I first started throwing the "floating worm" back in the mid-60's .  We threw the original Creme Scoundrel, and the Creme Shimmy Gal segmented worm with a small flat tail on a small exposed hook. Lots of changes since then in tackle and hooks. I don't fish tournaments anymore and only use spinning tackle and mono by choice. I fish for several different species of fish, but most of my bass fishing now is for spotted bass. 

 

For several years now, I simply have not thrown a floating worm. My rod collection is big enough for me to know I have several rods which will work. I am looking for your recommendations of a spinning rod that works best for those of you who fish a Trick worm or reasonable facsimile on 8 or 10 lb. test line. What power, action, and length do you use?

Weightless trick worm? 7'0" ML/MF-F (Okuma Reflexions A 701MLA)

My choice of copoly line 5# Maxima Ultra Green .0084D and very strong. Sunline Super Natural 8# would be my 2nd choice.

Hand pour worms actually float whereas most injection molded work sink or may suspend. Roboworm  and Double ZZ worms float.

Hook Owner #5133 Down Shot size 2/0 or 4107 size 3/0 Cover Shot depending on worn diameter.

Medium Fast or Xfast works good, not a fan of most spinning ML rods. 

Tom

M/xf would be my preference and atleast 7ft.  I throw them on a St croix LTB 7ft3 m/xf with 6-8lb mccoy mean green.

I use a 6'8" xf 6-14lb Rainshadow blank with 6 or 8lb mono for trick worms or Sencos.

7'-7'3 M power Fast or XF.  I like XF, they load a little better with light worms.

I use a Yamamoto 7ft Medium. I don't think the rod matters much as long as you can throw it.