Ragworm

Ragworm qty 1 lb  is probably one of the most popular baits used in sea angling today  , for beach ,estuary , boat fishing etc this is the bait  , will catch almost, every species of fish

What is a Ragworm ?

Ragworm is a species of worm  which can be dug all around our coastline and in Ireland and some other countries too .The term King Ragworm denotes a larger worm ie8  to 10 inches long ,worms are smaller early part of the year as need time to grow 4/5 inches

King Ragworm is just a bigger Ragworm 

collecting worm can be messy and dangerous so make sure you know the areas ,tides ,mudbanks etc before you wander off digging over the years i have rescued several people stuck in the mud up to there waist.

Ragworm is found from the low tide mark to just below the high tide mark in certain areas in shingle ,mud,sand etc you can find the worm . Ragworm live in U-shaped burrows between the high and low water marks, a small hole above it shows you a worm is there , small spurts of water as you walk also are evidence a worm is there too.

What rig do i use ?

From a 1 ,2,3 Hook Flapper to a Pennel rig for a big worm for stingrays .short answer depends on what species you are trying to catch

What fish will  it catch ? 

Bass,Bream,Sole,Flounder,Plaice,Rays, Wrasse,Smoothounds  Etc Etc in fact most uk shore and boat fish will fall to the worm

 

How do i bait up with Ragworm  ?

Easy simply thread the worm on the hook and make sure the gape of the hook isnt covered too much and the hook barb is showing .

 

Best way to keep Ragworm ?  

Can be kept in a fridge or cool place for several days ,or in shallow trays of sea water too

 

Any questions ?

If you have any questions we are here to help you

ring Solent Baits on 07925917206

Email  solentbaits@yahoo.co.uk

please note worms are small in april and get bigger as year goes on

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