Author Topic: wax worms vs maggots (Read 10947 times)

nw/jigmaster · « **on:** Jan 12, 2010, 07:29 PM »

sure like the durability of maggots, but love the power that waxxies have on tight lipped fish ..

RTSJICE · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 07:40 PM »

I agree 100% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pajns · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 07:46 PM »

Waxies alittle easier to get on the hook on them cold days.

john t. · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 08:27 PM »

both have a place in my bait box.

lil maggot · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 08:39 PM »

i vote for maggots. waxies slip off the hook too easy

Ironeagle · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 09:19 PM »

i like maggots best, hearty and can get more fish without re-baiting. but waxies flutter better when jigged and can produce better bite when they are bein hard to catch. also sometimes hte waxies are too large when you want to down size your bait...

dw175 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 09:21 PM »

i like wax worms. seem get more bites with them.

john t. · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 09:22 PM »

Quote from: lil maggot on Jan 12, 2010, 08:39 PM

i vote for maggots. waxies slip off the hook too easy

you would. lol or your name would be little waxie

btechvft70 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 10:12 PM »

I always carry both

Thor · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 10:15 PM »

What, no love for mousies?

swillerjig · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 10:16 PM »

Waxies are definitley better for gills but they do come off the hook easy

salmonrebel · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 13, 2010, 12:36 AM »

I love MOUSEES!
Although, I use all 3. Whichever the fish want, I will give 'em to 'em.

digger953 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 13, 2010, 03:50 AM »

mostly use waxes much better luck with them but they do fall off much to quick

chilly feet · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 13, 2010, 04:59 AM »

not sure if i ever used maggots,mostly jig
with waxies.they have been working really
good so far this year.

chimo · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 13, 2010, 05:58 AM »

I generally prefer spikes but if I am after crappies I will often switch to waxies. The larger profile makes them sink at a slower rate and I get a lot of crappies that will hit on the drop. Vice versa, spikes will drop faster and are nice when fishing deeper water with light jigs. Good fishin

Chimo

FISHHUNTER80 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 13, 2010, 07:46 AM »

DEPENDS ON WHAT YOUR FISHING FOR. IF THE CRAPPIES ARE THERE THEN WAXIES ALL THE WAY!! IF ALL YOUR FINDING IS GILLS GO WITH THE MAGGOTS. YOU'LL HAVE LESS MISSES AND WON'T HAVE TO BAIT UP AS MUCH.

Van_Cleaver · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 13, 2010, 04:56 PM »

I think it's an apples to oranges thing. There are so many variable; among them, size and species of fish, fishes mood, and maybe most important size and type of jig or spoon. I always try to have both in my pocket, and show the mousies some love as well.

Bull Lifter · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 13, 2010, 07:00 PM »

Quote from: FISHHUNTER80 on Jan 13, 2010, 07:46 AM

DEPENDS ON WHAT YOUR FISHING FOR. IF THE CRAPPIES ARE THERE THEN WAXIES ALL THE WAY!! IF ALL YOUR FINDING IS GILLS GO WITH THE MAGGOTS. YOU'LL HAVE LESS MISSES AND WON'T HAVE TO BAIT UP AS MUCH.

i disagree, alot of days i've out fished someone using maggots when im using waxies for big bluegills, im a fan of waxies for blue gills, spoons for crappies tipped with a wax or a few maggots on each hook, ii've also used a frosty and caught plenty of crappies with it fishing it clean,(only when they are really in a frenzy) i tend to use No bait as of the past 3 years, with all the finesse plastics..i force the fish to eat..

and its not a joke..

captain54 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 14, 2010, 07:07 AM »

You are the master of the CLEAN RATSO'S

wilenard · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 14, 2010, 07:11 AM »

Both

geothefisher · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 14, 2010, 08:08 AM »

We can have waxies, mealies and nightcrawlers in the fridge, but not maggots. And I'm not getting away with calling them "spikes", she knows that one already. Oh well $:-\$

Tunapursuit · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 14, 2010, 08:15 AM »

Waxie's ! Tried the maggots but always go back to the waxie. tightlines

Enako8 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 14, 2010, 12:35 PM »

I started the season with wax worms because nobody had
spikes yet. I tell you what I have a much more
productive day with spikes(maggots). All around better bait
for durability,less misses,keep fresh in fridge longer and
I can go on and on.

Waynesburgjay · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 14, 2010, 01:19 PM »

I like to tip my spoons and jigs with maggots, leave the waxworms for trout.

nw/jigmaster · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 18, 2010, 11:55 AM »

seems like lately it doesn't matter what one of these i use can't get ' em to take either only minnows..

PennMaine27 · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 18, 2010, 12:33 PM »

I like waxies best!!

Pork · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 18, 2010, 12:45 PM »

Quote from: nw/jigmaster on Feb 18, 2010, 11:55 AM

seems like lately it doesn't matter what one of these i use can't get ' em to take either only minnows..

I think it has a lot to do with it being later in the winter nw/. Not many larvae baits naturally in the lakes right now, they're dormant. I always have better luck with minis later in the season.

Prefer maggots over waxies myself.

icefishing275 · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 18, 2010, 06:29 PM »

I carry both. I get mousies and they are an extra treat when i can found them!

mobey3 · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 18, 2010, 07:20 PM »

I always carry both. I like maggots...my son likes waxies. The jury is still out on who cathes more fish but I'm leaning my way!

skipper4080 · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 18, 2010, 10:34 PM »

Mousee grubs wouldn't know where to get them, by the way maggots for durability, waxies for when their gulpin em' down.

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Author Topic: wax worms vs maggots (Read 10947 times)

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