maggots

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It is getting cold and i read some were that maggots work good in the cold ...

Maggots are good anytime. They are the best bait I've ever used, period.

i was wondering if any of you knew were to get them and how much they cost and how to keep them from turning into fly's lol thanks for the help

I dream of the day when I can walk down to my local bait shop and buy a pint of maggots. Since I'm not sure I'll ever see that in my lifetime, I order mine online.

Two good sources are Grubco and Vados Bait:

Grubco | Buy Online

Vados Bait Express LIVE MAGGOTS

I usually order 10,000 at a time, but I go through a lot. You need to keep them refrigerated at around 34-35 degrees. I have kept them for over two months, but that's pushing it. A key to keeping them alive is: do not let them dry out. I put them in a Glad food container and poke holes in the top so air can get in. Then, I sprinkle water on the inside of the cover. This provides some extra moisture.

When you get the maggots, they may give off a strong ammonia smell. This is the bedding they're shipped in, not the maggots themselves. You need to change the bedding when you get them. I use corn meal for that. Use about half as much corn meal as maggots. (In other words, one half cup of corn meal to one cup of maggots.)

I've been fishing with maggots for about fifteen years, so let me know if you have any questions.