Tis true, the wisdom of the Zen is on the mark again!! Often with no sign of a hatch on the water, the fishes are slurping up them little red wigglers after ice out.
They come in various sizes from 1/4 inch to over an inch depending on richness of the lake, and the size IS important. Tie accordingly! The silhouette should be narrow as possible and a beadhead or some sparkle to catch the eye in the murky depths helps. I like edge bright underwrapped with holographic mylar tinsel.......Killer...... I call it Ronnies Cosmic Worm! Eclipses the Bionic worm at least 3 to 1