Rag does it for me.
Rag does it for me.
I haven't been out this winter but two years ago I had 11 fish off Blyth beach in about 3 hours, I kept seven and returned 4, nearly all were cod, all caught on nothing but rag as that's the only bait I could lay my hands on that day.
IMO I would not fish with maccy if I'm after cod just lots of juicy lug or rag and a bit of razor.
Having said that I don't honestly think a good sized cod will turn it's nose up at anything, if they are hungry, and they nearly always are, they will take anything. I just think nice juicy worms get a good scent out for them to follow.