I am just getting back into bass fishing after a few years. I have never had to buy anything because My dad bought everything and he passed away about 5 years ago now and I am lost. I am fishing 6" plastic worms and I have no idea what size or style hooks or sinkers to buy. I have seen the new style hooks with the weight added on the hook but again I have no idea what I should get. I do know i use the Texas Rig(at least i remember how he tought me this) Any information would be great.

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/worm-fishing.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/worm-fishing-1.html

where you from?

Meridian Ms

nice man. let me know if i can help, i'm in jackson

Meridian Ms

Welcome neighbor. I'm in Meridian to. Where are you fishing? Like Brushhoggin said, if you ever need any help just ask. This is definitely the right place. It's unbelievable how much you can learn on here in a short time.

7.5" Culprit Original

2/0 Gamakatsu worm hook

1/8 ounce bullet weight

Zoom trick worm

2/0 Gamakatsu worm hook

no wieght

5" Yamamoto Senko

3/0 Gamakatsu worm hook

no weight

Those three worms are the best texas rig worms out there.

-gk

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7.5" Culprit Original

2/0 Gamakatsu worm hook

1/8 ounce bullet weight

Zoom trick worm

2/0 Gamakatsu worm hook

no wieght

5" Yamamoto Senko

3/0 Gamakatsu worm hook

no weight

Those three worms are the best texas rig worms out there.

-gk

agreed. try flipping your bullet weight upside down from time to time as well you may be surprised, also for me a culprit worm weightless works well. A fluke is a great addition to that list as well. i throw xfactor bob n weaves myself.

Don't forget about Craw worms, creatures, lizards, beavers, & just about every plastic made

The original question was about hook size and weights - I use 3/0 and 4/0 EWG Gamakatsu hooks 90+% of the time. Try to use the smallest weight you can get away with - 1/16 or 1/8 is my standard (1/4) on windy days.

The original question was about hook size and weights - I use 3/0 and 4/0 EWG Gamakatsu hooks 90+% of the time. Try to use the smallest weight you can get away with - 1/16 or 1/8 is my standard (1/4) on windy days.

Good point, a pack of 2/0 and 4/0 are the best hook sizes to pick up. As for weights, 3/16, 1/8, 1/4 are the good all around sizes.

-gk

Zoom Finesse Worm

2/0 Gamakatsu Worm hook

Weightless

let it fall then sweep or lift the rod SLOWLY with a few twitch's at the end of the movement. let it fall again and repeat. the very slow movements will help with the light bait and youll be suprised how many times you start the sweep that its already in someones mouth. had very good luck with this. You can also try the Zoom shaky tail worm.

For worms around 5" I like to use either 3/0 or 4/0. I'm not a huge fan of EWG hooks but for rigging a worm weedless they're hard to beat.

If you're looking to just pick up a few basics, I think the following would be a great start:

-3/0 to 4/0 EWG hooks (I like Gamakatsu or Owner)

-1/8 to 1/4oz bullet weights

With a couple packs of hooks, bullet weights and some worms you can catch fish anywhere on a budget. I'm also a big fan of t-rigging a senko style worm weightless. A 5" senko weighs around 3/8oz IIRC and you shouldn't have a problem throwing it on a baitcaster.

You may also want to pick up some wacky rig hooks, or an Owner Mosquito/Gamakatsu Octopus style hook will double as a wacky rig and live bait hook. A wacky rigged worm seems to be irresistible to fish and is a great way to put fish in the boat.