Does farming worms actually save anglers money?

I’ve often joked with my friends and family about starting a worm farm.

I use loads of live bait during the peak summer months and, lets be honest, like most things a pack nightcrawlers isn’t getting any cheaper.

A few months ago, after some torrential rains, my driveway was filled with worms. It seemed like a shame to let all that free bait just sit there, so I started collecting them in an old sour cream container from my in-laws’ restaurant. Before long, I had dozens — far more than I could go through before they died. My friend Spencer, who lives down the street got in on the action and also filled a large bucket over at his house.

It seemed I had no other choice than to finally take the plunge into worm farming.

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How to keep your minnows alive longer

Utilizing minnows is one of my favorite ways to catch fish year-round. But I use this approach extensively in the winter months. When it comes to quality bait, it’s hard to beat the real thing.

I used to think of my minnow stash as easily-disposable. But throughout the years, I’ve found a number of benefits to keeping my bait alive and kicking as long as possible.

Maintaining my current crop of minnows from the local bait shop not only saves time and money, it also minimizes my use of these living resources while allowing me to catch more fish per purchase.

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