How To Rig A Live Worm For Fishing - Start Catching More Fish

There is probably no bait more popular than the live worms, or as Hank Hill once called them, "good old American worms". The funny thing about this is that most anglers don't rig their live worms in an effective manner. In this article I'm going to explain how to rig a live worm for fishing, so that you know the most effective way to do it.

Most anglers rig a live worm for fishing like this: Tie on a hook (usually a fairly large hook) and then proceed to hook a live worm onto that hook. The worm is hooked onto the hook by either hooking it over and over again or by attempting the "thread" the worm onto the hook, so that not too much of the body is hanging off. We've all done this, and most anglers continue to rig live worms in one of these two ways to this day.

The problem with these two methods is that they simply aren't very effective. Both of the traditional ways of rigging live worms for fishing end up creating what I like to call a worm ball. And a worm ball looks anything but natural, which is to say the way a live worm looks naturally. This cost anglers a TON of bites, especially from larger, more experienced fish. Not only that but if you're dealing with small fish, you'll lose a lot of bait using these methods. The fish will "pick" at the worm and end up stealing your worm.

The best way to remedy this problem and rib a live worm for fishing is to employ a set of gang hooks. A set of gang hooks is simply a pair of small hooks, tied in tandem, thus enabling you to present live worms in a totally natural and effective manner. A live worm should be presented in an outstretched and natural manner, which is exactly what gang hooks allow you to do. Give them a shot and see for yourself, they are quite effective.

Now that you know how to rig a live worm for fishing, the next thing you need is an effective way to carry those live worms with you. Many anglers simply carry the container of worms with them, and open it and take out a worm as needed. This obviously works, but isn't very effective. As a matter of fact carrying your worms this way can be a real pain in the butt. That's why you need a bait bag. A bait bag is simply a small pouch that hangs off of your fishing vest and holds your live worms. This way your worms are always "at your fingertips" (literally) waiting to be used. With a bait bag re-baiting and/or baiting up takes seconds, rather than minutes.

These two tips will make you a much more effective and successful angler. Remember, just because we like to use live worms as bait, it doesn't mean that we have to do it in an ineffective manner. These simple tips make a very big difference. How am I so sure of this fact? Because I've been personally using these methods for more than 20 years, and know how effective they are.

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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