Maggot
SpecializedBeginnerFreshwater
A small live grub fished on a light hook or tipped on a jig, one of the most productive panfish and ice-fishing baits despite its size. What it lacks in profile it makes up for in scent and constant, tempting wriggle.
Profile
- Depth: 6/10
- Speed: 1/10
- Murky Water: 6/10
- Snag Resist.: 4/10
- Castability: 2/10
- Noise: 1/10
Conditions
RetrieveStill / Drift
DepthMid-Water
WaterAny
CoverLight Cover
Works well for
Recommended Knots
Technique tips
- Thread two or three onto the hook instead of one — a bigger writhing cluster draws more attention than a single grub.
- Use a small, thin-wire hook to keep it lively and avoid tearing it — a heavy hook kills the action fast.
- Tip an ice jig or small spoon with it — the added scent turns a lookers-only lure into a biter.
Find out what really works for you
Log each catch with the lure that got it, rate lures and see which ones pay off on your waters.