Worms

[Norfolkboy]

Everyone's idea of a fishing bait, whether an angler or not is worms. They catch more fish throughout the year than any other bait and can catch every freshwater species that swims. However, catching and keeping worms is just as important as fishing with them, especially if you want them for summer and winter when they hide down.

There are 3 main species of worm that are used for fishing, they are lobworms, redworms and brandling.

Lobworms are the largest and thickest, they can be identified by the large thick circle that goes around there body.



Redworms are smaller, up to 4 inches long, while brandlings (similar size to redworm) can be recognised by the series of yellow rings that encircle the body.

Redworm:





Lobworms can be gathered from a lawnafter dark, when they come to the surface. In the warmer weather take a watering can and sprinkle it over the ground, the lobs should then come up.

The other 2 species can be found in manure heaps or under rotten wood and stones. Once gathered keep the worms in sphagnum moss (florists). Check on the worms every day and removed dead ones, as these will kill off others.

A larger hook is preffereable when fishing with lobs as they will fly off easily on the cast. Try to get presentation right, so they don't go into a jumbled ball. It's best if they are wriggling.

Fish:

As mentioned earlier, all species can be caught on worm. The most common species to take a worm will be perch. A big lobworm cast under an overhanging tree catches some of the biggest perch, They;re a great stalking bait for carp and tench too, when they're feeding on natural baits.

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[fishypaul]

very good post dan.

one of my favourite baits is the worm,
most species take them,they are free to collect,easy to keep and keep wriggling for ages,
what more can you ask for in a bait ?

[FISHING4FUN]

What's the best way to use a worm as bait for lg mouth bass? I mean should I hook it twice, or rap the whole worm around the hook?

I tried worms once. Nightcrawlers, but got nothing. So I figured it was setup wrong. I have more luck with shinners.

[New-2-Fishing]

Hi

will worms work in sea fishing from shore?,

many thanks charlotte

[Norfolkboy]

I think using lobworms in estuaries can be good for flounders, eels and sometimes bass, as the worms sometimes get washed up into the estuary from rivers.

Not sure if they'll work all the time though

Although, do know someone who caught a 4lb codling on lobworm a year or so ago

[New-2-Fishing]

thanks

[FISHING4FUN]

What will work better for bass?

Worms or Shinners?

[Norfolkboy]

Not sure what works better in America.

Shinner are lures?

Over here worms (not really lobworms, but ragworm) and lures will both work for bass, but must be different over in America

[FISHING4FUN]

Ok shinners are "live fish" almost like minnows. Just small bait fish. You hook them, and they swim around. These work good, but I want to try worms. I'm not sure how to hook them, use them though for bass.