Plastic Worms

Plastic worms are a great bass bait in warm and cool water . You can snake them through thick cover and to the bass they feel like real food . They are a good choice for weedy , brushy ,or snaggy cover , they are also effective on clear bottoms as well .

There are many different things to consider when selecting a plastic worm , they are size , type of tail ,buoyancy ,hardness ,and scent / taste .

Most largemouth anglers use worms in the 6-to-8 inch range , but when fish are finicky ,you may want try finesse fishing with a small 4 inch worm . Worms are available in curlytail , augertail ,paddletail , and straight tail models . Curlytails and augertails have the most action and are usually the best choice in discolored water ,because the tail emit an intense vibration that bass can detect . Paddletails have a slower throbbing action and straight-tails have almost no action .

Most plastic worms are slightly buoyant , but a heavy worm hook will sink them . If you want your worm on the surface ,you'll need a worm with extra buoyancy
For Texas-rigging always use a soft- bodied worm so the hook point can easily penetrate the plastic on the hook set . Soft-bodied worms also have more tail action and feel more lifelike . But worms made from harder plastic last longer . They work well for clear bottom fishing .

Some anglers prefer scented or salt-coated worms , because bass tend to hold on to them longer , giving them more time to set the hook . but other say scent and taste don't matter .Make up your own mind .