How to pump lugworm - and why I suck!

[@baroneklund6146]

Im shocked! 1. That iv only just come across your channel! 2. Your subscribers. You deserve alot more subscribers than you have, for the amount of time you have been posting, with the quality of videos you are producing! Every vid is informative, with a good scoop of personality put into it. Great watching, keep them coming 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Baron, the subs flying in now, your lordship 👍😁👌

[@stevebolt7907]

Hi Billy, just seen this video and have had one session with an online brought bait pump that has a wing nut as a bottom tension nut, I only managed 3 worms and thought it was down to not pumping properly, thanks so much for the info regarding removing this type of nut and replacing it with a standard locking nut, I'm also now building my own bait pump and will be doing the same with that too. Happy fishing

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Glad to help out Steve, fish on Brother 👍😁👌

[@harryrambo4564]

Refreshing to see someone advocating the use of veg oil instead of fairy liquid. It even says on the bloody bottle ‘Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects’

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Rambo. I'm lost for words sometimes, with the way some people are. They what they are doing, they just don't give fxxk. Thanks Brother 👍🤬👌

[@benhumphregys3087]

Great video thanks for advice

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Ben, much appreciated. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@andrejmucic5003]

Best bait ever. For striped bass off of New England! Hit every time.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Nice Andrej, can't beat it. I all ways wondered if you used them in the US. I guess I got my answer, thanks Brother 👍😁

[@waynemaclachlan2352]

Great video. Very informative. You mentioned about changing the butterfly nut at the bottom of the pump. Would you change it for a flanged nut or a normal nut.

[@waynemaclachlan2352]

Would you use a normal 8mm nut with or without a flange

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Wayne, thanks man. Just nylon lock nut or a normal one. Fish on Brother 👍👊

[@cliveodriscoll2116]

@billyfishing Fantastic stuff again mate, getting my pump tomorrow ( I hope - sent over from UK ) will let ya know how i go, Thanks again for All your tips And Happy Christmas to you mate from Cork

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Clive, and thank you Brother, hope you get worms.👍😁👌

[@tommos16]

Brother if you’re not an engineer, you should be. You’ve got the mind for it, clear as day

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Some very high accolades indeed brother, thanks a million

[@dazzer273]

Have you dug Rag before? A video on digging Ragworm would be cool. Also would Olive oil work better than washing up liquid for the pump or would it clog with the sand? Lastly Billy where would I get a pump, if actually enjoy going and getting my own bait

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Darren, yes I dug rag. But that's a vid for the summer, there no good in the winter, I got my pump on the web, lots choose from. My pump has a diameter of 35mm, best for blow lug. 👍

[@dazzer273]

@@Billyfishing_watch thanks Billy! Yes of course I usually fish with Rag from late July to late October. June and July are mainly freshwater months for myself targeting Sea Trout runs using the fly on the slaney and then blackhead worms on permitted smaller tributaries 😃 Iv only gone fishing twice in winter months on the shore and been unsuccessful Iv used black lug from frozen and razor from frozen tipped with mackeral but as you would say “no bueno” 😅

[@exjwanotheroneshakesthedus6346]

Cheers for the wing nut advice I will change that today, sucker tomorrow!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Any time Brother, remember. Some times it's good if you suck! 😂 See you on the beach 👍😁👌

[@purpleturkey1792]

Showed me lots there mate ... thanks good man

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks brother, any time 👍😁👌

[@pompeyo7]

What a great way to spend christmas day

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Al. Yes a great start to the day, and you got bait for new years. Thanks Brother 👍😁👌

[@ppte7625]

Hello Billy, I'm french, sorry but here we don't find screw (english parameters, not metrics size). I want to follow your instruction in replacing wingnuts but which size I have to put please ? Cold you give me reference pleae, thanks

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Ppte. Sorry but I do not have my pump with me right now. So what you should do is take your pump to the hardware store and they will help you with that. The nut I use is a stainless steel nylon locking nut. Thanks hope this helps you out 👍😁

[@ppte7625]

@@Billyfishing_watch ​ @Billyfishing Thanks Billy, the problem is that we have a system metric size in france not an english size. Size screw and nut is different and this afternoon, i tried severela store, nobody can't find; I have to buy it to internet but I don't know the size, it seem to me that it is may be 5/16 UNC nyloc but I not sure.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi, my pump is an Australian pump. And I purchased the nut for it in Scandinavia. They also use the metric system. Where is your pump from?

[@ppte7625]

@@Billyfishing_watchit is an alvey pump bought in france (slim pump 30mm)

[@Billyfishing_watch]

That's the same make as mine, but my pump 35mm. Do you know a mechanic, he might have a thread gauge. And possibly help with your problem. 🤞

[@jonrundle3914]

Hi Billy , Do you make your own pumps or can you recommend one to buy ? Desperate for a gilt and the local lug should help. Thanks from south Devon.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Ron. No I don't make me pumps, not yet anyway. The pump in the video is an Alvey pump 35mm, thanks Brother 👍😁

[@jonrundle3914]

@@Billyfishing_watch Thanks Billy, will get one. Like the delivery of your video's. It's always been a measure of the presenter if I think, I'd have a pint with him. Good bloke.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@mikeharris7712]

Watching your vid really good when you put the pump in are you next to the blow holeonthe outside going into it.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Mike, right on top of the hole,in my last vid ,how to catch a fish there is more info about pumping . check the link below.fish on 👍👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6eTZJehl75qh68

[@martinwilliams6069]

Brilliant video, thanks for freezing your nuts off for us 😂 I've not had much luck pumping, I'll definitely get rid of that wingnut for a standard nut and give it another go. I've been working it too hard too, I'll go easier.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Anytime Martin. Follow the link to a better pumping video, and you might have more look. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@Billyfishing_watch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/emq8go2NpquiZ9E

[@leemadden3able]

Hello billy is that an aveley pump

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes it is Lee, 35mm👍

[@mervynhoward3839]

Really good vid bro. You really are on it.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Nice one brother 👍👍👊

[@Joe_L1c]

I use washing up liquid, I didn't know it was bad for the environment. Everyone I know uses it aswel, I was told by everyone to use it when I started pumping my own worms

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi there Joseph, I used it to in the beginning , I was told that too ,but cooking oil is the way to go Brother. Fish on 😊👍

[@dandlion1958]

Top man, keep it up Brother.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks brother, I will😁👍

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

What size diameter is your pump, 22mm, 28mm? Thanks, great video.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi , the pump diameter is 35mm, Merry Christmas 👍😁

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

@@Billyfishing_watch Thank you, Merry Christmas to you too and a Happy Coddie New Year.

[@charmer1979]

I pump lug full time for a living and make bait pumps . I don't push my pumps too much but if your interested I can make you a deadly bait pump . In the right hands I've seen a 1000 lug a tide blasted out using these pumps.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

I do just fine, with the one I have, thanks Brother. But no boddy is pumping a 1000 lug in a tide, where I am. A big tide is 60cm and there not alot of ground to pump👍👌

[@carljanisewski]

Nice vid I will watch some more 😀

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks brother 😁👍

[@bodgemiester886]

are they blacks or commons if commons how do you freeze them

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi, they're commons , a lot of questions about that. I'll do a vid on it some time. Thanks Brother 😊👍

[@TheReelIsle]

@@Billyfishing_watch Hi mate, did you make that video - I'm interested too! Thanks

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@@TheReelIsle not yet, but it's coming up 👍

[@oioioi-9942]

Thanks for a really helpful video (good pun too)! Could you make a simply video on how to best get these bad boys on the hook? KZbin is full of videos with complicated bait cocktails and all kinds of fancy stuff; I just want very simple instructions on how to bait lugworm for plaice on a 2 hook flapper rig...

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thank you 3 oi 99,I will do that for you in my next fishing vid,I think what you are looking for is a demo with live lug and no tools,yes ?😊👍 Fish on brother 🤙

[@oioioi-9942]

@@Billyfishing_watch Yeah, that's exactly what I need! Cheers, Oix3+99

[@oioioi-9942]

@@Billyfishing_watch Quick question: I pumped my lugworms during low tide and it all went surprisingly really well. The problem is that I can't use them right away, because I can only fish during high tide here. So what's the best way of keeping them while I wait for the tide? Should I add some water to the bucket?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@oioioi - 99 Me will always put them in sea water for 2 or 3 hours anyway just so they can push out the sand from there insides ,if I am not fishing for some days,in the fridge with them in old trays for meat from the supper market,just 20 in each so they have a little space,and check them daily for dead one's😊👍

[@oioioi-9942]

@@Billyfishing_watch Perfect! Wife wont let any of these guys go near the fridge, so pumping and fishing is more of a one-day project for me and my son (we're just getting started with fishing). Luckily, there are loads of lugs over here, and the whole pumping business was surprisingly successful (thanks to your helpful video!)

[@barjhealy]

Hi Billy What size pump you use?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hello Coastal Works. Merry Christmas. The i.d. is 30 mm and the overall length of the pump is 95 cm. Thanks for watching.

[@charmer1979]

It's like playing darts some can make a living from it just like a pro dart player can. Practice practice practice is the only way forward.

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

we use on boat Washing up liquid that cool with the environment Maybe that would pacify the soap V oil debate

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Peter, thanks weighting in .I just like to do the best for the environment, the thing I know for sure is , oil floats and soap dissolves .so I think soap is probable not the way to go. Thanks Brother 😊👍

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

@@Billyfishing_watch I agree with you matey Just thought I would let die-hard liquid users no Maybe one or two will try you keep it up mate It was good film

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@@peteranddorothybowles5428 I didn't see that there were 2 people on the profile, I hope I addressed the right person. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍😊

[@stilldiggin6015]

Hi Billy I’m replacing the wingnut today mate what sort of wrench/ratchet do you use to tighten the locking nut? Cheers 👊🏻👍🏻

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi bud. It does not really matter, whatever fits. My ratchet takes a 3mm socket, thanks Brother 👍😁

[@stilldiggin6015]

thanks brother tight lines@@Billyfishing_watch

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Any time 👍