Test your baits out in the tub.

Trick worms will not float and are not durable. I use sneed and go 2 baits shaky worms. My favorite is the go 2s. Get them online. They might seem a bit pricy, but they are super durable, 100% hand poured without hardener,  and they float like a bobber.

 

I just bought some GO2 worms just a few days ago, thanks for the report I'm looking forward to trying them. I like the Picasso Shaky football heads, stands the floating plastics up at an approximate 60 degree and being a footballhead it doesn't tip over easy . 

I prefer NetBait T-Macs over Zoom Trick Worms.  probably the exact same thing, I just like their colors better. 

Truthfully it won't matter, I know the confidence game though, so good luck with you're gameplan. I would most assuredly throw a10" powerbait worm for ledges on Kentucky lake.

I fish a shakyhead a lot and have never had a problem catching fish on my plain round shakyheads that aren't the "stand up" style and my worms that don't float. Why is it an issue if a worm floats on a shakyhead but never comes up when guys are talking about a T-rigged worm? Seems those worms still catch plenty of bass. A dead sticked Senko is deadly (while being painfully boring to fish) and they certainly don't float off the bottom by any stretch of the imagination. 

 

That´s exactly what I say but what the hell do I know about fishing ?

Not a big elaztec fan, but the zman shakeyhead worms are becoming a favorite. They standup better than anything Ive used and are very durable. Only downside is its darn near impossible to put them on a screw type keeper.

 

x2. They float and wiggle incredibly well, although if you're using a screw keeper it should be metal to help pierce the elaztec. Owner Shakey Ultraheads are the best design I've found. Heard a tip from a guy that if you heat the keeper real quick with a lighter the elaztech worm will slide right on. I plan on trying that this weekend.

 

Everybody can debate whether or not it makes a difference if it stands up or not. Both ways will catch fish, especially when they're biting worms. I think the allure of fishing a shaky head is presenting a soft plastic vertically, not laying limp on the bottom.

Tequila sunrise, junebug, red shad, plum, green pumpkin, and black/blue fleck have all been good producers on KY for me.

 

Thanks for the color recommendations Mr. Lip 'em!

Thanks to everyone for your input to my question.  Your answers have exceeded my expectations, what a helpful bunch of anglers on this site!  I ended up ordering a few different colors of Zoom trick worms to use on 3/16 and 1/4 ounce Megastrike Shake2 Pro Model heads.

I fish a shakyhead a lot and have never had a problem catching fish on my plain round shakyheads that aren't the "stand up" style and my worms that don't float. Why is it an issue if a worm floats on a shakyhead but never comes up when guys are talking about a T-rigged worm? Seems those worms still catch plenty of bass. A dead sticked Senko is deadly (while being painfully boring to fish) and they certainly don't float off the bottom by any stretch of the imagination.

I agree completely, but that's exactly why I want a shakey head jig and worm to stand upright, to give a different look from the other baits.

x2. They float and wiggle incredibly well, although if you're using a screw keeper it should be metal to help pierce the elaztec. Owner Shakey Ultraheads are the best design I've found. Heard a tip from a guy that if you heat the keeper real quick with a lighter the elaztech worm will slide right on. I plan on trying that this weekend.

Everybody can debate whether or not it makes a difference if it stands up or not. Both ways will catch fish, especially when they're biting worms. I think the allure of fishing a shaky head is presenting a soft plastic vertically, not laying limp on the bottom.

I concur with everything you said. It may be getting close to semantics, but if the plastic is just gonna lay on the bottom you may as well just use a TX rig, as it comes through cover better (especially wood). You also can use different hooks like EWG's, offsets, etc.

Will definetely try the lighter trick, Id read that a while ago and completely forgot it.