Ok guys, I was watching one of Hank Parker's shows a long time ago when he was fishing with plastic lizards only. I remember him saying that he was fishing with a friend, one was using a lizard and the other a worm. Both were t-rigged. The lizard was outfishing the worm 3 to 1. When Hank switched to the lizard also, he started catching them just like his friend.

Hank said it's because the lizard has more action because of its legs and tail compared to the worm. Anyone prefer fishing lizards over worms? Or had a time where the fish would take a lizard only?

I have not used lizard type plastics in quite awhile, but just recently got some *** Disc Lizards and Bush Bugs. This past weekend I was at a local pond and they were not really biting on the worms, As soon as I switched to the Bush Bugs I started catching them. Also caught a few on the Disc Lizard. It could have just been a timing thing, but I will definitely be trying them more.

I think both have their time and place.  And one can out fish the other if the time calls for one over the other.  It goes back to the old saying, let the bass tell you what they want.  

I think both have their time and place. And one can out fish the other if the time calls for one over the other. It goes back to the old saying, let the bass tell you what they want.

Couldnt said it better with periods yeehawww  

I start with a worm then to an *** Brush Bug, out of habit, nothing that would resemble logic

Both will get you bit. If you go with a lizard, try the RageTail.

No other lizard can match its leg action. On most lizards the legs don't move unless you hop them or jig them pretty fast.

Did a quick test on a Carolina rig in clear water just dragging the bait.

Zoom lizards legs did nothing. RageTail lizards legs kicked up a storm.

JMHO

I always thought lizards really were only used on Bass during the Spawn.

I have a few packs of assorted varieties,Should these be a year round bait?

I always thought lizards really were only used on Bass during the Spawn.

I have a few packs of assorted varieties,Should these be a year round bait?

They work all year long, not just during the spawn. I use them on a Carolina or split shot rig throughout the entire spring and summer.

I think both have their time and place. And one can out fish the other if the time calls for one over the other. It goes back to the old saying, let the bass tell you what they want.

I have to agree also.  I know i usually use lizards more during the spawn and catch many fish but I've heard stories about people catching big fish on them in the summer months swimming them weightless through lillie pads and grass. I use worms more during the summer and catch alot of fish especially when I'm river fishing.  I notcie I used lizards more when I'm lake fishing. I think they can both be just as effective as the other depending on where you are and what the conditions are.

I always thought lizards really were only used on Bass during the Spawn.

I have a few packs of assorted varieties,Should these be a year round bait?

while they are AWESOME bedding baits in the shallows when the bass have post spawned and gone deeper then take the lizards to the deep )drop shotting,c-rigs,weighted t-rig) and they will still get nailed.what i do in the spawn ill use big lizards due to the bass covering their nests and in guard mode i find that with a bigger lizard they tend to go after it and kill it to protect the bed.when they go deep after spawn ill go with a smaller one and finesse it to them when they are slow and all mellowed out.but i still like my BIG worms.

Another way to fish a lizard is to take a Zoom mini lizard on a drop shot. It is a killer!

The lizard seems to be more of a big fish bait and to work better in stained water.

Another way to fish a lizard is to take a Zoom mini lizard on a drop shot. It is a killer!

That's a very good one.

I mainly use lizards, and I've tried to see a difference, but haven't.

I mainly use lizards, and I've tried to see a difference, but haven't.

do you ever bullet weight them for deeper water? ive never tried it but it might work

I do. When in really shallow water I go weightless at times, but usually go with a 3/16 bullet weight. We have a lot of dirty water here, but for clear water the weightless presentation works tends to be more effective more often.

I mainly use lizards, and I've tried to see a difference, but haven't.

do you ever bullet weight them for deeper water? ive never tried it but it might work

Sure, T-rig them or C-rigs and you can't go wrong.I love deep water when they are in there summer patterns. I fish and guide at night so my deep water bite is my big fish water.