[sarSWAMPFOX]

Red wigglers most times but the bluegills are real plentifull, worm size strips of raw bacon or fatback will load your bait tank fast.

 

[fshnutz]

It all depends on the conditions. Here in california, I fish the delta and it gets really windy. The crickets don't work very well in these conditions. I have to use a worm and a small splitshot to get the bait in their face. Great thread idea!
Linz

 

[catfishjon]

My favorite is worms. They always work and are easy to get, Catfishjon

 

[TX Fisherman]

kroger 59 cent hotdogs :wink: work great, and theyre cheap, and thats 59 cents for 10 whole hotdogs!! that equals alot of bluegill :big_smile:

 

[JimmyJonny]

I've always used crawlers. I cut them into 1/2" pieces and prefer gold hooks with them. For some strange reason I never thought to use a jig head instead of the hook/split shot. For about $3 a box that lasts me a month...... and I fish a lot. Crawlers are a lot tougher ( skin wise )than other worms also so in most cases I'm using the same 1/2" piece to catch 3 or 4 bream. I saw a few ideas here that I'm might try also...nice thread.

 

[crazy cathunter]

I always do better with maggots! Its like crack to the big ones here and they are cheap to boot.

 

[fshnutz]

I guess there's no hands down winner here. Use what works best for you!!
Linz

 

[laidbck111]

If those are my only two choices red worms. My favorite is biscut dough about the size of a maggot pinched onto a hook.

 

[alands94]

I like GULP! maggots in white or yellow.

 

[poisonpits]

nite crawlers fished on bottom for bigger red ears.

 

[kyredneck]

The deadliest combo I use is the lightest popeye tipped with a waxworm on my flyrod.

But I tip with redworms, catalpa worm bits, and pork rind (it stays on forever).

 

[catdaddy007]

I like crickets the best,but I have fished nite crawlers on the bottom and caught huge bluegill.

 

[fishassasin]

worms in the colder months and ticks off the dogs in the summer ... the big grey ticks are best ... when u put them on the hook they start to bleed and the gills go on a feeding frenzie ...plus its a good way to build ur relationship with a new or old fishing buddy and making him/her healthier by removing the ticks.

 

[biga]

dont plan on bringing any tics in my boat!!!:wink:

 

[Swampy]

Hands down grass shrimp is the best bait for any type of sun fish around here. Number 2 is red worms.

 

[Swampy]

worms in the colder months and ticks off the dogs in the summer ... the big grey ticks are best ... when u put them on the hook they start to bleed and the gills go on a feeding frenzie ...plus its a good way to build ur relationship with a new or old fishing buddy and making him/her healthier by removing the ticks.

If your dogs have ticks that bad,I'd say you need to take better care of your pets before you worry about fishing.

 

[jug]

crickets in west tn

 

[truckgrandpa]

an m80 with a waterproof wick, just kidding Worms are best.

Have you tried the 5” Mortar?
A lot more effective than an M80.
Just kidding, of course.