Author Topic: Waxworms or maggots? (Read 2574 times)

eepks · « **on:** Dec 03, 2013, 10:42 PM »

Do you have a preference? I have never used maggots.

ULking · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 03, 2013, 11:13 PM »

Quote from: eepks on Dec 03, 2013, 10:42 PM

Do you have a preference? I have never used maggots.

I like spikes...wax worms are ok just don't last as long

Showdown56 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 01:09 AM »

I like ONE wax worm on a horizontal jig.

spikes · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 03:34 AM »

All I use are wax worms. That's about all we get out here. Have been thinking about ordering some colored spikes to try online. Not sure if many use them.

hankthecrank · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 06:12 AM »

Spikes, cheaper, last longer, move on the hook and best of all they catch fish. Just received our annual order the other day and they were 6 bucks a thousand. Can't beat that for a price, by the way it was from Vados Bait Express.

Fish-icer · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 06:44 AM »

spikes>wax worms

The durability of them far exceeds what you get out of wax worms. As for ordering them, I have always went through Speedy Worm and been more than satisfied with Debbie and her customer service. Several times she has went above and beyond to make sure we got our order before we left town for tournaments.

grizzlyhackle · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 07:28 AM »

Quote from: hankthecrank on Dec 04, 2013, 06:12 AM

Spikes, cheaper, last longer, move on the hook and best of all they catch fish. Just received our annual order the other day and they were 6 bucks a thousand. Can't beat that for a price, by the way it was from Vados Bait Express.

Usually use plastics or wax worms, but I ordered some red spikes to try yesterday morning from Vados. Hank, how long does it usually take once you put the order in? Mine is still showing "Pending"

genzbug · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 07:46 AM »

I ordered some waxies&maggots got them yesterday they shipped them Monday afternoon at 4pm got them tue at 2pm I checked my order on vados web site wed today still says pending I wouldn't go bye that with the bad weather up there it could get delayed, good luck and happy fishin

Fish2Live · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 07:57 AM »

Quote from: Showdown56 on Dec 04, 2013, 01:09 AM

I like ONE wax worm on a horizontal jig.

Same here

eepks · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 07:54 PM »

Looks like I will be getting both. Thanks for the input guys!

kylerprochaska · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 09:27 PM »

Waxies because there easier to get ahold of... who stores them in the fridge and who stores them in the basement?

eepks · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 09:39 PM »

Got a combo of 250 wax and 500 spikes for $18.50, no shipping charge from jadabait.biz

HuskerPike · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 10:27 PM »

I use both. Always get them from Jada bait. I'm trying to get in the habit of using plastics more often, such as the Gulp! Fry.

I was storing my waxies in the basement for the last week which stays about 65 degrees, but I had a mess of them dying so I put them in the fridge. I place the waxies in an empty plastic gallon ice cream containers and pitch the blue containers they come in. Spikes do seem way more durable no doubt.

nate95366 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 10:33 PM »

I find that my waxworms do much better in my garage (temp around 45-50 F) than my refrigerator (temp around 35 F), but spikes and/or maggots will make it in the refrigerator (with weekly removal of the few dead ones that pop up) into April if need be.

The big issue is convincing my wife that it's "ok" to have maggots in the refrigerator.

Nate

eepks · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 11:32 PM »

Quote from: nate95366 on Dec 04, 2013, 10:33 PM

I find that my waxworms do much better in my garage (temp around 45-50 F) than my refrigerator (temp around 35 F), but spikes and/or maggots will make it in the refrigerator (with weekly removal of the few dead ones that pop up) into April if need be.

The big issue is convincing my wife that it's "ok" to have maggots in the refrigerator.

Nate

You have to call them spikes Nate, maggots

da man cave shack · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 12:20 PM »

I use both spikes and waxworms, I buy 500 of each at once and take both with me all the time just to have options.

JAM3S · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 06, 2013, 11:07 AM »

I'm a waxies kind of guy, just never tried spikes though.

HuskersLincoln · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 07:57 AM »

Think I'll try someone other than Vados next time. Got my order, maggots are fine, waxies are dead. Not a single one moving. I bet they froze, it's cold here.

grizzlyhackle · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 08:27 AM »

Quote from: HuskersLincoln on Dec 07, 2013, 07:57 AM

Think I'll try someone other than Vados next time. Got my order, maggots are fine, waxies are dead. Not a single one moving. I bet they froze, it's cold here.

I had the same experience and was super worried and called Vados- but of course they were gone for the day. once the WW warmed up for an hour or so they started going crazy. As long as they aren't completely frozen I think you'll be good

HuskersLincoln · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 08:31 AM »

it's been 17 hrs since they showed up, they're inside and sitting in a basement window well now. They're dead, poured them all out onto a plate, not even one moving.

grizzlyhackle · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 08:53 AM »

Damn super sorry man, definitely know how you feel. I must have gotten lucky then cause I was for sure mine were dead. I would send them an email if you haven't already so you are within the 24 hours of contact within receiving the bait. I am not sure if they will refund or send you more or not, that's what I was worried about.

HuskersLincoln · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 08:59 AM »

I emailed and left a phone message. shipping was $10 you'd think they'd pack them better.

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