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Lugworm casts on wet beach sediment, showing habitat rather than the worm itself

Worm

Lugworm

A versatile natural bait for many bottom-feeding species. Presentation and freshness matter.

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Best over: Sand, Mud, Mixed

Photo: Anne Burgess · CC BY-SA 2.0

How to mount it

1231 Feed onto shank2 Anchor bait3 Leave point clear

General presentation illustration. Bait shape and hook placement vary with hook size and bait condition.

  1. 1If using a baiting needle, pass it gently through the worm from head end to tail.
  2. 2Slide the worm onto the hooklength and over the hook shank.
  3. 3Pierce the worm near its end to anchor it, then leave the hook point clear.
  4. 4Use fine bait elastic sparingly if the worm is soft or casting would otherwise strip it.