CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What kind of larvae are red worms for fishing? (What kind of larvae are red worms for fishing?)

CATDOLL: What kind of larvae are red worms for fishing? (What kind of larvae are red worms for fishing?)

1. Are red worms poisonous?

Red worms are not poisonous.

Red worms are the larvae of chironomids. Chironomids are a general term for thousands of aquatic insects of the Chironomidae family. They are widely distributed in various water bodies, and their biomass can account for 70-80% of aquatic benthic animals. Red worms are one of the most commonly used insect baits by anglers, and are known as the "two major insect baits in the north and south" together with earthworms in the southern region. Red worms are not poisonous. The red worms used for fishing are actually the larvae of chironomids, but there is not only one animal called red worms. For example, chironomid larvae, water fleas, chiggers, water earthworms, etc. are all commonly known as red worms.

2. What are red worms used for fishing?

Blood worms are the larvae of chironomids, which are a general term for thousands of species of aquatic insects in the family Chironomididae. They are widely distributed in various water bodies. Their biomass can account for 70-80% of aquatic benthic animals. They are not only natural feed for aquatic animals such as fish, shrimp, crabs, snails and shellfish, but also the most important link in the aquatic food chain. They play an irreplaceable role in the ecological balance of the entire aquatic environment.

3. What do the blood worms used for fishing eat to grow?

Fishing bloodworms eat microorganisms in mud and water. Bloodworms are also called water earthworms, which are actually the larvae of chironomids. They live in the mud of rivers and ponds, but require the water to be flowing and clean. Bloodworms are the best bait for fish, containing high protein. They are also one of the popular foods on foreign tables in recent years, comparable to snails. There are specialized breeding farms.

4. When will red worms be available for fishing?

Bloodworms Bloodworms are the larvae of the midge.

In the north, they are sold in flower and bird markets. There are about 5,000 known species of Chironomids in the world. They are similar to common mosquitoes, but the main difference is that their antennae are densely covered with fine hairs, just like feathers. Another difference is that its mouth (stylet) has degenerated and does not have the function of sucking. Therefore, we can say that it will not bite people. Red worms have another ability. They can live in a relatively oxygen-deficient environment. Because they have hemoglobin in their bodies, this is why they are blood red. Chironomid larvae have become an important biological resource. They are widely distributed in various water bodies and in large numbers. Their biomass often accounts for 50% to 90% of the total benthic animals in the water. Red worms are an important link in the food chain in water bodies and are excellent natural bait for many economic aquatic animals such as various fish, shrimps, crabs, turtles, and tortoises. Chironomid larvae are rich in nutrients, with protein content accounting for 41% to 62% of dry matter and fat accounting for 2% to 8%. In aquaculture, chironomid larvae have many advantages: suitable size, good palatability, and comprehensive nutrition. A large number of larvae can breed in sewage and stagnant water. Most chironomid larvae feed on organic matter in the water. In silt or water bodies rich in organic matter, they can reproduce in large numbers due to the lack of natural enemies such as fish and shrimp. In the north, there are usually two generations a year, and April-May and September-October are the breeding seasons of chironomids (different in different regions). At present, bloodworms are artificially raised as feed. Artificially raised bloodworms are mostly used as food for fishing and home-raised tropical fish.

5. Where do the red worms used for fishing come from?

Red worms are the larvae of midges, and they are very effective as bait. Winter and spring are the seasons when red worms are used most. The weather is cold and the water temperature is low in winter and spring, so using red worms as bait is particularly attractive to crucian carp and carp. There are many ways to use red worms as bait. You can use a string hook to hang red worms for fishing, or you can hang red worms on a hand pole to fish. You can also mix it with flour bait to make "roujiamo" bait to make fish bite.

6. Are red worms the same as the red earthworms used for fishing?

There are two types of red worms we commonly call. One is water earthworms, which gather together like silk threads and need to be kept in water. The other is the larvae of the midge, which are relatively thick in diameter and can be temporarily kept in a wet cloth. The red worms you mentioned for fishing should be the larvae of the midge, not water earthworms.

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