Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Culling BG

There are forum threads discussing using Stubby Steves for just what you are experiencing. People have also been known to super glue pellets to small lightweight hooks, and to wrap and tie nylon mesh around pellets then run their hook through the nylon material.
My picky BG only eat meal worms; they leave the Optimal for GSF, YP, a couple of BCP and LMB in our pond. The latest artificial bait I've had good luck with is Berkeley's Honey Worm. You might give them a try.