Question
I am interested in obtaining/planting a catawba tree at my lake home in central Arkansas.  I specifically want the tree for the worms (for fishing).  At what age do the trees bear worms?  I really don't know much about the tree per se.  Can you enlighten me please?

Answer
The trees do not actually "bear worms" but they are attacked by the Sphinx Moth and the caterpillars will eat the leaves. Some Catawba trees are for some reason not attacked. For this reason IF you want the worms I would suggest that you get seed from a tree that is attacked OR dig up seedling from under a tree that is attacked. Here is a web link that talks about Catawba and growing "worms". http://www.urbanforestrysouth.org/Resources/Library/Citation.2004-07-19.0638/fil...

Good luck and good fishing!