Is frozen black lug good bait?

There are two different species of Lugworm; Blow Lug and Black Lug- both are extremely good baits. Black Lug is especially good as it can be easily frozen to be used at a later date, because of this Black Lug is more popular as shops can keep a steady supply of it even when tides are low and no one is digging.

Can you freeze lug worms?

Storing and Freezing Live Black Lugworm Damaged or burst worms need not go to waste, as they can be frozen for future use. Black lugworms can be frozen. The gutted worm can then be rolled up in clingfilm in batches of five or ten and placed in the freezer.

Where can I dig for black lug?

The best area to dig for blow lug is somewhere halfway between the high and the low water mark (on a big tide). Look for areas with casts that are slightly thicker, these are usually the better worms. Blow lugworm live in U shaped burrows with a cast on one end and a blow hole on the other.

Is frozen bait any good?

YES. Freezing any type of bait definitely makes it less attractive to fish. Freezing depletes the bait of it’s scent and essential oils that attract fish. The scent and oils are still there, but they are dilluted during the thawing process.

What can you catch on black lug?

Fresh Black lug are more of a winter bait for Cod and whiting. There are 10 medium West Coast worms per packet. The average size is 8-10″. The best way to keep them fresh for longer is to stand the packets so the worm heads are on the bottom or keep them in a plastic bag in the fridge.

How do you keep lug worms alive?

To keep lugworm in top condition for longer periods they can be kept in the fridge in trays containing a few millimetres of seawater (the exact same way in which ragworm are stored). As long as the water is changed every other day (with refrigerated seawater), they should live for a week or possibly longer.

Is fresh bait better than frozen?

Fresh bait is 100% absolutely better. From my experience, you will catch about double the amount of fish from fresh prawns or squid than was caught on the day than stuff that has been sitting in a freezer.

What kind of worms are in black lug?

A smaller 4cms section of black lug targets smaller species like flats, rockling and pout. These Lug come in a wrap of 10 worms ready to go when defrosted. Excellent size worms, good for many aspects of fishing. These wraps can be either supplied either in sealed bags or in wraps of newspaper, depending on our supplier at the time.

Do you need to freeze oiled lugworm bait?

Oiled lugworm does not need to be frozen or chilled down. Frozen lugworm will be frozen straight from the beach and wrapped in newspaper rolls of 10 or more worms per roll. This bait is frozen and shipped in poly boxes.

Where can I get Fresh lugworm in the UK?

Our fresh lugworm is sourced locally in North Wales by myself a full-time bait digger. Welsh lug is the most sought after in the UK and is known for its extra large size. Vac packed in packs of 10 using a high-quality fish oil.

What’s the shelf life of Welsh lug worm?

Welsh lug is the most sought after in the UK and is known for its extra large size. Vac packed in packs of 10 using a high-quality fish oil. Oiled lugworm has a shelf life of around 3 months and can be kept as a backup bait in your tackle box. Oiled lugworm does not need to be frozen or chilled down.