Which do you prefer Rag worm or Lug worm ?
I have a few friends here in Cornwall who swear by lug worm. They will only fish with that bait and they get some great results, especially for Bass off surf beaches. They also spend almost as much time digging bait as fishing.
I tend to follow the more common law of Lug worm in the winter and rag worm in the summer. I guess this maybe because Cod tend to prefer Lug and of course Cod are generally for us southerners a winter species, so that may be the reason behind my preference.
Summer is great though, Rag worm lowered along side a rocky outcrop or your local pier as the tide gets high and the light is dropping can often select a table size Pollock. Mepps spinners tipped with Rag worm can induce a take from Mullet, free lined rag over rocky ground can take all sorts of fish, as well as beach casting with Rag worm.
I would be interested in your thoughts and opinions on this one
Rag worm or Lug worm ??
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September 3, 2025 at 12:37
thanks for your info about rag
August 26, 2025 at 22:12
I have been informed that you can preserve rag as you do lug by salting them.
Cover a bowel in salt, then place a layer of rag on top, then cover in salt and again rag. Keep doing this until the bowel is full and leave for a week. You should now have preserved rag.
I understand that they do not last as well as lugworm but it may help you.
August 26, 2025 at 20:52
i have never known anyone to preserve rag worm. however you can now buy tubs of smething very similar as i have seen advertised in boat fishing magazine.
August 22, 2025 at 22:50
I have no idea - have you tried salting them like you would lug? I will ask and see what I find out.
August 22, 2025 at 13:44
hi, does anyone know whate to use to preserve rag worm? i live in crete and bait is very expensive,im back in the uk for a week soon and want to stock up,so i thougth buy a lot of rag and preserve them and bring them back,any help would be good ,thanks mike
May 19, 2025 at 07:19
Thats great jen, any ideas why this is. How do you present your worm on the hook…
I would love to hear about your successes!!
May 18, 2025 at 21:58
i have just started fishing and everyone i go with trys everything but i just use rag everytime and i catch more
March 30, 2025 at 09:10
Jack - thanks for the remarks
Johnny - Kinda like a A squid JOHHNY then!
March 29, 2025 at 19:37
Hi Jamie
I say Lug, purely because of the scent trail and the fact that it doesn’t bit you!
It’s quite good with a little bit of squid or mackerel to keep it on or even with a whole squid overcoat on for Conger, Cod, Bass, Bull Huss etc.
Hope you and family are well.
Johnny
March 28, 2025 at 20:34
Rag every time for me - nice article and great site
Thanks