How to Farm Nightcrawlers
Nightcrawlers are a fisherman's best friend. The resilient worms can remain alive underwater for extended periods of time, so that they wiggle to attract fish the entire time they're cast; they're so resilient that you can even cast a half a worm and have it remain believably active in the water. While you can purchase nightcrawlers at a bait shop, it is far cheaper to catch your own, as long as you don't mind a little time digging through wet ground.
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Things You'll Need
- Opaque plastic box
- Newspaper
- Water
- Spray bottle
- Soil
- Hose
- Flashlight
- Old fruit
Instructions
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Pour soil into the plastic box, leaving one or two inches of space beneath the rim for cleanliness.
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Shred the newspaper into small pieces and add to the box. Spray with the bottle until it is moist.
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Mix the soil and newspaper thoroughly to finish preparing your farm.
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If possible, dig for worms on a night following a daytime rainstorm, as moisture helps draw the worms to the surface. If you are experiencing an arid period, spray down a patch of your yard with the hose during the day.
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Hunt for worms at night, when they're most active. Use a flashlight to see the ground.
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Look underneath stationary objects. Large rocks or logs on the ground are great sources of fresh worms.
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Pick the worms up with a gentle grip. While pressure is required to keep them from slipping, you do not want to squeeze too hard and crush the worm.
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Store your worms in the plastic bin. Add old fruit or discarded food to the surface of the soil; they will decompose and add nutrients to the soil.
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Pluck worms as needed for fishing, being sure not to deplete your stock faster than they can reproduce. Gather more worms outside if numbers dwindle.
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