Hey guys, have been using the Alive Wax Worms this ice season and have had great results. I have out fished a hand full of guys that were using the real wax worms. I have been to a pond twice that I know a couple of guys had fished and only caught a few, but a buddy and I have both left with 25 blues in just a couple of hours and probably put just as many back. Great bait if you ask me. Cant wait to try the minnows and red worms out this spring. I still like the real deal but this stuff is great.