Everyone who walks on this planet seems to be aware of the fact that live worms are probably the most popular fishing bait of all time. Yet many people also think that simply "threading" a live worm onto a hook is the best way to use them. This perplexes me because there is a much better way. The way to fish with live worms has advanced right along with everything else on this planet and many anglers simply don't realize it. For example, what do you suppose is the best way to present a live worm as fishing bait is: 1) Threaded onto a single hook or 2) Outstretched and natural, the way a worm looks in nature? The answer is obviously #2.

The only way to accomplish option # 2 is to hook the live worm one time with a single hook and leave the body of the worm "free", or to employ something called a set of gang hooks. The problem with hooking the live worm 1 time and leaving the body of the worm "free" is that fish will simply grab the tail of the worm and pull in off the hook, thus stealing your bait. With a set of gang hooks there is a trailing hook that in many cases will hook those 'short striking' fish, that are trying to steal your bait.

So what are gang hooks? Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, thus enabling a live worm to be presented in a totally natural manner. Gang hooks can be made yourself or purchased pre tied sand ready to fish, the choice is yours. The gang hooks are then attached to your fishing line using a small barrel swivel (you might have always wondered what barrel swivels are used for?) What's important is that you begin using them for all of your live worm fishing sooner rather than later. The entire concept of attempting to "thread" a live worm onto a single hook should be completely forgotten.

The other worm fishing tip who's time has come is the use of a bait bag. What's a bait bag you ask? A bait bag is simply a small bag that attached to your fishing vest or clothing, and carries your live worms while fishing. This way those containers that you purchase live worms in are left with your vehicle. In other words, when you get to your fishing area simply remove the live worms from the container they were purchased in and place them into your bait bag. Now your worms are always literally at your fingertips waiting to be used. That's right, no more fumbling around with that worm container, with the help of a bait bag, that problem is solved. Just like with gang hooks, you can make a bait bag yourself or purchase one, it makes little difference. The point is that you begin using one so that you can spend more time fishing and less time trying to locate your worms.

The bottom line is that these simple worm fishing tips will make you a much better and more efficient live worm angler. If you're an angler who likes to fish with live worms, these two simple worm fishing tips will make your fishing experience that much better.