learned, and understands customer service. He always responded to communications promptly and courtesly. He gave me the confidence I needed to order from them the first time. This will not be the last time I order from them. The service and the product cannot be beat. I strongly recommend Jewell Outdoors—they really are a class act!"




Thanks Kim. You're a class act Yourself!

How to Trap Leeches

Muskie eating a duck

I thought this was pretty cool. I've seen this in person up on Long Lake, but have never seen a video by someone who actually caught it on film.

Memorial Day

Memorial day is on our doorstep believe it or not!  Next week, we'll be shipping bait that will be used throughout Memorial Day weekend!  This is a great weekend to honor those that have served our country, and remember everything that has been given up in the quest for a free democracy.  A free country.  

As you enjoy a three day weekend, remember to take some time to remember the families and soldiers that have sacrificed for us.

Additionally, enjoy your time off - and relax!  This is a great time to enjoy a little adventure on the lakes and streams with your family and friends.  We're continuing our grand opening specials with $1 off every pound of leeches you buy, and dirt cheap canadian crawlers at $39 per flat.  Have fun and Happy Fishing!

Great Progress - Thank You!

Wow!  I can't believe how well things have taken off so far.  Thank you for all the support that the fishing community of the Midwest has given us.  The amount of web traffic has been striking!  Here are a few recommendations we have for engaging with Jewell Outdoors.

1. If you think we should offer additional products or services, visit our Contact page and fill out a request.

2. Introduce yourself in our forum

3. Tell a friend.  You can do this by email or word of mouth now - and we'll be adding share functionality for facebook soon.

Thanks again!  Happy Fishing!

Fishing Story PodCast

This week I had a chance to speak with Hunter and his Dad Doug about some great walleye fishing experiences in Central Minnesota. You won't believe how effective a snoopy pole and a leech will be!

Fish Tales from Jewell Outdoors

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