The durability issue stems from the fact that mono slices thru the soft worms. You could run a tube thru the worm and just make sure a little bit just sticks out of the front and rear points of penetration. That should fully protect the worm from the action of hi-speed waterloaded/Spey casts.

You could probably take some brake tubing, bevel one end to a sharp point like a hypodermic needle, and string up a bunch of worms (ala TRBO mass-production of rags) then trim the tubing to separate the strung worms.

It would not be necessary to thread the entire worm, perhaps 2-3 inches of tube. String a leader thru the tube and tie a nail knot on the leader to serve as a "stop" for the tubing which would allow you to trail the hook way back.

The off axis rear exit of the tube would kink the tail end of the worm off kilter. Bet it would have a pretty seductive wiggle fished on a swing from the long rod.