#131029 - 12/19/01 12:46 AM
So How Many Worm Virgins Out There
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Gooose is just testing the fishing hole.... ? As an old decrepit pencil lead, corky, yarn and bait guy who is... I'm not as yet admitting to lacking in any such experiences...just wondering if there is such a thing as "Pink Worm....hmmmm ah what the heck...Virgins?" Please don't infer from my question that Gooose hasn't....oh crap...enough...just wondering. Maybe some of you experts could help out the res...uh other guys? Still Got My Jig Virginity Gooose
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#131030 - 12/19/01 01:07 AM
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 09/18/99
Posts: 167
Loc: Ridgefield, WA
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I can now say I am no longer a PWV. I gave mine up just last week to a nice 8# sh. It was gentle to me and didn't hurt me too much on the take. In fact it just played with my ......bobber for a few seconds before taking me deep into the corner of its mouth.
Giz...
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#131032 - 12/19/01 02:09 AM
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 12/12/00
Posts: 186
Loc: Auburn, Wa, USA
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Goooooooooooose:
While I am still a jig virgin, I am proud to tell you that I am not a PWV. The first time I ever tried the pink worm was for Summer run steel about 4-5 years back. I'd floated thru a nice drift several times, and while drifting the same hole yet again, I put my pole in the crook of my arm and began to admire the creation. I remember looking around at the mountains and just thinking how beautiful it was.... when I became aware that my gear had "drifted" upstream. Only took me a minute or two to remember that physics just doesn't work that way. I set the hook into one of my nicest Summer Runs ever. As I type this I can still remember the drift, the mountains and a few of the jumps that fish made.
Haven't been out without pink worms in the vest since. Don't always try 'em, but always have 'em.
Man, I hope to drop that "jig virgin" title this weekend.
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#131033 - 12/19/01 02:20 AM
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Fry
Registered: 10/12/01
Posts: 24
Loc: North Bend, WA
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Well, last winter was my first steelhead (on a float/jig), and i've followed it up with 3 summer run fish (spinners for 2, spoon for 1). So this winter I'll try the pink worm (does it matter if it is used on a jig?).
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#131034 - 12/19/01 02:30 AM
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AuntyM Shortin it?!? My worms are only so long....crap I ain't going there. Nite all! JV prostaff Gooose
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#131036 - 12/19/01 05:27 AM
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Sorry Jacob, you are a PWV. As soon as the rain stops that will be easily rectified. Until then you will just have to be ashamed! Hey Aunty, I wouldn't mind being told my worm is a couple inches too long; but I'll pass on that pinching off thing. (I cut my pink worms with a scissors - several at a time for the vest or boat).
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#131037 - 12/19/01 08:44 AM
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Returning Adult
Registered: 03/09/99
Posts: 454
Loc: TACOMA,WA
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I had my first pink worm experience about 6 years ago, way before they were so popular out here. I floated the Sol Duc for the first time. The guide ask us how we liked to fish, and we told him we were pretty versatile, what did he find the most productive. He ask if we had ever fished with the pink worm?....after several cross-eyed looks at that funky bass worm...we ask if he was kidding. He said he had just gotten turned on to it and it was awesomely effective thru the bolder gardens on the Sol Duc.....well....about 50 yards into the float......fish on......and I been a worm dancer ever since.
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#131039 - 12/19/01 11:26 AM
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Spawner
Registered: 12/03/01
Posts: 851
Loc: manchester,Wa
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hopefully ina few days I wont be a pwv any more Ben
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#131040 - 12/19/01 11:33 AM
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 05/08/01
Posts: 170
Loc: Everett, WA.
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PWV, that's me too! Truth is I haven't used them that much, is why. I always have the pink worm with me but don't whip it out very often, because I usually get enough action with other things first. But with I'm willing to concentrate on the "angle with the dangle" over the next few days to see if I can pop one with a worm.
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#131041 - 12/19/01 12:41 PM
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Registered: 03/09/99
Posts: 454
Loc: TACOMA,WA
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I do think they work better on a native fish rather then a hatchery fish. Has anyone else found this to be true?
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#131042 - 12/19/01 12:48 PM
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Smolt
Registered: 10/18/99
Posts: 92
Loc: Everett,WA,USA
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Just caught my first jig fish, but am still fishless with the pink worm. Will have to try to fix that situation soon. Matt OnCorhynchUS
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#131043 - 12/19/01 05:07 PM
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Returning Adult
Registered: 03/24/99
Posts: 371
Loc: Port Orchard Wa Kitsap
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Randy, Ill agree with that! Big natives love worms! I feel I am the master of the worm and I fish primarily on a stretch deemed "selective" so when its in Im fishing it. All I carry is rigged worms and my box of Tads! Nothing like Bear creak drift in March with a Pink worm on a bobber! I will say I tend to go with bait were allowed though.
Bob D
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#131044 - 12/19/01 07:06 PM
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Spawner
Registered: 10/18/00
Posts: 665
Loc: Washougal, WA
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Well, I figured a lot of us have dabbled with our pink worms at one time or another. I know I have. They can be awful fun too!...Oh, nevermind, just reread your topic post gooose. Now I get it! I am a virgin in this category too. I've got a package of worms and some boobers to use with them. But I think I'll try them on the bottom without the bobber at first.
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#131048 - 12/20/01 01:08 AM
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Hmmm....well since KB came out of the closet as an admitted PWV...I'll have to fess up. At least I'm still able to distinguish between boobers and bobbers :p . Gooose is gonna go for the double loss of his unsullied reputation as a JV/PWV this weekend as the rivers are dropping...and I intend to be downright easy for the taking by any wiling steelie. Course I might be tempted to toss spoons or spinners if my less than virginial side takes over. gooose
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#131049 - 12/20/01 03:04 AM
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/15/99
Posts: 4166
Loc: Poulsbo, WA,USA
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I'm a pink worm virgin and a jig virgin. I got some pink worms at Olympic Sporting Goods and carry them with me but have only used them a couple of times. Lost my virginity, when I was 12, on a real worm however. Never have caught a steelhead on a spoon or spinners either.
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#131050 - 12/20/01 06:32 AM
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Some of you PVW's that carry around rubber pink worms just need more confidence in them and then you will be getting them out to use more often. Kinda like in the younger days when you used to carry that other type of rubber around in your wallet, but lacked the confidence to use them. Maybe a bit like KB? Geeez. You young guys all think with your pink worms. That's why he typed boobers, Gooose. BTW, while I think the pink colored rubber worms are the best for steelhead fishing, they do take other colors. In clear water we have found they take the transparent purple or red color on a jighead. And the black worm with a chartreuse tip is a very good one. RT
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#131052 - 12/20/01 09:33 AM
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I'm a freak'n CAKE
Registered: 05/17/01
Posts: 942
Loc: Almost on the beach
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The pink worms, orange worms, white worms, etc. all work great on hatchery fish especially in the heavily fished terminal areas. Most guys will be chucking corky shrimp, corky eggs, etc. and along comes the worminator and.......WHAMO! Been there, done that, many times. Definately the "go to" lure of choice after chucking bait to no avail. Sometimes the wild and crazy action of the worm will get those lazy ass, cold-water brats to wake up. Worms have really caught on (no pun intended) down here and you don't get as many weird looks from fellow fishermen anymore, at least I don't as much as I used to back in the day. Drift or float fish and don't forget that shrimp and anise! Another nice thing about fishing the worms is that they hold up way better than bait and you can beat on the heavy water with 'em. Gooose, I think I sent you a worm in that sample pack a while ago. Should'nt be hard to bust yer cherry with that thing Happy hunting, guys and gals!
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#131053 - 12/20/01 11:30 PM
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Justin Yeah I got 1 of the 2 left..one of them chrome dogs ate #1 last weekend . Gonna happen soon. BTW could you ask Joe about a eta on the arrival of christmas presents...I'd e-mail him but it looks like his addy changed. PWV Prostaff JV Prostaff Gooose
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#131054 - 12/21/01 05:08 AM
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I think all e-mail addresses that were @home.com are now @attbi.com
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#131055 - 12/21/01 11:45 PM
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Returning Adult
Registered: 09/09/01
Posts: 386
Loc: At FL410
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I lost one that I hooked on a pink worm so i havern't lost it yet. but it will happen. tight lines.
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#131056 - 12/21/01 11:57 PM
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Anyone want to talk about spoon our spinner virginity? Definitely not mine as I lost those along with something else when I was very young. This jig and worm thing almost makes me feel young again....ooooh the frustation of a swollen neck!?! Got an expert coach for the mornin so look out. PWV Prostaff JV Prostaff Gooose
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#131057 - 12/22/01 12:47 AM
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Smolt
Registered: 11/17/01
Posts: 80
Loc: Kaizer OR, formerly MT and WA
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what's the favorite brand?
I know the berkley's are popular (their smaller steely worm looks nice)
any other popular brands, available on the net?
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#131058 - 12/22/01 01:02 AM
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Well there are several but I'm packing Vision followed by Sammamish. Course I'm as of yet not an expert . PWV Prostaff JV Prostaff Gooose
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#131059 - 12/22/01 02:07 AM
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Returning Adult
Registered: 12/06/01
Posts: 289
Loc: Mill Creek
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Lost my cherry. After about 3 hours with no luck, I told my buddy about this worm thing and said i needed to give it a try. He was hoping know one was watching and on the first cast into the same pool we have thrown eggs and shrimp into. A nice native buck took my PINK worm and ran. Now im not affraid to show my pink worm !!!!
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#131060 - 12/24/01 11:52 PM
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Spawner
Registered: 10/18/00
Posts: 665
Loc: Washougal, WA
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Hey gooose and RT, as of 8:00 a.m. this morning I am no longer a pink worm virgin!!! Landed a clipped 8 pound chromer driftfishing the worm with two beads and a birdie drifter above it. The take was very subtle, really surprised me because I'd heard they slammed it. Turned out this time to be a definite tap-tap-tap, different from the bottom, then a pickup that stopped the lead in the water for a second. I jerked and came up solid. I am pretty dang pumped about this and let me tell you, anybody out there that wants to make fun of the pink worm (like I foolishly used to), should shut up and try it. It was dang fun that's for sure!!! Also, tryed jigs today, after I broke off the only pink worm I'd brought with me-the rest were at home in the package. No bites on the jigs. Only used some sparkly yarn ones though, didn't try the marabou or schlappen as I had forgot those at home too. Really prepared, huh?! After that, I tried a red spin'n'glow/eggs scented with some Mike's Shrimp Scent. Lost another fish on this setup. All in all, a pretty good day. I bet if I wouldn't have broke off my worm, I would have got my limit.
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#131061 - 12/25/01 12:03 AM
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Congrats KB but sorry you hurt your worm. Am I destined to be the last JV/PWV on the planet ?!? Glad to see you're all healed up....you promise to be more careful when you're chasin' hens down the street? Merry Christmas and Mass Steel To You Gooose
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#131062 - 12/25/01 12:19 AM
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Spawner
Registered: 10/18/00
Posts: 665
Loc: Washougal, WA
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Will do, gooose! And a Merry Christmas to you too!
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#131063 - 12/25/01 06:13 AM
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Anonymous
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Congrats KB! Bet you won't forget a pack of them next time out. As for the jigs, remember that while they can catch fish in higher colored water, they work best when the river drops and gets clear, and the fish are more 'holed up'. Keep after those too and you will gain just as much confidence in them as the PW, in the right conditions and places. And hey Gooose, speaking of confidence, it's been the same old syndrome for a milenium - if you don't have confidence in your pink worm it makes it harder, I mean more difficult, to get it to work. Especially after a few beers and you can't feel the bite as well! But keep after it and you will break your PWV. The PW also works a bit better when the water vis is good. Just keep the faith, keep your confidence up, and your worm will come into it's own. Oooooweee. Merry Christmas all. Dr. Ruth [ 12-25-2001: Message edited by: RT ]
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#131065 - 12/25/01 08:04 AM
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#131066 - 12/25/01 01:17 PM
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Returning Adult
Registered: 11/21/01
Posts: 304
Loc: union wa
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try chocolate chip cookie dough in a bait sac. works 10 times better than any worm, and if you get hungry you can have a snack.i once caught a 32 pound steelhead on the smokehouse river with this super secret bait. it works great.
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#131067 - 12/25/01 09:03 PM
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Spawner
Registered: 10/18/00
Posts: 665
Loc: Washougal, WA
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Well, thanks all for the congrats! Today fished mid-late afternoon and broke one pink worm off on the bottom. That's the only action I had, but I'm gonna stick with it. Ain't gonna quit yet! One reason being because my dad tried a pink worm today and hooked one nice fish. Towards the end of the drift, a fish hit him HARD and took off. He set the hook and the he said the fish performed a couple headshakes, and headed downstream toward some fast water in a riffle. Needless to say, he began chasing it downstream, but the fish eventually spit the hook down in the riffle. Well, 1 (the one I landed yesterday) for 2 anyway I guess. Hey bardo, are you serious? Cookie dough? I know bread dough used to be killer on trout, so maybe...? I'm willing to try anything new, now that I'm a believer in something new for me-the worm. From the few guys that seen me with that worm on yesterday (only about 3) I got some pretty strange looks, but it was all worth it when I landed that fish!
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