I have classified my Hodgydews into a few categories. There are the Over Achievers - the ones that stretch out far where 3/4 of their body length is above ground. They try to scramble when they sense you, but they over achieve and can't scoot back in the hole fast enough. There are the Shadow Huggers - you catch a quick glimpse of their heads at the last second as your light crosses their path. In a glimpse they are gone. There are the Lovemakers - ones stuck together in love’s embrace and not aware of your presence. It's a two for one and sometimes on a rare moonlight occasion you come across a three-for-one. There are the Newdews. Too small to be plucked from the garden, but they still have potential to be a Hodgydew if they work hard and stay true.
Then there are the true Hodgydews, the ones that are quick, the ones that test their abilities. These worms put up a fight. These are the ones that will gator roll. These are the ones that will not be removed from their homes in the middle of the night by force. Yes, these are the worms that bring home the personal bests. These are the worms that make picking just a little bit more enjoyable.
Get out in your own backyard, local field or greenery after rain and see if you can light up some dew worms. It's also an excellent way to get your kids more involved in the outdoors and fishing, and what kid is going to say no to playing outside after dark or bedtime? Your kids will have fun being outside, you have a free supply of worms and you both will have memories for a lifetime.
Happy hunting and fishing.