How to Raise Worms to Use as Fishing Bait

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Worms are the first thing anyone thinks of when they hear about live bait for fishing.Smaller worms, such as red worms, are commonly used to target smaller fish, while larger worms are used as bait for catfish, bass and grayeye.Many anglers buy worms from a dealer the night before or the morning they go fishing but, for those who go fishing more frequently, this could become a significant expense.You can raise your own fishing worms, which will not only save you money, but will improve the quality of your garden soil.The steps below will guide you in doing so.

Steps

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  1. Step 1 Costruisci un'aiuola rialzata per i vermi.
    Building a raised bed for your worms to grow allows you to contain and insulate the soil in which they will live.Your flowerbed can be of different materials, shapes and sizes.
    • You can build a flower bed in any size you like.Good measures are:
      • From 90 to 180 cm in length
      • From 60 to 120 cm deep
      • From 30 to 60 cm in height
    • You can build the flowerbed either in the garden or inside the house, depending on the climate in your area.The flowerbed should be built in a spot at ground level where it can remain in the shade while still avoiding freezing during the winter.There is no need to build a bed for the flowerbed unless you make it small enough to make it portable;the worms certainly won't try to escape, as long as you feed them regularly.However, you could build a small shed to deflect rain, as long as you still provide the soil with the necessary water.If you live in an area where anteaters and armadillos are present, consider installing fine-mesh netting over your flowerbed to protect your precious worms.
    • Choosing wood as a material is a good idea;it is a natural material.You can use 2.5x30 cm boards for the side walls.Since you can simply replace any rotten boards in the future, you can also avoid using the various types of pressed lumber.
    • You can also use concrete blocks to build your flowerbed, as long as you are already sure that you will not intend to move it in the future.
    • A fine mesh net folded into place would also work;however, in this case you will have to cover the sides with a cloth, perhaps jute, to prevent the worms from coming out, while still allowing oxygen to pass through.
    • If you don't intend to build a real flowerbed, even a large polystyrene container can work.
  2. Step 2 Riempi l'aiuola con della torba.
    There should be enough to protect the worms from the sun so that, thanks also to the shade, they do not dehydrate.Filling the bed halfway should be enough.
  3. Step 3 Annaffia la torba.
    Soak the peat moss with a garden hose the first time, then water it regularly to keep it moist.Ideally, the soil should be as moist as a wet sponge.
    • Don't put in so much water that you see puddles after you're done.Too much water will drown the worms.
  4. Step 4 Riempi l'aiuola con i vermi.
    Choose a species suited to your area's climate.You can purchase them at a fishing supply store or from a large distributor.Buy about two dozen for every 12 square inches of flowerbed.
  5. Step 5 Tieni la temperatura dell'aiuola di poco sopra agli 0 gradi.
    If the soil was too cold, the worms would try to get out;if it were too hot they would die.The ideal temperature is between 5 and 10 degrees centigrade.
  6. Step 6 Assicurati che ci sia abbastanza ossigeno.
    The peat or whatever you use must remain soft enough, to allow air to penetrate.If you used a non-breathable material to build the raised bed, you will need to drill holes to ensure adequate air circulation.
    • Temperature also affects oxygen levels.The warmer the soil or water, the less oxygen they can hold.
  7. Step 7 Nutri regolarmente i vermi.
    Although worms extract nutrients from the soil they live in, you will need to supplement these nutrients by mixing compost into the soil, which consists of:coffee grounds, grass clippings, manure, corn or oat flour or wet leaves.Use approximately 500g of material for every 500g of worms in your bed.(Some fishermen who raise worms recommend placing the food in the soil before adding the worms.)
    • Too much food would generate heat, leading the worms to dehydrate.Furthermore, if it remains moist, leftover food can attract fungi, ants, mites and cockroaches and, consequently, various predators that feed on the worms, such as anteaters and armadillos.
  8. Step 8 Sostituisci metà del terreno ogni 6 mesi.
    Using a rake, "plow" the soil to move all the worms to one side.Remove soil where there are no worms and use it to fertilize your garden.Top up the worm bed with new peat moss.
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Advice

  • When you take worms to go fishing, only take the ones you think you will need immediately.You can keep them in special containers with a breathable surface or use an empty ice cream container filled with peat, with holes to let oxygen through.
  • If you find yourself with more worms than you can handle, you can sell the extra ones to a fishing shop or donate them to a youth group who could sell them to raise money.
  • While worms should never be exposed to direct sunlight, if you notice that they are trying to escape by breaking out of the soil surface, shine an artificial light above them to discourage them from doing so.
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Things you will need

  • Raised flowerbed
  • Peat or other fill
  • Waterfall
  • A thermometer to check the temperature of the soil
  • Compostable materials to feed worms
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