Before you waste your time reading this article, let me preface it by noting that the 'worm fishing' that I'm referring to in this article is live worm fishing. So for those of you interested in fishing with multi colored pieces of rubber, you won't get much out of what I've got to say. But for those of you who enjoy worm fishing with live worms, this article will help you out tremendously. Worm fishing made easy involves more than buying a container of worms, threading those worms onto a single hook and calling it worm fishing. That's how amateurs and 10 year olds go about worm fishing. Worm fishing made easy involves the simple tips revealed in this article.
Follow some or all of the simple steps laid out in this article and worm fishing will become much easier. Remember, this stuff isn't rocket science, we're just trying to catch some fish. I think Steven Wright said it best when he said, There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore looking like an idiot." I couldn't agree more, and hopefully this article will help you avoid the 'looking like an idiot' part of that quote.
- Natural Presentation - When worm fishing it is incredibly important that your worm look like a worm. Many angler attempt to thread their worm onto a single hook and call it worm fishing. This is a mistake. Your worm needs to look natural, and the only way to accomplish this is through the use of a set of gang hooks. A set of gang hooks is simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem that enables live worms to be presented outstretched, the way God intended, rather than all balled up like some sort of worm ball.
- Clean Your Hands - When worm fishing with live worms it is incredibly important that there are no foreign scents on your hands. Those scents will transfer to your bait and cost you bites. Having gasoline residue or the smell of smoke on your hands will cost you bites. The simple and easy remedy for this problem is to grab a handful of grass or dirt before baiting up, and rub it in your hands. This will help to eliminate any unnatural, odors that may be on your hands.
- Pay Attention To The Weather & Moon - No two subjects effect fishing like the weather and the moon. Did you know that there are many times during the month that you might as well not expect to catch fish simply because of the phase of the moon? It's true, and with a little research, this free information is available to anyone. For example you can get a FREE E-book on the subject. Fishing when the fish are most active is incredibly important to being a successful angler.
- The Bottom Is Your Friend - In most situations (especially when fishing with worms) the bottom is your friend. In other words, bouncing your offering off of the bottom is a good thing, especially in the flowing waters of a river or stream. This means that getting snagged will inevitably occur, so it's always a good idea to have 5 to 10 sets of pre-tied gang hooks ready at all times. This way when you get snagged, simply break your line, re-tie, and continue fishing.
Follow some or all of the simple steps laid out in this article and worm fishing will become much easier. Remember, this stuff isn't rocket science, we're just trying to catch some fish. I think Steven Wright said it best when he said, There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore looking like an idiot." I couldn't agree more, and hopefully this article will help you avoid the 'looking like an idiot' part of that 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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Worm Fishing Made Easy
