Fishing With Live Worms - Easy Ways to Find Fish From the Bank

When it seems like you can't find any easy fish from the bank, here are a couple things to try when fishing with live worms. Sometimes all it takes is a bobber adjustment to start catching fish. When you raise the float up higher on the line, the worm will be closer to the bottom. To target fish near the bottom, a drop rig might also help. Today I was able to catch a few nice Bluegill and an awesome shellcracker (red ear sunfish). Whether you are a beginner or you just want to catch a few fish, you can use live worms a few ways to help you find them easily.
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[@zaneyzaney4430]

0:50 "i might just go home" me everytime i go fishing lol, great video man.

[@mobius-1503]

Laughed out loud at that too

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[@jasonbeckfishing]

@@wreckingball7679 Yeah I fell for it and now dropping it lol

[@vincentm8459]

For reals man I just want to watch some real fishing not with all the crazy stuff they have or try to sell you or crazy Expensive boats they have

[@sdbassing2250]

never seen a fishing channel that trys to shove products down your throat 😂

[@mzahra1]

Lots of guys put a lot of time, money and effort into their content, no harm in trying to make some money :/

[@Hey_its_Koda]

I like this channel because the fishing is basic and effective. No hype or BS. Just fishing reality. Makes it simple. Keep them vlogs coming man. 👍

[@derek6765]

Worms always prevail cant never go wrong with a worm

[@JBux]

yea for blue gills lol

[@doubleagent1851]

Yeah it’s all about small sunfish to catch Monster bass

[@yungpuppz]

@@JBux actually knightcrawlers have been proven time after time to catch big Bass and catfish.Not just sun fish

[@KamenRaiden]

@@yungpuppz yeah my PB smallmouth was almost 3lbs and I got it jigging a nightcrawler like a senko.

[@lisatwitchell403]

Have become friends with the man who just painted my house and he hadn't been fishing in a couple of years. Took him out this afternoon. He got 4 bass and 2 crapie in about 3 hours. The largest he got was pushing 3 lb.. Didn't have much time to use my rod while guiding but did get one over 4.5 lb. for myself. He just loved it.

[@mrgnome-ew3fc]

;)

[@CrapSniffer]

Super cool of you, thats awesome.

[@SoapyTarantula]

Just wanted to say that your channel has helped me get back into fishing after a decade and a half out of the hobby. I used to go for tournament bass and catfish with my father, so overly-expensive gear was all I knew. Thanks to you I realized I don't need to break my bank to go have some fun.

[@novalone3211]

For real you just need a stick, some string, and a pointy piece of metal. Have you seen that video of the kid fishing with a leaf?

[@bigjoe3287]

Bobber and a worm keep it simple keep it realistic

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Great vid. I was on vacation last week down from the frozen North to Florida. Was able to fish for the first time this year. One day I devoted to fishing live worms on a number 6 Aberdeen hook and a small split shot. Off of a dock my son and I caught over 50 Bluegill. It was a great day.

[@suburbanfishing6441]

honestly, I should use live worms more.

[@IdiotWithEducation]

I caught 12 Bluegill, a Bass and a Catfish on worms, in one day! not big, but it was fun!

[@1320-Pilot]

I want more of a fight I'm only catch bad fish so I want to go deap sea fishing

[@natetucker386]

I always use worms for when my rods are casted out and I just wanna catch some panfish

[@jjoutdoors7685]

Keep up the good work. I just clicked off of Jon. B’s video to see this.

[@BigBootySeeker2]

Hes a clown lol

[@mallcopfishing1920]

Yah flair is better

[@carolinafishinoutdoors2649]

Mall Cop Fishing I highly disagree, flair isn’t making good content anymore like Jon b is

[@mallcopfishing1920]

Eastern Angling nah fam flair makes vlogs. He’s funny. Now that I’ve gotten into tournament fishing I’ve realized how untrue or irrelevant most of the information jon b gives is. He’s a great fisherman don’t get me wrong, but where he fishing is completely different from where I am. He fishes grass and tells you to throw a swim jig, down here there is no grass and barely any wood

[@jimpeterson952]

i love that this is real simple fishing don't need a bunch of expensive reels rods or boat. just fishing

[@trenthoff1106]

Fishing with worms always brings back memories fishing with my grandpa. He would have me go dig up worms then he would take me out. Lots of good times. Thanks for keeping it realistic!

[@theheartofgaming2180]

ok where or how u know where to dig those worms? any tips?

[@trenthoff1106]

@@theheartofgaming2180 gramps would just have me go a few feet into the woods where the old dry leaves blanket the ground and the worms were usually not far from the surface. You want to be searching in good black dirt

[@theheartofgaming2180]

@@trenthoff1106 thanks I will give this a try :)

[@srgt.nobody6560]

Im a 10 year old rookie so far I almost caught 2 fish 2 days ago and boy was I Exited when I saw a fish come up

[@RealisticFishing]

Keep at it 👍

[@srgt.nobody6560]

@@RealisticFishing oh I will

[@ianundercover6295]

Ive been all salt the past two years, this channel has made me rediscover my love of fresh water fishing, from the tackle to the atmosphere of a lake or pond, thanks

[@TheFishDimension]

One of the best fights I ever had still belongs to a shellcracker. Great job man! Always a great addition to a day’s catch!

[@austinmiller3497]

Awesome video happy fishing I love going fishing several years ago I caught 80 fish in one day I am hoping to break that record this year

[@Ridg76]

Have never used a bobber before. However, since watching this video I will for sure give it a try. THUMBS UP!

[@MrMomoitin]

"If I don't get a bite on the bobber, I might switch to a dropshot. Or I might just go home" 😂😂😂

[@rossbowman202]

Great to see you fishing again. 👍😁

[@fernandofishingflorida7169]

Can't lie I started my channel simple then fell victim and got out of my zone but I'm back having fun being me. Thanks to you.

[@Hawkeye9107]

Great video! I use worms all the time-put them on jigs, plastics, drop shots and of course bobber's. All fish love worms.

[@laureecunningham]

Loved the beautiful bouncing beefy bluegill, 8inches. What a great time fishing. Always wondered what a shellcracker was. I learn so much watching you fish! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

That big gill had some beautiful coloring. When I was a kid and my grandfather started taking me fishing, He always said if you get one the size of your hand that's a good one

[@JudGuy]

I love just throwing a worm and a bobber on. it's just so simple and works really well

[@PastorG16]

My Dad taught me how to fish using a worm & a bobber. After an overnight rain, go outside before sunrise with a small flashlight. Every paved & gravel surface will be filled with nightcrawlers. Put 'em in a container & head to the lake.

[@midatlanticfisherman21]

Good ol' red wigglers, can't go wrong!

[@evanrodgers738]

Just wanted to say your channel is awesome, I've been searching around for little tips and tricks lately and your videos almost always come up! They are always quick and to the point with what you need to know, and then fun as hell to watch till the end. Bell icon is on my friend, keep it up! :)

[@trippyChief]

Nice and basic!! Always love fishing for bluegill! It's the simple things in life sometimes

[@FatFreeIce]

You lucky bastard. In still sitting here waiting for the 6 inches of ice to melt.

[@RealisticFishing]

It has gotten a little worse since I made this vid. Cold and rainy 😥

[@franklinhill3903]

that's what I taught my grandson how to fish back to the basic we catch a ton of fish he luv it great video ALEX the #1 show on youtube keep it realistic

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

I haven't fished with worms for 20 years. Thanks for the merinder. 😷

[@christopherhasse7183]

I think that Fishing is the best hobby!! I only use live worms and a bobber and I have had alot of success in the last 3 years!!

[@honkeykong85]

Man,I really need to get out soon. The weather here has been nuts. Great video as always, Alex! You da man!

[@joeymeraz]

Best time of the year to fish with the basics..

[@lisatwitchell403]

That was a fabulous red-ear.

[@alanlebrun3253]

New sub here. Loving the channel. I hate the over produced channels that try to make everything look overly crazy. Its nice to just see some regular everyday fishing. Keep up the great work.

[@oj55]

Dude thank you for what you do and makes life more manageable.

[@wheresthefish5545]

Cant go wrong with live bait!! Its fun catching them big bluegills that put up a little fight. Good vid Alex. Stay realistic brother.

[@dennisnicholson952]

Nice Redear, Alex. It seems that the more basic you make your tackle, the better off you are.

[@maces1405]

Nice FISH Alex! I caught a 12in bluegill three days ago. The bite is coming back!👍

[@kylesnowdon8498]

Oh man, what a great day of fishing! I'm super pumped for some warmer weather fishing videos!!! Looking forward to you being able to utilize some of the new gear you've acquired over the winter for some big ol Tennessee bass! Great video as always Alex!

[@kylesnowdon8498]

or hey...even some lil ol Tennessee bass...Thats Realistic!

[@garydirks8223]

Nice redear and gills too. Hopefully this good winter will lead into a super spring. Keep the vids coming.👍

[@thereal-stl_slim]

Great video!! Your channel is very relaxing and truthful. Happy Fishing my friend and Tight Lines!!!🎣🎣

[@supremenanner524]

8:49 The colors on that one are amazing. Good stuff. Keep up the content

[@JG-ew6ie]

Night crawlers and crawfish will always get you guaranteed big bites . Fish can’t resist it

[@asatruteacher]

Love following your videos. You have no problem going breaming and that's one of my favorite fish to catch. And it's nice that you use simple gear, and fish pretty much the same way I do.

[@RealisticFishing]

I am happy to be chasing almost any fish. Its always better than anything else I have going on. 👍

[@asatruteacher]

@@RealisticFishing That's for sure. A bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work.

[@frankiefuentes6395]

You could never go wrong withworms Alex Awesome Shellcracker and keep keeping it realistic

[@miroflores4717]

Worms, my favorite bait, good job my friend, i can't wait to go fishing.

[@minnorbucketfishing2695]

Those were some nice gills and sun fish! Bigger than what I usually catch lol. Nice job

[@swoodhaus]

Bobber and worm most always reliable. I'm in TN too and I am surprise they were hitting after all the floods we've had.

[@Jweese170]

I live over in Smyrna and when the flood happend the local boat ramp dock was under

✔Incredible *FISHING* Congratulations Fisherman!👍🎣🐠🐟

[@blueboy1183]

Some nice fish!! Enjoyed them would be some good eating!!

[@markcarranza2032]

Thank you, very realistic

[@kimm59]

I just found your little channel I went out last night and got three of those little bluegills I ate them today they were delicious love your little realistic video

[@marshallhurt8814]

Awesome video as always buddy, nice panfishing

[@glenndavis6120]

Great looking catches. Good size blue gill. That's a big red ear.

[@PHFishingBiking]

😁👍Awesome! I love going for the pan fish with my small ultra light rods little guy's feel like monsters on them!

[@fishin2themax245]

Gonna have to try that “lay down in the palm” way you handle those fish. They sure remain calm for 5heir photo op. Enjoy your vids immensely

[@TopTacticFishing]

Great video Realistic!

[@kevintebo3736]

That was awesome. Great job out there.

[@troyjordan9425]

Nice video brings back childhood memories

[@samuelwarden6285]

Looks like it's more fun now that you have the light action rod. 👊👍

[@peewee6377]

Ha! I agree right now, bluegill, sunfish, anything. Great shellcracker! Old Hick is whack right now, good job!

[@HopskysLounge]

Worms are a great bait. You caught some very nice Bluegills

[@lolmetswhathappeneduhhh2029]

Also, went fishing after work monday, and while I only got 3 fish, they were crappie. First time in 5 years that I had caught a crappie, so I was stoked about that.

[@dylant4737]

The most simple rig is still one of the best ones out there

[@pescaconchuchin4277]

Buuuuuuu nice my friend bober and lombriz🐍 good

[@bricehale6593]

Bluegill fishing never gets old

[@retiredoldsarge5938]

Takes me back to the very first fishing I ever did with my Grandmother... but we had cane poles we cut ourselves and string tied to the end fishing in the Red River from the bank.

[@zacthompson5003]

That's awesome catches man.

[@pescaconchuchin4277]

Nice big big bluegill

[@j.t.cooper2963]

I seen the Old Hickory spillway on TV the other day. You definitely don't need anymore rain over there.

[@deepiper6529]

This is almost the only way i would fish for years until I decided to commit to fishing with lures and a baitcaster. Still when bass fishing gets too complicated and nothing's biting, I always go back to a worm on a hook with a small split shot sinker and a bobber. Never fails.

[@AmirGuitarlover]

I wish we had Bluegill in Europe, looks like such a fun fish to catch. I like your style dude.

[@RealisticFishing]

Bluegill are fun to catch. I am not too snobbish to fish for them 👍

[@AmirGuitarlover]

@@RealisticFishing Here (The Netherlands) we have mainly pike, perch and Zander. You guys have such a great variety of species, keep on posting you have great content.

[@fetalalien1369]

Sometimes a simple split shot and night crawler works better than anything. It's the universal rig.

[@LJ_74]

I have that same rod! Always on sale at Field & Stream, and it’s well worth every penny

[@xerjhenoutdoors7887]

That sunfish was beautiful. 👍👍👍

[@FishingGrubbZ]

Ba da bing! Bobber and worm baby!

[@domersftw1503]

12

[@slashgillz9527]

Man ive never come close to catching that big of a red ear before. Niiiiiice healthy fish in there man. Alot fatter than ours around here. Sweet vid man

[@AndresGarcia-cu6ou]

Simple and realistic

[@s4dg]

My PB sunfish is a red ear sunfish it was about 10-11 inches and weighed about a bit over a pound.

[@traviswells8180]

Great content Alex 👍🏻

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Man those were some nice sized fish. Great video

[@zombiebacon837]

Awesome video bud.

[@tomcollier2406]

Love the show been a sub for a log time but bobber fishing is boring for me . Thanks for all the hard work Alex . 🖖

[@backintofishing6716]

You got some nice fish there Alex. I went out for my first trip of the year Tuesday but found my local lake was still iced over. 😢

[@dnacash]

Some beefy gills there Alex!

[@srsykes1]

Enjoyed that. Thanks.

[@jefferyrobinson5044]

right on keep up the good vids man

[@johnbaker4847]

Good Day Fishing... Keep it up.👍

[@FishBerry90]

Nice bluegill 👍

[@NoahPlays_]

Hey Alex just picked up a 45$ abu Garcia conolon premier for 16 bucks what a steal! Love the vid man

[@SlickRickWithABig]

Hey Alex I caught two monster redear at saunders pier the other day when we had nice weather. I was cast netting shad and caught two tilapia sized redear and a bunch of nice bass. That should be a good spot for your next vid.

[@johndeno1071]

Another great video bro, for those of us too lazy to try and fish right now...lol

[@RealisticFishing]

😅

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

Those were some really nice fish!

[@miguelignacioster]

Jusy want to said that the worms are always the MVP. They will get you a fish or they will die trying.

[@bassnazi4713]

Ah TVA had to raise the water level a little early this year, should kick things off when it clears up a bit. Then of course all the gar start moving in to spawn too lol, still very fun fights.

[@drpizzaeater]

my usual spot has half the parking lot submerged

[@bassnazi4713]

@@drpizzaeater yea it's bad, just glad it was still down at winter pool before the last moved through. I give them credit, they really moved what they could leading up to it, just hard to deal with that much water on top of what we have already had in most of the eastern portion of the country.

[@bassnazi4713]

That said, i hope that the bass don't spawn, since its way warmer until the water is at least close to where they will leave it.

[@stevenmoore4471]

A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day doing anything else

[@ssgallencooper]

I finally caught a fish on a trout magnet

[@bobcrappies]

Worms!!!!! great one!!!!!