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5-inch Yamamoto Kut Tail Worm
3 . Shaky Head
Rigging tip : Switch baits depending on fish preferences . Choose colors based on water clarity and depth . Where to use it : Reese fishes the shaky head under docks and around open-water rock piles from 6 to 20 feet deep . How to fish it : Try not to move the bait very much , says Reese . Simply shake it in place a few times with the rod tip , and then drag it slightly .
6-inch Roboworm Fat Straight Tail Worm
3 / 16-ounce Frenzy Baits NAIL
4 . Paddle-Tail or Swimming Worm Rig
Rigging tip : Scott Martin says to adjust weight size based on the thickness of the grass – heavier for thicker grass , for instance . Where to use it : Martin has fished swimming worms for years on Lake Okeechobee and says the technique was developed there as a way to quickly cover vast swaths of grass . How to fish it : Fish the worm just below the surface with a steady retrieve . If he finds holes in the vegetation , Martin will “ kill ” the worm and let it fall to the bottom
5- to 6-inch paddle-tail worm
4 / 0 offset worm hook 12- to 18-inch leader
4 / 0 Trokar extra-wide-gap hook
1 / 8- to 3 / 16-ounce River2Sea Tungsten Worm Weight
Zoom Trick Worm swivel
5 . Floating Worm
Rigging tip : BFL angler Thomas Harris of Virginia rigs his floating worm with a braided main line . He connects a fluorocarbon leader to the braid with a swivel , which helps to prevent line twist . Be sure to use a floating worm . Where to use it : A brightly-colored floating worm works well around any type of shallow cover . Docks , wood and grass are prime locations , especially in rivers or off-colored water . The rig will work anytime the bass are shallow , but it excels in spring and summer . How to fish it : Harris rigs the worm with a slight bend near the top . This allows it to spin and rotate as it is twitched along the surface .
Bait option : 6-inch Creme Scoundrel
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