Summer Worm Fishing For Bass! How to Rig, Where To Fish, Which Worms Catch More Fish!
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Worms catch more bass each year than almost all other techniques combined! In Summer, the big plastic worm is king in deep water. Up shallow, most anglers overlook the effectiveness of the power shot. There are tricks to consistently catching fish on worms and today we're giving you the details to consistently catch fish, even in the heat of Summer!
Shaky Heads, Drop shot, Power Shot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig... the list is endless! There are so many ways to rig plastic worms, but when does each method shine? Which technique should you try on your next fishing trip? Pay close attention as Tim breaks down where he applies each technique and the specific baits he uses to consistently catch fish.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits, rigging components, and equipment Tim discussed in the video. We've also included our favorite sizes and colors for each method. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SMALLER STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...
-Netbait T-Mac Worm (6.5"): bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Bama Bug
-Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: bit.ly/2awYSxM
Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff Peoples Worm
-Roboworm 7" Straight Tail: bit.ly/2asZyH3
Colors: Black Grape, MMIII, Margarita Mutilator
LARGE STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...
-Strike King Bull Worm (8"): bit.ly/2Iqhy3w
Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, TW Green Pumpkin
-Strike King Bull Worm (10"): bit.ly/2IVzvuS
Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple, Black Blue Flake
-Magnum Baits Wormser (8.5 or 11"): bit.ly/2XM1naf
Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Blk Blu Flk, Green Pumpkin
RIBBON TAIL WORMS...
-Netbait C-Mac Worm (11" and 15"): bit.ly/2OxtIzR
Colors: Junebug, Kentucky Special, Green Pumpkin Candy
-Zoom Ol Monster: bit.ly/2adPtjs
Colors: Candy Bug, Junebug, Plum Apple
-Zoom Magnum Ol Monster: bit.ly/2P5QZbq
Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple, Green Pumpkin
-Berkley 10" Power Worm: bit.ly/2cxomPX
Colors: Black, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin
SHAKY HEAD COMPONENTS...
Small Worms- Horseshoe Shaky (3/16 oz): bit.ly/3xRnvBb
T-Mac - Canterbury Head (1/4 oz): bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Large Worms- Magnum Horseshoe (1/2 oz): bit.ly/3gcYsyn
POWER SHOT COMPONENTS...
Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD (3/0): bit.ly/36Gunbf
Weight- Swagger Tungsten 3/8 oz: bit.ly/2UY7cgx
CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...
Sinker Stop (medium): bit.ly/38XLQd4
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Barrel (3/4 oz): bit.ly/3f14FNn
Swivel- SPRO Power Swivel (Size 4): bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Hook- Owner Oversize Worm Hook (11/0): bit.ly/2C1EZ4s
TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...
Weight- Swagger Vader (3/8 oz): bit.ly/2NjDYtV
Hook- Owner All Purpose (5/0): bit.ly/2QbbdRW
Sinker Stop (medium): bit.ly/38XLQd4
SHAKY HEAD COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
POWER SHOT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride A 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 30 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
CAROLINA RIG/ TEXAS RIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride A 7'6" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader (20 lb): bit.ly/2O4UElB
BUDGET CAROLINA/TEXAS COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Super FC (18 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
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What exercises do you do to avoid all of Matt's hooksets in your face? Do you duck randomly in the grocery store because it's second nature?
That’s funny as hell! I hope they respond to this question… lol
I was crying from laughing so hard when I read that. LMAO
😭😭😭
Neo would be jealous of Tim’s reaction time.
🤣🤣🤣🎣
Holds out a huge worm and says I like to keep it simple 🤣💪you guys are the best I would have never even thought to use a worm that big
Great Video Tim. I don't think it was too long. Every minute was full of facts and techniques. I am particularly interested in the hooks for these big worms. I dont throw the 10 plus inch worms, but I am goin to learn how to throw them this summer. As you stated at the end of the video, the gear is in the description. Many thanks!!
I swear every time I’m going out to the lake y’all release a new vid lmfao and I’m just sitting here in my car trying to get these free tips before I go out 😂😂 I appreciate y’all!!
TacticalBassin video days are always the most expensive days of the week....I have 4 TW orders coming this week, last one comes tomorrow because of them
I can relate, but I say why listen THEN fish when you can listen WHILE you fish lol ive usually either got tactical bassin, baitman or anything with Epic Eric playing in the background while I fish, its better than music and with limited time its just good time managment😆
@@19empire85 ayyeee I like that
Great video. I just tied up my first drop shot to learn the technique and I bought some 10” ribbon tail worms to try out Texas rigged. Black grape and junebug red have become my go to colors like you said.
Just used a 12 inch magnum zoom curly worm to catch a 3 n half pounder 1 hour after watching this video, so pumped right now
THAT IS AWESOME!!! Nice work!
Tim! I owe you a huge thank you. I finally picked up a 7’2” MH Fast Expride and LOVE IT.
Great to hear! We love those rods!
Big Worm Season is my favorite 😍 🙌
Good stuff, always well explained
Great video!👌🏻🎥🔥 keep at it!!💪
tim , thank you for always thinking of the worm guys thank you
Great video good tips
Thank you Tim
good class!!
Many many thanks, sir!
You’re exactly right the thump is unreal the first big bass I ever caught was on a 12 inch ol monster just letting it hang out!
Isn't it addicting??
Yay it’s summer wormin’ video time, next is night fishing vids!!!
Awsome vid my favorite worm is a 10 inch black and electric blue zoom ribbon worm
Come back to the delta.
Man this video is right up my alley right here! I love a big Texas rig worm! My favorites are the Zoom Ol monster, Netbait C Mac and the 6th Sense Ridge worm. Big bite baits B2 worm honorable mention
The B2 is another great worm
New sub! Liked 🙏✌️🤗
Nice
You always come out with a video that means somthing to me it's after I've went to bass pro and it's about two hours away🤦♂️
Terrific video. Plan on setting up rids for each technique especially power drop shot. I like lure keeper. How do I get one?
I've been curious as a cat since watching Jordan Lee win heavy hitters with a hair jig. Can y'all do a video on hair jigs???? You guys are awesome 😎
Another night video would be awesome! Maybe a tag team 😜
You guys make me love fishing more, and hate fishing more too - I live we're the big bass are like 5-6 pounds, anything more is a fish of a lifetime. That's New England for ya.**Serious question for you two -
I watch just about all of your videos and often click on your linked gear. In your gear videos you'll mention medium power or medium light, but never say out loud "extra fast action" - I see a bunch of links to extra fast action rods (medium and medium light), but never hear the words out of your mouths.
Can you please do an in depth discussion about extra fast rods (when, where, why, pros/cons, length, strength, applications etc.), because there's so few videos actually discussing them. I see them often linked when you discuss finesse and sometimes jerkbait (soft and hard) fishing.
Much love and thanks for all you do, peace.
I've thought about extra fast rods too. I've seen people talk about them on fishing forums, but they don't offer much insight. Some contradictory info too like "they're more tippy because they're extra fast" or "there's not enough tip and you lose fish." Maybe the length makes a difference there but idk, maybe just get one and see how it feels. Tight lines
@bassandtreblefishing good point, I never noticed that. I even went back through they're choosing a rod video and it was mentioned in passing, but they didn't go into detail.
@TacticalBassin You guys should do a cover all video where you break down rod power+action+length applications. Like heavy/extra fast vs. Heavy/fast vs. Heavy/moderate etc. Does length make a difference with any of them? Finesse with 7ft medium fast or 7'6 medium light extra fast? Always appreciate the content, you guys rock!
Great video! What is that yellow gadget on your rod?
I would love to hear about the swinging head shaky head worm set up
Have you ever fished lake eire there's a few spots I know of that it would be cool to explore and learn to fish better
6th sense 10” Ridge Worm ! Money !
I seem to be struggling on picking up a worm again after adding livescope to my boat. It used to be a staple for me, but I keep picking up stuff that moves!
Ever put a curly tail as a jig trailer? I like it alot!
Im using big worms on a shakshaky head
I've caught 10" fish on 10" worms before. It's exactly like you said, you never know what you're gonna get. Regardless, you're definitely gonna get bit.
Perfect time for these 100+ degree California weather :)
I fish New Melones. Or rather, I hike New Melones and take fishing breaks.
Exactly!
Great vid as usual. Tim, in several of your vids, you have these newer hook keepers (red, yellow) on your rods. Whats the make / model? Thanks! I don't like the rubber bands of fuji keeper on my megabass.
Here is the link to them. They work great!
bit.ly/2lNGGL9
Interesting folks have moved away from ribbon-tail worms to senkos for smaller texas-rigs, but not for big worms…
What do you think about Zoom or Bass Assassin Speed worms?
I’m in NY Lake Ontario is 5 min from me. If you we’re going to target “deep” bass what depths would you go for? I do like fishing shallow in the local Bay but I would like to try the open water.
Should I be using mono leader for carolina rig? I usually do, but lately been fishing for big fish and the biggest I have caught have been dragging creatures on the bottom…what do you think?
Hey Tim would you mind leading me to the place to buy them worms I would like to try it out in our creek here 😄😁
I love you
How many casts or how long do you fish a certain color before you change? How long do you fish a certain rig before you switch it up?
Right under a crankbait, I love throwin a big worm. The Cmacs are a little tougher then the ol monster, love Kentucky special!!!
Yep!! They are great
Used a black zoom trick worms and never skunked anytime of the seasons
I caught my PB back a few days ago on a Texas-rigged straight-tailed junebug senko. The water was a little murky from rain, so I took your advice on the color option of having the bait be a little darker than usual, and I caught a 4 lb. bass on my very first cast. I bank fish from a creek, so this one was huge compared to any other I've caught. Someday I hope I can go out on a boat to catch the big ones!
Awesome videos!
I caught a ~40lb flathead in the kayak powershotting a 6" roboworm early summer.
Holy hell that must have been a fight and a half
Sleigh ride!
I bet that was a fun ride!
I have been wondering what I can use my Expride A 6'10" Medium for besides a jerkbait, Might be a cool video of how many different reels and techniques you could think of for that rod.
Use it for small top water baits. Walking baits are great on jerk bait rods. They should advertise it more. I use mine for small Texas rigs or free rigs.just use thinner hooks and small wieghts
It's just a medium action rod. You can do all the things you would on a MH rod just lighter.
Hey Tim, what is that clip called that you attached your weight to at the bottom the rod?
Here is the link to those clips
bit.ly/2lNGGL9
Can you just use a crimp weight instead of a bobber stopper if you don’t have a pin?
Mann's jelly worm 12" on carolina rig or texas rig for me.
Do your jelly worms 🪱 get bent at the tail? Do you fish them like that?
I tried a ribbon tail, texas rigged with a screw in nail weight in the middle. It was half senko wiggle and half ribbon tail on the fall. Felt like the perfect inbetween....it had action on the lift and also didn't look like a torpedo on the fall.
I was using a culprit ribbon tail worm and made sure i used the flat side as the bottom. The flat bottom makes it wiggle more, just like aerodynamics on a car
I'd imagine if you used a heavy nail weight you could bottom bounce it really well. The head of the worm would have action as the middle of the worm drug on the bottom....and the hook would get snagged less?
I think that hopping a ribbon tail is a lot more effective than dragging it I catch a lot more bass hopping it than dragging it
Yeah same here
Same
It depends on how active they are.
There are definitely those days for sure!
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And all that good stuff;;;; doesn’t tell me anything Tim
Shimano Curado DC? Or Scorpion DC? Amateur no boat, looking at DC to avoid bird nesting
Hey love your vids, ima newbie pretty much. Can i attach a xtra hook on down toward end of huge worm for xtra insurance, like when I try to set hook to early. If fish is holding lower end of worm. Hope this makes since, Thanks a million for help!!
Not really, just follow Tim's advice on how to set the hook. If your body of water has mostly small fish in it, just use a smaller worm.As a side note,many years ago creame made a prerigged worm with 3 hooks.Then came the Texas rig and they stopped making them
Yes you can. It’s called a stinger hook. Until you get your confidence up hook setting and catching a few fish. Then just take it off. Then if you see they are always short bitting just the tail. Switch to shorter worms or different baits they may eat more.
@@SolidMango-gh3jk Good advice solid mangle but I didn't want to complicate the issue
The biggest problem with adding a stinger to a worm is that it is inevitably gonna hook fish deep in the throat or gills leading to their death. You're alot better off just useing the one hook and getting used to letting them have it a second before you set the hook. Another hook will also add up to more hang ups and not going through grass as well but thats is nothing compared to the first problem I mentioned.
Awesome as usual. Tim what is that orange add on that you hook your drop shot weight on too? And where do I purchase it? Thanks buddy and good luck on the water.
It's a hookkeeper and you can buy them from taco warehouse. It's an absolute joke that Shimano gets the price they ask for their rods and can't put a simple hook keeper on them.excellent rods but just saying
@@williamgould2470 never seen a hook keeper like that. Are you saying Tackle Warehouse? Thanks
@@eddiestephens868 Yes it's tackle warehouse.. I fat fingered the send button before I could correct It. I've ordered so much from tackle warehouse that I could wallpaper a 12 by 12 room with their decals. Maybe they should play off of my mistake and give us a dollar off coupon at Taco Bell instead.
@@williamgould2470 yeah I looked them up. I’ve been ordering from them for several years myself and everyone else.
That is a clip on hook keeper. Here is the link to it. Hope this helps
bit.ly/2lNGGL9
Mann's 12" jelly worm...that's my goal this summer. Not taking any other rods! I need to see if giant worms is as addicting as big swimbaits/glides/rats
Tim, why is it, whether it’s a shakey head , wobble head, ned rig (fishing rocky highland res) the little fish you feel bumps in your rod, bigger fish, the rod only loads, as if it’s imeither a fish or hung up?
Great question! I believe that that the larger fish simply open their mouth and suck the bait in. Little fish hit it and try to run off.
Hey I am getting a new bait caster rod and reel for under 200 I want to be able to do a lot with it any suggestions
This video of theirs should help a lot: ua-cam.com/video/duCPOzl2u50/v-deo.html
Tim, do you catch bigger bass on the ribbon tail or straight?
Hadn't thought about that before...Ribbon Tail for sure
Do y’all thread the hook in the curly tail worm at the tip of the worm, or do you position the hook more down the body of the worm?
If the hook isn’t at the head, the head will flop around instead of swimming straight.
Great question! On all my worm fishing except carolina rigs I position the hook at the head of the bait. Most of our underwater footage has shown that bass hit the "Head" of the bait.
I need your help! With your expertise, what’s the best shaky head rod between $250-$200? Can be casting or spinning, although I prefer spinning for the technique. Thanks in advance!
What size worms do you like to throw on your shaky head? Do you lean to smaller 5-7" worms or bigger 8-10" worms?
@@tacticalbassin I throw regular 6-7”in worms. Trick worm, tmac, zoom finesse worm, etc.
Would using worms work for night fishing near and around rip rap at night? If so, what colors would you recommend?
It would but I would make sure to peg your weight. If you don’t then you are more likely to get hung up. For color choice, the darker the better. I prefer just Black and Blue but you can also use darker plums and blacks. Hope you found this helpful 👍🏼
The noses of squarebill crankbaits are supposed to deflect off riprap. If using worms, I’d use a dropshot with lightly crimped split shot. When snags pull split shot off your line, it’s quick and cheap to replace.
What do you suggest for shallow grass in California? 3-7 feet?
More specific please
Thermalito afterbay
i bought some 11/0 owner hooks for my 12 inch worms , is this hook to big or is it ok ?
You should be good
Happy amazing Friday
Tim, so nasty slimy grass in a 7 acre pond... dropshot is your first choice, or what? I need to place an order immediately. Thanks
This. I fish this little pond near my place and have caught 8 bass within an hour or two during the spring transition into summer. But since then I can barely catch one, and sometimes spend 3-4 hours catching nothing. I will say I’m addicted to frog fishing and spend like 90% of the time on the frog and get about one or two good blow ups per hour but no catch. The few times I try soft plastic worms or craws they just don’t bite.
The muck is ridiculous. It’s covered practically 60% of the pond so I feel like I’m forced to top water, which is even better because I love froggies. But they don’t always bite so I’m at a loss for what lure to use. Crank baits and chatterbaits are good but I don’t use them for long because no matter where I cast it picks up the muck. Im thinking a jig or buzzbait. Haven’t tried either of them yet but I’ll have to see.
@@Radbiker33357 thanks for the feedback. I'm interested if Tim thinks there's a worm solution since he's fond of ponds. I like topwater too, but when they're not blowing-up, I think I'll try subsurface. Something like a 0 to 2ft square bill, or Megabass I-Loud prop bait. It's usually trial & error on any given day.
I don't particularly like slowing down to worms, HOWEVER I like big bass. So, whatever it takes.
Tim, chime in!!
@@Radbiker33357 Since you baits pick up mud, they must be hitting bottom. Have you tried lighter versions or retrieving them faster? Have you tried dropshot with floating worms or creature baits, yet? Dropshot weights drag in the mud while the bait suspends above the bottom, so long as your line is tight and rod tip is up.
Also, frogs aren’t the only top water baits.
Man slimy nasty grass is the worst.vIf you can fish the edge of the grass Id go with either the drop shot or Texas rig. If that doesn't work throw a frog LOL
Worm fishing is my Kryptonite! In all my years of fishing I have caught 2 fish on a worm. My friends who fish around my area say the same thing…. No luck with worms. I’m beginning to wonder if the Bass around here just don’t see worms as food. It’s very frustrating to say the least.
Could be the color of the worm you're using.. I have had phenomenal success with worms for years but on certain bodies of water I know that I have to use certain colors.
Just keep trying different styles and more importantly sizes until you find one they'll eat. I guarantee they'll bite some kind of worm every month of the year, but especially April through November.
You just need to build your confidence in it and it will soon be one of your Go-Tos. I promise.
It wasn't until about 2 or 3 years ago that I caught my first ever bass on a plastic worm. Now, it's my Go-To when the bite is slow. Trust me, don't give up on it. 👍
Do it with a Carolina rig with a ribbon tail. It catches everything
If you are not being bit on a worm…. s l o w d o w n. That was the smallest change I did which greatly increased catching.
Keep trying
Ever try a football head jig for your big worm fishing? I have found it works really well when dragging a worm and it even catches bass if you want to sit and shake the worm too
I fish them like that a lot and slam bass on it!
Yep! I had one rigged on the football head in the video
What kind of hook do you use with each application?
We cover all of that in the video description. 👍🏼 Exact hooks, weights, sizes, etc... are all organized in the description of every video to make it easier for you. We know how hard it is to try and follow when we're going fast.
Talk bout fishing with donkey doodles for bait
Tim = all over the place….. Matt to the rescue!
Kinda disappointed in the new Expride have several but the As are the best so far in that lineup
What don't you like about it? I dig my zodias' because of the mono handle and I just got the A from American legacy for 20% off and I love it,
@@tims_always_fishing7117 not saying I don't like em just thought I would be better
What if you got 10lb 10incher?? Then what you got? A biiiiig problem that’s what. Lol I’m terrible sorry
Wacky rig?