Easy Texas Rig Tricks: Best Worms and Creature Baits

An in-depth look at Texas rig fishing for bass. Tim covers which baits catch the most fish, how to rig the bait, when to peg your weight, and which hooks work best. Whether you're fishing a senko from shore on a small pond, our punching grass on a huge lake, the Texas rig is a great option to catch more bass.

There are 4 key Texas rigging styles that a well-rounded angler should understand how to use. They are Weightless Texas rigging (typically stick baits, flukes, etc...), Texas rig worms (curly tails and speed worms), Texas rigged creature baits (beavers, brush hogs, man bear pigs, etc), and punching heavy cover (heavy tungsten and a creature bait). Mastering all 4 methods will open a lot of doors for you as an angler.

Don't let the broadness of the category scare you away. A simple 3/16 ounce free floating weight, a small hook, and a little worm or creature will catch a ton of bass under nearly any conditions. After you get comfortable with that setup you can begin branching out and trying the other styles. Below is a breakdown of Tim's favorite baits and equipment for the technique.

Weightless Style...

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

(Green Pumpkin/Blk Flake, Watermelon/Red)

Hook- 4/0 Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Light Texas Rig Worms...

-7" Berkeley Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2ouqzSU

-Zoom Speed Worm: http://bit.ly/2v2HLlh

-Strike King Cut R Worm: http://bit.ly/2H4KfGQ

-10" PowerWorm: http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

-8" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Light Texas Rig Creature Baits...

-Zoom Brush hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

-Zoom baby brush hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

-Strike King Game Hog: http://bit.ly/2pfGxir

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

Terminal For the Light Rig...

Tungsten Weight- Strike King Tour Grade 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2bo4NZf

Lead Weight- Eagle Claw 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2tEcZfq

Bobber Stop- 6th Sense Peg X: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

Hook- 1/0 Offset Owner Worm Hook (7" Berkeley): http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0

Hook- 2/0 Offset Gamakatsu Worm Hook (Most worms): http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Hook- 4/0 EWG Superline (Most creatures): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Punch Baits...

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

-Missile Baits D-Bomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

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

-Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Terminal Tackle for Punching...

Tungsten Weight- River2Sea Trash Bomb (1 oz-1/75 oz): http://bit.ly/2bHj2pB

Bobber Stop- 6th Sense Peg X: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

Straight Shank Hook- Owner Jungle Flippin (5/0): http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk

EWG Hook- Gamakatsu Superline (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Favorite All-Around Texas Rig Combo...

Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Med/Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Easy Jerkbait Tips For Bigger Spring Bass

Its time to catch bigger fish! These jerkbait tips will help you catch big bass this Spring. Knowing when to throw a tiny jerkbait instead of a large offering or a bold color instead of natural, can make all the difference. When it comes to jerkbait fishing, small details can yield huge results.

Matt uses a 2-pronged approach to jerkbait fishing. He begins by searching for outliers (bigger than average bass) with large profiled baits but will quickly adapt to a triggering approach focused around schooling fish and small baits, when necessary. Understanding how to use a jerkbait as a tool instead of just another lure is the difference between just catching fish and being an excellent jerkbait fisherman.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and tackle we recommend. Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone this year and target the fish with baits you wouldn't have normally thrown. You might be surprised by how big of a bass is willing to swipe your jerkbait!

The baits...

-Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

-Megabass Kanata: http://bit.ly/2jG4Q85

-Lucky Craft Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

-Lucky Craft Pointer XD: http://bit.ly/2JsJske

-Jackall Rerange 100 and 130: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

-Megabass Vision 110+2: http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

-Megabass Vision 110 Junior: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100 and 115: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

Preferred ghost colors: Ghost Minnow, GP Pro Blue, Clear Laker

Preferred Bold Colors: Nishiki, Chartreuse Shad, Elegy Bone, Table Rock Shad

Hook Upgrades...

-Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Trebles: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

-Owner Hyperwire Split Rings Size 2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Recommended Hook Sizes by bait...

Jackall- Size 4

Megabass- Size 6

Staysee- Size 5

Flash Pointer- Size 6

Matt's Favorite Combo...

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

Reel- Alberaran MGL: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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

Great Alternative Combo...

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

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

High-End Combo...

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

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

Great Mid Range Combo...

Rod- Megabass Levante Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel- Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

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Spinnerbait Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing

These quick tips will take your spinnerbait fishing to the next level! From color selection and blade style, to subtle changes in retrieve cadence, we're giving you the tools you need to begin catching bass right away. Whether you're fishing muddy creeks or crystal clear lakes, we explain the changes that will make you successful.

Spinnerbaits are amongst the easiest baits to fish for bass. A simple "chuck and wind" approach will catch fish most days. But like any technique, subtleties make all the difference! Knowing when to switch from a painted blade to a nickel blade, or a white spinnerbait to a shad spinnerbait, can be the difference between a couple bites and a day you'll never forget.

Below is a breakdown of our favorite spinnerbaits, trailers, and gear. They're sorted by water clarity and style to keep it as simple as possible. Keep in mind the best weight depends on how deep you're fishing but 1/2 oz is by far the most versatile.

Clear Water Spinnerbaits...

-Revenge Deep Runner: http://bit.ly/2oSfWd6 (Blue Shad, Shad, Purple Metallic)

-Nichols Motherlode: http://bit.ly/2ynNe6n (Blue Crystal Shad, Silver Flake Shad, Bombshell Shad)

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle: http://bit.ly/2IEHHjA (Aurora, Mouse, Silver Shiner)

-Megabass V9: http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt (Hasu)

Murky Water Spinnerbaits...

-River2Sea Bling: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq (Powder, Lemonade Twist, Flo)

-War Eagle Gold: http://bit.ly/2BdFBlu (Pro's Choice, White/Lime/Chart)

Painted Blade Spinnerbaits...

-River2Sea Bling: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq (Iced)

-Strike King Tour Grade: http://bit.ly/2EdODi8 (Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Sexy Shad)

-Revenge Painted: http://bit.ly/2T3F1R6 (Chartreuse, White, Chartreuse/White)

Accessories...

Trailer Hook- Gamakatsu 3/0: http://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Trailer- Keitech 4.3 and 3.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Storage Box- Plano Elite Spinnerbait Organizer: http://bit.ly/2BWVwUy

All-Around Spinnerbait Combo...

Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Curado K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

In-Depth Spinnerbait Video From 2018: http://bit.ly/2T2vTMF

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Rigging Soft Swimbaits and Paddle Tails For Spring Bass Fishing

These tricks will save you time and money the next time you throw a swimbait! We're covering when to throw an underspin, when a hollow belly is better than a paddle tail, and how to quit wasting so many keitechs! If you want to catch a swimbait fish this Spring, this is the video for you.

We cover basic rigging with weedless swimbait heads like the Owner Beast as well as traditional rigging with the Matt Allen swimbait head. Next we discuss the best underspins for a variety of circumstances and last we take it a step further and cover how to make your own underspins on the fly.

Below is a breakdown of all the swimbaits, swimbait heads, underspins, and terminal tackle discussed in the video.

Preferred Swimbaits...

-Basstrix 6" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

-True Bass 5.5" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2GEtNvZ

-Strike King Rage Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

-Scottsboro Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2NpyLjU

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

-Keitech Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Unique Heads For Finesse Swimbaits...

-Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

-Fish Arrow Wheel Head: http://bit.ly/2E6eU1R

Swimbait Heads...

-Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Owner Beast Hook 4/0 and 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

UnderSpins...

-Hog Farmer War Pig Underspin: http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP

-Fish Head Hammer Spin: http://bit.ly/2prEFTd

-Blade Runner Spintrix: http://bit.ly/29UVegz

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

Underspin Components...

Owner CPS Spring (Large Size): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Pro Point Underspin Blades: http://bit.ly/2f6uwne

Khan Baits Easy Spin: http://bit.ly/2RUVXVW

Larger Swimbait Rigging...

-Gambler 7/0 Duz It Hook: http://bit.ly/2tv1WFW

(Best Fit For 5.8 Keitech)

-Owner Beast Hook 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

(Best Fit For 6.8 Keitech)

-Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Related Videos...

Tim's Finesse Swimbait Video: https://youtu.be/eQUcHUtASzQ

Make Your Own Underspin Video: https://youtu.be/6EwnDkT2GDQ

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