7 Ways To Fish A Nightcrawler That EVERY Angler Should Know!

Nightcrawlers and worms are a staple bait for most species of fish across the country. They are also one of the most versatile. In this video I’ll show you 7 totally unique ways to fish a nightcrawler that will catch fish in many different conditions.
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[@pnw_element9822]

Every time I go fishing I always take a box of worms with me to get the skunk off hahaha 😂

[@calebwistad]

Can’t beat them for just putting something in the boat!

[@Dr.Ballsonya]

Amen to that. Worms always give me a full cooler when all else fails

[@semlopez2023]

I appreciate you for sharing your thoughts and tips 🙏

[@daveengstrom9250]

When I lived in Minnesota I used a Lindy rig and a worm, but I would use a worm blower to make the worm float up off the bottom.

[@chaaazgould4828]

Great vid! Thanks!

[@calebwistad]

🙏 you bet!

[@Mark-dj5qf]

Awesome! Thanks

[@calebwistad]

You bet!

[@daleley7645]

Thanks for the tips.

[@calebwistad]

You bet!

[@thomasflickinger1949]

With all the fancy lures, plastic baits, some slo death hooks, bait holders and drop shot style hooks, a handful of 2-3 kinds or sizes of weights and of course an insulated bag to keep the crawlers. These items and the crawler/red worm baits will keep one in the fishing game day after day. Cast trolled or drifted. What a miracle bait.

[@calebwistad]

Yep! It’s simple but effective.

[@garys.7846]

Great presentation, from the simplist on up. Excellent video! On picking your own crawlers, a red light doesn't spook them.

[@calebwistad]

Thanks! And yes, red does work better than straight light.

[@MsLookinup]

OMG I was just thinking that. I was out three nights ago and tried a black light cuz I didn’t have a red lite. It didn’t work. 😂

[@herbtudor5592]

Thanks for the info! That’s pretty interesting ! I catch golden trout on Nightcrawlers ! This technique will help me out thanks !🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@calebwistad]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@drdavewi]

Thanks Caleb for another great lesson! Did you ever use a syringe to pump air into a crawler and keep it floating? Or floating beads just ahead of the hook? These would be other options to a floating jig head to use with a Lindy rig.

[@tootalll3332]

I'm looking for a syringe to replace my very old one. Long ago I read a book I bought thru Fishing Facts Magazine titled "Lunkers Love Nightcrawlers" in which this method was a basic method. Even the Lindners used it to great success. It's an excellent method.

[@calebwistad]

Yes. I’ve done both and they both work.

[@Jb-vc5fq]

I would add search baits like Kalin’s Tungsten Search Bait or Walleye Nation Creations Slow Death Rig.

[@AdamiIAm]

Great tips 😊, New Sub

[@calebwistad]

Thanks very much!

[@jamesryder1427]

Can you show a video for rigging up dripshots and how you do drop shots? I watch alot of your content and I fish every weekend and during the week please it would help out alot 😀

[@calebwistad]

Here is a video on it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJibpXqIbbprgbssi=IRlT0mo75dcru6GK

[@davidferguson5011]

In the spring for bass I use number 1 worm hook with 2 large night crawlers hooked wacky style I double hook the worms a no weight on 8lb braided line on spinning reel, most fish hit it on the drop, my biggest fish this year in AZ almost 9 lbs it's deadly, Thanks for your tips

[@calebwistad]

I bet that crushes!

[@7350652]

thanks

[@calebwistad]

You bet!

[@lundyperry9235]

X. 😢😂

[@rogerfranz1152]

I look for small worms and those angle worms work really well too

[@calebwistad]

Yes they do, especially for trout.

[@rogerfranz1152]

Yes I go for trout

[@jasonlopez4855]

I tell beginner to get worm's is for everything in the water from small fish to big fish. It's the one thing that's everyone always need in your box. #1 to bait grab to go fishing and teach a kid how to fish or help one out. We need the Yung gen to get off the phone.

[@calebwistad]

Yep. Almost everything that swims will eat a worm!

[@johnvall9201]

Ever use a worm threader?

[@calebwistad]

I have. It’s a lot of rigging for a short lasting bait though.

[@DramaLlamaFishing]

Using a little piece of soft plastic helps keep the worm on the hook too

[@calebwistad]

That’s a good tip!

[@DramaLlamaFishing]

@@calebwistad I hope it works for you like it did for me

[@williamandrews4251]

What about a Panther Martin with a night crawler.l love the Panther for trout,Largemouth and smalliesand the occasional channel cat.

[@calebwistad]

Sounds like it would work to me!

[@dentalnovember]

Do you ever use the night crawlers dyed green?

[@calebwistad]

I’ve tried them. They don’t seem to make a big difference in the clear water we have but in dark water they might.

[@dentalnovember]

They definitely attract more fish than plain night crawlers in the tidal Potomac where I usually fish. The water there is pretty stained though unless you’re in the creeks where there is a lot of Hydrilla.

[@sailingbrewer]

Number one tip hook it in the tail. They live longer and wiggle a lot more

[@calebwistad]

I’ve definitely done that. They don’t stay on the hook quite as well but you definitely get more action out of them.

[@davidferguson5011]

One more thing I'd like to add , big baits catch big fish that's why I use 2 large crawlers

[@calebwistad]

I bet that would work!

[@MrRokentin]

2:55

[@calebwistad]

😊

[@jonathangamboa9647]

newbie here! 2 months fishing. My biggest problem with worms is that it is always devoured by tiny blue gills in 2 min so the worm never has the chance to be seen by a bigger fish. Is this normal or is it because I am fishing in ponds with too many bluegills? or is it because I am casting to short?

[@calebwistad]

It’s pretty normal to get picked off by tiny bluegills in some lakes. Some places you just have to switch to plastics to keep the panfish off of ya.

[@christopher87264]

My issue is blue gills stealing the worm n not even getting hooked lol

[@eduardobotello4059]

I always wondered why fish bite worms. They live in the dirt and is not a normal forage they see everyday😂they must smell or taste good to them

[@calebwistad]

Yep. They must!

[@hosgs14]

I need to try that drop shot rig. Great idea on the hook set up so it dont twist.

[@calebwistad]

Yes. It works really well!

[@peterhino6433]

People been fishing with worms for years it's not a secret?

[@calebwistad]

Is that a question?

[@bobjamison1285]

Life hits ya hard sometimes keep up the fishing vids when you can!

[@calebwistad]

Thanks!

[@seelooney5509]

I personally think the live video finders are so uncool. Takes the fun out of fishing. It's like hunting on a bait station.

[@calebwistad]

There is certainly no shortage of opinions on them. The fact is, they are here to stay and lots of people are using them now.

[@Bigone818]

I can fish 3 times useing the same worm i pinch the worm off to get 3 or 4 fish instead of one fish

[@calebwistad]

That works great for less picky and smaller fish like panfish and brook trout. Sometimes it works well for walleye when they are biting short as well.

[@runingblackbear]

I got better ways of fishing with a worm more then you got

[@brian1204]

So make your own vid, and learn grace.

[@garys.7846]

This is a well thought out presentation, if you have something constructive to add to help your fellow anglers, don't keep it a secret.

[@calebwistad]

Hey, more power to you man! Go catch some fish with your awesome worm expertise.

[@Mustang_Dan]

Do you actually fish crawlers? Like actively in 2024? You leave it long and flowing like that in the Great Lakes and bluegill/goby will rip it right off your hook long before a bass ever even looks at it.

[@calebwistad]

All the time. Totally different up here on these clear inland lakes.

[@R.S.G879]

I've fished Erie and never had a problem with anything stealing crawlers unless your fishing the easy locations to get to.excuses are a plenty you got any more 😂

[@davidson2004fatboy]

DRAGGING AROUND a WHOLE WORM IS RIDICULOUS and EXPENSIVE !!! FISH TAKE THE WHOLE WORM OFF BEFORE GETTING NEAR THE HOOK. I CUT MY WORMS INTO 3 PIECES, MAYBE 1 " HANGING OF HOOK. THAT'S IT, AND I CAN CATCH 3 FISH INSTEAD of 1. GOOD LUCK

[@robertmceuen3630]

All caps? Gettin' pretty close to a rant there pard.😅

[@calebwistad]

I’m glad you found something that works for you. There are cases where it definitely makes sense to use 1/2 or 1/3 of a nightcrawler and I cover some of those in this video. Good luck and tight lines.

[@dentalnovember]

I guess the OP is targeting smaller fish. When I use a whole worm I present it in areas I believe there are larger yellow perch and bass. It’s worth it to me to lose a few worms to nibblers and catch something sizable.

[@davidson2004fatboy]

@@dentalnovember GOOD LUCK WITH that THEORY

[@davidson2004fatboy]

@@robertmceuen3630 ALWAYS USE CAPS, MY TRADEMARK

[@DoubiousMETEOR23]

He definitely doesn’t use worms like this everyone