Mealworms? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T21:39:47Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/mealworms?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A512769&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI seen some in a bait cooler…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-04:2036984:Comment:5127692014-05-04T15:10:26.587ZJohnnyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Johnny
<p>I seen some in a bait cooler last week & nearly bought a box of each, never have fished either before tho, hard to imagine that a blue gill would turn them down, figured either would be murder on panfish.</p>
<p>I seen some in a bait cooler last week & nearly bought a box of each, never have fished either before tho, hard to imagine that a blue gill would turn them down, figured either would be murder on panfish.</p> I generally just use night cr…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-02:2036984:Comment:5124482014-05-02T14:29:37.219Zcarl hendrixhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>I generally just use night crawlers;; tip my jigs; and flies with them. in my area;; I catch everything ; from bluegills; to bass; catfish stripe; you name it. I made my own bait box to keep them cool in the hottest time of the year; as well as the hottest time of the day!! they work great for me!</p>
<p>I generally just use night crawlers;; tip my jigs; and flies with them. in my area;; I catch everything ; from bluegills; to bass; catfish stripe; you name it. I made my own bait box to keep them cool in the hottest time of the year; as well as the hottest time of the day!! they work great for me!</p> I agree. Various bodies of wa…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-02:2036984:Comment:5124372014-05-02T13:22:40.016ZJason Preslarhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jasonpreslar
<p>I agree. Various bodies of water=various productive baits. I just figured the meal worms would be a hit because it's something these fish don't see everyday. Guess not.</p>
<p>I agree. Various bodies of water=various productive baits. I just figured the meal worms would be a hit because it's something these fish don't see everyday. Guess not.</p> Definitely dependant on the w…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-01:2036984:Comment:5123072014-05-01T23:09:21.538ZLeo Nguyenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>Definitely dependant on the waters you're at, and the food sources they're accustomed to. For us, mealworms/crickets get crushed by the redears and coppernoses. Waxy get crushed more by bluegills and sunfishes, including trout. Half a nightcrawler get hammered regardless by sunfish species. Full size crawler, you might as well cover the entire lake's species. Redworms will catch all the smaller species.</p>
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<p>Of course, our waters are practically littered with insect victims, as…</p>
<p>Definitely dependant on the waters you're at, and the food sources they're accustomed to. For us, mealworms/crickets get crushed by the redears and coppernoses. Waxy get crushed more by bluegills and sunfishes, including trout. Half a nightcrawler get hammered regardless by sunfish species. Full size crawler, you might as well cover the entire lake's species. Redworms will catch all the smaller species.</p>
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<p>Of course, our waters are practically littered with insect victims, as well as mussels. Worms, like the tubifex, are quite abundant as well. We're covering a massive array of resources the fishes around here can eat. Then we throw plastics that resembles tiny squids for panfishes..not flying with them, except stock trout. We have to rig the squirter with a plastic worm, and call them the mouse-tail.</p>
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<p>So, test what they like, and use it. Experience count for 90% of catches.</p> I'm going to look into orderi…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-01:2036984:Comment:5120792014-05-01T18:06:53.300ZJason Preslarhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jasonpreslar
<p>I'm going to look into ordering some waxies after getting back into town. Thanks fellas</p>
<p>I'm going to look into ordering some waxies after getting back into town. Thanks fellas</p> Wax worms will last much long…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-01:2036984:Comment:5122912014-05-01T15:50:03.537ZKent Partainhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KentPartain
<p>Wax worms will last much longer if you keep refrigerated around 55-60 degrees</p>
<p>Wax worms will last much longer if you keep refrigerated around 55-60 degrees</p> Do i just keep them refrigera…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-01:2036984:Comment:5122152014-05-01T15:48:10.355ZJason Preslarhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jasonpreslar
Do i just keep them refrigerated after I get them?
Do i just keep them refrigerated after I get them? If you are in a hurry, maybe…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-01:2036984:Comment:5121592014-05-01T15:46:18.354ZKent Partainhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KentPartain
<p>If you are in a hurry, maybe like a pet shop but ebay is much cheaper.</p>
<p>If you are in a hurry, maybe like a pet shop but ebay is much cheaper.</p> Wally World usually has them…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-01:2036984:Comment:5122142014-05-01T15:39:28.287ZJBplusThuyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JonathanByrne
<p>Wally World usually has them in San Diego, if there's one near you, that'd probably be worth a shot if you need some in a hurry.</p>
<p>Wally World usually has them in San Diego, if there's one near you, that'd probably be worth a shot if you need some in a hurry.</p> I prefer wax worms to any oth…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-05-01:2036984:Comment:5120752014-05-01T14:42:57.482ZKent Partainhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KentPartain
<p>I prefer wax worms to any other bait for my jigs. I order my wax worms from ebay.</p>
<p>I prefer wax worms to any other bait for my jigs. I order my wax worms from ebay.</p>