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Plastic worms are lures that are used to fish for bass. They are made to look and move like real worms in order to attract bass. There are many different types and sizes of plastic worms, and they can be used in a variety of ways to fish for bass.
20 Best Plastic Worms For Bass Fishing
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Yum Dinger Chartreuse Pepper; 5 in.
Designed to attract freshwater bass to your line
Gets inactive fish to strike
Rig it many ways, can be Texas, Carolina and wacky rigged, weighted or weightless
With its classic bass fishing design the YUM Dinger is a versatile worm that delivers real results in nearly any fishing situation. This soft plastic bait presents a very subtle lifelike action that even highly-pressured fish can’t resist.
YUM Dingers also have a unique hook slot that provides better hook-ups and they’re tougher than similar baits so you get more fish per bait than any other. The versatility of the YUM Dinger cannot be overstated as it’s equally effective on a Texas rig Carolina rig wacky rig weighted weightless or any other technique; bass just go crazy for it.
This is my favorite stick bait brand because I typically fish really shallow in a heavily pressured lake. The fish are very wary, and the extremely slow sink of this thing is perfect. It lets the fish really take their time going in for the kill.
It could also be that this one looks so different in the water than other stick baits the fish may have seen because it falls so slowly and is just so seductive. I tend to fish it against the bank in laydowns on a weightless Texas rig.
It also does great as a wacky bait. Pinch it in half and you have a very good ned tail. The attractant seems to work–all my Yum baits get eaten and held onto for a long time. This is key for me as I fish mostly light mono with a lot of slack–just bumping the bait lightly for action, so feeling strikes isn’t very reliable.
I often don’t know they’re there until I go to bump the bait again and feel the weight. Truly, I can’t say enough for the Yum Dinger, as you can tell.
The Yum Dinger is perfect for Wacky Rigging when searching for both largemouth and smallmouth bass. I have great success when using a dinger with a wacky rig when Texas, Carolina and Ned rigs are not producing.
The most productive colors for me are Green Pumpkin, Watermelon/Red Flake and Motor Oil. I prefer to rig the 3″, 4″, and 5″ Yum Dinger weightless on Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Hooks 1/0, 2/0, and 3/0 respectively.
This combination sinks slowly and will entice bites when other presentations fail. A very slight twitch as the dinger is falling often get an immediate strike.
My go to stick Bait Worms are Yum Dingers or Big Bite Bait. I have been fishing these plastic Worms for about 14 years. I fish them every way I can think of. The Colors, Sizes, Price, & Availability are a huge help plus the quality is good enough.
These 2 brands have earned their keep in my boats. I’ve been sucked into buying the pricey brands and they have proven to be just that Pricey but no better.
With its classic bass fishing design the YUM Dinger is a versatile worm that delivers real results in nearly any fishing situation. This soft plastic bait presents a very subtle lifelike action that even highly-pressured fish can’t resist.
YUM Dingers also have a unique hook slot that provides better hook-ups and they’re tougher than similar baits so you get more fish per bait than any other. The versatility of the YUM Dinger cannot be overstated as it’s equally effective on a Texas rig Carolina rig wacky rig weighted weightless or any other technique; bass just go crazy for it.
Started using Yum Dingers a few years back because of the cost and soon found out just how well the work! I first used them in Mexico on Lake Novillo, Texas Rigged on a 1/4 oz bullet weight in Watermellon/Red flake and just killed.
Well I recently moved to Florida and have been using them whacky style in the shallower water and the Green Pumpkin/Chart tail is killing them. Go ahead and try a bag, might just surprise you just how well they work.
I must have about 6-8 different Dingers in my tackle bag. I rotate them depending on the weather, clarity of the water, temperature. This is my “go to” bait for catching bass of all sizes. Little bass bump these and try to pull them off the hook.
Big bass swallow them and tear them apart. Seems the bigger the bass, the more this bait appeals to them. Easy to use with an off set hook, and, the slot in the back of the plastic worm. No exposed hook and they glide through weeds and vegetation.
Good hook up and very few bass are able to spit them out once they have gobbled them. Stick to natural colors like pumpkin, watermelon or motor oil with different color on the tale and you have a winner.
My preferred store. Dicks Sporting Goods. carries about 20 varieties of this product and in different lengths. Stick with the 5 inch and cut off a chunk of the front before you hook them up.
The ribbontail worm is your basic curlytail with a difference. The Curl is longer than most, providing more swimming action in motion that other similar Worms, and the solid body takes the abuse of multiple bass without tearing.
It’s more effective in colored water than soft plastic Worms.
This is my go to bait for consistently catching largemouths! Never fails me… Sunny days, cloudy days… Deep water ..shallow. I dont leave home without the black/white 7in worm!
I pinch these way down and use them as trailers on spinnerbaits. Adds tons of action. Definition of juicy….you look at it and you KNOW the bass can’t resist it.
The SS+U-Tale Worms are another one of Zoom’s truly-impressive big bass baits. Deadly on virtually any rig and under any conditions, the SS-U-Tale Worms U-shaped tail creates the strike-enticing flutter and vibration big bass almost always react to.
The top-seller 6″ U-Tail worm is designed along the original worm style. Has been a proven fish catcher in almost any condition for years. Every Zoom soft plastic bait is wholly realistic, super-soft to the touch (for the extra action needed to pull that reluctant money fish) and salt-impregnated to hold even the most tentative bite.
This is an incredible worm. I did the tail in chartreuse spike it. If the bite is slow put a 4 mm glass rattle in it. I get LOTS of bites on this worm. Most water color is either clear, stained, black or greenish brown.
Try to match your worm to the color of the water. The U tail is very lively and generates quick strikes. I’ve caught bass up to 6 lbs on this worm. Cons. they are very fragile. Usually I only get about 2 fish per worm.
If you told a non-fisherman that you like to “Ned rig a craw,” they may look at you funny. But, anyone who’s into fishing knows about the Midwestern finesse fishing technique called Ned-rigging. It’s an extremely effective way to get stubborn, pressured bass to bite.
The TRD CrawZ from Z-Man are a compact craw-style bait that’s ideal for use with a Ned rig. This realistic crayfish imitation can also be used as a jig trailer, or, you could throw it in saltwater as a crab imitation.
Whether you want a smaller craw bait to flip into dense cover or you need a subtler offering to convince suspended bass to hit your Ned rig, this 2 1/2″ crawfish imitation is the answer. Add a pack of Z-Man’s TRD CrawZ to your tackle box today!.
Fish are on bed here in ponds in South Carolina. I couldn’t get them to bite ANYTHING, which is typical if you have fished early spring here. I threw a lot of different baits begging for a strike. I tied on a ZMan 2 1/2 inch watermelon TRD Crawz that I had received that day.
I pulled it into the bed and the action of the baits made it look like a real crawfish. She attacked it and I caught her. I released her of course but that TRD Crawz bait is an awesome tool for any tackle box.
It made me a believer. Thanks Zman for a great product!.
I caught between 30-40 bass with one bait before one claw fell off. I kept fishing this bait until both claws were gone. probably 60 total catches and well over a hundred bites on multiple outings. Love it.
Grab a few packs in different colors because there are so many native crawfish species and colorations to match, if things get slow with green pumpkin try the other colors out. You won’t regret it. As long as you don’t lay these baits with other plastics they stay intact and do not melt.
Just follow the directions! Finally, Z-man baits are eco-friendly. They will not poison the lakes like so many other plastics – this is great to insure healthy fisheries for generations to come.
I love this little bait! It was designed for the “Ned Rig” and works great when rigged by itself on one of those specially designed “mushroom” type heads, especially for fickle Smallies, but I bought them specifically for use as trailers on the mini-jigs that I use in the fall like Strike King’s Bitsy Bugs or Bitsy Flips.
(both available at DSG) I like these so much that I have begged, to no avail, to Z Man to make atleast one larger size for full size jigs!! They are great because they have the shape and bulkiness of a real craw, and being made of Elaztech material which makes them almost indestructible.
I say almost because while you can stretch Elaztech products to great lengths without it breaking, it will stick to just about anything organic or in other words stuff like shoreline brush, green leaves or grass all seem to bond to this material instantly, (which is why I give this bait only four stars) so be careful with your casts and they will outlast most other soft plastic craws on the market, even through repeated skipping presentations.
Interestingly though is the fact that Elaztech also floats while also being very flexible which means that those little bulbous claws float and sway with the current at rest or during the retrieve, which no self-respecting bass cannot resist! So try these and if you like them, drop Z Man a note and beg for more sizes like me please, as the only other good craw (the Punch Crawz I believe they call it) they make in this material is too skinny for my over-fished bass to show interest in.
6. Gary Yamamoto Senko Worms Plastic Bait, Green Pumpkin/Watermelon Bass, 5″ – 10 count
Loaded with salt to add weight and flavour.
A top producer in the professional circuits.
Can be rigged several different ways The one that started the soft-plastic stick bait revolution.
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The 5″ 9-series Senko is one of the most productive bass lures ever invented, and the top producer in Yamamoto’s Senko product line. It’s not magic, but it’s close. Not only does the Senko have incredible fish-catching action, but it casts like a bullet and gets into the strike zone quickly.
Bass can hardly resist the Senko’s unique horizontal fall when fished weightless or wacky style. The beauty of the Senko is in it’s simplicity. It may just look like a thick round plastic worm but the fall rate created from the large amount of salt impregnated in the body drives fish mad.
When rigged weightless, it falls horizontally with a seductive side to side tail action. Try rigging this bait wacky style or texas rigged and experience the versatility it provides.
TraduireAfficher dans la langue originaleHave bought over 100 bags in assorted colors over time. Quality durable product however, over last 2-4 years the plastic quality has gone down & quantity of smaller senkos has gone down while price stayed same or higher.
Actually now, the Yum dinger falls & shimmeys better than Yamamoto senko w/better action in head to head comparison with same rod reel line & hook on weightless wacky rig. Done comparison on 2 Abu Garcia Med act spin.
rod, revo reel 10lb smack down hi vis braid & 8 lb gold label leader vmc finesse wacky hook 2nd Abu med act spin rod revo reel 8lb invisX same VMC finesse hook. Other was 6’10” Med light bait casting rod, Abu revo SX reel 10lb sunline sniper(diff line manuf to test line differences) VMC finesse wacky hook.
Then decided to use all set ups the same as were except changed hook to 1/16th and 1/8 oz weighted Berkeley wacky worm hooks. In each trial spinning & bait casting weighted & weightless the Yum dinger came out on top.
The closest one was the weighted hook & possibly the senko was tops or the same. Not a Yum fan, consist buyer or part of usual plastics arsenal. Typically use SK ocho for Tex rig & X-Zone true center sticks.
But the Yamato beat the xzone & ocho in all trials. I don’t think the difference in the two on Tex rig is enough to make a big difference to change companies. The colors of senko imo are better than dinger and below or equivalent of strike king.
Wish Yamamoto would go back to old or original plastics recipe, manuf process, salt content, plastics supplier, or curing process. For the price it’s hard to stick with senko when continue to be more expensive & growing than SK and esp yum while the quality goes down & quantity stays same or less the dinger comes in 30 pack for $9.
99 @ local shop while small ind pack of senko is $7. 99 for now will stick with ocho for overall salt content, action/shimmy on fall, colors, durability, cost efficiency, and quality.
TraduireAfficher dans la langue originaleThis is actually my first rifle since the 80’s so I wanted to start with a. 22 before I move on to larger calibres. Obviously, this gun has a faux-tactical cool factor but aside from that, it seems well made and it shoots consistently.
The red dot site is quite nice although I had to look up a tutorial on youtube to understand how to use it. I had no idea a red-dot isn’t a regular scope – that you keep both eyes open as you look through it and focus downrange.
Super cool! My only complaint is that the (exterior) metal plates on the bolt and the BL# were both a bit rusty when I got the gun and I think they should have been protected with oil or something. The bolt was a bit sticky and I think that it was probably from friction between the bolt and the chassis.
I was able to clean and lightly oil both parts. I also love that there’s apparently no limit on. 22 magazine capacity. Less reloading.
The Strike King Shim-E-Stick is heavily salt impregnated for a fast sink rate and the flexibility of the material gives it more action than similar plastic baits on the market. This bait is a great alternative to the sinking stick bait style of soft plastics baits.
Heavily salt impregnated with a great action and awesome colors.
If you love to fish for bass as much as I do, then you already know the rush you get when you hook one!!!!! Strike king has always been a trusted brand of mine, and my go to worms are the green pumpkin and green pumpkin with chartreuse.
It doesn’t matter what time of year, I hit them every time. Use is as a drop shot, Texas rig, or my fave, the wacky rig, I’ll guarantee you will catch your share of bass with Strike King products!!!!.
Throw an O ring on this worm, put the hook on, and catch the bass alllllll day! The blue with a blue tip works great! Also try the blue with a black tip. Terrific lure.
A collaboration between two of the top companies in the fishing industry, the Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Fat Worm gives anglers unmatched performance. Combining Daiwa’s precision detailing with Yamamoto’s legendary soft plastic, the Neko Fat Worm features a thick body similar to that of a Yamamoto Senko and also comes equipped with a bulbous tail, which provides a unique, quivering action.
A great choice fished weightless, it is also absolutely deadly on a Neko Rig with a nail weight in the head. The Neko Rig is always a great option for finesse fishing. While most anglers use a weightless worm, the nail weight in the Neko Rig gives anglers the ability to use heavier gear and reach fish in deeper water, where weightless worms just aren’t practical to fish.
Available in a range of famous Yamamoto colors, the Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Fat Worm is another legendary bait in the making.
Love the super soft feel of this bait! The bulbous tail adds just enough action to entice lethargic summer bass. This bait fishes very well shallow and deep. I’ve had lots of success dragging it in a shaky head on bluff ends.
Looking forward to using it during spawning season.
I bought these and some Gammy EWG 4/0 worm hooks for fishing from the bank. I wasn’t successful with them until I got the Z-Man Shrooms weedless heads and let that sucker sink to the bottom and yo-yo or lightly slash like a fluke.
Caught a couple from the same dock at 3 mid day until 9pm. Durability is on par with other Yammamoto baits – expect to catch fish but don’t expect the bait to last more than 2 fish. 1st fish came back with 1/2″ of the worm, 2nd fish came back with the entire worm and 3rd.
well I can’t remember cause I wasn’t getting lit up by mosquitoes. Tight lines!.
When you really “need” to catch a fish. The black and blue flake neko fat worm will not disappoint. Time and time again it has made a believer out of me. Spring to Autumn you wont be leaving the water “skunked.
The Yamamoto Swim Senko is the perfect mix between the popular senko worm and a paddletail softbait. The swim senko can be fished with or without weight and is the perfect fishing bait for stained water.
As with all Gary Yamamoto fishing baits, the swimming senko worm is made from quality, perfectly weighted plastics allowing this softbait to sink horizontally with an intriguing side to side action only with more vibration than a senko worm.
The unique action of the swim senko lures those hard to catch bass, crappie and other gamefish out of hiding. The salt impregnated Yamamoto swim senko can be fished Texas rigged when flipped or pitched, used with a screw in sinker, and also used as a swim jig, buzzbait chatterbait or spinnerbait trailer.
The Yamamoto swim senko is available in all the great Gary Yamamoto colors such as black large blue flake, blue pearl silver flake, green pumpkin black flake, junebug, smoke pearl blue laminate, watermelon cream laminate and many, many more.
Stock up today to be ready for any weather and water situation you might encounter.
These 5 inch paddle tail worms have been the bait of choice for largemouth this spring. They have outcaught everything else we have tried, ane we have tried a variety of different products. We went through 3 packs in 2 days and none of the local fishing suppliers had these in stock.
Discount Tackle had them in stock and they were $2 per pack cheaper than the packs we had previously purchased. Also received them in 2 days. Great product. My brother caught a 4. 1 and 5. 1 on the black with blue flakes on the same day.
Those are above average size catches for our area.
The green pumpkin swim senko will flat out get bites. The hardest thing about fishing them is getting them past the little fish so the big fish can eat them. Works in almost all weather, and if the water is on the clear side- these just work.
I fish them either on a Texas rig, weightless or with a 1/16th Oz slip sinker. Or sometimes on a keel weighted swimbait hook. They work equally well on a ball head or swim bait head jig (in seedless areas).
Texas rig is the best though cause you can throw it up in the junk and just reel it back nice and easy. Can fish it swimming or similar to standard senko.
One of my all time favorite baits. I like to fish it with no weights. Pull it and let it drop – like a worm. Draw it back slow for a consistent swimming action. Texas rig it and throw it like a jig into cover.
A fresh take on the classic soft plastic jerkbait, the Googan Baits Dart is a versatile twitchbait capable of enticing bites from bass of all sizes. Molded with a slender baitfish profile, the Dart’s slim body and forked tail allow for a highly reactive response to twitches of the rod tip.
The Dart will respond with erratic changes in direction followed by a graceful glide when worked. The sharp contrast between the twitch and glide actions is what triggers the irresistible response from bass to strike.
Extremely versatile in its approach, the Dart can be rigged on a jig head, weighted swimbait hook, unweighted Texas rig, as a swim jig trailer, and more. The slim profile makes it great for coming through grass when rigged weedless, but is equally as deadly around suspended bass.
I didn’t really notice a scent on the dart as much as on the bandito bugs. The Action on the darts is CRAZY!!! I got a lot of bites on it, but with the weather beings so crazy here in Oklahoma right now with the stroms and tornadoes, it’s like the fish are acting weird.
You think you’ve set the hook and got a fish and boom, they spit it out. Even with using the Texas rig trailer, they are biting hard, but dang, it’s like they want it but their playing us. lol.
The Googan Baits Rattlin’ Ned will help you bring the noise. Each 2. 75″ Rattlin’ Ned is equipped with an internal rattle system that gently puts off a fish-friendly sound upon retrieval. While this is still a classic finesse bait designed specifically for a Ned Rig, the added rattle helps add a fish triggering sound that fish really seem to like.
Coupling that noise with the unique Googan Rattlin’ Ned colorways and you have a recipe for big bass success. Start finessing your way to quick limits with the Googan Baits Rattlin’ Ned. Remember this bait is for finesse applications.
So, fish with light gear and remember to stay patient as you slowly work your bait. Often times less is more when fishing a Ned Rig style bait so chill out and let the Googan Baits Rattlin’ Ned do the work for you.
I tried these on a whim. They looked neat, and I really had to go to the bathroom, so I just bought them quick. Glad I did! I tried one on just an offset worm hook (I’m still new, didn’t know they needed jig heads lol).
Got nothing. Went back, and put one on a small jig head. Bass after bass were just jumping at these little guys. A nice weight and sectional build make for a smooth, distant cast or a light flick and pop.
Great scent and action, and the little rattle is a nice bonus to get their attention. As with anything fish related, pros come with cons. A couple things I noticed were that a vertical presentation was not possible with the jig head I used.
That may be remedied by a slightly heavier head, I’m not sure. The rattle seemed a bit heavy on the back for floating. The plastic is rather soft, which gives a nice look, but they get beat up pretty easily.
A few far casts and it started to rip pretty bad. When the fish grab it, they REALLY GRAB IT. It’s great, but at the same time, after a couple bass, you need to hook another. All in all, I love these things.
I just wish the price point was slightly lower and the plastic was more durable. I’ll definitely try more Googan products in the future. Next up I think will be the Saucy Swimmer or 4″ Bandito Bug.
So I’m not a googan fanboy whatsoever. But they actually did do something with this one. I fish a ton, catch a ton of pigs. (None off any other googan product) This rattlin ned will outfish literally any other nedrig style bait.
It’s like having crack for bass. Doesn’t matter how you fish it, it’s gonna get inhaled. It gets 3 stars because the durability is godawful, the worst durability I’ve ever seen. You’re lucky to even see that nedrig by the time you get the bass to you, (piggy or not) BUT, if you got the money to stockpile these, do it.
It’s worth it IMO. I’ve tried many googan baits and they all catch fish but they don’t outfish other brands minus this one bait.
I have heard a lot about Googan baits and wanted to try them. We catch a lot of fish on Ned Rigs around here, & my girlfriend is a Z-man fanatic, so I thought I would try these and compare them. We caught about the same amount of fish over 3 trips.
I had the biggest fish. I like to think the rattle made a difference on that fish (I was fishing down a deep drop). I don’t think the scent/oil/whatever matches up to other products and the lure isn’t as durable as a TRD.
I don’t think they produce better for the money. If you have water where rattles in plastic really make a difference or you can get these on sale, then buy them. Otherwise, DSG has better options.
If you’re not fishing classic creature-type soft baits like the 6″ Zoom Lizard, then you’re missing out on some great action. Bass love juicy lizards any time of year, but they absolutely hate them during the spring when the 4-legged beasts are notorious for raiding their nests! Ultra-realistic, super-soft, and salt impregnated, with a high-action tail and appendages that will have bass charging in to make contact.
Great for Texas or Carolina rigging. Made in USA. Classic size for all-around use Realistic look Super-soft body Salt-impregnated High-action tail Year after year, Zoom Baits remain the hottest soft plastics in bass fishing.
Zoom soft baits are legendary for their uncanny fish-producing ability, and rare is the tournament angler who will leave the dock without a good supply in the boat. Wholly realistic, super-soft to the touch, and salt-impregnated, Zoom soft baits have the look, the action, and the flavor needed to make fish bite down hard, and fight to hang on.
Watched an episode on YouTube of Richard Gene fishing with the Zoom Black lizard with chartreuse tail. He caught two huge bass (9lbs +) among the many he landed that day. Of course I had to try them.
I was never much of a believer in lizards till now. They are great in certain situations. I like fishing them on a shakey head jig, and of course Carolina rigged when the water temp gets up. Just a little disappointed I didn’t try them sooner.
This lizard bait is the best. My husband swears by it. We always have to have Chartreuse and Black Lizards in our tackle box. As for tackle direct this company is awesome. I hate buying stuff online because you never know when it is a scam but tackle direct was fast easy and they kept me updated on my order and shipping.
I’ve been fishing for 60 years, and never have I had the success I’ve had this summer (’22) using the Zoom finesse worm. Put simply it x catches largemouth. Caught a 6 lb’r midsummer on the black colored finesse worm.
Also, caught an 18″ and a 14″ that same day. I use this mostly in the ponds I fish in Southeast Ohio. Never leave home without them.
One of the top-selling plastic baits of all time, Mann’s Jelly Worm has been enticing big bass strikes since 1956. Designed with a soft, lifelike textured body, the long and slender Jelly Worm features a slow waving tail that coaxes even lethargic bass to pounce.
The straight design also allows the Jelly Worm to cruise through grass and cover without hanging-up.
If you grew up reading Bassmaster magazine like I did, you are familiar with the the Harry n’ Charlie stories at the end. Fantastic stories of fishing. Their favorite lure was a Scuppernong flavored jelly worm.
I have been using jelly worms now for several years and they still catch bass just as well as they did years ago. They work on a Texas rig, Carolina rig (Paul Elias set the heavy weight record for bass with a deep diving crankbait and a Carolina rigged jelly worm), used on the magnum shakey heads, and unweighted worked across the top of pond scum much like a frog.
I highly recommend jelly worms. Smaller sizes work best to catch numbers. Twelve inch worms still catch plenty of fish, but are ideal for big fish, working unweighted on top, and night fishing. I almost forgot to mention, they are scented like the name of the flavor jelly, (i.
e. Grape jelly worms smell like grapes) so it attracts bass without stinking up your hands. Twelve inch worms work best on a 5/0-7/0 worm hook.
Features: The Roboworm Straight Tail Worm is a 6 inch soft stick bait that has become a soft plastic staple all over the world. Great for drop shot or any finesse approach. Seductive undulating on the fall.
Salt Release System that provides a burst of salt when a fish bites. Available in a ridiculously wide range of finely crafted colors, 10 baits per pack. The Roboworm Straight Tail Worm is a 6 inch soft stick bait that has become a soft plastic staple all over the world.
Robotic machine technology was invented to automatically pour worms in the exact same manner as traditional “hand pour” worms. Over the years Roboworm’s products, customer base, and machinery have evolved into what is now a leading manufacturer of custom “poured” worms.
Roboworm Straight tail worms are proven fish catchers and you will not believe the fantastic colors Roboworm’s unique “hand pour” machines can produce. Available in a ridiculously wide range of finely crafted colors, 10 baits per pack.
First of all, let me start off with a bit of history. I have been using both green pumpkin, and morning dawn regular 4. 5″ roboworms for years. They’ve been my go-to bait for a drop shot, AND I’ve also used them for carolina rigs as well when I needed to down-size my baits.
I actually ran out last week before a trip to the lake so I ran over to my local bass pro and to my horror, they were out of regular straight tail roboworms. but they did have the FAT version, as shown here.
I had never tried this version but I figured as long as it floated and danced like a regular roboworm does, then it was going to work. so I bought 3 packs, all in morning dawn/morning dawn w/ chart since they had no green pumpkins left.
Went out to the lake, and was trying a bunch of topwater and other reaction style lures, and nothing was working. This place is highly pressured, and with pretty clear water. Not to mention it was blue-bird skies, and pretty hot.
So I took these out of my box, threw one on a VMC spin-shot hook w/ a 1/4 oz weight. and it saved the day. Ended up getting a limit of bass relatively quickly. They just work. These, and the KVD dream shots are the only things I’ll use when using a drop-shot rig.
They just work. The FAT ones may become my new favorite, but I’ll probably continue using the regular versions in both 4. 5 and 6 inch. If you haven’t tried using these with a drop shot, you’re missing out.
When nothing else is working, these will. Let the bait impart it’s own action. Shaking it too much can spook the fish away at times.
Drop shot this Roboworm and hold on. Works everywhere, especially Bass. Have caught bluegill, pickerel, pike in NY, small and largemouth in Colorado River to sure fire bass in lakes in SOCAL. Can’t MISS with a drop shot.
I’m newer to bass fishing and these came pretty highly recommended by others. Decided to try it out. As other reviews have mentioned, really great action on them and versatile rigging. Very impressed with the Roboworm as well as Discount Tackle.
Designed with three-dimensional features never before seen in a soft plastic bait Specially designed hollow body and Super soft texture combine to imitate a fleeing crawfish perfectly Also makes a great crappie bait in waters where big Slabs are on a crawfish kick A crawfish is to a bass what a steak is to a cowboy – the ultimate meal.
The YUM CrawBug is nature re-created. This bait is designed with three-dimensional features never before seen in a soft plastic lure. Amazingly realistic detail, a specially designed hollow body and super-soft texture combine to imitate a fleeing crawfish perfectly.
Flip it, rig it or jig it. This bait does its job.
You would think that the more realistic a bait looks the more fish you would catch with it right? Well this is not the only realistic craw bait I’ve ever used and I had the same so so results with it.
Especially compared to much less realistic offerings like the Strike King rage craw and Berkley pit boss which I’ve caught a ton more fish on than the super natural looking craws. I don’t know if it’s the water displacement and extra vibration you get in the rage craw and pit boss or if the bass think those are a gill or some other prey fish instead of a craw but I can definitely say I catch more fish on the flashier, less realistic versions.
Bass all over eat CRAWS, they eat these as well. These make a good stand alone bait, or a nice jig trailer. I cut all the pinchers and tentacles off of them as well and catch even more bass, Berkley fishing did a study and found bass hit the craw lure over 60% more without the pinchers on the bait itself, buy a few packs and give it a try.
I found these by accident, and on sale, so why not try them? Glad I did. Along with a few other brands of craws, I like using these. Since these have a hollow body, you can rig them differently than a solid plastic craw if you’d like.
I’ve had days where one brand’s style of craw wasn’t working (same colors), so I switched up to another style of craw and caught fish. It’s nice to have a few go to craw plastics in case the fish are picky that day.
Sometimes they want this one, sometimes not. I always have these in my bag.
The go-to big worm of tournament anglers the Zoom Ol’ Monster catches fish from Florida to California and everywhere in-between. Its considerable length slender profile and curled tail are great for targeting large bass but its alluring action will tempt strikes from bass of every size.
It’s also impregnated with salt to keep fish biting down hard after the initial strike. Fish it on a Texas rig Carolina rig or even a magnum shakey head.
For years if I wanted to use a worm I would just hook up a live night crawler. However once I started hooking more bluegill and sunnys I wanted to move away from them. I kept noticing my buddy was using these worms and was hooking good size bass frequently.
After a few years of watching him do it I finally bought myself a few packs last summer and it was well worth it. Caught my biggest bass of the summer last year on a black 10. 5 inch ol’ monster worm while walking along the shoreline of a lake at night.
I dropped it a little bit in front of him, bounced it one time and that was it. Hooked into some other nice ones as well last summer and this spring once the lakes thawed out and I use this both on shore and on the boat.
But when it comes to night fishing, outside of the hoola popper this is my favorite lure to use. Bass just cant seem to resist the way that tail moves when its falling to the bottom or when its bounced in front of them.
Our Bass Pro Shops Cut Tail Worm offers enticing fluttering action on a straight retrieve, and an irresistible erratic movement fished shaky style or on a dropshot rig. Top-quality soft plastic, salted and scented with our 8up attractant.
Fluttering action on a straight retrieve Erratic movement for shaky or dropshot fishing Salted and scented with 8up attractant.
This is a great little worm! It’s really well suited for drop shot, which is one of my favorite ways to fish, but it is also extremely good on a shakey head, or on a jig head: you can swim it, you can jig it, bounce it off the bottom and fish smash it.
It’s also pretty good as a trailer for smaller spinnerbaits. I picked it up initially with a mixed selection of worms and this small, unsuspecting little guy turned out to be the star of the show! I mostly use this for largemouth and smallmouth, but perch, pumpkinseed, bluegills, crappie any kind of smaller panfish will hit it as well- that is the only drawback actually – and it seems like they bite off the little tail fairly often.
If you’re a Zoom fan, you’ll be familiar with their thicker finesse worms, and also their much wigglier meathead. This worm jiggles and pops like the meathead, is cheaper, comes in WAY more colors, is scented.
These are three of my favorite worms. But, I have to admit that the Cut Tail worm from BPS is a wonderful worm! The quality of the pour is perfect, the colors, the evenness of the flake addition, the packaging, the fact that NO worms are kinked (partly because the flavored oil ensures they fit well in their very small package) = it’s all great stuff! Try the pumpkin/pearl color.
Looks decent online, but perfect in hand! A great bait that you can have confidence in. Tie one on a rig and toss it over the side to watch it work. Then cast it in some good cover and you won’t be surprised at all when a nice one grabs ahold of it.
These little guys work with a great subtle action in all directions. I can’t wait for the early summer season, these are going to be my go-to carolina/shaky/dropshop worms.
These are very similar to the Yamamoto Kut Tails, just not as salty. I generally start out with the Yama’s, and if they’re getting bit, switch over to these to save a little money. Good color selection, very durable and great value for the money.
Texas rig, drop shot, wacky rigged, darter head, Carolina rigged, shakey head or weightless are all good options.
It could be the powerful scent, plump profile, distinctive squirmin’ tail, seductive swimming action, or a combination of all the features that makes our Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series Squirmin’ Worms so deadly on big bass.
Plus, the combination of 8up scent and salt makes lunkers hold on harder and longer. Powerful 8up scent Plump profile Squirmin’ tail.
Bass like plastic worms, you can pay more for other brand ones with fancier marketing but the fish don’t see the marketing they just see a plastic worm. I have lots of brand name plastic baits and I am absolutely unconvinced the expensive ones are really any better.
True on a given day the fish sometimes seem to be hitting one style better than others and it’s sometimes hard to say why you just need to try a few different things, that said if they’re hitting worms your odds are as good with one of these on the hook as with any other worm.
and if they’re not hitting worms it doesn’t matter which you use. This worm is a good starting place because is some action but nothing extreme and it’s small enough that it doesn’t put off finicky fish (just bigger than a finesse worm really) but big enough to get bites from quality fish, and the plastic is soft so you get good hook-ups.
I tx rig them with a 3/16 oz lead worm weight on a 4/0 hook and use 20 lb braid with a fast action medium power baitcasting rod. I think most of the basic worms in this size category fish about the same but at this price I get more bites for my dollar, gotta like that.
Because they are soft they will tear up, but no worse than similar products from other brands and again the trade-off is you get good hook-ups with the skinny profile soft bait.
Started using these worms a week ago and just ordered more yesterday. Tried the black fire tail first and caught five nice bass in less than an hour. One was a four pounder which is very good size for the lakes I fish.
All five were caught one a single worm so they are very durable for this price. Tried the Tequila Sunrise next and caught three more before it was time to go in. For a bag that has 16 baits and sells for this price and catches fish – I’m all in.
Guy I was fishing with used a different brand worm and was shut out. I might not be asked back since it was his boat, but.
When high activity is required to draw strikes, reach for a Zoom Z-Craw or, for finesse work, a Z-Craw Jr. With stocky deep-ribbed bodies, thin curled claws, and slowly waving antennae, this lifelike creature sends out plenty of attention-getting vibration and provides a realistic feel on the pickup.
Zoom has built a hook channel into each bait to make Texas-style rigging easy. Great for pitchin’ and flippin’ to heavy cover, and also highly effective as a jig trailer in open water. Made in USA. Stocky deep-ribbed body Thin curled claws for maximum vibration Realistic flexible antennae Looks and feels real to feeding bass Built-in hook channel Pitch, flip, or pin to a jighead Year after year, Zoom Baits remain the hottest soft plastics in bass fishing.
Zoom softbaits are legendary for their uncanny fish-producing ability, and rare is the tournament angler who will leave the dock without a good supply in the boat. Wholly realistic, super-soft to the touch, and salt-impregnated, Zoom softbaits have the look, the action, and the flavor needed to make fish bite down hard, and fight to hang on.
Perfectly sized for trout, the Bass Pro Shops Trout Maxx Trout Worm offers a lively action that replicates that of a trout’s favorite terrestrial forage. Especially deadly following rainy periods, when small worms and other washed-in delicacies top the menu! Perfectly sized for trout Lively action mimics a trout’s favorite forage Especially deadly after a rain Great for panfish, too.
I bought the pink worms about 2 months ago and they work great! I like to catch and release many of the fish I catch. the worms have helped me get alot more lip hooks. Ive also had limited success trolling them in a boat.
Overall a great product that is definitely worth the price.
Use this with a slip weight and a spit shot about 18 inches. It floats which is good, Caught some trout on them. You will get some short hits. I didn’t use them exclusively. But they will bite them. I saw a video where they used a bobber.
There are four main types of plastic worms for bass fishing: the original straight-tail worm, the curl-tail worm, the lizard, and the crawfish. Each type of worm has a different action and is used for different types of fishing.
The original straight-tail worm was the first type of plastic worm and is still used today. It is a versatile bait that can be fished in a variety of ways.
The curl-tail worm is similar to the straight-tail worm, but as the name suggests, it has a curl at the end of the tail. This gives the worm a different action and is often used when fishing in heavy cover.
The lizard is a plastic worm that is used to imitate a small lizard or amphibian. It is often used in areas where there is a lot of vegetation.
The crawfish is a plastic worm that is used to imitate a small crawfish or shrimp. It is often used in areas where there is a lot of vegetation.
The Benefits of Fishing with Plastic Worms
Some benefits of using plastic worms for bass fishing include the following:
-They are very versatile and can be used in a variety of different ways to attract bass.
-They are relatively inexpensive and can be found at most tackle shops.
-They are easy to use and don’t require a lot of specialized equipment.
-They are relatively durable and can last for several fishing trips.
The Best Way to Rig a Plastic Worm
The best way to rig a worm of plastic worms for bass fishing is to use a Texas rig. This rig is easy to use and will keep your worm in place while you are fishing.
The Different Ways to Fish with Plastic Worms
Some people believe that plastic worms are a more effective bait for bass fishing than live worms, while others believe just the opposite. There are pros and cons to both choices of bait, and ultimately it is up to the fisherman to decide which he or she believes will be more successful.
Plastic worms have the advantage of being more durable and longer lasting than live worms. They are also less likely to be eaten by other fish before the bass has a chance to bite. On the other hand, live worms may be more attractive to bass because they look and smell like real food.
In the end, it is up to the fisherman to experiment with both types of bait and see which one works better for him or her.
The Best Places to Fish with Plastic Worms
Some general tips that may be useful include fishing in areas with plenty of vegetation, as bass tend to feed on small fish and insects that inhabit these areas. Additionally, using a variety of different plastic worm colors and sizes can also be effective in attracting bass.
Finally, it is often helpful to fish early in the morning or in the evening, as bass are typically more active during these times.
The Tips for Catching Bass with Plastic Worms
The best way to catch bass with plastic worms is to use a Texas rig. This rig involves threading the worm onto the hook so that the point of the hook is exposed. The worm is then placed into the fish’s mouth and the fisherman waits for the bass to swallow the hook.
The Secrets to Catching More Bass with Plastic Worms
As different anglers have different techniques that work for them when fishing with plastic worms. However, there are a few tips that can help you catch more fish when using plastic worms. First, make sure to use a good quality worm that is durable and realistic looking.
Second, pay attention to the way you rig your worm, as this can make a big difference in how effective it is. Third, fish your worm slow and steady, as this will often trigger strikes from bass. Finally, be sure to experiment with different colors and sizes of worms until you find the ones that work best for you.
The Best Time to Fish with Plastic Worms
The best time to fish with worms of plastic worms for bass fishing is early in the morning or late in the evening when the sun is not as bright.
Conclusion
Plastic worms are one of the most popular baits for bass fishing. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, and can be fished in a number of different ways. Plastic worms are effective in both clear and stained water, and can be fished around a variety of cover.
