Your Bass Fishing Source

Fishing for bass with a Texas Rigged worm is one of the techniques I use most. I usually use a 1/8 oz bullet weight depending on how much cover there is. If there is a lot of cover you may want to up the weight size. If are bass fishing in hydrilla I suggest you put on a 1 oz weight. This will bust through the mat of and put the rig in the bass’ face. As far as a hook I use a Gamakatsu fishing offset shank, hook size 3 or 4. Offset shanks are better when using plastics, with the bend in the shank your plastic will not be crooked and will sit on the hook perfectly.

Once you have your rigged set up, it’s time to for the presentation. There are many different ways to fish a Texas Rig…I myself find working the plastic slowly to be the most effective. Especially in the winter months. Bass move slower in the winter and are less likely to chase something moving fast. Bass want get the same amount of energy in a meal as it takes to catch the meal. Okay back to working the rig. I cast it out, let it sit for roughly 20 seconds. This is the time where I usually get a hit, when the worm is falling to the bottom. If you do not get a hit on the fall, after 20 or so seconds is up tighten up your slack and slowly lift the rod up 3 to 4 times and then let it sit again, and repeat. This is rather slow way of bass fishing but it’s well worth it when you get that big hit.

How do you know when you have a bite? Well, a bass will usually tap the worm a time or two before actually taking the bait. You will feel a “tap tap” and then usually a strong hard pull. This is when you want to set the hook. Set the hook hard and quick so you get the barb through the bass’ mouth. Make sure you yank the rod in upper motion, and not to the side. Some people will yank the rod to the side and rip the hook out of the bass’ mouth. Setting in a upper quick motion will give you a better chance of getting a good hook set. Once you feel the bass is on there, keep the line tight and reel the bass in. You will get hooked on Texas Rigs after a few successful bass fishing trips with them.