On May 5, 2016 at 1:17 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

I like the Zoom Ol' Monster, Netbait C-Mac, YUM Mighty worm, Strike King Bull worm, and the 10" Power worm.

I fish them on homemade swinging football heads that I pour with a 5/0-7/0 EWG hook. I usually just drag them slowly along the bottom. 

Do you reel set them? I plan on going to that exact setup this summer and I'm interested in the hook set. 

1 hour ago, herruberraschen said:

Do you reel set them? I plan on going to that exact setup this summer and I'm interested in the hook set. 

You are not going to be hooking very many fish using a reel set.  You are fishing with big, thick hooks buried in soft plastic and trying to drive that big hook through the plastic and a big basses tough jaw.  Swing hard enough to cross there eyes.

My new favorite is KC's Fat Treat Worm. I like to rig it on a Buckeye Lures Magnum Goby Sled. The sled design keeps the bait on the bottom without rolling.

On 5/5/2016 at 9:56 AM, Turtle135 said:

I also have a couple of those Vendetta rods that used to be in my regular lineup. They are stiffer than the typical medium casting rod and I had no problem sticking bass with jigs or plastic worms with that rod.

Due to the shape I find that the Draggin Heads sit on the bottom with the hook point up. On other weighted swimbait hooks the hook has a tendency to fall over on it's side (exposing the point to more frequent snags).

That is good to hear, thanks!

3 hours ago, herruberraschen said:

Do you reel set them? I plan on going to that exact setup this summer and I'm interested in the hook set. 

I just use a standard T rig hookset and haven't had any reason to change. 

Texas rig a 7" Senko. It will work just as well as larger worms. Just rig it on a 5/0 - 7/0 worm hook. No weight needed. You'll get bit.

On 5/5/2016 at 2:17 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

I like the Zoom Ol' Monster, Netbait C-Mac, YUM Mighty worm, Strike King Bull worm, and the 10" Power worm.

I fish them on homemade swinging football heads that I pour with a 5/0-7/0 EWG hook. I usually just drag them slowly along the bottom. 

Resurrecting an old thread…anyone know of any off the shelf 5/0-7/0 swing heads? Thinking it’d be a great option for large worms in deep water this summer but can’t think of any. 
 

Gamakatsu has a individual tungsten swing head in various weights to use with hook of your choosing but they’re $10 a pop. Hoping there’s something a little more cost effective out there. 

TW, “Swinging head jigs”.

Tom

10 minutes ago, WRB said:

TW, “Swinging head jigs”.

Tom

Tried that, nothing larger than a 5/0

3 minutes ago, bigspirit said:

Tried that, nothing larger than a 5/0

The gambler wrecking ball, add your own split ring and hook of choice.  I've used the mustad fastech as well.

 

scott

I use 13” & 16”’worms I pour. I use a VMC straight shank 5/0 hook, 1/4 oz brass worm weight and an 8mm glass bead. Big spotted

bass like big worms

15 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

The gambler wrecking ball, add your own split ring and hook of choice.  I've used the mustad fastech as well.

 

scott

There we go, that should do it! Thanks for the info

1 minute ago, bigspirit said:

There we go, that should do it! Thanks for the info

I also have the gamakatsu tungsten one you were avoiding in the initial post.  That one has lost a 8" hags tornado for me.  I think the large mass of big worms is detrimental to those pig tail designs.  The mustad has never lost one, but I also stopped throwing big worms on that because of the gammy.  I now only eel comfortable with a more positive connection like the gambler.

 

scott

Strike King Tour Grade Tungsten Swing Football Head 

 

Put your own hook 😉

 

 

Also Epic Baits Bright Eye Swing Head add your hook.

Tom

7 hours ago, bigspirit said:

Resurrecting an old thread…anyone know of any off the shelf 5/0-7/0 swing heads? Thinking it’d be a great option for large worms in deep water this summer but can’t think of any. 
 

Gamakatsu has a individual tungsten swing head in various weights to use with hook of your choosing but they’re $10 a pop. Hoping there’s something a little more cost effective out there. 

Why not just use/make a Jika Rig?

 

If you have hooks, weights and split rings, you're all set! 

 

 

 

 

Zoom Ole Monster, Zoom Mag trick worm, 7 inch Senko.

I'm sold solid on the Zoom 12" Ol Monsters, the newer fatter version. I fish them year round down here in the Florida everglades. I use them with a 6/0-7/0 VMC offset hook which I de-barb. Reason I like them so much is they catch BIG trophy fish! Not only that but they can be used over and over. They cast a country mile unweighted. I've caught as many as 10 nice fish before replacement--consistently. Must be a special plastic or something but they've sure proved their durability to me. They flat out hold together, even ripped up a bit. Other worms like Senko can go through a whole pack in a matter of minutes! They do work and catch fish but it's sure nice to use a worm and catch the fish economically! 

11 minutes ago, Zcoker said:

the newer fatter version.

 

When Zoom came out with their "Magnum" series of plastics they went from a proven bass killer to a proven Hawg Killer.

39 minutes ago, Catt said:

 

When Zoom came out with their "Magnum" series of plastics they went from a proven bass killer to a proven Hawg Killer.

 

No kidding, I usually catch 6-7 pounders and up on them. Is why I posted about them. They catch the hawgs but catch them over and over, same worm! Just the other day I caught three hawgs on the same worm!  Yep, I'm sold lol 

Mann's Jelly Worm, Culprit and Zoom Ole Monster.   Unlike many of my brother anglers, I use round bend, offset worm hooks. They sit farther back in the worm and have more bite than most EWGs. They also have a thinner diameter which I find beneficial for long distance hooksets.

For worms like the C-Mac. I just upsize to a 5/0.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/gamakatsu-round-bend-offset-worm-hooks