> I've used catalpa worms when fishing but these are different than the tent
> caterpillars. These come from catalpa trees (I have one in my backyard)
and
> are smooth skinned. We pinch the head off and turn them inside out before
> putting them on a hook. Great bait so I would imagine they make good food
> as well.
>
> Chip in SC
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stott Noble [SMTP:stottn_at_ncgconsulting.com]
> > Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 10:42 PM
> > To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> > Subject: NANFA-- catawba worms
> >
> > Anybody ever used catawba worms (that's what we call 'em down here in
> > 'Bama,
> > they're those furry tent caterpillers that are currently crawling all
over
> > everthing in my yard) as live food? My sunfish really tear 'em up.
> >
> > ^^^^^^^^^^
> > O
> > o
> > ><)))'>' -Stott
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