CBS Evening News for
Tuesday, Aug 08, 1972


Headline: Worm Grunting

Abstract:

(Studio) People earn their livings in many unusual ways.
REPORTER: Dan Rather

(Sopchoppy, Florida) Jim Rosier grunts for worms. Uses piece of iron against hardwood stob to set up vibration in earth which drives earthworms out to be gathered for fish bait. [ROSIER - describes his trade.] Variations of technique discussed. Mktg. of worms detailed. Myron Hodges Bait Store buys worms. ($6.25 per can of 500 worms paid to grunters. He repkgs. them and distributes them all over the South. [HODGES - says its a $250,000 a yr. business.]
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt

Broadcast Type:Evening News Segment Type: News Content
Program Time:05:53:20 pm - 05:57:10 pm. Duration: 03:50
Record Number:224705
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Context
Reporters:Kuralt, Charles; Rather, Dan
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