Author Topic: Do I keep my wax worms in the fridge or not?  (Read 8610 times)

Offline Thomasicefisher

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Do I keep my wax worms in the fridge or not?
« on: Feb 22, 2017, 11:51 PM »
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Offline Idahogator

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Re: Do I keep my wax worms in the fridge or not?
« Reply #1 on: Feb 23, 2017, 12:32 AM »
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I commend you as being a man of few words.      :roflmao: :roflmao:

Take pride Thomas and complete your profile by adding a location.

   Here's a good answer to your question:

   
Storage Tip: Waxworm

Waxworms are the larvae of the Greater Wax Moth they are excellent for all species of pan fish and trout. Hold at 65 degrees for 2 to 3 weeks and then refrigerate if you desire. For best long term results transfer each cup to a container with more surface area. One or two cups can be put in a gallon ice cream pail with the lid left off. Remove any dead bait on a weekly basis. Use the original cup to take with you only what you need for the day. If you plan to use them within 4 weeks, refrigeration may do more harm than good. Once you refrigerate waxworms they should be kept refrigerated.

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Offline slabzilla73

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Re: Do I keep my wax worms in the fridge or not?
« Reply #2 on: Feb 23, 2017, 05:29 AM »
I was just gonna say yes, but that is a way better answer!!! Lol!   :bow:

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Re: Do I keep my wax worms in the fridge or not?
« Reply #3 on: Feb 23, 2017, 05:35 AM »
If you buy them in bulk then Idahogator suggestion is the way to go . But if you bought them at the bait shop who stored them in the fridge then continue to store them in the fridge.

Reminder those IS members who season has ended ...remember to empty the fridge and those bait pucks ...preferably outside ...unless you plan on using them during trout season  ;)2
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Re: Do I keep my wax worms in the fridge or not?
« Reply #4 on: Feb 23, 2017, 08:05 PM »
Be EXTREMELY careful if your wife serves you left over orzo...
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Offline silverado23

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Re: Do I keep my wax worms in the fridge or not?
« Reply #5 on: Feb 24, 2017, 03:17 PM »
Be EXTREMELY careful if your wife serves you left over orzo...

Or popcorn:

From Wikipedia:
"When fried in oil, the larvae explode and take on a shape resembling popcorn."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galleria_mellonella
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waxworm

 



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