Porgy, bonefish, carp, blue catfish, striped bass, croaker, yellow perch, surf perch, flatfish, catfish, post spawn bass, stocked trout, gudgeon, bass, bluegill, dogfish, river trout, walleye, baby bass and rock bass are the classic target when fishing the best worms, but the lure baits works on a large number of species.

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Different types of lures

Do fish actually eat worms?

As it turns out, while it's true fish are unlikely to encounter an earthworm in their lifetime, they are quite likely to encounter something that sort of looks like one. ... Catfish will also eat things like aquatic worms, which are somewhat similar to earthworms, though are their own distinct species.

Do rubber worms work?

The reason rubber worms are so effective in bass fishing is because of how lifelike they look and feel to a bass. When eaten by a bass they feel like natural food, causing bass to hold on longer than they would other lures. This gives the angler more time to set the hook before the fish spits the bait.

What lures to use for porgy?

Porgies will take a wide variety of baits. They tend to prefer clams, worms and squid. However, they will respond to nearly every other kind of bait provided it is cut into small enough pieces. Soft baits such as clams and worms should be cut into narrow strips no more than 2 inches in length.

What do bonefish eat?

Bonefish survive on small crustaceans found living on the flat bottoms. They'll eat worms, mollusks, shrimp, and tiny crabs. Bonefish will even eat other fish

What size hooks for carp?

Medium ones, around 20 lb, can go on sizes 6-10.

What scent do catfish like?

So what odors make the best bait for catfish? The best smells of all are going to come from the foods catfish are used to eating. Shad, small bream and chunks of less desirable species like carpsuckers and skipjack are top producers for many catfish anglers.

How do you get striped bass off a pier?

Best baits are live small fish such as shinerperch, staghorn sculpin (bullheads), other small sculpins, or live shrimp. Cut bait including sardines, anchovies and even mackerel will often work as well. Stripers will also hit worms, but worms are used mostly for the smaller fish.