How do I catch worms? I’m trying to catch some worms from the dirt around my house. I have looked up a few methods to catch them, but they seem to be questionable. Some people say to...

FS Digest

I’m trying to catch some worms from the dirt around my house. I have looked up a few methods to catch them, but they seem to be questionable. Some people say to spray water on the ground, others say that spraying doesn’t work. I have read that leaving cardboard on the ground works, but I don’t know how long to do that for.

Is there a better way to get worms if you don’t live by a stream or anything?

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by JasonDare64

D Tong Loc: San Francisco,Ca

First off is the ground moist and do you see worm 🪱 casing on the surface (little pile of mud) if you have all this you can try as long as the ground is damp long metal rods at least 18in take a extension cord your not using any longer and remove the end opposite the plug 🔌 attached the wire from each open end to rods one wire to each rod 👍shove rods in ground a couple of feet apart from each other about a foot down put in cord and wait for worms to come out

Flintstone Loc: Sharon, PA

We would wait until nightfall— and take a bucket of soapy water and dump on grass within 30 minutes worms were above ground— they’re slippery suckers 😂

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

FS Digest wrote:

I’m trying to catch some worms from the dirt around my house. I have looked up a few methods to catch them, but they seem to be questionable. Some people say to spray water on the ground, others say that spraying doesn’t work. I have read that leaving cardboard on the ground works, but I don’t know how long to do that for.

Is there a better way to get worms if you don’t live by a stream or anything?

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by JasonDare64

Get into worm fiddling.

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

I used to do the water thing and then after dark put a red handkerchief over a flashlight to shine so we could see them. Regular light makes them retract back into their holes. They’re pretty quick too!

MStone Loc: Hayden Lake, Idaho

I’ve heard spraying with a Dawn (blue) dish soap and water solution.

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

D Tong wrote:

First off is the ground moist and do you see worm 🪱 casing on the surface (little pile of mud) if you have all this you can try as long as the ground is damp long metal rods at least 18in take a extension cord your not using any longer and remove the end opposite the plug 🔌 attached the wire from each open end to rods one wire to each rod 👍shove rods in ground a couple of feet apart from each other about a foot down put in cord and wait for worms to come out

Shocking worms up isn't good. Worms die quickly. As a kid I get worms and sold to bait shop. After the first bunch I schocked up bait shop said they wouldn't buy any more that were shocked up.

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

FS Digest wrote:

I’m trying to catch some worms from the dirt around my house. I have looked up a few methods to catch them, but they seem to be questionable. Some people say to spray water on the ground, others say that spraying doesn’t work. I have read that leaving cardboard on the ground works, but I don’t know how long to do that for.

Is there a better way to get worms if you don’t live by a stream or anything?

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by JasonDare64

look for worm droppings on the surface. stick a pitch fork in the ground and then repeatedly pull on the handle ( horizontally) may take 5 or 10 minutes but they will surface.

Able Man Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)

We used to go out with a flashlight during the rain at night... Yes, they WILL spook from the light... Ya gotta get the "beam" offa them, as soon as you spot'em... Then, you've STILL gotta be quick about grabbing the rascals. I lived right AT a 15 acre pond for right about at 4 years and NEVER bought 1 earthworm! It's best to "double-team'em" (one person to carry the can) seems to work well, as long as nobody likes to "stomp their feet" or engage in LOUD talking.

kyle1234 Loc: Roseville. Ca

I've never had a problem using the "electric stick". Worms did just fine!

twistednut

Try wetting the ground thoroughly late afternoon. Then get a watering can with a couple tablespoons of brown mustard in it. Fill with water and sprinkle on ground an hour or a half hour before dark. Then give it an hour or two, go out with your flashlight and you'll find plenty on the surface. After you collect them put them in a large pail of water to rinse. Don't leave them in too long. Pull them out and put them in your worm crib with fresh bedding and you're done. (Only works if the worms are there to begin with.) Look for signs such as worm castings or worm holes before you start.

fishinphil

any one know the trick with the wooden stake and file?soapy water gets them with the least amount of work...just dont use all the wifes dish sopa or you'll be sleeping outside with your new found friends.

fishinphil

very small hooks used in fly tying with thread on a spool...can use dead flies for bait but dont be suprised if you get skunked the first few times.

Bud369 Loc: Cape Canaveral, FL

Catch a Robin by its tail. But actually, the soap trick works.

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

fishinphil wrote:

very small hooks used in fly tying with thread on a spool...can use dead flies for bait but dont be suprised if you get skunked the first few times.

In Fl a lizards will get you a snook.