Doc's Superior Bait Nightcrawlers Review
- Tori Kung
- Jan 24
- 2 min read
Price and Specs
Price: 7$
Weight: -
A container comes with 12, 5-7 cm long and juicy live night crawlers.
Our Spot For Today
Today we're at the local creek in the middle of a small forest near the city I'm living in. The winter is ending soon, with January ending within a few days, which means the fish are out from their slumber! I'm out fishing at noon today, so it's not too cold for my fingers.
Technique of the day
I'm using a 1/16 oz bobber, a 1/32 oz sinker, and a hook rig with a piece of nightcrawler as bait. Adjust the bobber level to let the bait sink about 40-50 cm deep, cast upstream, and let the bobber float downstream slowly and wait for a bite.
My thoughts
A very classic bait that works like a charm, it likely caught more fish in the last century than every artificial lure combined. They are very slimy, making them a little tricky to put on the fishing hook.
Special Feature
Infused by nature with a scent and taste profile that fish find irresistible. They wiggle constantly, so you don't need to do any work to attract hungry fish.
Quantity
One nightcrawler can be cut to fit a medium to small-sized hook 2-3 times, which makes it worth the price.
Rating
9/10
Pros
Simple and easy way to fish. You only need to learn to tie the knot and set up the fishing rig. No need to do anything else once you cast.
Nightcrawler natural scents are very effective at attracting fish, leading to higher bite rates.
Unlike artificial lures, you don't need high visibility to see your lure movement to land a bite.
Cons
Nightcrawlers can't stay in the sun for too long or else they will die. They will need to be refrigerated for storing overnight.
Handling worms or cut bait can be dirty and leaves a strong scent on your hands and gear.
They are not reuseable like artificial lures.
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