Method of preserving live Ceratomia catalpae larvae for use as fishing bait

This invention describes a way to preserve Catalpa worms for fishing bait so they can be used months after harvest. The process involves chilling the live worms, cleaning them, then quickly boiling them in water and immediately cooling them. After drying, the worms are individually bagged and frozen to prevent freezer burn. The claims specifically detail blanching in boiling water and removing the worms before their skin tears.

Why it matters: The patent, filed in 2003, has now expired, placing this method in the public domain. This removes any previous intellectual property barriers to rebuilding or commercializing the preservation technique.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SimpleStandard kitchen equipment, freezer, plastic bags.

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