Even with all the innovative artificial lures on the market, fishing with quality live bait is still preferred by most fisherman. Hamilton Bait & Tackle in Fairfield, OH, is one of the area’s leading live bait providers, and their most popular items are their nightcrawlers and red worms.

Fishing with nightcrawlers or red worms has a host of benefits, but each requires certain care. Here are a few tips for fishing with live worms from the professionals at Hamilton Bait & Tackle:

• Nightcrawlers: Nightcrawlers are a great all purpose bait to use when you’re looking to catch a variety of fish, such as walleye, bass, catfish and bluegill.
• Red Worms: For fish that prefer smaller worms, red worms make the perfect live bait. If you’re fishing for perch, trout, or other small game fish, red worms are ideal. 
• Worm Care: Since it’s alive, live bait requires a certain amount of care. For nightcrawlers and red worms, Hamilton Bait & Tackle recommends keeping them as cool as possible.  For those who fish regularly with worms should refrigerate at 40 to 50 degrees between fishing excursions or we would be happy to pack your worms for travel.

To learn more about fishing with live bait, contact Hamilton Bait & Tackle today at (513) 869-2248. They also specialize in rods, reels and a full line of bait and tackle, so be sure to visit them online for a complete list of their products.