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What is Joker in fishing?

The larvae of a much smaller species of midge, jokers are primarily used as loose feed in combination with bloodworm as hook baits. It may surprise you to learn that two or three jokers, or even a single specimen, may also be used as a hook bait.

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The larva of the midge, bloodworms are small, bright red, segmented larva with dark green heads. There are many different species of bloodworm, but those associated with angling live in the silty bottom of most waterbodies. They are probably the most prolific source of natural food for bottom-feeding fish, such as gudgeon, bream, carp and tench. Bloodworm thrives in low oxygen conditions.

Introduction to joker

The larvae of a much smaller species of midge, jokers are primarily used as loose feed in combination with bloodworm as hook baits. It may surprise you to learn that two or three jokers, or even a single specimen, may also be used as a hook bait. You do need good eyesight to put a single joker on a size 24 or 26 fine wire hook. Jokers are found in polluted streams, such as those below sewage outfalls where oxygen levels are depleted. In times gone by, many rivers in urban areas were full of joker, the River Douglas in the Wigan area being a prime example. It was here that a young Billy Makin first saw the men of Wigan plying their trade as joker collectors. In a recent article, Billy made the interesting and valid point that UK waters containing joker in significant numbers were way too polluted to have ever contained fish life.

Natural but controversial?

Despite bloodworm being the most natural of all fishing baits, it has attracted much controversy especially in times gone by, but still the spirited debate about the pros and cons of its use rages on. Bloodworm and joker are much more commonly used in mainland Europe. UK anglers wishing to represent their nations at international level will certainly need to hone both their bloodworm and joker fishing skills. Bloodworm and joker are considered extremely effective, especially during the winter months when their small size and active movement makes them extremely attractive to fish such as roach, bream, perch, gudgeon and ruffe. This makes them some match anglers' favourite bait. Due to their small size, very small fine wire hooks (size 22 or smaller) and fine lines are a must for optimal bait presentation.

Collecting your own bloodworm

You can collect bloodworm by hand using a home-made scraper, which is dragged through the top few inches of the silt. If you are contemplating doing this, we advise taking extreme care and thinking about water safety. Simon 'Motty' Mottram nearly lost his life in pursuit of bloodworm on one occasion, being saved only by the prompt actions of Chris Harvey and eventually the local fire brigade. You must also ensure you have the permission of the owner of the waterbody before getting started. Due to the time and effort involved in finding and then collecting ones’ own supply, bloodworm and joker are commonly ordered through specialist importers such as @livebloodwormandjoker and tackle shops during the winter period.

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