![]() Once you’ve got your inverted goo tube, you can hook it with ANY of the previously described methods. Since wax worms are basically a bag of goo, it’s pretty easy to push them inside out using a toothpick or a small stick. The “T-Bone” rigįirst, hook a worm crossways, then add another threaded through the body. You can get creative and combine these methods. These aren’t the only way to use this bait. This method makes a lot of movement, and can be an enticing presentation for larger fish. This lets all three worms dangle, wave, and generally move freely as you jig the spoon up and down. You can also go “chandelier-style” and hook a waxie on each barb of the treble. On things like spoons, you will often find a treble hook dangling from the bottom of the lure.ĭepending on the species you are after (and how much bait you have on hand) you might decide to hook a single worm crossways, hopefully catching at least two barbs of the hook. Unfortunately, it’s much easier to get your bait stolen, thanks to the soft body of the wax worm. Hooking the bait crossways will sometimes make finicky fish more likely to bite. You can use the “threaded” method described above, or you can go with the “Wacky Waxie” and hook the bait crossways. ![]() Many ice fishing jigs have a vertical design, with a “teardrop” style jig body made of lead or tungsten. Here are a few of the ways I hook my waxies. ![]() The fish may also prefer one presentation over another on any given day. They type of jig you use may dictate how you want to hook your wax worms. They are easy to keep alive, and they work great for panfish all year long. You can buy enough live waxies for a year’s worth of fishing in one fell swoop.
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