Abstract: A trap includes an outer shell having an entrance at one end and a removable end plate at the other end. The outer shell has a number of holes for the passage of water inside the outer shell. An inner shell that also has water passage holes and that preferably is on the order of one half the length of the outer shell, is pivotally supported in the outer shell adjacent the entrance of the outer shell. The inner shell is pivotally supported about its center axis and has defined as part thereof a ramp that is weighted so that the ramp assumes the proper position to extend upwardly from the entrance.

Abstract: A material used to coat earthworms or the like for facilitating the baiting of the earthworm onto a hook. The coating material comprises a wood flour of powdered wood preferably mixed with dehydrated ground worms, mussels, shrimp, clams and the like food products. The powdered wood is preferably made from hardwood such as maple or hard birch. The mixture may also be used as "chum" or for preventing the drying and breaking of sea worms.

Abstract: A material used to coat earthworms or the like for facilitating the baiting of the earthworm onto a hook. The coating material comprises a wood flour of powdered wood preferably mixed with dehydrated ground worms, mussels, shrimp, clams and the like food products. The powdered wood is preferably made from hard-wood such as maple or hard birch. The mixture may also be used as "chum" or for preventing the drying and breaking of sea worms.