Do compost bins create worms?
A properly working compost gets too hot for worms to live in. However, the cooler edges are ideal for Red worms. These worms may be called manure worms, puss worms or red wrigglers and I’m sure several other pet names. They survive the active hot manure piles so, they make ideal worms for regular compost piles. These are absolutely the best worms for pan fish. When the hook pierces the worm they emit a yellow juice, hence the name pus worm. it does have a smell that attracts fish like crazy. Use the lightest line and a hook no bigger than a 10. I use a quill for a bobber. Don’t put the sinker closer than 18 closer to the hook. Usually the fish hit the worm as the hook is still sinking. With this rig and pus worms I’ll guarantee you’ll not find another system that can come close to this one. I teach Jr. Master Gardener classes to about 150 students a year. One of our projects is raising Red worms in compost bins. The only time we had any failures was when adults added too much water and
