Bloodworms
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Presentation and technique notes reflect general regional angling knowledge and have not been individually checked against an official source. Any specific regulation mentioned (e.g. circle-hook requirements) was confirmed live as of 2026-08-08 — always check current rules before you fish.
Natural / Live BaitStock varies by shop
A classic Bay bait — segmented marine worms that stay lively on the hook and draw strikes from almost every bottom-feeding species around.
Beginner tip: Buy them the same day you're fishing — they don't keep long.
- Where it's used
- Piers, bridges, surf, and bank spots fishing bottom rigs.
- How to rig or present it
- Thread a small piece (an inch or so) onto a size 4–1/0 hook on a high-low bottom rig — bloodworms are potent, a little goes a long way.
- Storage & handling
- Keep refrigerated in seaweed or damp newspaper; they die quickly in heat.
- Common mistake
- Using a whole worm on a small hook, which just gets stolen without a hookup.
- Common targets
- Spot, Croaker, Whiting (Southern Kingfish), Black Drum, White Perch
Bait availability isn't guaranteed at any specific shop — see the bait & tackle shop directory for listings that have confirmed their own stock.