Big Worms For Summer Bass Fishing! (Best Rigs And How To Fish Them)
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, here's what you need to know!
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
•Xzone MB Fat Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/4lSgfx4
Colors: Junebug, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Junebug
•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream
•Crush City Janitor Worm: https://bit.ly/3Fy6nsd
Colors: Bama Bug, Candy Bug, Plum
•Big Bite Baits 8" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/384mIjl
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Junebug, Tilapia
•Yamamoto 10" Oki Worm: https://bit.ly/44XvFHu
Colors: Plum Candy, Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue
CURLY TAIL WORMS...
•Zoom Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2adPtjs
Colors: JuneBug, Candy Bug, Plum Apple
•Zoom Mag Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2P5QZbq
Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple
•Berkley 10" Power Worm: https://bit.ly/2cxomPX
Colors: Blue Fleck, Plum, Black Grape
•Xzone Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA
Colors: Plum, Junebug
•Yamamoto 10" Ichi Worm: https://bit.ly/4k1Zwpj
Colors: Bama Bug, Tilapia Magic, Plum Apple
SHAKEY HEADS...
•Missile Baits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC
Size: 3/16 oz
•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– Gamakatsu Superline Round Bend Worm: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL
Size: 5/0
Swivel– Spro Power: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Size: 5
Weight– Flat Out Tungsten Barrel: https://bit.ly/4e0IIgS
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– Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z
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 apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
