Presentation of the rag or large gravel
The large gravelle also called Dutch worm or European hard worm, is a very common worm on the coasts of Northern Europe. It is an imposing worm that can be found on the British coasts, and even across the Atlantic. Of the nereid family, it has a stocky body with many legs along the body. Its colors can vary from red to brown passing by the green or the blue.
Where to get rags?
Rag is mainly found on sandy-muddy bottoms, but it is not always present on our coasts. The rag is mainly raised in Holland before being distributed to your fishing retailer. A worm that is available by the box or by the unit in all seasons.
The size of the worms proposed in the trade varies between 10 and 20 centimeters while knowing that in the natural state, it is possible to meet large gravels exceeding 35 centimeters.
The rag, a resistant and fleshy worm
The rag has a good hold on the hook and accepts strong casts. Because of its size, it is baited in its entirety to track beautiful fish such as sea bass or gilthead bream. Its large width also makes it easy to cut and hook, so it can also be used to fish for rock fish, from the shore or from a boat. Find out the different techniques to use to lure a worm here .
This Dutch worm keeps very well in fresh water or up to two weeks in its box. The rag tends to stay alive well even at room temperature, an undeniable asset for long fishing trips.
A worm to use with different fishing techniques
One of the interests of the rag is its good hold on the hook, it is thus a bait of choice for the practice of surfcasting in search of sea breams, sars or other flat fish. It is a multipurpose worm that can also be used for fishing with a jig or a float.
Its phosphorescent side remains an additional asset for the night fishing or on imposing funds. The big gravel, one of the worms to take to make a success of its exits of the edge or in boat.
