A worm with a bite
As its name indicates, the American worm is harvested on the American continent. It is mainly found in Argentina, Chile, Peru or in the USA near Boston. Also called blood worm, it has the particularity to have a very pronounced red blood color.
The American worm is sold in boxes in various fishing stores. The average size of the worm is about 12 centimeters. There are also large American worms that can exceed 20 centimeters. The American worm is pink to red in color. It is a worm that has a protracted proboscis with four fangs that tends to bite the fisherman when he wants to use it. It is an aggressive worm and should not be mixed with other species of worms, because the blood worm will make its meal!
To store your can of American worms, simply store it in the refrigerator for a conversation that can last more than ten days.
Whole or in pieces
The American worm is a very attractive worm that can be used whole or in pieces. It can be used whole to fish for sparids, bass or wolfish in surfcasting or with a float. In pieces, it can be baited to fish with a support or a longline for many rock fish.
The bloodworm gives off many scents that attract fish. It can be used by calm sea or by more formed sea. Its hold on the hook is good. To lure it without damaging the skin, it is preferable to use a hollow needle with rounded ends. Find the different techniques for baiting a worm here .
Be careful, the blood of the American worm stains the clothes, so it is important to be careful.
Many species of fish
Giltheads, marbled bream, sars, giltheads, pageots, the American worm is an effective bait. The American worm is a very effective bait. It remains attractive for many minutes, an additional advantage for this worm which attracts fish over a long distance.
