Worm and maggot
AI analysis
High confidence
7/10
Consistently reliable mid-effectiveness bait for bottom and float fishing with no apparent advantages over alternatives
Database expanded with 13 September reports. Total now 138 reports (63 solo averaging 3.87/5, 75 combo averaging 4.01/5). New batch shows average 3.85/5 (8 solo, 5 combo) and supports conclusion of reliability without synergistic effect. September reports demonstrate good productivity on rainy days with moderate temperatures, but 75 combo reports contain numerous competing hook baits (maggot alone, corn, bread), preventing attribution of combo synergy. Success distributed across species without clear specialization.
Best conditions
September, cool to moderate weather (15–23°C), rainy and overcast days with winds 4–14 km/h yielding top ratings (5/5 in reports #6, #9, #10, #13); early morning and evening most effective; lower results on hot days (27–31°C) without precipitation
Best target fish
Versatile bait: bream, roach, carp, perch, gudgeon, topmouth gudgeon, asp, dace, crucian carp, tench; reports with highest ratings frequently show multiple species caught simultaneously
- Combo shows greatest success (5/5) on rainy days with moderate wind (4–12 km/h) and temperatures 18–23°C — best in early morning hours
- Most effective for bream, carp, and topmouth gudgeon in bottom fishing; float fishing with this bait yields consistent results on roach and bleak
- On hot days (29–31°C) without rain, effectiveness drops to 2–3/5, indicating seasonal limitation
Entire new batch is September-only, seasonal expansion limited; spring, late autumn and winter coverage remains insufficient. 75 of 138 reports are combos with multiple competing hook baits; no pure attribution of combo synergy — success may belong to any component or their combination. Solo sample of 63 reports still insufficient for reliable synergy study, as most reports don't specify which component (earthworm or maggot) was decisive. Several reports (3, 4, 8) show weak bites (2–3/5) even in suitable conditions, indicating substantial influence from location, fish activity, and angler skill.
