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Fishnfun
06-01-2015, 08:30 AM
I've been getting a lot of good information from a FNN member on how to fish the dam at Castaic for stripers. One method is to bait up a bloodworm or lugworm, toss it out on a c-rig and wait for a bite. I assume that the worm is just crawling around on the lake bottom and hopefully a striper comes by and sees it. I have zero experience fishing with blood or lug worms. Never even handled one. So, my question is why not blow-up the blood or lug worm with a little air using a worm blower like those used to blow-up a night crawler when fishing for trout? This way the blood or lug worm floats a little off the bottom which makes it easier for the stripers to see and keeps it out of any bottom weeds. Good idea?
cutbait
06-01-2015, 08:42 AM
Be careful with those blood worms. They have sharp and big teeth. That's why they are called blood worms.
Since you've never handled them becareful. Treat them like you would a rattlesnake. Pinch them behind the head so they can't strike you and sink those teeth in. Once you get the hook in the worm quickly release the head in a flinging manner because they can strike up to 1/3 their body length.
You might need a buddy to help you blow it up while you focus on holding the head, but your theory sounds solid
I know a guy who once had a tub of those fall in his lap and the lid came off. Took 38 stitches to sew him up.
Becareful out there and good luck, hope to see a report
Stormcrow
06-01-2015, 08:57 AM
Be careful with those blood worms. They have sharp and big teeth. That's why they are called blood worms.
Since you've never handled them becareful. Treat them like you would a rattlesnake. Pinch them behind the head so they can't strike you and sink those teeth in. Once you get the hook in the worm quickly release the head in a flinging manner because they can strike up to 1/3 their body length.
You might need a buddy to help you blow it up while you focus on holding the head, but your theory sounds solid
I know a guy who once had a tub of those fall in his lap and the lid came off. Took 38 stitches to sew him up.
Becareful out there and good luck, hope to see a report
GTFO!!!! Are you serious?????
cutbait
06-01-2015, 08:58 AM
GTFO!!!! Are you serious?????
Would I kid about something as serious?
HawgZWylde
06-01-2015, 09:04 AM
Would I kid about something as serious?
LMAO!!!
Oh hell yes, this is classic CB, lol...
DEVOREFLYER
06-01-2015, 09:09 AM
It's much safer to throw an A-Rig with frogs on it. It's a Striper killer, it was reported in WON last year so it must be the truth......
HawgZWylde
06-01-2015, 09:17 AM
Be careful with those blood worms. They have sharp and big teeth. That's why they are called blood worms.
Since you've never handled them becareful. Treat them like you would a rattlesnake. Pinch them behind the head so they can't strike you and sink those teeth in. Once you get the hook in the worm quickly release the head in a flinging manner because they can strike up to 1/3 their body length.
You might need a buddy to help you blow it up while you focus on holding the head, but your theory sounds solid
I know a guy who once had a tub of those fall in his lap and the lid came off. Took 38 stitches to sew him up.
Becareful out there and good luck, hope to see a report
I know a guy who once had a tub of those fall in his lap and the lid came off. Took 38 stitches to sew him up.
:OMG!::OMG!::OMG!:Gahhh, poor dude. Probably the worst knob job he ever had...
HawgZWylde
06-01-2015, 09:20 AM
It's much safer to throw an A-Rig with frogs on it. It's a Striper killer, it was reported in WON last year so it must be the truth......
Yup, and they gotta be TOPWATER frogs at that!
Mr T-rex
06-01-2015, 11:01 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mktMxLrU8rA
Stormcrow
06-01-2015, 11:05 AM
Would I kid about something as serious?
I'm aware of the physiology and those things have always creeped me out, but the STORY really makes me clinch up my butt cheeks if you know what I mean.
DEVOREFLYER
06-01-2015, 11:39 AM
I'm aware of the physiology and those things have always creeped me out, but the STORY really makes me clinch up my butt cheeks if you know what I mean.
I've had the same problem goin' 75+ in the BassCat, sucked the seat cover off, if ya know what I mean.....lol
Stinkbait
06-01-2015, 01:19 PM
I'm aware of the physiology and those things have always creeped me out, but the STORY really makes me clinch up my butt cheeks if you know what I mean.
You are not supposed to put them there.....!
Stormcrow
06-01-2015, 02:03 PM
You are not supposed to put them there.....!
Baaaaahahahahahaahahah!:ROFL:
Stormcrow
06-01-2015, 02:04 PM
I've had the same problem goin' 75+ in the BassCat, sucked the seat cover off, if ya know what I mean.....lol
I do that when Im running in 2 feet of water at 75 to get out of Havasu up into the River.
dkinla
06-01-2015, 03:17 PM
I've been getting a lot of good information from a FNN member on how to fish the dam at Castaic for stripers. One method is to bait up a bloodworm or lugworm, toss it out on a c-rig and wait for a bite. I assume that the worm is just crawling around on the lake bottom and hopefully a striper comes by and sees it. I have zero experience fishing with blood or lug worms. Never even handled one. So, my question is why not blow-up the blood or lug worm with a little air using a worm blower like those used to blow-up a night crawler when fishing for trout? This way the blood or lug worm floats a little off the bottom which makes it easier for the stripers to see and keeps it out of any bottom weeds. Good idea?
Sure give it a try. But inflating lugworms might be tougher due to the way their anatomy is. They are not like your night crawlers/bloodworms. Just handle one and you'll see what I mean.
I also think stripers can probably can key in on the scent/blood released by these worms in addition to visually seeing them.
Fishnfun
06-01-2015, 06:09 PM
:Smile:
You might need a buddy to help you blow it up while you focus on holding the head, but your theory sounds solid
Sure give it a try. But inflating lugworms might be tougher due to the way their anatomy is. They are not like your night crawlers/bloodworms. Just handle one and you'll see what I mean.
I also think stripers can probably can key in on the scent/blood released by these worms in addition to visually seeing them.
OK, you guys have got to stop with all the funny replies! I can't stop laughing :LOL: Thank you to cutbait and dkinla for your opinions on my question. I was going to ask the FNN members about fishing with live mud suckers but I'm afraid of all the funny answers I will be getting :LOL:. Thanks all.
cutbait
06-01-2015, 06:25 PM
Mud suckers?...
I refer you to West Hollywood
trail blazer
06-02-2015, 10:24 AM
LOL,,,,,,,,,,Forgive,m bro,,lol
Comes with the territory.
B,worms slay stripers just like they are.
TRAIL BLAZER
TroutOnly
06-02-2015, 12:53 PM
fishnfun just throw youre bait out it doesn't have to be suspended fro the stripers to find it..........
fishfinder
06-16-2015, 09:42 AM
how about using a slip bobber
catfishkid1
06-17-2015, 08:11 AM
:Secret::Secret:SHHHHHHHHHH, what're y'all doing....trying to get me fired for laughing so hard at work??
Mannnnnn, that was funny as hell!! " Here's a riddle " How many dummies does it take to put a worm on a hook???
I know a guy who once had a tub of those fall in his lap and the lid came off. Took 38 stitches to sew him up.
Hell of a way to get a circumcision!