Not if you want lob's it isn't. Theres different types of worm and they have differing uses. Myself, I don't think Lobs can be beat...I like me brambles mate. I'm not that fussy right enough, use anything but clay worms. Don't know if you guys call them that. I only use worms for trotting for grayling etc. what was the competitions you mentioned, was it course fishing?brambles are good bud but they snag on your clothes and hurt when they prick the skin