Digging Ragworm

[Bulldug]

I'm new to sea fishing and I was wondering if anyone could give me tips on where to look for areas on beaches etc to dig for ragworm. I have managed to dig loads of lugworm but have never came across any rag.
I live in the Ards Peninsula - and any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Tam

[Livid]

I think you'll generally find that any rag marks are kept a good secret amongst diggers, good luck with this one! :shock: :D

[Bulldug]

LOL. I thought they would be m8. I'm only looking for advice as to where they can be found ie near rocks, any distinguishing marks left on the surface of the sand etc...not looking to steal anybodies rag beds :)
Thanks
Tam

[ray]

you are looking for silt over clay usually at the very lowest part of the beach i happened upon my spot by accident while digging lug at strangford lough the place is diggable for lug from 2 hours either side of high tide. one day due to stupidity i arrived at the very bottom of the tide and walked to the waters edge and stuck in an exploratory spade to my delight 2 monster rag!! but it is a very small patch only about 5yards square so i was very lucky. so they are out there

[Bulldug]

Thanks very much for the info Ray, much appreciated.
Tam

[rab01]

yes ray is right bulldog u won't get ragworm in sand, just muddy beaches. i have to say i'm spoilt for raggies from where i'm from. i can dig enough worm for 4 people in an hour! if u know of any mudflats near u they would be worth a try. no real markings on the mud as obvious as lugworm trails though. good luck.

[PartyBoy]

you can dig and get rag in all types of ground , a good spot to look for them is in or around mussel beds , you also get them in sand , silt and muddy grounds , just might not get much in numbers