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One I've always wanted to try is the Westy Worm. I'm not sure if these are available now. Looked like a good clear water- deep water plastic worm.

I reach into my small box 2 or 3 times on an evening bank trip. In the boat, about the same. Ive gotten where I mostly use plastic worms, and don't change baits very often.

Alice is beautiful! Congratulations on your new girl!

Prior to Texas Rigging becoming the accepted way to rig plastic worms, lots of folks rigged them on a ball head jig. This predates the Shakey head by many years. It can be a great way to rig plastic worms, when you can do it. I can use this rig in early spring, before weeds get thicker. I've done best with an open hook jig worm, around sparse cover, and casting parallel with moss and weed edges, rock walls, sides of docks and boathouses etc. Almost any plastic worm can work, but I've done best with straight tail Zoom Trick and finesse worms. Owner makes great ball head jigs, and for less money, the Eagle Claw jigs have worked well too. I like the sickle hook jigs in 1/8 oz, mostly solid black. The open hook makes an easy hook set, and just a quick lift of the rod gets it done. It's an old, but proven way to catch bass. Does anyone else rig plastic worms on a ball head jig? If so, what jigs and worms are you throwing?

I haven't done as well in muddy water. Most guys say a bigger bait, more noise, thump from a big spinnerbait etc. I've tried these things, with not much luck. I'm too used to fishing clear water, and, that's my thing.

I'll have to agree with A-Jay here. What the man did is wrong, cut and dried. But, this doesn't have to affect his job, or his ability to do a good job. Ditch Panda, do the best you can with him. Try to view it from a work basis, not a personal one.

One of the best buzzbaits I've ever used was the Bill Norman Triple Wing Buzzbait. Never fussy, always ran true, and good lay on the surface. I've had others I've had to tweak and bend a little, but overall I haven't found buzzbaits to be much trouble.

I've got old Mitchell's and older round ABUs I've hung on to for years. I don't think they have a lot of collectible value. I'll pass them along to my grandson someday.

A 4" curly tail worm can be good for suspended bass at times. I rig on a light jig head- open hook. Cast and count it down, then retrieve slowly.

I hope to make a trip to TN next year.

I've fished in Iowa, Nebraska, Arizona and Kansas. I'm from Missouri, and like it the best.

I don't use them very often, but occasionally need one. My question is what type do you like? The interlock with two small wire snaps that lock in, or the duo lock, that has the wire that hooks over the snap? Ive been using some old Sampo duo lock type. They've worked, but I was wondering if there's an advantage for one over the other? Which one do you prefer for bass fishing ?

Catt, you should do a Google search for Wisey Worm.com. They have great colors and Mustad hooks. They look good for this type of worm. Made in Wisconsin. It's a small business up there. Wisey Worm.

I've used anise oil on baits before. Like all scents, it may or may not work. I think the secret here is the action.

I've seen these worms in gas stations and convenience stores for many years. I always dismissed them as a gimmicky thing. My grandson bought two of these Kellys worms recently, and has been using them with a friend fishing after school. He's caught several bass on these worms. These are sold on a display card, and are individually packaged. They're bent in a U shape, and have a pre rigged leader of 17lb test line. The leader is 12" long. The instructions are to cast, turn the reel three times and pause, then repeat. If weight is needed, crimp a split shot on the mainline, just above a ball bearing swivel. Aiden has been using a bullet sinker instead of split shot. Weight is not much more than 1/4 oz. He also told me that he's had better results by reeling the worm for several feet, then pause. Doing some research, I've found out these were first made in Indiana in 1960. The action on this is very similar to the Japanese Inu rig. A swimming worm that compresses back in shape when you pause. Aiden is using the purple/ white color three hook Striper model. Reviews on these baits are very positive. These could be fished on a baitcasting outfit, spinning rod, or a youngster with a spincast outfit. I probably shouldn't have written them off so quickly years ago. What's old, becomes new again. Has anyone had experience with these Kellys pre rigged worms?

Nice idea. Looks like it should work well.

At one point I made a post about getting caught in a bad storm on Missouris Truman lake years ago. It was horrible. That was roughly 30 years ago, and Ive never stayed out longer than I should have after that. It's just not worth it. There's always another day. Good post to remind folks A-Jay.

I'd say your good. I wouldn't complain.

I'm in Missouri. Most years I can fish untill December depending on things. Jigs are always good, tailspinners and blade baits also. I've got plenty of warm clothes, and usually take hot coffee and some soup if I go very long. I like it. I don't get as many bites in the cold, but the bites I get are many times bigger fish.

My own " worm story" started in Chillicothe Mo in the late 1960s. I fished a farm pond on my grandfather's farm every evening with my older brother. We used surface baits from our dad's and Grandpa's tackle boxes. My brother bought a three pack of black Creme Scoundrel worms from the local hardware store. The store owner had a rep as a good bass fisherman. He also had a dusty mount of a bass around eight pounds hanging on the wall that was caught on a plastic worm from a local lake. I still remember what he told us." Boys, you need to learn this plastic worm fishing. On a daily basis, it will out fish anything". He told us to fish them slowly near the bottom. For much of that first summer, we nose hooked these worms with Eagle Claw bait hooks, and caught bass this way. Later, my brother ordered worm hooks and bullet weights and we learned to Texas rig. Being able to fish weedless was HUGE. I've loved the plastic worm ever since. After all these years, it's still a killer bass lure. What is your own " worm story?" How were you introduced to the plastic worm? Was it easy for you to learn? What brand / model was your first plastic worm?

In past threads, so many folks have said that a purple worm is they're favourite color. It's been my best color for as long as I remember. Most of the soft plastic makers offer they're version of purple. They vary slightly by manufacture. My two favourites are the Roboworm in Folkstead Special, and the original Creme Scoundrel. What company do you think makes the best purple?

We recently had a good discussion on a similar topic. There's one lure that bass can't remember or get tuned in to. The plastic worm. Because of the natural and random way the worm moves, they don't remember it. I fish the same smaller lake two, sometimes three times weekly. My plastic worms always work, and most times, outproduce all other things I throw. They're that good. #1 bass lure .

It's fun to try new things, but I've been able to consistently catch bass on a t rig plastic worm for over thirty years. So, I stick with what works best for me.

My local Academy blows them away.

The one by me is good if you need a ball glove, bicycle, or a water bottle. Not anything in the way of fishing stuff. I quit going there probably ten years ago.