How Magnum Plastic Worms Actually Look Underwater! Underwater Footage And Rigging Tricks!

Come underwater to watch how 5 different BIG plastic worms react on the bottom! Summer Bass Fishing is prime time to fish the big plastic worm. Today we're looking at a giant senko - style stick bait, several straight tail worms, and two giant curly tail worms. Have you been rigging and fishing your plastic worms correctly? We're about to find out!

Whether you prefer a Carolina Rig, a Texas Rig, a Shaky Head, or even an oversized wacky rig, the plastic worm has a place in every serious bass angler's summertime arsenal. The purpose of today's video is to see how these 5 popular plastic worms compare to one another. We all have our favorite baits but you may be surprised to find that your worm of choice moves completely differently than you expect. By going underwater we discover new baits, new retrieves, and even new rigging methods.

Its amazing how much you learn in a few short minutes below the surface! Today we found out that we'd been rigging curly tail worms incorrectly our entire lives. Who knew that turning the worm 90 degrees would completely change the presentation? Amazing! Below is a breakdown of the worms we used, the heads, rods and reel recommendations, and more.

The Baits...

Magnum Baits 10" Stick Bait (Black/Blue): http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

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

Xcite Baits Maximus Trick Worm (Red Bug): http://bit.ly/2D4kClu

Zoom Magnum Ol' Monster 12" Worm (Junebug): http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Zoom Ol' Monster 10" Worm (Not shown in vid): http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Berkeley 12" Power Worm (Black): http://bit.ly/2Xj2IHm

Berkeley 10" Power Worm (Not shown in vid): http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

The Rigs...

Shakey - Strike King Tour Grade Mag Jig Head (1/2-3/4 oz with 7/0 hook): http://bit.ly/2xw54pW

Wacky- Frenzy Baits Wack-A-Sack Jig Head (3/8 oz with 4/0 hook): http://bit.ly/2oFduEq

Texas Rig- Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 7/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

- Weight- Vike Tungsten 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2a2XTZ3

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

Tim's Preferred Combo...

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

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

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

Leader- 25 lb Sunline FC-100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Mid-Range Combo...

Rod- Curado 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line- 65 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Budget-Friendly Combo...

Rod- SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm