Treat your waxworms - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T04:46:23Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/treat-your-waxworms?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A20575&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHere is what I do for waxies.…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-10:2036984:Comment:215332009-02-10T18:11:23.276Zblackhawkshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/blackhawks
Here is what I do for waxies...both for open and hard water: I use the Strikemaster bait pucks to store my waxies. I take a small piece of paper towel and add a few drops of Anise Oil to the paper towel...do not over saturate it...just put the paper towel over the bottle and quickly invert it. Place the paper towel on top of the waxies and seal the lid. Most of the ice fishing plastics I buy have an anise smell (like black licorice) to them, e.g., Little Atom plastics. I also store my waxies in…
Here is what I do for waxies...both for open and hard water: I use the Strikemaster bait pucks to store my waxies. I take a small piece of paper towel and add a few drops of Anise Oil to the paper towel...do not over saturate it...just put the paper towel over the bottle and quickly invert it. Place the paper towel on top of the waxies and seal the lid. Most of the ice fishing plastics I buy have an anise smell (like black licorice) to them, e.g., Little Atom plastics. I also store my waxies in the basement and I sort through them every few days to remove deads ones. I believe they last longer and it is an attractant for the gills. Nightcrawlers that are kept c…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-06:2036984:Comment:207522009-02-06T16:56:22.306ZRay Dandershttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RayDanders
Nightcrawlers that are kept cold and pumped up with water are much better bait than warm limp nightcrawlers. Papa's technique works well, but if you take lively crawlers immerse them in a bucket of ice water they will get so pumped up and lively you can hardly hold them in your hand,<br />
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Years ago the same publisher that published "Fishing Facts" magazine published a book called "Lunkers love nightcrawlers". I think you can find it if you google it. That book was part of a system and understanding…
Nightcrawlers that are kept cold and pumped up with water are much better bait than warm limp nightcrawlers. Papa's technique works well, but if you take lively crawlers immerse them in a bucket of ice water they will get so pumped up and lively you can hardly hold them in your hand,<br />
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Years ago the same publisher that published "Fishing Facts" magazine published a book called "Lunkers love nightcrawlers". I think you can find it if you google it. That book was part of a system and understanding that revolutionized fishing as we know it today. Structure fishing and Buck Perry were at the forefront of that revolution. Both sound interesting...I wo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-06:2036984:Comment:207332009-02-06T14:20:52.009ZKiana Fitzpatrickhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Kiana
Both sound interesting...I would like to know more about icing the crawlers too!! Thanks
Both sound interesting...I would like to know more about icing the crawlers too!! Thanks WHERE DO U BUY DR. JUICE. I'V…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-06:2036984:Comment:206632009-02-06T02:32:26.133ZKEN BROCK THE FISH DENTISThttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KENBROCKTHEFISHDENTIST
WHERE DO U BUY DR. JUICE. I'VE HEARD ANICE OIL IS GOOD ALSO.
WHERE DO U BUY DR. JUICE. I'VE HEARD ANICE OIL IS GOOD ALSO. Great idea I'll have to try t…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-06:2036984:Comment:206432009-02-06T00:59:16.357Zrichard adkinshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/richardadkins
Great idea I'll have to try this. I have been treating my nightcrawlers for years. I spray Baitmate nightcrawler smell on them that bass fisherman use. All fish seem to find the bait faster,especially catfish. I can't find this product around here anymore. I'm thinking about trying Berkley Gulp nightcrawler spray. If anyone has tryied this product let me know!
Great idea I'll have to try this. I have been treating my nightcrawlers for years. I spray Baitmate nightcrawler smell on them that bass fisherman use. All fish seem to find the bait faster,especially catfish. I can't find this product around here anymore. I'm thinking about trying Berkley Gulp nightcrawler spray. If anyone has tryied this product let me know! Sorry guys, don't know much a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-05:2036984:Comment:206362009-02-05T23:43:21.031ZRHWhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RHW
Sorry guys, don't know much about or use crawlers. Waxies all year long and maybe chunks of leeches. 50% of the time, use just plain plastics, no need to tip them, if the bite is hot and on. Mini Mites, Ratsos and Falls Flicktails.<br />
Yes Bruce of course, share with whomever you like.<br />
Sometimes, I will also put in a tablespoon of Quaker Oats Oat Meal so they have something to eat. Read that someplace, not sure if that works but sounded like a good idea.
Sorry guys, don't know much about or use crawlers. Waxies all year long and maybe chunks of leeches. 50% of the time, use just plain plastics, no need to tip them, if the bite is hot and on. Mini Mites, Ratsos and Falls Flicktails.<br />
Yes Bruce of course, share with whomever you like.<br />
Sometimes, I will also put in a tablespoon of Quaker Oats Oat Meal so they have something to eat. Read that someplace, not sure if that works but sounded like a good idea. Here is another idea. get a b…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-05:2036984:Comment:205752009-02-05T16:41:21.996ZPaPa Cheese-Ohttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/PaPaCheeseO
Here is another idea. get a bucket of room temp water and an air pump with airline and air stone. put the air stone in bucket and start the pump. Put a couple dz crawlers in the bucket. The air will keep them alive and they plump up with water. Did u ever find a dead crawler in the gutter on the street? he is pretty plumped up from the water but died from no oxygen. Try it and you will know why Ive been doin this for years.
Here is another idea. get a bucket of room temp water and an air pump with airline and air stone. put the air stone in bucket and start the pump. Put a couple dz crawlers in the bucket. The air will keep them alive and they plump up with water. Did u ever find a dead crawler in the gutter on the street? he is pretty plumped up from the water but died from no oxygen. Try it and you will know why Ive been doin this for years. That's a cool idea, never tho…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-05:2036984:Comment:205322009-02-05T13:57:08.460ZMarkhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Mark
That's a cool idea, never thought of spraying the whole bunch, and letting them soak.<br />
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Have you ever tried icing down night crawlers the night before you go fishing? It's an old trick, but man do they move when you stick'em in the water. Plus your hands stay clean for eating chips.
That's a cool idea, never thought of spraying the whole bunch, and letting them soak.<br />
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Have you ever tried icing down night crawlers the night before you go fishing? It's an old trick, but man do they move when you stick'em in the water. Plus your hands stay clean for eating chips. That's interesting. Can I sha…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-05:2036984:Comment:205292009-02-05T13:08:23.445ZBruce Condellohttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BruceCondello
That's interesting. Can I share that with the NEFGA forum?
That's interesting. Can I share that with the NEFGA forum?