Saltwater Fishing Tips Articles - RSS Feedhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.comSaltwater Fishing Tips60A Night in the Canyonhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/a-night-in-the-canyon-Page1.htmIt was just before noon on a hot August day, as we departed New Jersey’s Manasquan Inlet. The sleek thirty-two-foot Blackfin, “Notorious,” plied through the waves effortlessly. Her twin Caterpillar 3208’s rumbled through the ship’s black hull as they propelled us toward the numbers Captain Dave Rieman had entered into his GPS unit. Our destination, The Hudson Canyon. Michael DiLulloTue, 14 Jun 2011 14:02:23 GMTCrankbaits in the Salthttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/crankbaits-in-the-salt-Page1.htmCrankbaits have long been regarded as a lure that no angler can do without, when it comes to freshwater bass fishing. But, little is ever mentioned of the use of crankbaits in the saltwater arena. There are a number of lipless crankbait designs used for trolling and casting in saltwater but it seems there are few of the lipped variety being used except by a few that are wise to the cranking technique. In recent years, many lure manufacturers have been addressing this with the creation of a whole new generation of saltwater crankbaits. Capt. Terry RandSat, 09 Apr 2011 11:32:16 GMTProper Fish Handling Techniqueshttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/proper-fish-handling-techniques-Page1.htmWhen it comes to fishing, every day on the water is a learning experience. And, as an angler continues to fish, they become more educated on their techniques and approaches as well as the fish they are after. The same is true for proper catch and release practices and we have learned over many years that some of our fish handling skills need some updating.Capt. Terry RandSun, 20 Feb 2011 22:28:56 GMTBoat Launching Like a Prohttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/boat-launching-like-a-pro-Page1.htmOnce Memorial Day arrives in the Northeast, the boating season unofficially begins. Boats have been taken out of storage and readied for the summer and brought to the boat launch for the first foray of the season. The line of trucks and trailers leading to the ramp seems endless and tensions are running high. Everyone starts to lose patience while waiting for the guy at the front of the line who is still unbuckling straps, hanging fenders and rummaging through his boat looking for his dock lines. Let’s talk about how not to be that guy that everyone is cursing at the boat ramp.Capt. Terry RandFri, 11 Feb 2011 10:40:35 GMTTackle Tune Upshttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/tackle-tune-ups-Page1.htmIf you live in the wintery, snow stricken corners of the United States, you probably spend your winters like many house bound anglers do; thumbing through fishing magazines, watching fishing shows and waiting for the first robins to appear in the back yard. If you still have a few bucks in your bank account after the holidays maybe you’re planning a week long getaway to catch a few bonefish in the Bahamas, just to relieve the itch. If not, a good way to spend those winter evenings is getting your tackle ready for springtime on your home waters.Capt. Terry RandWed, 09 Feb 2011 23:21:40 GMTDeep Water 101http://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/deep-water-101-Page1.htmThere are periods of time throughout the northeastern summers where in-shore fishing isn’t as productive as it was earlier in the season. As the shallower waters warm the oxygen levels often become depleted forcing game fish and bait fish in search of deeper, cooler waters. Instead of flogging the same old waters to find few fish, head to where the fish have gone, the deeper reefs.Capt. Terry RandTue, 22 Dec 2009 21:39:46 GMTMatch the Hatchhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/match-the-hatch-Page1.htmIn the spring of 2007, I was fishing the mouth of a tidal river in the northeast for striped bass. It had been a great season, catching stripers up to 25 pounds in shallow water on artificial lures. On this particular day though, it was like someone had flipped a switch and the fish seemed scarce, if not non-existent.Capt. Terry RandThu, 17 Dec 2009 22:32:05 GMTCatching Bait - Saltwater Fishinghttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/catching-bait-Page1.htmIn the world of saltwater fishing, there is a time and a place for artificial lures. At times, there is no better choice than a top water plug splashing across the surface or a 16 oz. diamond jig being dropped quickly to the bottom to intercept a school of bluefish. And, at other times, there is no better choice than fresh live bait plucked right from the ocean.Capt. Terry RandThu, 17 Dec 2009 22:19:18 GMTThe Slider Righttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/the-slider-rig-Page1.htmThe slider rig (A.K.A. “fish finder”) is an effective way to fish inshore saltwater from shore with a variety of ocean baits that puts you closer in touch with the strike. Old-style 3 way rig fishing from shore has been replaced by those in the know with the slider rig. The original 3 way at best uses a 3 way swivel at the terminal end of the line. The 3 way swivel has three rings to tie into. To one ring of the three way the line is tied.Garry BrummettWed, 09 Dec 2009 21:31:38 GMTTackling the Surfhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/tackling-the-surf-Page1.htmThe waves are crashing into the beach. The smell of salt is in the air. You can walk for miles along the sandy shores. What an environment to surround yourself in. And, you could be pulling some fish from those frothy waves. But, where do you start? What makes a good fishing beach? What kind of tackle do you need? Is this going to cost me an arm and a leg to get started? These are all valid questions so let’s get to answering them! Capt. Terry RandThu, 01 Oct 2009 09:50:59 GMTShore Bound Tautoghttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/shore-bound-tautog-Page1.htmMost anyone you talk to about fishing for tautog, or blackfish as they are commonly referred to, will tell tales of dropping hooked crabs and sandworms over the side of the gunwale, and moments later playing tug of war with a rod bent under the boat as they try to winch a large blackfish from the rock piles below. Well, what if you don’t have a boat? What if you don’t have access to a boat? No worries. Though it’s tough to find any information on blackfishing from the shore it is an option that you should explore.Capt. Terry RandMon, 28 Sep 2009 22:48:58 GMTPorgy Fishing-101http://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/porgy-fishing-101-Page1.htmThe porgy, also referred to as scup, are the saltwater equivalent to the freshwater bluegill. They are relatively small, tasty and when you find one, you will usually find more. There is no better way to introduce the uninitiated to the saltwater world than to introduce them to porgy fishing. They are easy to find and the action can be fast and furious.Capt. Terry RandMon, 28 Sep 2009 11:06:25 GMTBaitcasting Without the Birds Nesthttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/baitcasting-without-the-birds-nest-Page1.htmBaitcasting reels are a huge asset to your fishing arsenal especially if you’re using lures larger that ¼ oz. – 3/8 oz. But, in the northern reaches of the country most anglers do not grow up using baitcasting reels. One reason may be that northern anglers target trout more so than southern anglers and most trout applications require the use of very light line which baitcast reels do not handle very well. Many are wary of using a baitcasting reel due to its tendency to backlash or create a “birds nest” when casting. This is something that can be easily overcome with proper instruction and a little backyard practice casting.Capt. Terry RandThu, 24 Sep 2009 11:10:11 GMTThe Food Saverhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/the-food-saver-Page1.htmEvery spring, my wife and I sort through the freezer for our annual “freezer cleaning” ritual. This usually involves my wife pulling out zip lock freezer bags and asking me to try to identify the contents. Most of these packages are so full of ice crystals that making more than an educated guess at what the bag holds is a near impossibility. If it can’t be identified it makes its way into the household garbage. If it is freezer burnt it finds a new home in that same container. After a couple of years of going through this ritual and tossing away what I knew to once be succulent blackfish and fluke fillets, now inedible due to excessive freezer burning.Capt. Terry RandThu, 24 Sep 2009 10:42:05 GMTComfort on the Waterhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/comfort-on-the-water-Page1.htmSo, being outdoors is about roughing it; getting your hands dirty, taking one on the chin, dealing with whatever cards Mother Nature deals you….Right? Well, not necessarily in my book! Let’s face it. You can go out there for an 8 hour adventure, ill prepared, and get the job done. But how much fun are you really having if you’re cold, wet and miserable? How well can you concentrate on your fishing when that cold trickle of water is seeping in under your collar and slowly running down your back? Well, if you’re prepared for changing weather conditions then you’re dressed to succeed and dressed for comfort.Capt. Terry RandFri, 18 Sep 2009 21:41:30 GMTBlackfishing 102: Intro. to Togginghttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/blackfishing-102:-intro-to-togging-Page1.htmNow that we have the basics learned in the first article let’s get down to business. What you will learn in this article represents one author’s methods and opinions. They are built on traditional methods with modern improvements and they are proven to produce fish into the double digits. As you pursue blackfish you will develop your own preferred methods and rigs for putting fish in the boat.Capt. Terry RandThu, 17 Sep 2009 21:42:34 GMTStriped Bass Fishing with Bunkerhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/striped-bass-fishing-with-bunker-Page1.htmAlso known as bunker or porgy, the menhaden is hands down the best bait going when it comes to striped bass. Back in the day, bunker made up roughly 80% of the stripers diet. Bunker is a fatty, oily, high calorie bait that is an easy target for stripers. These days there is a large commercial fishery for the bunker. The oils in the bunker are used in everything from medicines to margarine to pet food. Next time you are in the grocery store with your wife, look at how many labels contain Omega-3 oils. The number of products that use bunker oil is staggering. The commercial fleets are incredibly efficient at wiping out entire schools of bunker in a single pass with their net. Some of the larger companies use spotter planes to locate the schools and radio the coordinates to the big boats. They swoop in using a technique called purse seining where a ship pays out a large net that encircles the entire school. As important a bait source as they are, they play an even bigger ecological role. Bunker are filter feeders meaning that they feed by straining suspended matter and food particles from water. Bunker swim in massive schools that can number in the millions.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:38:12 GMTStriped Bass Fishing with Porgyhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/striped-bass-fishing-with-porgy-Page1.htmMany people refer to them as scup. They are a very hardy bait that is easily caught. One of the advantages to using them as bait over some of the other choices is that they are easy to keep alive in a very basic live well. They don’t require as much water exchange as shad do and don’t seem to care what shape the tank is. Porgy begin to show up on the reefs and mussel beds in May. By June, they can be found at all depths on just about any kind of structure. Porgy and bass go hand in hand; they can both be caught on the same rock pile. In fact, a few years ago, I had my wife on board and she was having a ball catching one porgy after another. I would take one off her hook and put it right back on mine and drop it back down on the other side of the boat and hook up almost immediately.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:18:57 GMTStriped Bass Fishing with Shadhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/striped-bass-fishing-with-shad-Page1.htmHere in southern New England we are blessed with a variety of striper baits to pick from when targeting striped bass. One of the most excititng fish to catch is the hickory shad or “Poor Man’s Tarpon”. Many anglers specifically target these fish because of their great fight on light gear. A light action rod spooled with four pound test, a handful of shad darts, willow leafs or small jigs and you can spend hours catching them. Hickory shad will average eighteen to twenty two inches and will commonly run in the two to three pound range. The largest I’ve seen in my boat was a monster that measured twenty eight inches long, we estimated the fish to be close to seven pounds. Check your local fishing regulations. The surrounding states in our area all have their own rules regarding creel limits.Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:50:06 GMTChoosing the Right Fishing Rodhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/choosing-the-right-fishing-rod-Page1.htmChoosing the correct fishing rod to buy seems like it should be an easy task. It can be if you’re buying a starter rod and reel combo. But, if you have reached a level in your fishing skills where you need different rods for different fishing applications, it can become tricky. One way to get yourself totally overwhelmed is to walk into a fishing retailer and try to select one rod to out of their vast inventory. Capt. Terry RandSun, 06 Sep 2009 21:42:00 GMTStriped Bass Fishing with Eelshttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/striped-bass-fishing-with-eels-Page1.htmEels are the quintessential striper bait. Recently there has been a lot of talk about imposing strict limits on possession of eels and possibly putting them on the endangered species list. There has been a dramatic decrease in the American eel population over the last few years and there are fingers being pointed in all directions. I tend to believe that it is a combination of things occurring. The American eel is born in the Sargasso Sea and makes its way back up the rivers and streams all up and down the East Coast. The eel takes nearly 15 years to mature sexually and to return to the Sargasso to spawn. Many people feel that over the last 15 to 20 years the increase in the numbers of hydro electric dams has taken a huge toll. Others feel it has more to do with the sale of glass eels in fish markets over seas. Studies are being done on just what is happening and for now the ASMFC has decided not to recommend any changes in the laws regarding eels until more information is gathered, so it appears that we are safe for the next few years anyways.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:37:18 GMTStriped Bass Fishing with Live Bait-Part IIhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/striped-bass-fishing-with-live-bait-part-ii-Page1.htmStripers are all about structure. Find the structure and you will find the bass. Boulder piles, wrecks and reefs are all magnets for these fish. I fish several well known reefs on the Connecticut side of Long Island Sound. A reef is nothing but a hill underwater. The relative height of the top of the reef doesn’t matter at all. I fish some areas that come up to as little as 10 feet of water and other days I can be in over 80 feet of water. Generally speaking, the steeper the hill the better. Reefs are the perfect ambush point and act as funnels, concentrating all the bait scattered across the entire water column and squeezing it into much skinnier water as it flows over the crest. As the tide flows up the hill, it carries bait to stripers that have taken up feeding stations near the crest of the peak. The crest of a reef can be 20 or 120 feet deep, it’s not the depth that matters as much as funnel it offers. The rip line marks the approximate crest of any reef.Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:18:42 GMTStriped Bass Fishing with Live Bait– Part Ihttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/striped-bass-fishing-with-live-bait-part-i-Page1.htmBig stripers are caught every year up and down the East Coast on all kinds of tackle using all kinds of methods. However, if you want to maximize your chances for a striped bass over 40 inches, then live bait on a 3-way rig is the way to go. The most popular baits in the New England area are eels, hickory shad, scup and everyone’s favorite the menhaden AKA porgy or bunker. Live baits work well 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll start fishing in earnest for stripers in May and continue till ice becomes a problem on the deck of the boat in late November. Day or night, it doesn’t matter. I’ve taken bass over 60 pounds at night and I’ve taken bass that big during broad daylight.Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:03:19 GMTSaltwater Fly Fishing Basicshttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/saltwater-fly-fishing-basics-Page1.htmSounds like a big undertaking, huh? Not really. A lot of information has been published about saltwater fly fishing and its accessories that it is often times quite overwhelming to someone who has never picked up a fly rod. Like any type of fishing, fly fishing can be as simple or as complex as one would like to make it. But, to get yourself started you do not need excessive amounts of knowledge or equipment. Nor, do you need to spend your life savings on the equipment that will put fish in your boat. Let’s run down through the necessary equipment that will get you started. Capt. Terry RandMon, 24 Aug 2009 21:38:40 GMTHow to Catch Blackfish/Tautog-An Introductionhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/how-to-catch-blackfish/tautog-an-introduction-Page1.htmBlackfish, also known as Tautog, are one of tastiest and hardest fighting fish found in the North East. They are relatively easy to catch but also provide the angler with a battle that will put their skills and tackle to the test. From boat, jetty or shoreline blackfish are readily available throughout the reefs and rock piles from Massachusetts to New Jersey.Capt. Terry RandMon, 24 Aug 2009 21:22:26 GMTFishing the Rocky Shorelineshttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/fishing-the-rocky-shorelines-Page1.htmThe beaches and shorelines of the northeast are what you would call rocky terrain. Much of the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts coastlines are covered in boulders, rocks and gravel which creates fantastic habitat for the predator fish and their table fare. While fishing the immediate beaches and their associated rock piles, another man-made rock structure must never be overlooked by the angler.Capt. Terry RandSun, 23 Aug 2009 22:42:01 GMTSoft Plastic Fluking: Using GULP! Baithttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/soft-plastic-fluking:-using-gulp!-bait-Page1.htmAfter many years of relentlessly chasing the summer flounder, I have come to accept my status as a certifiable “flounder pounder”. Fluke are one of the few species I catch that I keep for the table which is one small reason for my interest. Additionally, they are a summertime species that can readily be caught during the daytime in bright sunny conditions.Capt. Terry RandSun, 23 Aug 2009 22:19:52 GMTAdvanced Fluke Fishinghttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/advanced-fluke-fishing-Page1.htmDuring the winter months in the Northeast, there are not a lot of opportunities for catching saltwater fish. Most anglers either wait out the cold season in the warmth of their homes or some others may venture inland to ice fish on the frozen lakes and ponds in pursuit of sweet water species. Tidal rivers begin to see an influx of schoolie sized striped bass as March rolls through. As March gives way to April the winter flounder, or fluke, returns to the coastline to spawn.Capt. Terry RandWed, 05 Aug 2009 21:49:03 GMTIntroduction to Fluke Fishinghttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/introduction-to-fluke-fishing-Page1.htmFluke. The summer flounder. The toothy cousin of the northeast’s smaller winter flounder. A flatfish with a real attitude. They lie flat against the ocean floor, camouflaging themselves in the sand and they ambush their prey with lightning fast reflexes. Few fish on the east coast are as sought after for their delicate white fillets and their fighting ability as the summer flounder.Capt. Terry RandWed, 05 Aug 2009 21:19:44 GMTSpinning Reel Repair & Maintenancehttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/spinning-reel-repair-maintenance-Page1.htmSpinning reel repairs and maintenance are generally best left to the professionals. An assortment of necessary tools, oil, reel grease and some mechanical know-how are required to be successful in completing the needed maintenance. But, there may be times when you just can’t wait for someone else to fix your reel. You may find yourself in a far away location (like on a Fly-in Canadian fishing trip) and you just have to get that reel working again right away. The following information will give you some guidance and confidence in cracking open that pesky reel and getting her back into fish-catching condition. This information will also aid the beginner in learning the ins and outs of spinning reel repair. Most spinning reels work on the same basic gear drive design. There may be some parts variations on some reel models that are not mentioned in these procedures. But, they mostly all work in the same general fashion.Capt. Terry RandTue, 04 Aug 2009 22:24:36 GMTIntroduction to Surf Fishinghttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/introduction-to-surf-fishing-Page1.htmThe waves are crashing into the beach. The smell of salt is in the air. You can walk for miles along the sandy shores. What an environment to surround yourself in. And, you could be pulling some fish from those frothy waves. But, where do you start? What makes a good fishing beach? What kind of tackle do you need? Is this going to cost me an arm and a leg to get started? These are all valid questions so let’s get to answering them! Capt. Terry RandMon, 03 Aug 2009 22:25:27 GMTSurf Casting Gear-Scaling Downhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/surf-casting-gear-scaling-down-Page1.htmSurf fishing is most often perceived as casting large sinkers paired with various types of live and dead baits with the aid of a stout spinning rod exceeding 10 feet in length. A large spinning reel spooled with hundreds of yards of 20 – 30 pound test monofilament line has historically been the norm. And, of course, with this comes the fatigue brought on by hours of casting this rig into the rolling waves. It is often necessary to use outfits of these specifications to get baits into proper placement when the surf is high, rolling and crashing against the beach. But in many surf situations this just ends up being overkill and the angler winds up exerting much more energy than is needed. With recent advances in fishing technology, the surf angler can put together rod and reel combos that are lighter, shorter and easier to cast than the traditional surf sticks that tend to be so unwieldy.Capt. Terry RandWed, 29 Jul 2009 22:13:13 GMTHow to Spool a Fishing Line Onto a Reelhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/how-to-spool-a-fishing-line-onto-a-reel-Page1.htmMany inshore saltwater anglers ask us, “Should I buy a filler spool of line and put it on the reel at home, or have you guys do it in the shop from your bulk spool?” The answer for us is always to have the reel spooled in the shop, and here is why. With professional spooling on a line winding machine, with professional, competent staff at the controls, you will get exactly the right amount of line for the reel, zero line twist, and the proper tension applied. Garry BrummettWed, 29 Jul 2009 21:53:04 GMTConventional & Baitcasting Reel Repair & Maintenancehttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/conventional-baitcasting-reel-repair-maintenance-Page1.htmConventional and baitcasting reel repairs and maintenance are generally best left to the professionals. An assortment of necessary tools, oil, reel grease and some mechanical know-how are required to be successful in completing the needed maintenance. But, there may be times when you just can’t wait for someone else to fix your reel. You may find yourself in a far away location (like on a Fly-in Canadian fishing trip) and you just have to get that reel working again right away. The following information will give you some guidance and some confidence in cracking open that pesky reel and getting her back into fish catching condition. This information will also aid the beginner in learning the ins and outs of spinning reel repair. Most conventional reels work on the same basic gear drive design. There may be some parts variations on some reel models that are not mentioned in these procedures. But, they mostly all work in the same general fashion.Capt. Terry RandTue, 28 Jul 2009 22:23:43 GMTTopwater Dogshttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/topwater-dogs-Page1.htmTopwater action is probably the most exciting method of fishing with artificial lures. Sure, you’ve thrown the poppers and the chuggers but have you have taken the dog for a walk? Here is a lure that catches nearly any fish that feeds on the water’s surface. Whether its largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike, musky, bluefish, striper or schooling tuna, this system works and provides some of the most eye-popping strikes you will ever see.Capt. Terry RandTue, 28 Jul 2009 21:46:21 GMTFishing Leader Systems-An Introductionhttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/fishing-leader-systems-an-introduction-Page1.htmWhat is a leader? Why should I use a leader? When should I use a leader? Well, the world of sport fishing is vast and we won’t be able to address every fishing scenario. But, let’s start will some basic salt and freshwater situations to get started. The information you gleam from this article should help you in understanding the concepts and how to apply them in other settings.Capt. Terry RandMon, 27 Jul 2009 22:16:15 GMTPoor Man’s Fish Findershttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/poor-mans-fish-finders-Page1.htmMany anglers new to our sport (and some not-so-new) have a challenge finding fish, or just knowing if they are working a fishy spot. Angling from a boat rigged with an electronic fish finder, depth, temperature, and GPS coordinates does give the inshore saltwater angler a distinct advantage. Such is the ability to easily move out of unproductive areas, the ability to mark fish beneath the surface and to log in the water temperature, the depth, and even log a global position for later use.Garry BrummettWed, 22 Jul 2009 16:22:10 GMTBuying and Storing Live Sandworms and Bloodwormshttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/saltwater-fishing-tips/buying-and-storing-live-sandworms-and-bloodworms-Page1.htmSandworms and Bloodworms are the ubiquitous bait for a multitude of ocean gamefish. The following refers to harvested worms and not farmed worms. Sandworms “Nereis Succinea” are reddish brown marine worms that can exceed 10” in length when mature. They are free swimming scavengers which feed on algae and other smaller worms. They live in the estuary areas and are harvested in Maine. Sandworms are now farmed and are available at a premium price for those willing to pay the extra money. The consistency in size seems to be better and the shelf life the same. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:36:05 GMT