Trying to get the elusive winter lugworm

Trying to get the elusive winter lugworm was the first session of the year and conditions where very cold but a nice clear day .Lugworm bait pumping this time of year is always hard and never expect to get many even the tackle shops suffer this time of year .there was a lot more misses than worms but you have to stick it out and keep trying does not matter how good you are iv'e been down the beach and walked and walked and never found a cast .Weather conditions play a big part

[@user-ut6mw3ot2s]

Lovely video. Reminded me of my late father in the 60s. As a young boy of about 10 years old I was interested in taking up sea fishing. Dad always took an interest in what I done but was not a fisherman by any means. I started by using a hand line off the local pier. I asked dad if could have 2 bob to by a score of lugworm from the local tackle shop. Somewhat shocked at the request he refused and said we’re go and dig them. Down we went to pegwell bay and dug for 3 hours for about thirty scrawny worms. Dads back was killing him. A couple of days later I said dad can we go bait digging? His reply was here’s two bob!! True story. Best wishes Dave broadstairs 😂

[@hastingsangler]

I love stories like that that's awesome. I hope to teach my grandson so that 1 day he can get worms for me and make some pocket money thank you for taking the time to post cheers Dave

[@trebel]

Thank you for all your hard work.
Cheers m8.

[@hastingsangler]

Much appreciated

[@fishypie]

i remember diggin lug many years ago on the anglesea coat,b that did ya back in and when it was time to dig for rag around the rock , well that just finished you off

[@hastingsangler]

I Remember the days of using a spade was hard work. The bait pump has made it a lot easier now

[@rachels209]

I’m just wondering if it is worthwhile attempting a further 2nd or ever 3rd pump of the same hole? Here in Australia we pump what we call pink nippers and sometimes you don’t get paydirt until the 3rd or 4th pump of the same hole. Edit - it all depends on how deep the nippers are sitting in their holes at that time or tide.

[@hastingsangler]

Hi @rachels209 Thank for a great post it is always fascinating how people around the world collect bait. In the UK the lugworm lives in a burrow about 18" deep and as the tide goes out they come closer to the surface if i am lucky i get most on the 1st pump but some times its needs a 2nd pump winter time is hard work locating them but come the spring there are 1'000s i hope this helps thanks again for a detailed post happy pumping

[@user-steve]

Another good vid mate

[@hastingsangler]

Glad you enjoyed thank you