Gemini
May 2025 Issue

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Tom Maker Bait

HOW TO MOUNT WORMS

Want to know how to attach your worms to cast further? Follow this advice from worm-pro Tom Maker!

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Worms play a significant role in Tom’s angling. Over the years, he has developed what he considers the best method to attach or tie worms so they can withstand casts of up to 130 yards. Here’s a simple eight-point guide on how to do it:

1. Grab a spool of Marker Elastic.
1. Grab a spool of Marker Elastic.
2. Pass through your Micro Ring Swivel. 
2. Pass through your Micro Ring Swivel. 
3. Thread on a piece ofpop-up corn. 
3. Thread on a piece ofpop-up corn. 
4. Grab a couple of juicy worms. 
4. Grab a couple of juicy worms. 
5. Concertina your worms onto a needle. 
5. Concertina your worms onto a needle. 
6. Pass one worm onto each elastic tag end. 
6. Pass one worm onto each elastic tag end. 
7. Tie off with a couple of granny knots. 
7. Tie off with a couple of granny knots. 
8. Trim any excess elastic, and you’re done. 
8. Trim any excess elastic, and you’re done. 
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