Drifter, how about a short lesson on how you use them? Many of the guys here have never even seen a wire worm, let alone have any idea how they are used.
I let them sink into the bottom, especially in the shallow bays with bottoms that are carpeted with short vegetation. I pick them up very slowly out of the carpet, 3-4", and dead stick them for several seconds, then let them fall back down. I know that some guys jig them, and am interested in how you use them over your way.
Your worms with the red beads look very interesting. Have never made any like that, but have tagged a small piece of red flannel or wool onto the hook.
Of course, if there are no whitefish around the bays, you can always get out into deeper water and jig for them with a bright spoon or jig. They really sock them hard!
Ted