Went out to hunt for Golden Rod Grubs

[davidhoheisel]

I went out today and found some Golden Rod grubs for bait. I have posted a video under Hat Cam Videos.

Check it out.

David Hoheisel
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IceFishOhio.com
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[joshua]

Thanks for the idea i have never done that. Went out today and out of 20 balls i found 9 looks like good bait to me. i like free bait. going to find more tomorrow

[davidhoheisel]

It is fun to look for them and the blue gills love them. You only need to use one on the jig. they are small but the must put off a powerfull scent. I saw something on TV that showed them in acorns and the larva was bigger. It was actually a food show and they ate them. I think i will stick to bait.

David Hoheisel

Pro Staff
IceFishOhio.com
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[joshua]

is it beter to leave them in the golden rod till you are ready to use them or pull them out and keep them like wax worms?

[slabslayer]

They are terriffic bait for bluegills and crappie.  I've been lazy this year and not gone after them, however when I do my catch rates improve.  I collect a bunch and leave them in the balls until that morning or the night before I go.  Keeps 'em fresher.  I'll collect several hundred and put them in a 5 gallon bucket.  Well worth the effort in finding them.

[riverrunt]

never used them before but im going to add them to my arsenal.Thanks for the tip

[joshua]

i think they work because fish don't get to see them that much it improved my catch rate i also started to leave them in the balls till i get ready to go