Why doesnt people use worms(crawlers or wigglers) for ice fishing

[bubbashere]

We use worms from spring to fall,,,,,,,,, why not winter?

[Bugman1964]

What do you mean? I use them all of the time when fishing for splake, brookies, and browns.

[oletimer]

Some people do. Most places that worms work in the warm weather the worms are being washed in to the pond or lake. They don't get washed in much in the winter. The fish change food patterns to match the condition and availability.

[rickl1968]

I use them for specks all the time during the winter and sometimes for walleye too. I use two single hooks tied inline minnow on the bottom and half a dew worm on the top. The minnow keeps the worm moving.
 

There, now I gave out my secret!

[bubbashere]

All i hear at the shop is, do you have wax worms? (yep), Spikes? (yep), shinners? (yep), Mousee Grub? (Not this Year)!!!!!!!

[builderone]

I tried night crawlers on the perch and gills nothing would bite. I put on a maggot bang they were back. I have know idea why.I think oletimer is right.

[cnypanfisher]

All i hear at the shop is, do you have wax worms? (yep), Spikes? (yep), shinners? (yep), Mousee Grub? (Not this Year)!!!!!!!

I bought mousees at All Seasons and Fat Nancy's in Pulaski, and just got some today at App's in Cleveland.

cny

[Windknots]

When water temps are cold, fish hit much smaller patters.  They are much less aggressive and have lower metabolism.  Also during this time of year, stone flies, scuds, shrimp and other tiny crustaceans are around, so the smaller the pattern generally the more successful you'll be.  Even large fish like pike take smaller sized baits during this time of year.

[builderone]

I ordered mousee's of the internet I couldn't get them here either.

[JayHelfrich]

I think 8 of our 15 perch came from jigs with worms on it during our derby yesterday.  Black jig head with a night crawler on it.  Threaded up on the jig with about a 1 inch tale hanging off in 34 FOW.  We got 5th place out of field of 17 teams.  Worms will work for walleye, perch, trout, ling, and others.

Jay

[builderone]

Cool i might have to try it again. Maybe they were just liking something diffrent that day. 

[bubbashere]

I ordered mousee's of the internet I couldn't get them here either.

Just sent you a message,, look in your inbox! thanks

[builderone]

I just sent one back keep it secrete. Just kidding they are on eBay the guy has a ton of fake bait and it really works they have sent baked in for less than 4.00 tyd
he even has glow ones. check them out.

[Baitfisher]

We use worms from spring to fall,,,,,,,,, why not winter?

I have used them successfully for Rainbows under a Tip-up.