Fishing With Worms
By Trevor Kugler
In this article I'm going to outline some tips and techniques for fishing with worms. By the way I'm referring to both live or synthetic worms and not the multi-colored plastic worms that largemouth bass fisherman are so enamored with. Worms are probably the most popular fishing bait on the planet, yet most anglers don't understand the simple nuances of fishing with them.
After reading this quick article you will understand the simple nuances of fishing with worms that will make you a much more effective angler. I learned these tips more than 25 years ago and have been using then successfully ever since. Most of these tips for fishing with worms were taught to me be a man I considered to be a "worm fishing master" (if there is such a thing) and the rest have been learned though my own fishing experience.
In any case, learn these fishing tips, use them, and find out for yourself just how effective they are. Let's get down to business, shall we?
- Use Light Line - When using worms as bait for fishing the lighter you fishing line is the more bites you will receive, it's as simple as that. This is especially true in cold, clear water where your line is highly visible to the fish. Most anglers use fishing line that's much too heavy for the fish they are trying to catch anyway. When fishing with worms use light fishing line.
- Clean Your Hands - When fishing with worms (either live or synthetic) it is amazingly important that your hands are free of unnatural scents. Any unnatural scents that are present on your hands will transfer to your bait and cost you bites. The easiest way to accomplish this task is to wash your hands with odor neutralizing soap, or simply rub your hands in a handful of grass before baiting up. Either of these solutions will clean your hands of any unnatural scents that might be present.
- Always Use Gang Hooks - Gang hooks are the only way to present worms in a completely natural manner, outstretched the way God intended. A worm should look like a worm when being used as bait and gang hooks are the only way to truly accomplish this task. Fishing With Worms and gang hooks go together like a hand and a glove. A worm (either live or synthetic) rigged on a set of gang hooks and allowed to flow naturally with the current of a river or stream is a deadly fishing tactic.
Steven Wright once said of anglers, "there's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore looking like an idiot". No truer words may have ever been spoken, and these tips for fishing with worms will help you avoid the latter part of that wonderful quote.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of 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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