Author Topic: Dying wax worms (Read 2841 times)

Jaggerhunter · « **on:** Dec 07, 2018, 01:31 PM »

Anyone have luck with dying wax worms different colors.

fishon814 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 07, 2018, 05:51 PM »

The rainbow maggots from knutson's are cheaper and I always had pretty good success with them I just wish I could figure out how to keep them alive longer!

Jaggerhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 07, 2018, 06:32 PM »

With maggots there is a fine line with temp to keep them. I always had good luck keeping them in the fridge

lovethoseyes · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 19, 2019, 09:40 AM »

For maggots: I keep them in a zip lock bag zipped shut with as much air out as you can get. The temp is close to freezing. I have a small fridge in my basement just for bait. I know this sounds a little odd, but it works. I got the system from the Jada Bait web site. I've been doing this for years and I have maggots left in May from the batch I bought in December. Always.

Jonebo · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 19, 2019, 09:52 AM »

I keep my maggots {spikes} in my fridge door. I have had good luck in the past and they last for months. My wax worms I keep in the coolest part of my basement on the floor around 50 degrees give or take. They say they do best around 50 or so. Last year they lasted pretty good. I keep a thermometer close and I can regulate the warmth by closing the door to the other part of the basement. I just got mine yesterday.

Van_Cleaver · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 19, 2019, 01:07 PM »

I wish I had got some of this stuff with my recent order. You might want to check it out...Krazy Dust if I got the link right
https://www.yourbobbersdown.com/product-p/kd-pod.htm

JMZ · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 19, 2019, 09:26 PM »

Quote from: Van_Cleaver on Jan 19, 2019, 01:07 PM

I wish I had got some of this stuff with my recent order. You might want to check it out...Krazy Dust if I got the link right
https://www.yourbobbersdown.com/product-p/kd-pod.htm

Do you think this may be toxic? I don't want to glow. LOL

Jaggerhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 19, 2019, 09:29 PM »

Prob jot as toxic as some of the food and chemicals we eat lol

XhardwaterX · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 20, 2019, 01:29 AM »

Quote from: Van_Cleaver on Jan 19, 2019, 01:07 PM

I wish I had got some of this stuff with my recent order. You might want to check it out...Krazy Dust if I got the link right
https://www.yourbobbersdown.com/product-p/kd-pod.htm

I have and use this. Kids have fun with it, using diff colors haha. Like a fine chalk

wiggins422 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 20, 2019, 06:51 AM »

I keep my waxworms in the cellar.The temp is usually anywheres between 44 to 48 degrees.I usually have good luck keeping them for months in those temps.

capt.crappie · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 20, 2019, 06:16 PM »

I keep my wax worms on top of the fridge. Its just the right temp. Most of my die on the hook

RyanW · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 20, 2019, 06:24 PM »

This thread is the reason I lost hope in humanity...... can’t wait till day break

Chute82 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 20, 2019, 06:41 PM »

Quote from: RyanW on Jan 20, 2019, 06:24 PM

This thread is the reason I lost hope in humanity...... can’t wait till day break

Best comment on this thread..

..reading comprehension at one time was something we were scored on

Chris338378 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 20, 2019, 07:13 PM »

I've never used any colored wax worms and now you have me wondering if they work better than the natural colored ones and which one of the dyed colors which color works the best.

fishon814 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 03:16 PM »

Quote from: Snitch#8 on Jan 19, 2019, 09:55 AM

Wow, though I can see how it happened I'm just wondering why the four of you answered the way you did. It is clear that you didn't read the entire post. If you had you would have known that question was how to dye waxworms, not how to keep them from dying! I have not tried to dye them however you can buy dyed spikes so It is possible.

That's what I was referring to..........dyed spikes from knutson's

wiggins422 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 05:27 PM »

Quote from: wiggins422 on Jan 20, 2019, 06:51 AM

I keep my waxworms in the cellar.The temp is usually anywheres between 44 to 48 degrees.I usually have good luck keeping them for months in those temps.

OMG..I just realized that a replied to this post wrong..LOL

cassie1029 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 06:44 PM »

hello, usually i keep mine in the fridge and they last for a long time.

TIME2FISH · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 25, 2019, 11:06 PM »

Thanx guys, reading these posts - first good laugh I've had today.

DIE VS DYE, DIED VS DYED - THEM WORDS SURE SOUND THE SAME.

JMZ · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 28, 2019, 10:12 PM »

Well I gotta tell this story. I got 1000 spikes the other day and they arrived in double zip locked bags. I checked they were alive, then I put them in my ref. in the garage. The next day my son went fishing at 6AM. He yelled "dad they escaped the bags and the ref. and were all over the floor. I sucked them up with a dust buster and put the in a ziplock and then in a Folgers coffee can.

Jaggerhunter · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 29, 2019, 08:51 AM »

Quote from: Snitch#8 on Jan 25, 2019, 10:53 AM

Funny how many people are responding on how to keep waxies from dying! LOL

I know it's kinda funny

KeepinItReel81 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 29, 2019, 02:31 PM »

We've had good luck using the Krazy Dust from Your Bobber's Down during trout season (haven't really used it for ice fishing). It sticks well to wax worms, even when submerged. Pretty sure the dust is oil based and it is definitely not toxic (we haven't started glowing yet!). Also, a little goes a long way with this stuff, so you definitely get your money's worth.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 29, 2019, 04:48 PM »

Have you had better luck with the dyed waxies compared to the natural colored ones? Which color dye did you have the best luck with.

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