Tee-Cee
Senior Member
I have asked this question before so this is really to update me(and help anyone else who wants the best quality bait)on the very best way to look after them once they have spent a day on the bank!
My bait shop has very good maggots/casters and whilst I don't expect to retain the original quality I would like them to be as fresh looking as possible over several days.
I tend to buy them with the intention of using them over a 3/4 day period(no longer).
1.Sweating always seems to be a problem so after returning from a trip is it best to remove the maggots from the bait tin and put them in a bigger(plastic?)container and either leave them on the garage floor OR put them in the bait fridge??
2. Is it better to add some form of maize meal to stop them sweating OR just leave them as they are.If maize(or whatever)then what type does the best job??
3.I know sweating is not so much of a problem in Autumn/Winter but changes in temperature seems to affect maggots particularly.
4.Casters seem to last better if kept in a fridge but not for more than a few days-any ideas or advice on this??
As a retired fisherman cost is a major factor and as both the above are very expensive to buy I want to get the best from them so any help appreciated!!
To give an idea of quantity;I tend to buy 3/4 pints of white/red maggots to use over 3/4 days so not all will go to the river bank at the same time.........
Thanks
My bait shop has very good maggots/casters and whilst I don't expect to retain the original quality I would like them to be as fresh looking as possible over several days.
I tend to buy them with the intention of using them over a 3/4 day period(no longer).
1.Sweating always seems to be a problem so after returning from a trip is it best to remove the maggots from the bait tin and put them in a bigger(plastic?)container and either leave them on the garage floor OR put them in the bait fridge??
2. Is it better to add some form of maize meal to stop them sweating OR just leave them as they are.If maize(or whatever)then what type does the best job??
3.I know sweating is not so much of a problem in Autumn/Winter but changes in temperature seems to affect maggots particularly.
4.Casters seem to last better if kept in a fridge but not for more than a few days-any ideas or advice on this??
As a retired fisherman cost is a major factor and as both the above are very expensive to buy I want to get the best from them so any help appreciated!!
To give an idea of quantity;I tend to buy 3/4 pints of white/red maggots to use over 3/4 days so not all will go to the river bank at the same time.........
Thanks