Summer Worm Fishing For Bass! How to Rig, Where To Fish, Which Worms Catch More Fish!

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"): http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Bama Bug

-Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff Peoples Worm

-Roboworm 7" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Black Grape, MMIII, Margarita Mutilator

LARGE STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

-Strike King Bull Worm (8"): http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, TW Green Pumpkin

-Strike King Bull Worm (10"): http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple, Black Blue Flake

-Magnum Baits Wormser (8.5 or 11"): https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Blk Blu Flk, Green Pumpkin

RIBBON TAIL WORMS... 

-Netbait C-Mac Worm (11" and 15"): https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Kentucky Special, Green Pumpkin Candy

-Zoom Ol Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Candy Bug, Junebug, Plum Apple

-Zoom Magnum Ol Monster: http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple, Green Pumpkin 

-Berkley 10" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin

SHAKY HEAD COMPONENTS... 

Small Worms- Horseshoe Shaky (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3xRnvBb

T-Mac - Canterbury Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Large Worms- Magnum Horseshoe (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3gcYsyn

POWER SHOT COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD (3/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS... 

Sinker Stop (medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Barrel (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3f14FNn

Swivel- SPRO Power Swivel (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Hook- Owner Oversize Worm Hook (11/0): http://bit.ly/2C1EZ4s

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS... 

Weight- Swagger Vader (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Hook- Owner All Purpose (5/0): https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Sinker Stop (medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

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

POWER SHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride A 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CAROLINA RIG/ TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride A 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET CAROLINA/TEXAS COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (18 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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The EASIEST Trick To Catch BIGGER Bass Right NOW!

Want to catch bigger bass this year? There is one simple change you can make with your baits that will immediately increase the size of fish you catch! You don't have to fish different places or different times of day. Its easy!

The Shaky Head worm catches a ton of bass in Spring and Summer! If you've ever tried one you know exactly what we're talking about. However, the finesse jig is more likely to catch a bigger bass overall than the shaky head. If you want to start upsizing your catch without changing your routine, its as easy as cutting off the worm and tying on the jig. 

Below you'll find links to the exact shaky heads, jigs, and jig trailers we use during the Spring and Summer. We've also included some of our favorite rod and reel combos for jig fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FINESSE JIG... 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Magic Craw Swirl

FINESSE JIG TRAILER... 

-Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia Magic

-Yamamoto 4" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pump Blk Flk, Green Pump Purp Copr Flk

FULL SIZE JIGS... 

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Magic Craw, Brown Craw, The Go To

-Dirty Jigs Flipping Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: The Go To, Hematoma, Okeechobee 420

FULL SIZE JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl, Flora Bama

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Okeechobee Flare

SHAKY HEAD WORMS... 

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

Colors: Tilapia, Bama Bug, Junebug

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse Worm: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y

Colors: Green Pumpkin Sapphire, Green Pumpkin

SHAKY HEADS... 

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

-Swagger Tackle Tungsten OG Shakey: https://bit.ly/3AH6fyk

FINESSE JIG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FAVORITE FULL-SIZE JIG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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Spring Buyer's Guide: Worms, Creatures, Neds, Tubes, and Swimbaits!

In video #4 of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series we're talking soft baits for Bass! Stick baits, curly tail worms, Neds, creatures, tubes, swimbaits, and more! We took the main bait categories for Spring, then assembled our favorite baits for each. These are baits you can rely on the next time you hit the water. 

Walk into any tackle shop and there are walls and walls of soft plastics. With 1000s of soft baits on the market, its impossible to know where to start. From a distance its overwhelming but if we focus on each style of bait, we can easily narrow it down to a few key baits that catch the majority of the fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits shown in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each to help you make the best selections. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the different baits. 

STICK BAITS... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Blk

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk, Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate

-Magnum Worms 10" Mag Stick: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin, Junebug

BIG WORMS... 

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug Red, JuneBug, Green Pumpkin

-Keitech Mad Wags Long: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Plum

-Big Bite Bait Tour Swim: https://bit.ly/3ut2QR1

Colors: Purpletoma, 1099, Tilapia

DROPSHOT WORMS... 

-Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff Peoples Worm

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Grn Pump Org Blk, Purp prl, Chick Magnet, Green Pumpkin Purple

-Netbait STH Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Smokin Joe, Green Pumpkin, LON Goby Pearl

NED RIG... 

-Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, MudBug

-Zman TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Drews Craw, Canada Craw

-Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Twilight

-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito, MudBug

TUBE BAITS... 

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange Firetail, Green Pumpkin Blue

-Netbait STH Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAITS... 

-Keitech Swing Impact Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

-Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad

-Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Gold Rush, New Shad, Tennessee Shad

CREATURE BAITS...

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

Colors: Hematoma, Magic Craw Swirl, Payback

-Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Tilapia, Black Blue Flake, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp

-Netbait Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Okeechobee Craw, Green Pumpkin, Black Shadow

FAVORITE TERMINAL FOR RIGGING... 

Wide Gap- Gamakatsu Superline (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Oversize- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Wacky- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Dropshot- Owner Mosquito Light (size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Ned- Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Tube- Blade Runner Inhaler (1/0): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Swimbait- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (3/8): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Weedless Swimbait- Owner Beast (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

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Catching BIG Bass In TOUGH Conditions! 30 lbs For 5 Bass!!!

With a 40 degree temperature drop most anglers would just stay home. But we're clear down in Texas and a cold snap won't keep us down! Come along for a day on the water as we adapt to the changing weather and dial in a pattern for BIG Bass, no matter what the weather throws our way! 

Its simple to catch big bass when everything is in your favor. When the sun is shining, you've got a breeze on the water, and the fish are up shallow, it can be downright easy. But what do you do when it starts to fall apart? We're 19 hours from home on Lake Falcon in South Texas. The day time temperatures were hovering around 100 degrees and suddenly plunged to 60. To make things worse, the wind blew 40+ mph overnight. We have 1 day of experience on the lake, no idea how these fish adapt to these conditions, but that's not going to stop us!

With modern electronics and some tenacity, even brutal conditions are no match. The key in this scenario was to slow down. Two days prior we had been on a great bite with a wobble head and a 10" ribbon tail worm. We stuck to the same basic pattern, downsized a bit, and focused on key offshore structures (the largest rock piles we could find) and caught a ton of big fish on a day when most bass fishermen would have preferred to stay home. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we were using. We've included the key colors to help you dial in your fishery the next time you're faced with a tough bite. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

Squarebill Crankbait... 

Crank- River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Hook Upgrade- VMC Bladed Hybrid Treble (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

Wobble Head... 

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook

Bait- Strike King Rage Bug (Junebug): http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

Shaky Head... 

Head- Canterbury Shaky Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Bait- Culprit 7.5" Curly Tail Worm (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3v1ii6Z

Texas Rigged Worm... 

Bait- Zoom Ol Monster 10.5": http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug, Junebug Red, Candy Bug

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 5/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader Flipping: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Sizes: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

Tim's Big Worm Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC Sniper 25 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Shakey Head Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Matt's Travel Rod Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Triza Stym Palisades: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

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

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