Best Worms For Summer Bass Fishing! (Dropshot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Shakey)

Big Summer Bass love big worms! Here's what you need to know! There are a ton of ways to present big worms and they all work! Texas Rigs, Carolina Rigs, Shakey Heads, and Dropshot are all great options this time of year. Worm fishing doesn't require specialized gear, you probably already own a rod that can do it, so what are you waiting for?!

Come along as we take an in depth look at the different styles of plastic worms and how to apply them to your bass fishing this Summer. From how to choose the right plastic worm for the job, to how to rig them, even details on color, this is what you need to know to start catching fish today. We know your local shop has dozens, if not hundreds of plastic worms. Let us simplify it for you!

Below you'll find links to our favorite worms and the gear we use to fish them. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Plum


•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin


•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream


•Yamamoto 10" Oki Worm: https://bit.ly/44XvFHu

Colors: Plum Candy, Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue


SWIMMING WORM...

•Netbait Baitfuel Big Bopper: https://bit.ly/3SfpUhb

Colors: Bama Bug, Tilapia Magic


CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Zoom Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: JuneBug, Candy Bug, Plum Apple


•Netbait C Mac: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple


•Xzone Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Plum, Junebug


SHAKEY HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz


•Owner Magnum Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Size: 1/2 oz, 8/0 Hook


TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Offset Shank Wide Gap Worm: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Size: 5/0

Weight– VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4


CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend Heavy Duty: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Size: 5/0

Swivel– Spro Power: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 5

Weight– Real Deal Tungsten Barrel: https://bit.ly/3XvR6yI

Size: 3/8 – 1 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4


DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Skinny: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz


SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


CAROLINA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET WORM CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Fishing A Cypress Swamp With Unexpected Baits!

We didn't Expect Them To Eat These Baits In A Swamp! We're on the road again, exploring new lakes and finding new patterns. Come along for an awesome day of adapting and experimenting as we fish standing timber in the Deep South.

Bass fishing is all about adapting to conditions. When Matt launched the boat into a field of standing timber, he had no idea a cold snap was coming! As temperatures fell the bite collapsed, but that wouldn't stop him from catching fish! He began changing baits and tactics until he found fish suspending around trees in the middle of the lake!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TEXAS RIG WORMS...

•Netbait C Mac Worm:  https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Size: 7" and 11"

Colors: Junebug, Red Bug


•Keitech 8" Mag Wag Long Worm: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Color: Junebug


TEXAS RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0


Weight– Gamakatsu G Shield Tungsten Flipping: https://bit.ly/3Ur7K0X

Size: 3/8 oz


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: Albino Pearl Shad


Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 3/8 oz, 6/0 Hook


LURE RETRIEVERS...

•Toothy Fishman XL Swimbait Retriever: https://bit.ly/3A8370q


•Frabill 15' Extendable Lure Retriever: https://bit.ly/2TLTJc6


TEXAS RIG WORM COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: FMJ, 7'3" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (50 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Seaguar Premium (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3uoqaVr


UMBRELLA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB


MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Exploring A New Lake! (Bass Fishing In A Swamp)

Come along for a day of bass fishing in a swamp! We're out on the road exploring new lakes and we've found ourselves in the middle of a Southern cypress swamp. Watch as we break down this diverse fishery and catch bass amongst its endless grass lines and fields of standing timber! 

Its rare to see Tim and Matt slow down and fish with plastics. Today is very much a traditional bass fishing day as the duo do all their damage with plastic worms. While they got bit on a handful of reaction baits, Matt caught his fish with a big curly tail worm and Tim found success with a shaky head. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were fishing, as well as the rods and reels they were using to present them effectively. We've also included their terminal tackle, bait colors, and any other pertinent information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.  


CURLY TAIL WORM...

Bait– Netbait C Mac 11" Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Plum

Hook– VMC Heavy Duty Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3ad5XVc

Size: 5/0

Weight– Freedom Tackle Flippin: https://bit.ly/3jooeXx

Size: 1/2 oz


SHAKY HEAD...

Bait– Netbait T Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Junebug

Hook– Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 1/4 oz


BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Holo Flash Gill


SWIMBAITS WE TRIED...

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Color: Gillkko


•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0


•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad

•Owner Beast Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0


MATT'S TEXAS RIG WORM COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TIM'S SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BUDGET BIG WORM COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Fate Black 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Reel– 13 Fishing Modus C2: https://bit.ly/3HJdwnR

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Worms, Creatures, Craws, and Other Soft Baits!

Soft Baits are a HUGE Category! Today's Buyers Guide is a quick look at our most reliable baits from each soft bait category. From our favorite curly tail worms, to our favorite craws, this quick video will help you grab our best confidence baits from every major soft plastics category so you can fish with confidence on your next fishing trip! 

While each of these soft bait categories could be their own video, we decided to combine them into one very fast paced Buyer's Guide. We looked at each major category and grabbed our absolute confidence baits. Whether you want to improve your shaky head worm fishing, or punch heavy cover with more confidence, we've got baits in this video to help you accomplish those goals. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each bait to help you grab the key colors that we rely on in our fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/LKx-j4484o8

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/p9zYUYcU3zk

•Spinnerbait And Chatterbait Guide: https://youtu.be/StzQaKF4LSs


CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Keitech Mad Wag Long: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Color: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Pepper


•Netbait C–Mac: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake


STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Nichols Tape Worm: https://bit.ly/3yhaS3X

Color: Best Color Ever, Junebug, Green Pumpkin


•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Junebug, Green Pumpkin


WEIGHTLESS WORMS...

•Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Size: 5" or 6"

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Green Pump/Watermelon Lam


•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Size: 2.5, 3.5

Color: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed


SWIMMING WORMS...

•Zoom Magnum Ultravibe Speed Worm: https://bit.ly/3b4uk80

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue, Junebug Red


•Yamamoto 7" Speed Senko: https://bit.ly/3D8qh7P

Color: Green Pump Watermelon lam, Baby Bass


JDM BAITS...

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Color: AJs Juice, Electric Shad, Muddy Gill


•Jackall Honey Nugget: https://bit.ly/3Qd04dL

Color: SK Weed Killer, Smoke Light Green Pump Blue


CREATURE BAITS...

•Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Color: Hematoma, Tramp Stamp


•Missile Baits Destroyer: http://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Color: Super Bug, Watermelon Red


CRAW BAITS...

•Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Green Pumpkin Red, Hematoma, Delicious


•Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Color: Black Blue Silver, School Bluegill


•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz