Wonderworm (Sea Louse) Prawn/worm
A tough, wriggly reef bait that stays on in the wash where soft baits wash off.
📍 Where to collect / buy
Prised from mussel beds and rocky crevices at low tide.
❄️ Preservation
Keep cool and damp in seaweed; fairly hardy.
🪝 Rigging
Thread whole onto the hook; small pieces for smaller fish.
🎯 Presentation
Thread up the shank; the tail flutters in the surge.
🐟 Best species
Galjoen, blacktail, bronze bream, zebra
#️⃣ Hook sizes
1/0-3/0
💪 Durability
High — tough and durable
Note: bait collection (prawn pumping, mussel/redbait picking, cast-netting) requires the correct permit and is subject to daily limits and closed areas. See regulations.
