Hi All,
So I am very fortunate to have a few nights on Redmire in December, and was thinking maggots may well be a good option.
Can anyone give me any tips for keeping maggots fresh on the bank for a long period (5 nights) I don't have riddles or anything like that but might be able to get something if that's what's needed
Cheers
So I am very fortunate to have a few nights on Redmire in December, and was thinking maggots may well be a good option.
Can anyone give me any tips for keeping maggots fresh on the bank for a long period (5 nights) I don't have riddles or anything like that but might be able to get something if that's what's needed
Cheers
In reply to Post #1
At this time of year just keep them in an airtight bucket. They will go limp and lifeless looking but will soon revive in a ventilated bait box. Just get out as many as need each day. Make sure they are fresh and they will easily last 5 days.
At this time of year just keep them in an airtight bucket. They will go limp and lifeless looking but will soon revive in a ventilated bait box. Just get out as many as need each day. Make sure they are fresh and they will easily last 5 days.
In reply to Post #1
You need to put them in sealable bags , pint or two to each bag. Squeeze the air out and refrigerate. Do this a couple of days before going. Put them in a cooler box and just take out what you need. They will liven up after a few hours . If you just stick them in a sealable bucket without refrigeration and making them dormant they will just sweat up and die. Some days in December these days are 10 +degrees , ay above the temperature of a fridge. Go easy on the amounts you use , terrible for water quality/ fish health in large amounts.
You need to put them in sealable bags , pint or two to each bag. Squeeze the air out and refrigerate. Do this a couple of days before going. Put them in a cooler box and just take out what you need. They will liven up after a few hours . If you just stick them in a sealable bucket without refrigeration and making them dormant they will just sweat up and die. Some days in December these days are 10 +degrees , ay above the temperature of a fridge. Go easy on the amounts you use , terrible for water quality/ fish health in large amounts.
In reply to Post #3
I would agree with everything you say in warm weather where temperatures remain over 10/12 degrees over a full 24 hours or if you want to keep them for long periods. However In December the evening and night time temperatures are much lower than 10 degrees for 12 hours or more. Absolutely no need for all that hassle at this time of year especially for 5 days or less. They won't sweat any more in a bucket than they will in a plastic bag.
I would agree with everything you say in warm weather where temperatures remain over 10/12 degrees over a full 24 hours or if you want to keep them for long periods. However In December the evening and night time temperatures are much lower than 10 degrees for 12 hours or more. Absolutely no need for all that hassle at this time of year especially for 5 days or less. They won't sweat any more in a bucket than they will in a plastic bag.
In reply to Post #4
Spot on, this time of year just chuck them in a bucket with a bit of sawdust or maize flour
Spot on, this time of year just chuck them in a bucket with a bit of sawdust or maize flour
In reply to Post #1
thanks all
thanks all