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Buy bloodworms and clam backup before dusk—shops sell out on holiday weekends when everyone waits until after dinner. Aerate live bait in shaded buckets; trunk heat kills worms on the ride from West Ocean City. Cut worm pieces reduce mess for long sessions.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Maryland DNR
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
