In-Fisherman Bloodworm Article

[deathb4disco]

They have an interesting article this month on bluegills and bloodworms. My waters have a lot of bloodworms in them. I'm convinced that's why red trout magnets produce so well for me.

On newsstands now. Check it out.

[LedHed]

We have them here also - pretty sure that is one of the reasons the BGs and REs get big. Found worms in the mouths of BGs caught in deep water, during the winter.
Have to check out the article....

[deathb4disco]

Found worms in the mouths of BGs caught in deep water, during the winter.

Same here, but it was summer for me.

[rcornish]

I will second that it was good article. I got to find me where some of those are now...

[Alphahawk]

A good read.

Regards

[smoothlures]

Are these the same bloodworms sold all along the east coast? Dug from Maine marsh flats, primarily.

[deathb4disco]

Are these the same bloodworms sold all along the east coast? Dug from Maine marsh flats, primarily.

No, these are very different. Freshwater bloodworms are the larva of midges. They are tiny (1/2-3/4"). The article mentions they are a popular bait all over Europe. I actually fished with bloodworms in Hungary years ago. They are fished with a smaller larva called "joker". You chum with joker and fish bloodworm on the hook.

[smoothlures]

Makes sense!

[deathb4disco]

[naturenut]

i can't find this article. can someone please post a link, thx.
dave