How to catch beach worms useful tips South Australia part 1

[@pascalrobelin3045]

Thanks Mate everything I have needed to know ...Perfect

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Pascal. No worries mate, have you watched my other video if not you may find that helpful to. Move carefully feeling the worms body below its head, it will arch and pull down and then it will settle down. Then you can feel them kind of relax and tense when they relax you squeeze slowly but surly, not suddenly. You may catch one first outing but also you may not. Don't be put off, keep trying. They can be tricky little buggers. when you succeed you will be one happy fisherman.

[@pascalrobelin3045]

Hi David , I just wanted to let you know for my second try I got 7 beach worms like I have apply your tips .Thank you again Mate

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

That is awesome Pascal I bet you were and are so happy. Mate your fishing will now get so much better. Look out yellowfin whiting, bream etc. Congratulations

[@gunnatravel]

Hi David living in Salisbury are all of Adelaide's Coast line the same for the worms . Good job on your videos enjoy them all Cheers mate. Steve

[@mickypoo]

Finally gave it a go today. They were everywhere, but couldn't catch one to save my life. I just seem to spook them so easily. It was a warm day, and annoyingly busy metro beach so spectators galore. They all kept asking what I'm doing, I said "I don't know" haha. Think I'll head south to practice in peace. Thanks for this series!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Yes keep trying and yep when worming you become beach entertainment not good for trying to learn, when you start getting the hang of it you will be more relaxed with the sightseers. Sometimes the worms can be very touchy and other times they are so hungry. Down south will be quieter all the best and I think my number 3 worm video is my best one. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@tedsmall3793]

Thanks very much David, fantastic lesson. All I need to do now is put your excellent instructions into practice and catch some worms.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hello Ted, thank you. Can I suggest watching my number 3 worming video as well it's got some more tips. have fun having a go and keep trying they are the best fishing bait. Cheers David

[@himderfella]

Thanks, David. Keep your videos coming. Informative & very helpful. I failed to catch beach worms years ago. Gave up. But your method shows how simple it can be. No need for worm pliers!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi himderfella nice comment thank you. Yes they are tricky but when you work them out you can catch them with confidence. I have just uploaded another worming video trying to make it clearer for people who may still be having a little trouble catching them. Yes more video's coming time permiting. Cheers David

[@tedsmall3793]

Thank you very much, excellent lesson on catching and keeping alive. I think there is no better bait than worms.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Ted, thank you for your nice comment. can I also recommend my number 2 and 3 beach worming videos for a few more tips. Yes I totally agree beach worms are the best bait well worth catching also a lot cheaper than buying them

[@jimw3610]

G’day David I’ve been watching some beach fishing videos & seeing the really good results with the fresh beach worms Your explanations with a nice slow demonstration was really appreciated Thanks & Regards Jim

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

HI, my pleasure Jim. Have a watch of my number 3 worming video you might find that one helpful as well. I do go on a bit though. Cheers and all the best. David

[@davidportway]

Thanks for publishing this video, i was inspired, went out Saturday and didn't even see one, went out today and came home with 4! A lot to learn. Thanks.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Well done David, I'm glad to help and thats great you catching 4 worms, good fun ey. That is a good attitude saying A lot to learn. Every now and then when I am worming I have to step back and gather myself and start again.Thank you for your comment David Sheldon.

[@divinepeace007]

u r a good teacher for all kind of people from kids to adults, very logic and uncut explanation, purly wanting to make your audience to learn how to fish ,,, thanks wish you the best.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi hech th. That is very nice of you to say, it means a lot to me. Hope you have been catching some fish and worms. Also wish you the best too. Cheers David

[@martingray8350]

Out of all the thousands of channels I’ve watched on “how to catch worms” not one has explained it in details like you mate thank you soooo much I’m off this weekend to have another go fingers crossed 🤞🏽

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Martin, thank you for your comment so happy to hear that you are finding my videos helpful. Try to watch my other 2 worming videos if you all ready haven't especially my number 3 worming video, as I have said on these video's these worms can be very challenging for the newbie so enjoy the frustrating experience of learning it is definitely worth it. You have good Adelaide metro tides this weekend lets hope the weather is ok for you and yes you will get one.

[@martingray8350]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 thanks man I’m actually in NSW

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@martingray8350 all the best for over there Martin hope you get onto a few worms mate

[@murrayspeakman5781]

Finally someone decided to tell us to wait until the worm relaxes before trying to pull them out. Awesome video mate.Any videos of you using them catching fish. More videos please.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Murray Speakman thankyou for you replie and glad you enjoyed the video and realy hope you find it helpful. I have uploaded a new vidio using the worms titled fishing with beach worms

[@kylebarber6149]

i do the opposite, i allow the worm to bite into my stocking i use and while its pulling down i slowly lift it out a bit just enough to get my pliers in and squeeze quickly and firmly to hold it then pull it out.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

yes Kyle there are a few different techniques and yours is defiantly one of them. They sure do hang on to that stocking don't they. Thank you for your reply I will be putting up another video soon with another technique. all the best and tight lines

[@kylebarber6149]

David Sheldon cheers dave for the reply at the end of the day do whatever works happy fishing

[@peterlehmannl5972]

Absolutely hands down the best worming video I’ve seen. The depth of knowledge that only comes from experience. I’ll have a couple of weeks in the new year around Port Fairy and Warrnambool over in Victoria. Going to give it a go for the first time. The sand varies a bit from coarse grained to very fine,does that have any bearing on where the worms are? Mostly what I’ve seen seems to be on the finer grain sand.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hello Peter thank you for your comment very much appreciated. Well I had a google and as you all ready know there are worms at the beaches you have mentioned, my advise would be to start having a go in the finer grained sand like you mentioned you will find the worms in the coarser sand but as I have experienced they can be very hard to pull out and can be very frustrating when you break them all the time. Can I recommend also watching my number 3 worming video for a few more tips. Cheers Peter and all the best mate. David.

[@franklowe3798]

Love it many thanks for your all your wonderful knowledge and time👍

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Frank my pleasure mate, can I recommend watching my number 3 worming video if you all ready haven't, that one will also help you to catch worms this coming summertime. All the best David.

[@danielmignanelli7109]

What an awesome video David! Just discovered your channel and must say you've inspired me to try sourcing my own bait for now on. Subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your videos :)

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Daniel thank you mate, and nice to hear I have inspired you to do some bait gathering, also thank you for subscribing. Them beach worms can be tricky for beginners sometimes, have a look at the comment that I have pinned and read the replies to that comment that should help, I am also going to do another video on other worms as soon as I can get round to it. Cheers David.

[@kayedonald105]

Great vid thankyou for the beginners tips. We are off to Cowell SA for the xmas holidays and are sick of paying a fortune for cockles, bloodworms etc. Plus I reckon the kids will have a ball catching them.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day Kaye, thanks mate. Sorry to say I don't think these worms can be found around Cowell I have never been there so maybe have a look, it might be worth taking a bait pump for bass yabbies or other marine worms. Beach worms only seem to be on beaches between west beach and Normanville beach, kids do love it, but they can be very tricky to catch. Have a good holiday. You may find my beach worming number 3 interesting. Cheers David.

[@68cristian]

great and very helpful video, thanks heaps mate.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thanks 68cristan, happy to help. can I suggest watching my beach worming part 3 you might find that video helpful too. All the best with your worming, it is fun.

[@A_New_Yorker_Lost_In_Florida]

very cool ...very impressive one handed !!! thanks for the lesson 🤙🤙🤙

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thanks frank I think that worm gave itself up I thought I was going to miss it, especially with all that weed.

[@pescandoconmannylima1242]

Buen trabajo Amigo gracias saludos de orange california

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G,day mate,Thank you for saying my friend greetings from Parawa South Australia.

[@alexfoodlover7175]

Dave thanks great help. Questions: You said to wait for the worm to grab the small bait and arch and grab. Then "grab their head and wait for them to relax and squeeze and pull." Did I misunderstand or did you mean wait until they relax (visually) and are biting down and then grab their head? It seems they would tense and not relax if you were holding their head. Question 2: You seem to say "grab their head" and wait for them to relax, but do you mean grab them just below the head which seems like you would have a it more leverage? Question 3: Any general areas along Adelaide metro beaches you have had success as I rarely spot any worms. Thanks again and hope you have the time to reply. Skip

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Skip at 11:50 I show where I squeeze the worm bellow the head, I should have made that more clear at the beginning. When your fingers are bellow the worms head you gently feel its body with no sudden movements, with very slight finger pleasure you can feel the worm relaxing and tensing, timing is crucial at this point when you feel the worm relax you squeeze and pull him out. With the hand bait you offer that to the worm when his heads out of the sand or you can coach him out with it, once he has hold of your hand bait you get your fingers into position and let them slowly sink into place bellow the head, the worm will arch and pull down a couple of times then start to feed. I do hope this is helpful, also can I recommend watching my latest worm video part 3 its a bit more clear. Cheers David........Try Tennyson Beach, West Beach and a little more south O'sullivans Beach. My part 2 worming may be useful too. Low Tide

[@phillipja2010]

Great video. Good tips.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Phillip.

[@kymstocker3214]

Great video David... cheers buddy

[@braz0023]

Hi David, thanks for these great videos. I visit this beach a lot and recently caught my first worm. Only one in a quick session, but I saw lots and reckon with practice I'll get the hang of it! thanks again.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi mate, its my pleasure and thank you. Good fun worming isn't it, quite therapeutic you defiantly get involved, yep your right, your on your way now you have caught one. Make your own burley and catch your own bait can't get better than that.

[@tedbicanin6953]

Great video Dave. Can you worm in some surf or does it need to be calm? And can you worm year round? I would like to give it a go but unsure where in Adelaide to try, any tips where, preferably where it’s quiet, don’t want people having a laugh. Keep the videos coming

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Kon. Thank you! yes you can worms in surf, It can be trickier when learning to catch them between the surges of water coming up the beach. Yes you can catch them all year round. You can find worms on West beach and Tennyson beach. The quieter beaches to learn on would be Sellicks beach, Moana beach, Port Willunga beach, and the northern end of Maslins beach. and when you get into it and are more familiar you could have a drive down and have a look at Normanville beach where I am in this video. Can I recommend you watching my last worming Video part 3 you may find it helpful. ALL the best David.

[@RichyParton]

I’m in England and it’s raining in November. I’m not jealous, honest 😂 love the way to get these worms. Don’t know if these are in England but loving the education 👍🏻cheers

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi again Richy yes it was a very nice day far from raining lol. These worms are unique to South Australia and the east coast of Australia I have never heard of them any where else in the world. I have caught 2 in my time 6ft long whoppers, only rag and lug worms over there in the UK I think but they to are awesome worms. Thanks again Richy all the best David.

[@vin6455]

Awesome great work mate perfect 👍

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you vin.

[@callmehank88]

Thanks mate. Good video.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you FlyerOneFPV glad you enjoyed mate

[@fishinbite]

Great video David!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

thank you fishinbite glad you enjoyed the video. If you have never tried this go and have a go mate its great fun.

[@alexfoodlover7175]

David, thanks for detailed explanation. A few questions: 1) I didn't hear or missed the best timing with the tides. 2) At the beginning you said wait until the worm grabs the stocking and when the worm relaxes pull., but during the catching period you didn't seem to wait for the worm to take the stocking. I thought the worm was getting partially stuck (teeth) in the mesh. 3) How does the worm "relax" with you holding him and does the relaxing response occur above or below your holding spot? 4) How do you avoid a pullback response (which is my problem) when you are trying to put your fingers below the sand before grabbing. Is it just speed (I've tried too) or should I be avoiding shading the worm from the sun? Thanks For your time Skip - Oakbank

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Alex, the best tide for worming is 2 hours before low tide also the incoming tide until you have trouble finding them, the best tides are around the full moon also the new moon. The worm has to have hold of the bait before you start trying to catch it, the worms teeth do get caught in the mesh a bit but I'm not relying on that to catch the worm when the worm has your bait you must then very carefully place your fingers each side of its head as close as possible but don't touch its head or you will scare it off, when your fingers are in position let the movement of the worm help you to sink your fingers below its head also some water movement can help this happen, when your fingers are below its head nice and steadily close your fingers so you can feel its body the worm will usually start to arc up and pull down to try and pull its dinner under the sand to feed but it can't so it settles down to feed it is now if you are gently feeling its body you can feel it tensing and relaxing ( softening) when it softens (relaxes) you squeeze firmly and you have got him hopefully and pull him out, all of this can happen quick it all depends on the worm, shading the worm doesn't bother them. Sometimes I squeeze fast but usually nice and steady some people have different techniques but with lots of practice and crazy moments and frustration you will get one eventually and wonder what all the fuss was about. Can I recommend you watch my third worming video it also might help. All the best with worming they are worth the stress.....Cheers David

[@harleyfleming2887]

Hey mate great video, would this work at most SA beaches? Would I be able to find them on the yorke peninsula? What season is the best to try this?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi thank you, you can find these worms on a few Adelaide metro beaches I know they are on west beach and a few others but not all of them I haven't done any worming down that way but where you can find ribbon weed washed up along the wave line on a beach is worth a look. I have done all my worming on O'sullivans beach, Christies Beach but Port Noarlunga and South Port beaches are out of bounds now no worming allowed but they can be caught at Moana, Maslins, Pt Wilunga, Aldinga, Silver sands, and Normanville, Carrickalinga beach and a couple of beaches on kangaroo island. As far as I know there are no Bungam worms over on the York Peninsular you could have look though. You can catch these worms all year round but it is best in the summer months because your hands don't get cold. P.S watch my number 3 worming video it is informative. All the best David

[@harleyfleming2887]

@davidsheldonfishing9726 thanks mate will do! I'm gunna have a go at the blood worm run tonight aswell see what I can net off a jetty. Cheers mate

[@Channel1921]

Amazing brother ..thank you for tutorial cut worm... Im want try it... Im suport you....👍👍👍🙏

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you

[@dazzacracker]

g'day Dave my old friend hope to catch up soon and have another crack at those bloody worms with you again, you make it look easy but its far from it bloody worms without heads is all i leave behind, happy new year mate

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day Darren, good to hear from you. Yes mate think we might be able to work something out, no good just getting the heads So busy at the moment with work and trying to get round to doing my next video "enjoying that" Happy New Year to you too mate.

[@scale2tail]

Thanks mate! I need to give it a go.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi scale 2 Tail, thanks for commenting. make sure you do have a go you will enjoy the challenge, can I suggest watching my beach worming part 3 for some more tips. All the best mate.....CHEERS David

[@scale2tail]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 Thanks for the reply mate. If you look on my video i uploaded las week you will see i am out at one of your favorite spots. The big pines will give it away. Good squiding out there. Now all i need is some worms for bait

[@marksaxon3378]

You have been brilliant. Thanks for the guidance. If you get the chance to do more videos I would be most grateful

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you! very much Mark, my pleasure. Yes I'm doing more videos have been busy but not far away now. I'm doing another worming video more fishing and hopefully some big fish. Cheers David.

[@owennicholls4327]

Good vid.... must be up north...well done

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Owen, no down south Normanville beach. Thank you.

[@freefunlovin1]

Great video. Love watching them all. Found the worms today but had trouble tempting more than half their head out of the sand. The moment my stocking touched the sand in front of them or my fingers touched the sand behind them they would disappear. Are they like this sometimes or am I doing something wrong 😞.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day mate, love your comment. This is normal behaviour I have experienced it myself we use to say "there has been a learner wormer down hear yesterday squeezing all of there heads" or are they smelling something they don't like or simply not that hungry but yes it happens you just have to persist and find one whats a bit more interested, other than that I hope you have been having some success ask me anything else if you like. Cheers

[@sylvestermichaels2152]

Great video what can you expect to catch with them and how do you bait them?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Sylvester, They will just about catch everything especially around the areas they are caught. Flathead, Whiting, Bream, Tommy ruff, Garfish, Mulloway to name a few. I usually thread the worm onto my hook just enough to cover it or sometimes just put the hook point through the worm a few times also just enough to cover the hook is fine, or whatever ways you may like to try. If you like take a look at my fishing with beach worm videos part 1, 2 and 3 you may find them helpful. Thank you for watching Cheers David.

[@chriscollins34]

I'm watching this from 5 years back. Are there any beaches in the southern regional areas of Adelaide where you can still find sandworms?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Chris, yes there are plenty places to have a go in the southern areas the first being O sullivans Beach then Christies beach also Port Noarlunga and South Port have worms but are now aquatic reserves only fishing allowed no bait collecting after that is Moana, Maslins, Port Willunga, Aldinga, Sellics, silver sands and all the way to my video at Normanville. There are also worms at Glenelg and Tennyson and west beach and probably more but I have never wormed down that way. Hope that helps Chris and happy worming mate and Thank you for watching.

[@megagatvol]

What do you catch with them? Watching from West Wales U.K.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hello from Australia nice to hear from West Wales U.K, these worms are considered to be one of the best fishing baits most fish in South Australia will eat them, Australian garfish, whiting, mullet, Australian salmon, tommy ruff, all types of reef speciec like wrasse and leatherjackets they are a wonderful fishing bait much like the rag worms and lug worms you get over there fish find them hard ro resist. Thank you for watching and commenting mate.

[@crispernator]

good video mate i have thought about trying this but dont know what beaches to try ,i know your not allowed to worm on port norlunga beach anymore but didnt realize you might find them on almost all the beaches might have a crack

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Crispernator try O Sullivan beach, Moana beach ,Sellicks beach,Maslins beach both ends work on the sand bars on run out tide up to low and incoming tide. I am putting another worming video up soon with a couple of more tips tight lines mate.

[@annasansome2523]

great video david what beach is that at mate

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi ANNA thank you. Im'e in the middle of Normanville beach and Carrickalinga beach south of Adelaide fantastic place.

[@dingydate]

Well done David, i stick with that same style up here in S,E,QLD I HAVE SEEN GUYS KEEP THERE BEACH WORMS alive in bags like that before but not with the sand, just a wet bag .Do you cure them at all i do a few while at Fraser I SL, and they still work well. Again David well done CHEERS

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi dingydate, thank you and good to hear about the worms, I use to keep them other ways but found the bag the best, to be honest I've never tried cured worms years ago I use to brine them in flossy salt but only for selling them for a bit of extra money now we need a licence to sell them, but I always used alive or straight frozen, these days professional wormers use methylated spirit and I hear it is very good. Thanks for your comment and watching, CHEERS to you to matey. Bet its nice at Fraser Island.

[@hugotbicolanavlogs7047]

good explanation.. I learn..

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Patria, thank you just one more bit of advice can I recommend watching my number 3 worming video it also may help you a bit more, I do rave on a little bit but it also may help you on you quest to catching these tricky little buggers but it will be worth all of your effort to learn how to catch them because firstly they are free to catch but really expensive to buy, secondly there aren't many fish that won't eat them. I also have a number 2 video you might like to watch so good luck and any future questions you might have just ask and I will try to help you, all the best and cheers....David.

[@cocomilo]

Hi Dave, excellent videos you have posted! You tale your time to explain the hows and whys really well. Did you catch the Carp, and how long do you keep it?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi cocomilo thank you for your comment, thats nice to hear. can I suggest you watch my beach worming part 3 if you haven't watched it all ready you may find that one interesting. I buy carp to feed my maggots so I just grab one of them, but I do also think carp is the best for worms because it lasts for at least a couple of worm trips. I would catch my own if I had too. All other fish is fine but as the blood and smell gets less its harder to tempt the worms up. Hope that helps cheers David.

[@flynnfang]

Nice vedio.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you

[@JD-uu9ey]

Have you ever tried getting the worms that feed on the decaying seaweed up on the shoreline? (Away from the waves) they’re also great bait, although much smaller than those monsters!!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

A Guy I use to know use to get a few of them, we called them seaweed worms. I have never used them for fishing, I've always preferred to catch and use Bungum worms. I did plan to do a video collecting them but haven't got round to doing it, maybe one day,

[@rjw3591]

Cheers Dave. I was just down at North Haven beach (very low tide) and there were thousands of worms sticking their heads out of their holes; some were excreting sand creating sand "sausage" piles. Are these the same sort of worms?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Ron, that is interesting the worms in this video do stick there heads up when the shoreline waves or water recides with movement to feed. The worms you are describing it is hard for me to say but I think they may be squirt worms they excrete sand from there holes which resembles tooth paste or sausage piles but I have never seen them sticking there heads out that sounds cool to see, those worms can be sucked out with a bait pump or dug with a garden fork excellent bait, also I think you have probably found yourself a great whiting fishing spot Ron so give it a go and fish the incoming tide where you have been collecting the worms. Thanks for commenting Ron that is interesting mate.

[@outdooraussie6355]

Great video David. Never knew they ‘relaxed’.. or they were on beaches other than surf beaches... I’ve always got them as they arch... but I miss quite a lot! I go to the south coast of NSW mainly, nut thinking about a holiday around Port Lincoln/Coffin Bay... do you know if they have worms down that way? Thanks again :)

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Gday Neil. Great comment. Catching worms when they arch is skilled and takes absolute timing. I've seen people who have mastered that technique - "Professional Wormers" and they pull out worms like they are picking up pebbles. I'm a good amateur wormer who still has trouble from time to time and keep missing them. Try my way and see how you go, when you work it out you will catch plenty. Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay are beautiful places with excellent fishing. Not sure if they get beach worms over there though. I breed and supply maggots around the country including Port Lincoln Fishing and Camping. Give them a call on 08 86830021 and they may be able to help you out. Thanks mate all the best. I'm putting up another worming video soon. Stay tuned.

[@mudgut69]

Awesome mate

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank's mate.

[@wayfarer_x]

Hi. Can you please tell me what fish you used on both bags to attract them?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Gday Suhayl. I use carp in my bag and pilchard in my stocking for my hand bait just about any fish scraps will be ok to use in your bag and hand bait for attracting them, even liver or hearts anything bloody. MEAT offal isn't allowed where I live! Good luck mate.

[@darrenstewart4400]

Hi David Wondering if you know of any beaches on the Yorke peninsula that’s worth trying ? Cheers

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Darren, you could look at Marion bay beach I've heard that can be good, Jims beach is good also some nice rocks to the left good gar fishing and if you go for a not to far walk further down to the left there is a nice bay its good fishing, also there is Berry Bay salmon, mulloway. Browns beach salmon, tommies, mullet, and Buttlers beach you may have to pay to enter not much money, salmon ,mullet. also the Dust hole, salmon mulloway, to name a few I hope that helps you a bit Darren. Port Rickaby is very nice off the easy to fish of rock ledge its safe and great gar fishing.

[@grandwonder5858]

These are giant worms. It seems all you need is one or two for a day of fishing. Why do you keep so many? Do you sell them? Also, is that fish in that blue net your catch? Awesome video, mate!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day mate. Yes they sure are big, around 5 worms is a reasonable amount for a 2-3 hours fishing but for around 4-6 hours up to 10 is a good amount to have. Its Amazing how many you can use sometimes because every fish from small to large will eat them. I catch a good amount in a worming session so I can freeze some in packets of 10 worms for future fishing sessions because I can't go worming to often due to being busy with work, frozen worms are very good too. The fish in the bag is a carp that is used to attract the worms they smell it and poke there heads out of the sand so I can see them and catch them. They are expensive to buy and cheap but tricky to catch. thank you for you message mate and tight lines.

[@07allis]

Excellent video

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Desmond. when I get chance I'm going to do another worming video. Cheers David

[@KingofGoonya]

Hi Dave, do you know of many beaches around Pt Noarlunga that contain a few worms?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi jake, I use to do very well off O'sullivan beach when there are some good sand bars big worms too just watch out for dogs weeing on your stuff. Next option Maslins beach nude end is very good but to crowded these days, the rest of the beach from there north towards the rocks non nude end worms can be found all along the beach on the sand bars and shallow areas along the edge. Also Moana, Sellicks and Aldinga beach the sand is much firmer on them beaches and the worms a bit smaller but you can drive on there. Port willunga can be good too with some nice worms. All the best with that jake. P.S watch my number 3 worm video you might like that one.

[@KingofGoonya]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 Thanks for all the tips in both your comments and videos! I went out for my first worm hunt today at O'Sullies and got my first! It was coming off my hook faster than the pilchard!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@KingofGoonya well done ill bet you were pleased, yes top bait. Expensive to buy free and fun to catch.

[@KingofGoonya]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 absolutely, it took a few tries!

[@cuonghoang9606]

thank for teaching.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

My pleasure Cuong Hoang I really hope it helps you with your future worming. just be patient, relaxed,and focused and you will learn. I love worming it's great fun, and watch my worming part 2 if you haven't yet

[@jakkivivian8976]

I just heard about this yesterday, so excellent but can they bite us ...?????

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Jakki vivian, no mate these worms cant penetrate our skin with there fangs, you can actually let them nibble on your finger while catching them. I will be doing another worming video later on when i get time. Thank you for the comment mate.

[@philippehet]

May I know what do you put inside the stocking? Thanks!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Philippe Ho, I used pilchard in the stocking and can I suggest watching my part 3 worming video if you are going to have a go catching these worms. All the best.....David

[@philippehet]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 thank you for your prompt reply 👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@philippehet Happy to help mate.

[@chuckyfirth]

Hi there, do you find the super thick ones are much harder to get? Do you use the same technique or a different technique for them?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Bryan, I use the same technique for all sizes, and when squeezed at the wright time when you feel there body go soft or relax during feeding they pull out of the sand very easy if they grip in they can be tough to pullout sometimes breaking them. Can I suggest watching my worming part 3 if interested. Cheers David.

[@chuckyfirth]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 Yep, I've watched all your vids. Captivating stuff!! I hope you don't mind me asking more questions but here I go anyway.. The worms always go for an arch and then yank down. I find they don't always go a second arch and instead they keep gripping onto the bait but seem to have their body tight and vertical, feeling like they're trying to pull the bait down. Do you see it as a missed opportunity if they don't arch up again? They seem far more sensitive at this point and getting fingers down their body below the head rarely works for me in this instance. How do you approach these situations?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@chuckyfirth yes no what you mean, they can be hard to catch when they do that and most times it can be a lost cause and time to move on to another worm that might be a bit keener. When they do that you could try to slowly push your hand bait into its face to give it a bit of slack this could encourage it to do another arch and settle down and have a feed, or you could try the push down technique which I mention on my beach worming part 2 this way works a treat sometimes when they are acting funny. Both ways you have to have your fingers in the right position though. hope that helps a bit Bryan. they are a good challenge arnt they.

[@tizjak07]

I trie d Silver Sands today David without seeing one worm ??? Can you get them there ?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi mate yes you can find worms down there, I'm guessing being not a realy low tide today may have been the problem because the beach is so flat. If there is very little water movement can also be a problem sometimes. Better luck next time also try 0.2 low tide.

[@tizjak07]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 Thanks Mate tide was a low 0.2 tide, but first time trying for worms...Will give it another go soon... I follow all your great videos and use your gents... Oh and your burley mixture works everrytime.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@tizjak07 Let me wish you all the best with your beach worming and thanks for watching my videos also the burley is good isn't it. Cheers David.

[@grant575mixmaster]

Can you find them on most beaches Dave?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Jeff, you can find them at Tennyson beach and West beach maybe more beaches down that way I'm not sure, you may have to have a look if you live down that way. I have caught worms at O'Sullivan beach , Christies beach, Moana, Maslins, Sellicks, Aldinga , Port Willunga, Silver sands, Normanville and Carrickalinga. Also can I recommend you watch my part 3 worming if you are a beginner. Thanks for watching Jeff.

[@grant575mixmaster]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 Thank you very much David. I actually live in Western Austrlaia, so do you know if we can get them here?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Wow you live all the way over there, nice place. Hm I don't think so never heard of them over there maybe some where around the bottom part of WA, funny how they only seem to be over this side of the country SA, NSW, Queensland. Let me know if you ever find some that would be good...Cheers.

[@Handberrydea]

Thanks for your support, I just subbed. Tight lines!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

And thank you for your support. I am already subbed to your channel and enjoying it very much. Good Fishing!

[@shaunmorris8176]

I just went to the store to buy beach worm pliers. I'm going to go practice today at semaphore beach. Have you tried pliers before?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day Shaun, no I have never tried pliers only my fingers can I recommend you also try and use your fingers, maybe use players when your finger get cold if worming at winter time pliers do work but they do damage the worms and they won't stay alive as long. Hope you had some success today the tide was a dodge tide not the best tide. Tides around the new and full moon are the best or 0.6 and lower. Can I recommend you watching my number 3 worming video if you all ready haven't for some more tips. All the best with your worming Shaun keep trying until you can catch them don't let them get the better of you they can be frustrating for beginners but worth all of your effort.

[@ahmadabuhelwa1356]

Hi David, thank you for your informative videos. Have you ever tried to catch lugworms? how do they compare as bait to the beach worms you catching here?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Ahmad no I have never caught lugworms but do know thay are a gun bait in the U.K. in comparison thay are probably both similar. There is a worm over here very similar to the lugworm called the squirt worm I've never caught but have seen, as thick as your thumb and deadly mulloway bait there are other worms too. One day soon I would like to get them on video. Cheers David.

[@ahmadabuhelwa1356]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 yah! the other day I went to catch them using method explained here but failed of course. I realized later I had to use bait pump for these!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@ahmadabuhelwa1356 thats terific! the other types of worms are all wicked bait

[@GaryChanBV]

Can worms be found on any York Peninsula beaches?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Gary, I'm pretty sure you can't find these worms over York Peninsula but there would be other worms have a look at shallow beaches where the low tide leaves lots of exposed sand and look for curled up sand similar to the shape of tooth paste at the top of holes, that indicates a worm will be living down there, you can use bait pump or a garden fork to get them even Bass yabbies can be found. Hope that helps you.

[@karavoznaks]

You make it look so easy haha

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi there, it is easy when you learn watch all my worm videos especially my number 3 worming video. They are the best bait great fun and FREE. All the best.

[@karavoznaks]

Will do. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@wolfblood9121]

1:40 where did the plane go?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Wow wolf blood I've not noticed that before, I saw the plane coming but yes where did it go. It should have come out the other side. Hmmmmm

[@hassunullahkarimi1536]

It keeps going, but is hidden by David's body

[@maximilianmus8773]

Hassunullah Karimi you must be fun at parties

[@kidonroids1428]

Nice

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank's mate

[@fishingbuddyph8786]

Awesome mate, thank you! I will give it a shot here on the east coast of the US. Our worms here are short, maybe 4 to 8 inches. Usually I have to dig up the beach to find worms. Hopefully this technique will work here too. Btw...how long did it take you to catch all those worms?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Fishing Buddy 360. good to hear from the US. Would be interesting if these worms are over there too, you would think so, if not on the beach you try over time try others. Once you have learnt how to catch these worms it doesn't take long to catch what you need depending how many are around 20-30 worms a hour maybe more. I have recently up loaded another worming video if interested. Cheers David Hope you find some somewhere. Let me know if you do.

[@castncatchem3808]

Awesome!

[@mariooliveira9477]

I have never seen them in Mozambique either, where are they caught?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Mario. great to hear from Africa. keep looking and you never know you might find some. Africa and Australia have very similar weather. Over hear we catch them in South Australia, Victoria, Sydney, and Queensland. All the best Mario..........David

[@radj4719]

Great video, can fingers touch the sides of the worm before you squeeze tight

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Rad j. Thank you for your comment, yes they certainly can let your fingers sink gently below the sand very close to its head try not to touch its head though, once your fingers are below the worms head you can feel its body they can act differently on any given day but generally they will arch up and pull down and arch again and then settle down and try to feed it is then you can feel it tensing and relaxing that moment of relaxing is when you squeese firmly and pull it out hope that helps. also read comment I have pinned. Cheers David

[@radj4719]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 very helpful thanks David, I've never caught a worm before, you recommend I use pliers or just hands for my first attempt thanks

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@radj4719 I will say use your fingers and stay focussed and keep trying it is realy good fun and challenging have you watched my other worming video part 2 if not you may find it helpfull too. When I get chance I'm doing another worming video.

[@radj4719]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 I will watch your other videos thanks again liked and subscribed

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@radj4719 And Thank you

[@NoahBreezy200]

Hi Dave . Do you think there are any at port victoria

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Rachel I don't think so but I've never tried any where over York's before, if there are any beaches there with breaking down ribbon weed in the water on the edge like on this video it might be worth a look for sure. Also it might be worth taking a bait pump and pumping any holes you might see at low tide especially ones with sand shaped like tooth paste next to them. You could find other marine worms even bass yabbies. I will try and do a video before Christmas using a bait pump. Cheers David

[@NoahBreezy200]

Hi Dave can you show us how you make burley for catching gar

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Ok Rachel I did say to another viewer I would do a video how to make burley later, maybe now is a good time to do one.

[@kingnoah8815]

Can I find these beach worms in George western Cape?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi King Noah, I have seen on the map you are not far from Cape Town I do know there is a worm near there and maybe George western Cape called the Moon Shine Worm it is attracted with fish offal or pilchards in a bag the same as I do for these worms but they use a bait pump rather than there fingers to catch them, they look just like our worms but the head looks a bit different you may already know about them worms but if not go and have a look for them and maybe try and catch them the way I do with your fingers, you will find moon shine worms on KZbin. All the best with catching some worms they are great fishing bait, Also watch my number 3 worming video you may find that interesting.

[@jamieredford8096]

Great advice. I've been starting to worm, got 4 today with about 50+ attempts. So you grab their head? I was told to grab below the head. I'll try it tomorrow. Cheers

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

yes get below the head I should have pointed that out at the start more clearly but at 11:52 I show to squeeze them below the head and on my worming video part 2, I show squeeze them below the head. At least you are on your way to catching them now see how you go tomorrow. all the best Jamie. I'm going to do another worming video later and thank you for your comment

[@zygardiousyt9981]

Does this work in california?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day mate, if these worms are on your beaches in California I'm sure this will work you will have to wave a bag with some fish scraps in it at low tide, let the smell run back with the water and see if any worms poke there head out of the sand. Let me know if you find any it would be interesting. Stay safe all the best David

[@hanselleiva]

The only thing I don't get is why do you catch them, to cook them or something?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi no we don't eat them but they might be nice, we actually use them for fishing bait they are one of the best fishing baits.

[@gsmalsalem4247]

Hi, David What do you use as bait to catch warms? Where do you catch warms? Are these worms found on any beach, especilly the Meditterranean sea?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Gsmal, I like to use a piece of pilchard, sardines placed in a piece of nylon stocking as a hand bait for catching them other fish scraps will also work and a carp or fish offal in a bag used to attract them. I think these worms might only be living in Australia this is South Australia also parts of the east coast up to Fraser Island there are worms in Africa Cape Town coast called moon shine worms they look similar to these worms I have never heard of these worms around the Mediterranean Sea.

[@jamelalimi5813]

Thanks!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Jamel alibi my pleasure mate thank you.

[@WaywardWaggs]

Wow. I didn't even know this was a thing.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Gday Wayward Waggs yes they sure are mind blowing worms if you have never seen them before, I have caught them up to 6ft long they are amazing. All the best on your travels guys.

[@WaywardWaggs]

Mind blowing

[@mickallan2071]

Where I have trouble , is understanding the feeling of the worm relaxing, feeling with your fingers. If you touch them won’t they go down. Or are you just close enough to feel them thru the sand without touching them, or are you using sight to know they are relaxing ? I have tried this a lot in the past with no success. (Always felt there was something they weren’t telling me, there had to be), it was so easy for them, pro beach wormers. My pro mates record was 35 worms from a single wave washing out, till next one washed right up again. Huh, what the !

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Mick, sorry I did have a little giggle when I read your message they can be tricky little buggers. yes I do actually feel the worms body but not until my fingers are below its white head I was a bit clearer about that on my second and third worming video but you have to be very careful and gentle when touching them. when the worm arches up and pulls down he generally dose that a couple of times then it will settle down (sometimes after the first arch) and start to try and feed its this time with very slight pressure you can feel its body like tense and go soft (relax) it is only a brief moment off and on like pulsing as its biting or chewing or swallowing I think, thats when you squeeze firmly(the soft or relax moment) but not to suddenly if that makes any sense and pull him out, sometimes they are very hungry and much easier to catch sometimes very cautious it can vary a lot, when they just have hold of your hand bait and not doing much try the push down technique you do that by slowly increase your finger pressure on the sand when in position and end up pushing down hard and squeeze and pull him out I also do that a lot and it works a treat. If you haven't watched my second and third worming video you may find them interesting I do go on a bit but if you can put up with me raving on it might help a bit more. My mate from years ago I drove him crazy because he couldn't catch them for ages but the penny dropped one day and later on he became a pro wormer I might know your mate I think I knew all of the pro wormers, they are good aren't they Practice makes perfect. some people grab them on the arch try it all you will win if you keep trying. Without touching its head slide your fingers down very very close to its head without touching it don't have your fingers spread to far apart. the water and the movement of the worm will help your fingers work in below the head you do that then work in to feel its body and away you go. OK I will sign off now before I wright a book lol. all the best Mick.

[@wongtran7551]

Thank so much

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

My pleasure and thank you

[@TalibKhan-ky1jr]

thank u seir v v nice

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Talib. Good luck when you go and try for some worms its good fun, keep trying and stay focused and you will catch one. You may like to watch my other worming video part 2 if you haven't.

[@Adolf_wizzermen]

👌👌👌👌

[@TheHelado36]

Why you catch them ?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi TheHelado36. I catch them for fishing bait, its good fun and cheaper than buying them.

[@fazludinsufeyan5748]

Next video...how to rig these longggg worms...??

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi mate, sorry I have just seen your comment. Good idea when I get back into videoing I surely will thank you.

[@KepaDaHotSteppah]

Anyone know if it’s possible Hawaii has it?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hello bowman sorry bud i can't help you. It would be interesting to find out. Surely Australia isn't the only country with Bungum Worms. Hopefully somebody can let us know, even put it on KZbin

[@KyusstheAussie]

My dad once caught a 250 gram beach worm he called it a king worm bigger than stumpys

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Wow that is a whopper of a worm I have caught 2 worms over the years easy 6 feet long but they wouldn't have been as fat as the one your dad caught thank you for telling me that is huge Awesome.

[@andrewkittel3020]

I never seen beach worm of my life

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Andrew, they are pretty big aren't I have caught 2 that would have measured 6 feet long they are great fishing bait too. thank you for watching and commenting

[@hanselleiva]

Now I'm afraid of the beach

[@divinepeace007]

you caught me too,,,,

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Awesome!!

[@carlburgs2543]

Expensive to buy if you can get them.

[@chacajakwier2014]

😘💗💓💓😍😍💗😘❤️❤️

[@raditan5042]

That is WAY too big to be from this world lol

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day Raditan. They are big worms, they can grow unto 6ft long. They do look alien. Cool, thanks for watching. Take a look at my other worming videos if you like. Cheers David.

[@sangpemula2900]

Good, money under the sand

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Gday Robbi yes mate I use to make some good pocket money when I was younger but now you need a licence to sell them. They are not cheep to buy well worth catching them.