I tried peeler nuggets from ebay and never had a touch, but when i used the real thing i had 3 decent flounder and a small bass, so i personally wouldnt get it again, but i think it could depend on where you try it.used gulp lugworm[redish type] at a comp. off east weymss last year, just gulp worm on hook, got bites , small podleys[coalfish], 1/2lb. biggest,so the fish are atracted to them