can i dig lugworms on north coast?

Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:42 am

anyone want to tell me a nice place to dig a few lugworms between portrush-balintoy area? :(

i know very little about digging lugworms but have watched a few videos on youtube and would love to dig my own. would feel better to catch a fish using a worm that i dug and would also save money as frozen worms are a bit costly for a novice angler like me :lol:

if anyone could point me in the direction of a few lugworms i would be very happy and wouldnt be going mad and taking millions of them.

many thanks

Re: can i dig lugworms on north coast?

Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:17 pm

I would recommend looking for a harbour with a muddy/sand ground,at low tide.if there is lugs there you will see plenty of casts[squiggly deposits] on the surface.Once you have found this,use a garden fork to dig a trench say about 4/5 feet across and work your way back.most lugs will be one or two digs down,,hopes this helps!

Re: can i dig lugworms on north coast?

Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:07 am

cheers for reply fearghal

i will have a look around harbours but not sure if theres much sand around the ones near me

Re: can i dig lugworms on north coast?

Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:14 pm

hi,

only place i know of is ballykelly or up past the prison at magilligan.

dave