poor quality bait.

[eddie t]

Hey everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone had experienced bad quality worm lately. for the second time in a week me and my mate have had some truly horrendous bait from our local tackle shop. I dont mean like there's a few bad worms in a bag but, this stuff is really bad. It's more like lifeless string than worms.

Last week it was so bad we actually threw £20 worth off bait away after struggling to get a few worms on a hook. With the price of a fisjing session around £20 these days ,I know I haven't got the money to throw away.

Just wondered if it was 2 cases of bad luck or has anyone else had the same experience???

Ya should of took them back mate and ask for ya money back.

 

[RL83]

Because I.D. is a hell of alot closer to me than any other tackle shop i tend to go there for ragworm and to be honest the majority of times they have been of poor quality (dead or dying and like one user said full of horrible $#itty green gunge), couple of weeks ago heading back from Blaydon car booty i went up to coatsworth road, Frazers is the shop i think, this rag worm were jumping about as though they were on speed had to keep my fingers clear of the pincers

totally agree mate!
last couple of times the rag has been bloody awful
im going to billys from now on was in there today and a lady came in to
get some for her husband and the lad behind the counter went away and came back with the whole tray of worms and he picked and bagged them infront of her thats what you want quality
plus all the frozen baits are in a huge glass topped chest freezer infront
of the counter all visible

 

[Davey1970]

the bait at sport and leisure in blyth is good, but if a can ,a go to anglers united in lynemouth, gary sorts the worms in front of you, excellent service.

 

[billynobaits]

Cannot for the life of me understand why a tackle shop would be prepared to sell p--s poor bait,as it's the most important product they sell.Generally speaking,the first thing people venture into these places for is bait,and what they get leaves an impression,if it's good stuff they'll tend to go back,and buy tackle from there too.It's a complete no brainer really,so i suppose some proprietors lack just that....a brain.

 

[craigmlormor]

Can't understand why you went back for a second batch?

Surely you should have taken the first batch back and asked for a refund!

I possibly would have done but we were in eye mouth for the weekend and we weren't getting back till the sun night. It totally spoilt our weekend. We went back because in the past it has been ok, not great but, ok and thought it might have been a dodgy batch.

 

[craigmlormor]

I've used Frasers since getting back into fishing 12 months ago and never had a problem. When fishing with other lads who got their bait from eleswhere mine is always better quality.
Once had to use reelsports in South Shields and when i got to my mark and opened it i found it was also good quality so would have no problems returning to there also.

Davy

This frazers sounds a canny shop, can anyone give me a address.

Cheers.

 

[Blanked again]

69/73 Coatsworth Road Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 1QL
0191 477 5950

There you go mate.

Davy

 

[billyturbot]

The trouble is with the farmed stuff it might be lively but it does not have the scent that wild worm does ,and as soon as it hits the water the tail falls off ,
and fresh must be hard to transport and keep in prime condition,dug in IRELAND stuck on ferry then on a train then to the tackle shop,not sure if these ferrys and trains keep them in a fridge
as for certain lads who have been fishing a short a while ID tackle has served the fishing community for many years and John bohill is a good angler and very helpful as all his staff are ,also as some said frasers is a very good tackle shop as well and reelsport
never used the others mentioned
so im sure if you looked at your bait before you left the tackle shop and it was in good condition (if not dont accept it)
it is up to the customer to keep it in good condition till fishing ,when out fishing if your bait in the sun it wont take long to turn,think of like it this ,if you go out in the sun with no cream on you get burnt

 

[johnnyd]

just seen this thread and ive been stung with crap worms from the 2 shops yas mentioned i dont go anywhere else than frasers now always cracking bait,only in a emergency il go elseway,i know its anoying the price of it these days

 

[Darnc]

The trouble is with the farmed stuff it might be lively but it does not have the scent that wild worm does ,and as soon as it hits the water the tail falls off ,
and fresh must be hard to transport and keep in prime condition,dug in IRELAND stuck on ferry then on a train then to the tackle shop,not sure if these ferrys and trains keep them in a fridge
as for certain lads who have been fishing a short a while ID tackle has served the fishing community for many years and John bohill is a good angler and very helpful as all his staff are ,also as some said frasers is a very good tackle shop as well and reelsport
never used the others mentioned
so im sure if you looked at your bait before you left the tackle shop and it was in good condition (if not dont accept it)
it is up to the customer to keep it in good condition till fishing ,when out fishing if your bait in the sun it wont take long to turn,think of like it this ,if you go out in the sun with no cream on you get burnt

Your right mate if you don't look after the worms when u leave the shop they won't stay in good condition for long its like going to a supermarket for fresh food you wouldn't keep it in a hot car you put it in the fridge soon as you can, live bait is just the same it needs to be kept out of the sun & cool as possible

 

[craigmlormor]

I don't believe at any point I have mentioned I never looked after it. I kept it cool and in the dark and it was still rubbish.

 

[Darnc]

I don't believe at any point I have mentioned I never looked after it. I kept it cool and in the dark and it was still rubbish.

Hi mate that comment wasn't directed at you it was just a general comment on fresh bait no harm meant

 

[fish2704]

Always look at the bait and wrap it yourself. If its no good then take it back and ask for a refund. If they wont refund you name and shame them and report them to trading standards.

 

[blugsden]

Hey everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone had experienced bad quality worm lately. for the second time in a week me and my mate have had some truly horrendous bait from our local tackle shop. I dont mean like there's a few bad worms in a bag but, this stuff is really bad. It's more like lifeless string than worms.

Last week it was so bad we actually threw £20 worth off bait away after struggling to get a few worms on a hook. With the price of a fisjing session around £20 these days ,I know I haven't got the money to throw away.

Just wondered if it was 2 cases of bad luck or has anyone else had the same experience???

Best to check it when purchased not had any problems

 

[david.northeast]

I.D's ragworm has been **** for a few year now fizzy green puss seeps from the live ones
They never sell you yellowtails
Lugs not bad
Some crab are no were near peeling

 

[craigmlormor]

Hi mate that comment wasn't directed at you it was just a general comment on fresh bait no harm meant

None taken mate.

 

[craigmlormor]

At the end of the day should you really have to check if its good or not? Were providing these shop owners with a livelihood. As you say tho, there loss as we won't be back.Some great comments by the way. Cheers people

 

[topbanana]

I.D's ragworm has been **** for a few year now fizzy green puss seeps from the live ones
They never sell you yellowtails
Lugs not bad
Some crab are no were near peeling

He won't sell you yellowtails or anthing else decent because he keeps the ones in the click happy first and foremost. He's always been the same ! I find him arrogant and hard to deal with

 

[Phil83]

should go to lewis' craig, you've seen the worm i get, always top stuff. Did u catch much up there? gutted i couldn't make it like

 

[david.northeast]

He won't sell you yellowtails or anthing else decent because he keeps the ones in the click happy first and foremost. He's always been the same ! I find him arrogant and hard to deal with

I totally agree with you there like doesnt matter where you go bait will always be held back for mates and what have you but to the extent that i.d take it is outragous