Worm charming
Worm charming, worm grunting, and worm fiddling are methods of getting earthworms out from the ground. It is usually done to get bait for fishing, but it can also be a sport.[1][2] Most worm charming methods involve vibrating the soil, which encourages the worms to the surface. One method involves twirling a steel pole in the ground, which moves the dirt, making the worms in the area go to the top of the ground.
A lot of worm grunting is done in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Every year on June 21, thousands of fishermen show up for the annual worm grunting festival. The activity is usually performed to collect bait for fishing.
Worm Charming Media
Two people worm grunting to collect bait in the Apalachicola National Forest. The worms respond to vibrations created by rubbing the top of a wooden stake with a flat piece of metal
Competitive worm charming at Willaston
References
- ↑ Sutton, Keith. ESPN. 20 March 2007. "Fiddling For Worms". Accessed 7 June 2007.
- ↑ Phillips, John E. MotherEarthNews.com. 1 May 1980. "Fiddling for fish bait". Accessed 7 June 2007.