Articles About Fishing Worms
K&E plastic worms are mostly 5 ½ inches long and they come in all colors such as black, black and white striped, black and red, black and yellow, natural, pink, orange/yellow/natural, chartreuse, grape (purple), brown, wine, and pumpkinseed
Creme Plastic WormsToday, Crème Lure Company still manufactures its original Crème Plastic Worm lineup as well as newer products such as Lit’l Fishie, Mad Dad, Shrimp Tease, and Devil’s Tongue.
Plastic WormsThere are a wide variety of artificial and plastic worms on the market that can be just as effective as live bait. Although there are many artificial and plastic worm retailers to choose from, one of the world’s top artificial worm retailers is Mann’s Bait Company.
Raising Fishing WormsNot all worms thrive under identical conditions, so its best to stick to one type of worm. It is also good to stick to one type of worm if you are interested in maintaining a small scale “worm farm.”
Why Do Birds Eat Worms?Birds crave protein, but birds eat worms for a variety of other reasons as well.
Phoenix WormsThe scientific name for the Phoenix Worm is “hermetia illucens linnaeus.” It is the larvae of the soldier fly. The larvae has a soft, bullet-shaped body. The body is flattened and it is covered with firm, tough skin.
The Basics of Blood WormsNot to be confused with the leech, which is a carnivorous or bloodsucking worm, the bloodworm is the larvae of the midge and it feeds on algae and detritus. Blood worms are red because their blood plasma contains haemoglobin, like human blood. Also spelled “hemoglobin,” haemoglobin increases its ability to take up oxygen. The larvae [...]
Catalpa WormThe catalpa worm is the larva of the sphinx moth. This black and yellow caterpillar infests the catalpa tree, feeding mainly off of the trees leaves. It is considered a pest mainly because the catalpa tree is popular for it’s magnificent wood, which is used for fine cabinetry. The catalpa tree belongs to the family [...]
Are Bristleworm Stings Dangerous?The bristles or “setae� of the bristleworm are so tough, that they can penetrate skin, causing a painful “sting.� Depending on the type of bristleworm, the sting can cause burning, inflammation, numbness, pain, redness, and swelling at the bite or sting site.
Bait WormsBelieve it or not, the market for bait worms is huge in the U.S. and in most other parts of the world. It is estimated that in the state of Maine alone, more than 200 tons of bait worms are produced each year and in the UK, more than 700 tons are produced each year for both commercial and personal use.
Wax Worms Effect on Human SkinAccording to the Cornell Waste Management Institute of the famed Cornell University, worms do not bite. In fact, in nature wax worms do not feed on anything but pollen, honey, cocoons, and beeswax. Wax worm breeders have no problems feeding their inventory of wax worms without the help of pollen and cocoons. These squirmy little creatures can also survive off of an artificial diet of a mixture of dog food, water, and honey or a mixture of Gerber’s mixed cereal, glycerin, honey, and water.
Catalpa WormsCatalpa worms are recognized as pests when they defoliate catalpa trees. They are also prized as bait because catalpas emit a green fluid that’s aromatic and attractive to fish.
Blood WormsThe term blood worms covers two categories: those that are insect larvae and those classified as true worms. Both are called bloodworms because they have a blood-like substance in their bodies. Many fish species find either type of blood worm simply irresistible!
Woolly Worm FliesNeither worms nor flies, wooly worm flies are fishing lures that replicate a variety of insects. Wooly worms flies have been popular for about 300 years.
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