Verm is a large fleshy worm which can grow to sizes rivalling King ragworm. Its colour can vary significantly from place to place. It is a very firm worm and stays on the hook much better than other worms.

Watch the teeth, much worse than king rag if you get bitten.

Verm can only be found on selected beaches at the lowest mark of a spring tide. It is normally found in the hardest of grounds normally in solid rock. Beaches worth a try include the rocky areas at the low tide mark on Belle Greve Bay.

The worms should be kept in a container well lined with newspaper and with wood shavings or sawdust to keep them dry.