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Try maggots for sure, 3-5 on the hook at a time. They stay on the hook better than mealworms.
waxworms are a good bait. much better than meal worms in my opinion. Not really tough, but they are actually better when they get ripped and leak out all that good worm stuff. Easy bait to keep.