Ice Fish Ohio Forum
Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: wapak ice dawg on January 09, 2018, 03:29:12 PM
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I've drilled several small holes in my worm holders to see if the bait will last longer, I'll let you know later this week. I bought the bait on Sunday and won't be able to go until this Friday weather permitting, I hope it works
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For waxworms I keep them cool around 40-50 degrees with good air flow. Shake them around daily and cull out the dead ones. They will last a long time. Maggots are trickier but in the fridge mid 30 degrees. Those you have to stay on top of and make sure to get those dead ones out immediately.
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Waxworms good air flow is desired. Maggots you do not want any airflow. That's why maggots are shipped in sealed plastic bags.
I order my grubs maggots and waxworms on line. I dump my waxworms in a gallon container ( 2-250 count tubs) with fresh pine chips added and leave lid off of container.Store in cool room. My fruit cellar works great.
Maggots I add some fresh pine chips and leave in original shipping container.
Keep at 33-35 degrees in fridge.
Remove dead critters if any every few days.