What do you guys(gals...being PC) use for shakey head fishing? Do you want a worm that floats somewhat so the tail stays upright and doesn't droop down towards the bottom?

GYCB Kut-Tail

 

Strike King finesse worms. I like something that floats and sticks up when sitting on the bottom.

 

I prefer a paddle tail that undulates when I'm hoping/moving the worm as I don't let the bait sit long enough for the plastic worm to rise/fall on its own.

 

 

oe

Zoom swamp crawler is what I have been using lately.

 

Allen

thank you for the tread i actually need this answer too. im thinking havoc bottom hoppers since they are on sale around me

That GYCB Kut Tail bait is something special on a shakey head.  I also like to use Zoom finesse worms, Rage Tail Baby Craws, and on occasion, I will also add a small Keitech Swing Impact (regular, not the FAT).

Zoom Trick Worm

 

I have some of those Kriet worms that were made for shakey heads but haven't thrown them yet.

yamamoto pro senko is a good one for me 

Zoom trick worms and finesse trick worms, and no I don't care if it floats or not, except in the winter when I am dead sticking them I prefer a floating worm such as a zman worm or squarell tail worm.

6 hours ago, Munkin said:

Zoom swamp crawler is what I have been using lately.

 

Allen

 

Shhhhh..... 

6 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

GYCB Kut-Tail

 

 

I've read for hours through the archives... And you've been saying this for YEARS!! 

Zoom trick worm.

If you can find them,check out the action on a Havoc Boss Dog on a shakey head.

Zoom trick worm or roboworms

Hags Tornado The tail stands straight up and comes in great colors

Zoom ultra vibe speed worm and Bass Assassin Tapout worm are two mainstays. 

 

Also use Zoom super speed craws, Zoom trick worms, Zoom magnum finesse worms, and Berkley chigger craws. 

14 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

What do you guys(gals...being PC) use for shakey head fishing? Do you want a worm that floats somewhat so the tail stays upright and doesn't droop down towards the bottom?

 

Zoom Trickworm most of the time.

16 hours ago, buzzed bait said:

yamamoto pro senko is a good one for me 

99% of my shakeyhead and dropshot fishing is done with this bait.  I will switch to a 6" Kut-Tail if I go to power shakey head fishing.  

I have Senko style baits poured minus the salt, works great . To the poster ShortFish I really like the look of the Biz Baits worm , might need to check them out when I run low . I also like the Xcite bait Maximus worm for a power shakey head as it also stands up and more importantly catches big fish . I can also cut that bait down if I want a smaller profile. 

No bad choices above.

 

I had tremendous luck last year with Reins Swamp Mover.  Got bit by big fish on days when nothing else was working.  Bass Assassin Tapout is probably my second most used. 

 

If you're just looking for maximum action, you won't beat a floating worm

like a Strike King 3x, Z-Man 10x or Berkley Bottom Hopper.

But shaky heads are generally used for inactive fish in a passive mood,

fish that might be turned off by too much action. 

 

Neutrally buoyant worms move very well, because there's no upward or downward influence

on the worm. Neutrally buoyant shaky worms include Roboworms and Brewers Slider Worms.

Another shaky worm I've come to like is the Strike King 5.0” Fat Baby Finesse Worm

 

Roger

Awesome thread going on here, I haven't used Shaky Heads yet. Is there a certain type I should pick up for being a "beginner" with shaky heads?

 

If not I will just go with what ever I see next time I buy some tackle!

1 hour ago, NiX said:

Awesome thread going on here, I haven't used Shaky Heads yet. Is there a certain type I should pick up for being a "beginner" with shaky heads?

 

If not I will just go with what ever I see next time I buy some tackle!

 

More important than the jighead or worm, is your 'shaky worm' delivery.

In my opinion, the most common tyro error is overworking the worm.

It's usually best to use subtle 1 to 2-inch rod-tip movement, trying to keep the worm in place.

 

FYI: (I see you're from California) Shaky worming is dynamite for spotted bass,

excellent for smallmouth bass and very good for largemouth bass.  

 

Roger

3 hours ago, RoLo said:

 

More important than the jighead or worm, is your 'shaky worm' delivery.

In my opinion, the most common tyro error is overworking the worm.

It's usually best to use subtle 1 to 2-inch rod-tip movement, trying to keep the worm in place.

 

FYI: (I see you're from California) Shaky worming is dynamite for spotted bass,

excellent for smallmouth bass and very good for largemouth bass.  

 

Roger

ATM I have been jigging and weightless worms. I am going to definitely pick up some shaky heads and work it.... I already keep that very slow movement and dead sticking for ridiculous amount of time ( it works well ). It's always good to add more weapons to the arsenal! 

Spot Sticker Pro jig heads are the best I have used but they aren't cheap.