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Finding Catalpa Trees for Fishing Worms in Houston

Sources for Catalpa (Catawba) Trees in Texas

Catalpa bignonioides (catawba) hosts catalpa worms prized for fishing bait. No specific Houston nursery listed, but Ty Ty Nursery (GA) ships trees (tytyga.com). Call local Houston nurseries first.

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