Big Worms for Summer Bass Fishing! (Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Shaky Head)

Big Summer Bass love eating big worms! There are a ton of ways to present big worms and they all work! Texas Rigs, Carolina Rigs, Shaky Heads, even wacky rigged, they all work! Best of all, worm fishing doesn't require specialized gear you probably already own a rod that can do it! 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. 

How do you choose the right plastic worm for the job? What makes a good shakey head worm? What about the right worm for a texas rig? What about colors? Its all so overwhelming! Your local shop has dozens, if not hundreds of options to choose from, but today we're going to narrow it down to a few key shapes and colors. 

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. 

CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Zoom Magnum Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Candy Bug, Junebug, Plum

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

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Plum Apple

Xzone 11" Blitz: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

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

Colors: Junebug Dream, Missile Morning

•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Bama Bug, Black Grape, Junebug

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

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Sprayed Grass

•Magnum Baits Wormser: https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Green Pumpkin

WACKY WORMS...

•Magnum Baits 10" Soft Stickbait: https://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: PNW, Junebug, Delta Dark Purple

CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 5/0

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Carolina Barrel: https://bit.ly/3f14FNn

Size: 1/2 - 1 oz

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

Size: 4

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

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 5/0

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Flipping: https://bit.ly/2X35Jtl

Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

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

POWER SHOT COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0 - 2/0

Weight– Swagger Vader Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

WACKY RIG COMPONENTS...

Weightless– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 4/0 - 5/0

Weighted– Big Bite Baits Gamakatsu Wacky: https://bit.ly/3CowxbF

Size: 3/8 oz

Swinging– Frenzy Wack A Sack Jig: https://bit.ly/2oFduEq

Size: 4/0 

SHAKEY HEADS...

Small– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

Medium– Owner Shakey Ultrahead: https://bit.ly/2iofJdg

Size: 1/4 oz

Magnum– Owner Magnum Shakey: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Size: 5/8 oz

TEXAS/CAROLINA RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

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

SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MAGNUM SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'6" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 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

3 Bass Fishing Rigs You Need To Know! ** UNDERWATER LURE FOOTAGE! **

Whether you’re brand new to fishing or a seasoned pro, this time of year you need to know 3 basic techniques. The Wacky Rig ( Senko ), The Shaky Head Worm, and the Texas Rig Creature Bait are must haves! Today we’re looking at how to rig (and fish) each method, as well as watching underwater footage of how the different rigs move underwater. 

This video is back to the basics! We get so caught up in the details of fishing that sometimes we forget to cover the basics. No matter how often you fish, these 3 rigs should be in every angler’s Spring time arsenal. From shallow cover, to grass, to offshore structure, these rigs get big when others don’t. 

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and colors we use for each rig, along with details on hooks, weights. We’ve also included our favorite affordable rods and reels for fishing these techniques effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each. 

STICK BAITS…

•Yamamoto 5” Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Yum 5” Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Elders Magic

STICK BAIT RIGGING…

Weedless Wacky– Hayabusa WRM201: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

Standard Wacky– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Wacky Band– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 5” Senko - 7MM, 6” Senko - 8MM

Texas Rig– Owner Offset Shank Worm: http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0

Size: 4/0

SHAKY HEAD WORMS…

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

Colors: Black Grape, Junebug, Bama Bug

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

Colors: Missile Morning, Junebug Dream

SHAKY HEAD HOOKS…

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

Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Shakey UltraHead: http://bit.ly/2iofJdg

Size: 3/16 oz

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURES…

•MissileBaits D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Copper Chopper

•MissileBaits Baby D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/3248BXL

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Dirty Wizard, Magic Craw Swirl

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blue

TEXAS RIGGING COMPONENTS…

Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 4/0

Weight– Freedom Tackle Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3TY1qvu

Size: 3/8 oz

Weight Peg– VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

BUDGET SENKO SPINNING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7’ Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

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

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD SPINNING COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7’1” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TEXAS RIG CASTING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7’2” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (40 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

UNDERWATER SENKO: Wacky Rig vs. Texas Rig vs. Weighted Wacky Stick Bait

Come underwater and compare 7 popular stick baits! We've got the Yamamoto Senko, Yum Dinger, Gambler Fat Ace, Big Bite Baits Trick Stick, and the Magnum Baits Soft Stick, and we're comparing them in multiple sizes! We're rigging them on a wacky rig, a texas rig, and a weighted wacky hook to see which method creates the best action for each bait. 

If you've ever wanted to see what your stick bait is doing below the surface, this video is for you! Is a senko really worth the money? Is a wacky rig really the best action? Its not that simple!! Pay close attention to how the different hooks completely change the action of the bait. One bait might look terrible on a wacky rig and great on a weighted wacky, or vice versa. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits in the video. We've also included links to the exact rigging components, as well as some of the rod and reel combos we use to fish these stick baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

5" BAITS... 

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

Colors: Green Pump Blk Flk, Natural Shad, Watermelon Blue

-Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Bama Magic, Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Red

6" BAITS... 

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

Colors: Green Pump Blk Flk, Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate

-Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Gold Rush, JP Blue

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Watermelon Red, Green Pumpkin

BIG BAITS... 

-Magnum Baits Soft Stick: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Junebug, Kush, Black Blue

WACKY RIG COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Hook Size: 1/0 for 5" , 2/0 for 6"

Band- VMC CrossOver Bands (6mm and 7mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Pliers- VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

TEXAS RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Hook Size: 3/0 for 5", 4/0 for 6"

WEIGHTED WACKY COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Gamakatsu G-Finesse Wacky (3/32 oz): https://bit.ly/3O9yOw7

Band- VMC CrossOver Bands (6mm and 7mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Pliers- VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

TIM'S 5" WACKY RIG SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S 6" SENKO TEXAS-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line- Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALL-AROUND SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Suline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

How To Fish A Senko: Everything You Need To Know!

The Senko is arguably the best bass fishing lure of all time! It comes in more than 100 colors, all sorts of sizes, and can be fished so many different ways it will make your head spin. The bait is so effective that an entire category of lures called "stick baits" have been designed to imitate it. Do you really need all those options to catch fish? Of course not! Here's what you need to know... 

If we could only have one Senko to get us through every day on every lake it would be a 5" Yamamoto Senko in Green Pumpkin Black Flake. That bait can be Texas Rigged or Wacky Rigged and will catch fish in virtually every lake in the country. From there, the Neko Rig has earned a special place in our arsenal, as have a few different colors for specific water color situations. 

Below you'll find links to the Senko, some of the better Senko alternatives, as well as the gear we use to rig and fish these stick baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SENKO... 

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

Favorite Sizes: 5" and 6"

Best Colors...

-Green Pumpkin Black Flake

-Watermelon Copper Orange Red Flake

-Electric Shad

Clear Water Colors...

-Baby Bass

-Natural Shad

-Green Pump Purple Copper

Muddy Water Colors...

-Black Blue Flake with Blue Tip

-Junebug

-Black Blue

SENKO ALTERNATIVES... 

-Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bama Magic

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Magic Craw

-Magnum Baits: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Kush

WEIGHTLESS RIGGING... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

VMC CrossOver Bands (7mm and 8mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

NEKO RIGGING... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Owner Weedless Finesse Neko 1/0: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

VMC CrossOver Bands (7mm and 8mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

TEXAS RIGGING... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 6": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Hook Size: 3/0 for 5", 4/0 for 6"

TIM'S 5" WACKY RIG SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S 6" SENKO TEXAS-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALL-AROUND SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Suline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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