Real earthworms are the best bait I've used. Mealworms come in second. But among the artificials, Gulp Honeyworms are the best IME and work almost as good as mealworms. Another plus is they stay on the hook really well; I have caught as many as 10-12 BG on the same Honeyworm.

"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever."
-S. M. Stirling
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