Catalpa Worms
In East Texas, the Catalpa tree thrives
A parasite eats its leaves to survive
A Catalpa worm is black striped on green
In the summer, they often strip the tree clean
It’s a caterpillar when eating leaves
It pupates in the ground I do believe
When it emerges from where it did sink
It’s a moth know as a “Catalpa Sphinx”
Growing up, I called it “Catawba” worm
Put one on a hook and just watch it squirm
It’s known to be a “super” fishing bait
I’ve used them and found they do work great
They infest the tree several times a year
But just Catalpa trees, let’s make that clear
So prized for bait that people plant the trees
As bait in winter, they’re OK to freeze
Many times we used them on a trot line
And for catching big catfish they worked fine
They stay on the hook as their skins are tough
And for catching pan fish they’re the right stuff
If you’re a fisherman should try them
And if they’re not local, still get the gem
Check out the Internet they are “For Sale”
Order them “live” or “frozen” through the mail
Copyright © Charles Sides | Year Posted 2011
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