Using plastic worms
September 28th 2008 01:12
It seems like a hot lure comes out every year. Amid all the hoopla surrounding "great new fish getters" there are other lures that keep plugging along, never gaining the attention of these "hot" lures but, do their duty time after time and should be part of every angler's arsenal. The humble plastic worm easily falls into this category.
The versatility of the plastic worm can be exploited by varying the way you rig it. Carolina rig, Texas rig, weightless or off-shoots of these make each plastic worm like several different lures.
There are a variety of plastic worms on the market. Worms with a curly tail or the flowing variety known as "ribbontails" are particularly useful in murky water or when fish need extra visual stimulation. Those with a straight tail are often used weightless and are easily pulled through vegetation.
Worms can be cheap but don't worry if you don't have every color out there! For years the most popular colors were purple, blue, or black. These colors are still very effective and should be among every angler's tools.
When looking for plastic worms, you'll most likely notice some having tails that are a different color than the body. This is going to provide a little more "eye candy" for the fish. If visibility is low, the contrast may help trigger strikes.
When it comes to weights, the best advice is to use only the slightest bit of weight absolutely necessary because any weight is going to affect the action of the worm. "Action" refers to how the worm flows or wiggles through the water.
Despite their effectiveness, some anglers declare the plastic worm useless. This may be because they don't know how to use it. It's tempting to jerk as soon as you feel a tap-tap on your line. Remember, there's not a lot there in the way of hooks and you don't want to rip the bait out of the fish's mouth! When you feel a bite, hard as it may be, WAIT! Give the fish a three count and THEN set the hook. Do this and you won't have to tell the story of "the one that got away."
Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
From the top: Carolina rig, weightless, the Texas rig.
There are a variety of plastic worms on the market. Worms with a curly tail or the flowing variety known as "ribbontails" are particularly useful in murky water or when fish need extra visual stimulation. Those with a straight tail are often used weightless and are easily pulled through vegetation.
Worms can be cheap but don't worry if you don't have every color out there! For years the most popular colors were purple, blue, or black. These colors are still very effective and should be among every angler's tools.
When looking for plastic worms, you'll most likely notice some having tails that are a different color than the body. This is going to provide a little more "eye candy" for the fish. If visibility is low, the contrast may help trigger strikes.
When it comes to weights, the best advice is to use only the slightest bit of weight absolutely necessary because any weight is going to affect the action of the worm. "Action" refers to how the worm flows or wiggles through the water.
Despite their effectiveness, some anglers declare the plastic worm useless. This may be because they don't know how to use it. It's tempting to jerk as soon as you feel a tap-tap on your line. Remember, there's not a lot there in the way of hooks and you don't want to rip the bait out of the fish's mouth! When you feel a bite, hard as it may be, WAIT! Give the fish a three count and THEN set the hook. Do this and you won't have to tell the story of "the one that got away."
Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
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