Worm charming

Worm charming, worm grunting, worm fiddling, or rooping is a method of attracting earthworms from the ground. The activity is usually performed to collect bait for fishing, but it can also take the form of a competitive sport in areas such as the UK and East Texas. As a skill and profession, worm charming is now very rare, with the art being passed down through generations to ensure its survival.