Before I even begin this article, let me preface it by saying that I'm not
referring to the multi colored pieces of rubber that Bass fishermen are so
partial to. When I refer to the term 'worm fishing', I'm referring to live worms
or "the good old American worm", as Hank Hill puts it. Most anglers are
familiar with fishing with live worms, but unfortunately don't do it properly.
Most anglers believe that simply "threading" a live worm onto a hook should
suffice as 'worm fishing', but the bottom line is that it doesn't. Live worms
should be presented in the most natural way possible and there's a simple
and easy way to do this that most anglers don't realize.
The simple and easy way to present a worm naturally is through the use of
gang hooks. What are gang hooks, you ask? Gang hooks are simply two small
hooks tied in tandem, thus enabling the angler to hook a worm outstretched,
as nature intended. Nature didn't intend for live worms to be presented in the
form of a "worm ball". A "worm ball" is when a live worm is simply hooked
over and over again onto a single hook (a single hook that's quite large, I
might add). How natural does a "worm ball" appear? Especially when you think
about how a worm would appear in the wild?
Another great worm fishing tip is to have an efficient way to carry your worms
while fishing. This might be the most practical worm fishing tip that I've ever
seen. The most efficient way to carry live worms while fishing is to employ a
bait bag. You can make a bait bag yourself or buy one, it makes no difference,
the point is that if you fish with live worms, you should be using one. A bait
bag is simply a small bag that hangs off of your fishing vest, belt, or shirt and
carries your live worms. In other words, you buy worms from the store as
normal, and then when you get to your fishing area simply remove the worms
from the container they were purchased in and place them into the bait bag.
Then while you're fishing, your worms are right there at your fingertips, ready
to use. No more fumbling around with containers every time that you need to
bait up!
Both of these worm fishing tips will help you catch more fish while fishing
with live worms. One from a practical standpoint (the gang hooks), and one
from an efficiency standpoint (a bait bag). You see, the more time that can be
spent, with your line in the water, the more success you will have (the bait
bag). And the more natural a worm can be presented to the fish, the more
success you will have (use of gang hooks). The bottom line is that if these
worm fishing tips are employed, your catch rate will increase by up to 4 times!
I'm a worm fisherman, primarily, and although I don't like flea flicking, my
favorite move of all time is A river Runs Through It. In that movie the
reverend McLain says one of my favorite quotes of all time, "Anyone who
does not know how to catch a fish, should not be able to disgrace a fish by
catching it". He was referring to flea flicking, but I've always believed that the
same thing holds true for worm fishing. Remember, when the proper
techniques are employed, worm fishing is every bit the "art" that fly-fishing
claims itself to be.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of http://www.JRWfishing.com and an avid angler.
He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15
years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year
old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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