....I also saw a link on a bluegill site where someone shared how awesome the catalpa worm can be for bait when fishing for panfish.
Since caterpillars can be a blight (tent worms for example) and probably can reproduce as fast as beetles, maybe there is a way to grow catalpa worms on a large scale indoors?
CC,
I fished with catalpa worms a lot as a kid. They are awesome bait but I think you need catalpa trees.
I have a few trees and currently am growing some more in my window sill in the 4 season room to plant in June.
If you(or anybody else) want some northern Catalpa seeds, send me a PM. I would be happy to send you some.
Bill D.