Things You Will Need
Grow and harvest catalpa worms and have a bountiful supply of fishing bait.
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Plant catalpa seeds in a garden area. Grow the catalpa seedlings for 1 to 2 years in the garden.
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Transplant catalpa seedlings in the winter. Cover the roots with a 2 inches of thick, organic mulch.
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Fertilize the seedlings and water them frequently. Keep the area free from weeds and competitive plants.
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Allow catalpa worms to nest in the trees. Do not treat the trees with pesticides. Catalpa trees quickly regrow leaves devoured by the worms.
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Harvest catalpa worms from April to November. Look for large hatches in the spring and again in the late summer.
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Spread a tarp on the ground surrounding the catalpa tree. Shake the tree vigorously, and the worms will fall out of the tree onto the tarp.
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Preserve worms in jars filled with sawdust or cornmeal. Put the jars in a freezer until ready for use. The worms will still be alive when they are thawed.