Thread: Go To Bait for Cold Water

Originally Posted by Smoltz

Your right. I do refrigerate them at home. I get my baits from jadabait. But it when they get warm out on the lake. But I could throw them in little cooler pack with ice.

That's what I do. I keep them in a little cooler with ice and take them out to fish.

Originally Posted by Smoltz

When you use them during warm weather, have you been able to keep them for a while going from warm to cold over n over again?

Yes, I've kept maggots for up to three months in the summer. I think they're best in the first month, but they'll work as long as they're alive.

Thanks for the response. I'm all out of bait from ice season.
I will be buying bait get soon for the upcoming pre spawn here in pa. Prob get around 3,000 for me and my dad. The waxies last little longer with crappie then gills... gills are tough on them lol. They are very good at shredding a waxworm.

Originally Posted by Smoltz

Thanks for the response. I'm all out of bait from ice season.
I will be buying bait get soon for the upcoming pre spawn here in pa. Prob get around 3,000 for me and my dad. The waxies last little longer with crappie then gills... gills are tough on them lol. They are very good at shredding a waxworm.

Try and get a few ice fishing jigs for bluegills. Sizes from 10 to 12 should get you started. Color and shapes are endless take your pick. Also get a few very small foam bobbers. HAVE FUN....STEVE

Originally Posted by Smoltz

Thanks for the response. I'm all out of bait from ice season.
I will be buying bait get soon for the upcoming pre spawn here in pa. Prob get around 3,000 for me and my dad. The waxies last little longer with crappie then gills... gills are tough on them lol. They are very good at shredding a waxworm.

ill be heading out Friday, albeit in less than desirable conditions to take my first crack at some pre spawns here in PA.

good info

Maggots if I have bait, a 1/16 black marabou jig if not.