I use multiple large worms in the summer, usually texas rigged or Carolina rig. I10 inch power worms in black with blue tail, watermelon, and grape. Strike King bull worms in 8 inch and 10 inch in black, geen pumpkin, and watermelon. 7 inch senkos in green pumpkin, watermelon red, and black with blue tip.

@Outdoor Zack: I'm not exactly an expert, but for me, success usually comes when I cast beyond my target.  The big worms can make quite a commotion when they hit the water. To fish a laydown I cast up to or onto the shoreline and drag/hop it through the target area. When fishing lily pads, I cast beyond my target area and s-l-o-w-l-y work it across the pads to the point/hole into which I want it to sink. I hope this helps.

3 minutes ago, GrumpyOlPhartte said:

@Outdoor Zack: I'm not exactly an expert, but for me, success usually comes when I cast beyond my target.  The big worms can make quite a commotion when they hit the water. To fish a laydown I cast up to or onto the shoreline and drag/hop it through the target area. When fishing lily pads, I cast beyond my target area and s-l-o-w-l-y work it across the pads to the point/hole into which I want it to sink. I hope this helps.

 

Thanks 

1 hour ago, GrumpyOlPhartte said:

 

 

To all the folks who responded, a big, "Thank you!" Ya just never know who will benefit when you take the time to share your time and experience!!

His name is:  THE BAIT MONKEY

@papajoe222:  I locked that little sonuvagun in my cellar, but every now and then he sneaks out ... 

2 hours ago, Outdoor Zack said:

Could someone give advice about fishing them in shallow water?  

I fish a zoom ole monster in shallow grass/structure with a 1/4 or 1/8 once bullet weight pegged. Fish it like hopping a jig, finess it up and let it drop and sit for a bit and repeat. All my 4 plus lb bass have come from this technique this summer.

I only fish a big worm one week out of the year on my annual vacation at Kentucky Lake. My worm of choice is a 10.5" Zoom Ol' Monster in plum. 

On 6/30/2017 at 8:55 AM, CroakHunter said:

Xcite baits maximus worm is awesome. Its tail floats and is a 10.5 inch straight tail. I use it for deep water. And the fish love it. Blacks/purples/blues/browns are my favorite color to use in any kind of big bait. Regardless of water clarity

 

That is a terrific bait on the 5/8 mag shakey head that they have .

 

The Big Bite Bait Kreit tail is my favorite ribbon tail , I usually fish it on a T-rig with a 3/8 or 1/2 oz sinker . 

 

 

For those who have caught fish on big worms, set the hook right away? Or wait a second or two to allow the fish to get it all in its mouth?

Largemouth bass strike nearly everything by the head or front end of something moving. One exception can be big worms that are bit as they fall down through the water column can be grabbed in the middle or by the tail end. If you are retrieving a big worm along the bottom the hook set can be as quick as any other size worm. On the fall I usually wait a few seconds unless my line is moving, then I set the hook quickly.

My retrieve technique with big worms is a slow drag then pause and shake the rod tip into slightly slack line pause and drag about 1' and repeat. Big hopes and longer lifts rarely work for me. Keeping in touch with the structure and cover with a slower retreive takes time, concentration and dedication to fish big worms, the results are usually worth the effort.

Tom

2 hours ago, WRB said:

Largemouth bass strike nearly everything by the head or front end of something moving. One exception can be big worms that are bit as they fall down through the water column can be grabbed in the middle or by the tail end. If you are retrieving a big worm along the bottom the hook set can be as quick as any other size worm. On the fall I usually wait a few seconds unless my line is moving, then I set the hook quickly.

My retrieve technique with big worms is a slow drag then pause and shake the rod tip into slightly slack line pause and drag about 1' and repeat. Big hopes and longer lifts rarely work for me. Keeping in touch with the structure and cover with a slower retreive takes time, concentration and dedication to fish big worms, the results are usually worth the effort.

Tom

Excellent Reply. The information i was looking for. Thank you. 

Culprit 12" junebug, it's caught so many of my PB's and friends PB's, usually go with the lightest weight you can get away with, it's looks more realistic, I use either a 3/16 or a 1/4 lead weight unpegged and a 5/0 owner round bend, I wouldn't use it for flipping brush because the tail gets caught up in the limbs, but if you want a great all around the ZOOM ol' monster 10 1/2 is perfect

    The key to catching any worm fish is to fish it as slowly as possible, it gives the bass a better chance at grabbing the whole thing, and it looks more realistic, big bass get big by being smart, so a more realistic presentation will always get you a more big bites,also try to target as much structure as possible, bass will always hold to structures 

Culprit 12" junebug, it's caught so many of my PB's and friends PB's, usually go with the lightest weight you can get away with, it's looks more realistic, I use either a 3/16 or a 1/4 lead weight unpegged and a 5/0 owner round bend, I wouldn't use it for flipping brush because the tail gets caught up in the limbs, but if you want a great all around the ZOOM ol' monster 10 1/2 is perfect

    The key to catching any worm fish is to fish it as slowly as possible, it gives the bass a better chance at grabbing the whole thing, and it looks more realistic, big bass get big by being smart, so a more realistic presentation will always get you a more big bites,also try to target as much structure as possible, bass will always hold to structures 

On 7/6/2017 at 11:34 AM, BassB8Caster said:

For those who have caught fish on big worms, set the hook right away? Or wait a second or two to allow the fish to get it all in its mouth?

I don't play games when I'm fishing big worms. If I feel the pick-up, or the worm feels light or heavy when I go to move it, I set the hook without hesitating. I also use 5/0 hooks because there have been times when that big worm came back doubled up on the hook point. Sometimes they ball that big worm up in their mouth. I don't give 'em the chance and if by some brain fart on my part they do, that big gap is insurance.