Breed the BEST worms for fishing - European Night Crawlers

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@jaraandres
@jaraandres 25 күн бұрын
Mate this is the best and most complete video on KZbin about grow your own Nightcrawlers worms Thank you for this
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 24 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@peterhipwell4632
@peterhipwell4632 11 ай бұрын
Thank you I have been breeding worms for 30 years using blues and flat tails always put them on first wherever I go and usually hit a fish very quickly
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 10 ай бұрын
thanks for the tip
@fredscheerle7592
@fredscheerle7592 2 ай бұрын
I grew up using Flat Tails, i still believe they are the Bees Knees, You don't cover them to stop them escaping?
@peterhipwell4632
@peterhipwell4632 2 ай бұрын
The only reason I keep them covered is to keep the birds out LOL 😂 😂😂😂 Black Birds have a way of searching for and finding the worms they devastated my first worm farm in about 6 hours
@throughmylens5127
@throughmylens5127 23 күн бұрын
​@@peterhipwell4632I have Raccoons digging up worms in my garden beds
@officialfredreviews
@officialfredreviews 7 ай бұрын
Good video. Here in California, we have to buy a refrigerator to keep them in.
@omniXenderman
@omniXenderman 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information, raising worms for worm production, not necessarily for compost production. It's almost impossible to find any good information on vermiculture because there are so many damned garden snobs infesting the practice. I want to know things like what are the cheapest inputs to get the most worm mass? What are the worst conditions they can possibly tolerate and still breed efficiently, I'm thinking about them like a farmer, they are my LIVESTOCK, not "my little garden helpers"
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 9 ай бұрын
Thanks. As a fisherman I'm always searching for baits I can produce myself at low cost. These Night Crawlers are a great bait...and, like you, I'm not looking for compost production.
@omniXenderman
@omniXenderman 9 ай бұрын
@@howtofish5051 do you think cattle feed would work? I'm about to do red wigglers, and if those prove successful I'll add a Canadian nightcrawler bin, in my climate they're feasible
@omniXenderman
@omniXenderman 9 ай бұрын
@@howtofish5051 so I started two bins inspired by your tek, but I used peat moss instead of coco coir(US citizen, it's still legal here) and I also added some sand for grit for them, im doing red wigglers in one and canadian nightcrawlers in the other, im fortunate enough that my climate is suitable for the Canadians, but from what I hear they multiply slow
@omniXenderman
@omniXenderman 9 ай бұрын
I now have an entire vertical bait farming business model including a business proposal and comprehensive standard operating procedure list inspired by this design, no joke
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 9 ай бұрын
Great to hear.@@omniXenderman
@Casey6996
@Casey6996 Жыл бұрын
Gday mate Have you ever had the problem of them taking of. I had that problem a while ago but i had some small led light strips and placed them 600 mm above the bin and never lost another one again as they hate light .Maybe that is why they are called night crawlers.
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 Жыл бұрын
I have had some escape in the past. Thanks for the tip.
@adrianlawrence9610
@adrianlawrence9610 3 ай бұрын
Great video thanks Just wondering, do you put a lid on the container or do the worms not escape with the carpet there?
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 ай бұрын
I always keep a lid on the container. They seem to wander if I don't.
@noahgiglio4173
@noahgiglio4173 3 жыл бұрын
Nice those worms look like good bait
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
thanks, yes those worms are fantastic bait and I've caught a lot of fish with them
@tysont2380
@tysont2380 28 күн бұрын
Where are you in Australia? Would it be too hot in Queensland to grow worms particularly summers in SEQ
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 25 күн бұрын
Euros don't seem to like heat over 25 degrees. The only way I think you can keep them is to do what I do for my mixed farm of Euros, blues, and tigers, and that is to dig a hole in the shade and fill it with damp coconut coir. This way the worms can escape deeper into the soil when it gets too hot but then come back to the surface to feed. It's worth a try since they are such great worms. This is the way I built my 'in ground' farm kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5i8YoacjdyIl7M
@unimandela7544
@unimandela7544 3 жыл бұрын
Great, I get some in my back yard ,maximum 20. Now I raise them in bucket .
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@jeffbaade8480
@jeffbaade8480 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne it's Jeff from bundoora we spoke last week I went for a look at kalparrin lake last Thursday lovely little clean lake I'm going to wet a line there this week the research I've found it was re dug around 2013 you to hold a lot of carp since then there's nothing other than there was talk of yellabelly being released anyway I'll let you know how I go heading to yarrambat reservoir around 5 in the morning hoping for a few redfin catch and release cheers mate yeah
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, I haven't heard of Kalparrin Lake fishing so I'd be interested to know. Good luck at Yarrambat. The recent weather conditions have really put the fish on the bite....so here's hoping you bag up on redfin.
@Harleysfishing
@Harleysfishing 3 жыл бұрын
I went to kalparrin and didn't catch anything
@thejulesfather
@thejulesfather 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work brother
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@brendankeane9505
@brendankeane9505 6 ай бұрын
Thanks I’ve just set one up , do the worms take some time to settle in, it’s been a few days and I don’t notice any feeding on the cornflour? Thanks Brendan
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 6 ай бұрын
Yes, they do take time to settle in. It can take a few weeks. Don't feed too much flour. Make sure they eat it all before you add any more.
@bigjulious
@bigjulious 2 жыл бұрын
G'day Wayne!! Loved the video mate, in the central west NSW and i struggle to find worm suppliers so, i'm very keen to try this. Stating from scratch, would you recommend some holes in the tub for drainage?? Also starting brand new, is it the same process?? Coconut coir damp, worms on top??
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, If you have never raised worms before then holes in the tub is a good idea. You don't want to overwater them but you need to keep the moisture up to them. I've raised them long enough to know just how much moisture to have. Also I'm now keeping a batch in the house so I can have holes in my tub. When you start, use coconut coir and just put the worms on top. They will tend to stay there if you use powdered food. They sleep near their food. It's also a very good idea to have a damp towel on top or some damp cloth. They do like to have cover.
@bigjulious
@bigjulious 2 жыл бұрын
Mate that's some quality info thanks so much legend! Tight line mate
@palych8502
@palych8502 Жыл бұрын
@@howtofish5051 Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?
@RobCardIV
@RobCardIV 6 ай бұрын
what about drainage ? are there no holes in your large bucket ?
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 6 ай бұрын
I've been raising them long enough to know, by feel, how much moisture to have with the medium. Otherwise it's best to have small drainage holes.
@petercarter6086
@petercarter6086 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate, can you use a hessian sack instead of carpet
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 Жыл бұрын
Yes, hessian would be good as long as you keep it damp.
@murraybrookes7162
@murraybrookes7162 3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to try it thanks
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
It's worth it, they are a great bait.
@shannontogo6538
@shannontogo6538 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne. I been breeding ENC's for a while now..unfortunately I have used the adult worms and now waiting for the small ones to get to bait size...I find they dont last long alive on the hook where I fish,and they lose their body and become stringy. You know you can inject air into them to make them buoyant in the water..I much prefer scrub worms which I tried breeding for over 6 months with no eggs. For some reason they are unable to be bred in captivity and I am yet to learn why,but I tried anyway...ENCs are not bad though. Thanks
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Shannon, my experience with the European Night Crawlers is that they are tough and stay alive and active on the hook for 30 to 50 minutes in fresh water unless they are being nipped at by small fish, especially redfin. When that happens they do go a bit limp. They don't last as long in the estuaries with salt water but still remain active, and attractive to fish, for a reasonable amount of time unless being nipped by the small fish. Having said this, I tend to put on a fresh worm quite frequently so as to keep my bait active and working for me.
@shannontogo6538
@shannontogo6538 3 жыл бұрын
@@howtofish5051 must be the salt water that's killing mine quicker...I might try moving up stream further away from the mouth of the ocean
@palych8502
@palych8502 Жыл бұрын
Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?
@peterhipwell4632
@peterhipwell4632 10 ай бұрын
I have been told by an old timer that earth worms and scrub worms require depth they must be able to go down into the earth some distance Have a great day
@algendy2011
@algendy2011 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the tips.
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked them.
@philiphapeshis1226
@philiphapeshis1226 8 ай бұрын
I ordered 1000 European night crawlers and have them Coming 500 to a bag so plan on putting 500 in a 27 gallon tote.I already have compost and paper bedding ready.I also purchased food and conditioner for them.Will the tote I mentioned be large enough to begin with?
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 7 ай бұрын
I've never ordered this many worms so not sure if the container is big enough long term. It will be big enough at the start. You will have to judge things as they breed. The thing to watch for is the acidity of the medium/compost you have them in. Adding a bit of lime powder every month keeps the medium/compost alkaline and this will keep conditions OK for longer.
@cz3249
@cz3249 7 ай бұрын
Nice and simple, … thx
@HealthyWhisperers
@HealthyWhisperers 2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter how hard I try - I can't get them to fatten up - any tips Wayne? Corn Flour isn't fattening them up like how yours look.
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure but lately I've put rolled oats through a blender and added this to my corn flour. This seems to get good growth.
@Daniel-xv9hx
@Daniel-xv9hx 2 жыл бұрын
Add in fresh dog manure. My book said that’s the absolute best for fattening them up
@vaskodimoski5690
@vaskodimoski5690 Жыл бұрын
Aged Cow manure is best older then 1 month
@jeffbaade8480
@jeffbaade8480 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne have you ever fished Jack roper reserve before please
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
Jeff, I spoke to Hume council and the EPA about fishing Jack Roper reserve. The water quality is very low, in fact, there are strong recommendations that people don't come into contact with the water. It hasn't been stocked with trout for some years due to poor water quality. I went and had a look myself about a year ago and the water was full of weed and rubbish. Having said that I'm sure there would be carp and roach in there, and probably some redfin, but I wouldn't fish there.
@jeffbaade8480
@jeffbaade8480 3 жыл бұрын
@@howtofish5051 thanks Wayne
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 3 жыл бұрын
What was in those 3 round buckets ? And what was in the bottom of the black tub ?
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
the 3 buckets contain the old coconut coir once I sieve out the worms. This is what's left after they have been living in it for 9 months. It is great food for the garden. The stuff at the bottom of the black tub is a small amount of old coconut coir that I left behind. It had quite a few baby worms so I just left it there and put the new coconut coir over the top.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 3 жыл бұрын
@@howtofish5051 Thank You You sure love everything about fishing. May God Bless you and your family over the Xmas season and in the future.
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
@@mohammednovalija Thanks, I'm a bit obsessed....just ask my wife! Have a merry Christmas and good fishing in 2022.
@Ted...youtubee
@Ted...youtubee 3 жыл бұрын
Now to work on a method for scrub worms.
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is the biggest challenge. I've never been successful with that one.
@Ted...youtubee
@Ted...youtubee 3 жыл бұрын
@@howtofish5051 I noticed in one attempt. A soil mix of clumps of solid clay covered with loose soil. The scrubs always dig into the clay. So i theorise a 100-150mm of compressed clay. Next layer shredded dried leaves along with broken up bark. Another layer of soil. Hay covered. Wet down, sit for a mont then add scrubs.
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ted...youtubee It's worth a try.
@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674
@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674 2 жыл бұрын
Can u grow these worms directly on the ground in raised beds...?
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, unfortunately these can't be cultivated in raised beds unless you have the right conditions. The heat of summer will generally kill them. I know people who raise them indoors, usually in a spare room. It works if you have the space. I raise them under my house where the temperature fluctuations are not huge and the general temperature is quite cool.
@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674
@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674 Жыл бұрын
@@howtofish5051 hey I missed your reply...I tried growing these in my veg garden...with the rain last year most of mine disappeared...I'm going to try again and grow some in boxes in the shed... do u think they will crawl out or must I keep a light on them...best way to increase numbers...thnx..
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 Жыл бұрын
@@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674 Hi Paul, these worms will crawl out if they don't like the conditions. If you grow them in your shed make sure it doesn't get too hot. They don't do well in heat and preferably not above 25 degrees. I recently cooked a whole culture that I had for 4 years after moving house and leaving them in a hot garage. If you can keep the conditions right they should stay in the boxes but they always seem to start crawling when they are disturbed....like when you sift through them for fishing or move their bedding.
@palych8502
@palych8502 Жыл бұрын
Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 Жыл бұрын
Hi, these are European Night Crawler worms. They are great bait.
@malwatson7847
@malwatson7847 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne just wondering do you put holes in the bottom of the box.
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, It is best to drill some drainage holes in case you put in too much water. However, I've had them for so long now that I know just how moist the bedding medium has to be so I don't put holes in anymore.
@jamesbowen3985
@jamesbowen3985 3 жыл бұрын
Can u buy the from Bunnings ?
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 3 жыл бұрын
You can buy the coconut coir from Bunnings but not the worms. You have to get them from a bait supplier or tackle store.
@timmooney2460
@timmooney2460 2 жыл бұрын
Do you sell European night crawlers.
@howtofish5051
@howtofish5051 2 жыл бұрын
No, sorry, I have lost my supplier.
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