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[dirtyharry]

Hello,

I have around 2 pounds of earth worms for fishing.

Can anyone suggest how to store them for longer period?
What rigs can I use to catch trouts with them?

I am also interested in sharing them with someone who is interested in fishing with me. 

DH
 

[RalphH]

this is about as good as anything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ng5cHEQwQQ

He uses a plastic storage bin. You can put a lid on it and there should be enough air getting in at the sides of the lid. Keep them moist but not wet and keep them cool. You can use wet spagnum moss on the bottom rather than a piece of corrugated paper box.

Thread worms on a bait hook and fish under float (bobber) or still fish on a bottom rig. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rYBnwYbmUs

It's kind of cruel but each to his own. Don't use worms where you might catch wild trout as they will often swallow them and the trout is unlikely to survive being hooked in the throat or gills if you have to release it.

I don't fish with worms anymore as I think they are better in the dirt were they can make soil.

[RyanB]

Hello,

I have around 2 pounds of earth worms for fishing.

Can anyone suggest how to store them for longer period?
What rigs can I use to catch trouts with them?

I am also interested in sharing them with someone who is interested in fishing with me. 

DH
 

2 pounds of earthworms...

Bring 10 worms, let the rest go.  Good for trout fishing especially cuthroat.  Earthworms drown quickly in water and stop moving, dew worms last longer. 

They work in any rig that uses bait.  If float fishing, the motion of the wriggling worm is helpful if your float is sitting still.

[Noahs Arc]

I think his question was how to store them for later use...

[Tylsie]

Basically like in the video. You will need:

-1 plastic container (a tote with a lid, can get at the dollar store)
-some scrap Cardboard (or peat as was suggested) to line the bottom
-Dirt (organic compost works best, few dollars at store)
-Shredded Paper to mix into dirt (helps with moisture and will decompose)
-Plant food waste (egg shells, coffee grounds, etc *no citrus)
-Worms

Cut the cardboard to fit the bottom of container, add dirt and paper shreddings, mix and add worms. Put in some organic waste for them to eat, put air holes in the lid and it is basically complete. You will want to keep the soil moist (NOT WET!!!) and keep it in a cool place like a non-heated garage or a fridge. Pretty simple.