Summer Worm Fishing Tricks for Shallow and Deep Water Bass

Are you missing it? There are so many great ways to fish a plastic worm! Come along with Tim as he demonstrates a 2-bait method to maximize your time on the water when finesse fishing for Summer bass. You can fish from 40+ feet all the way up to the water's edge with these 2 baits rigged a few different ways. You don't need an entire box of baits to catch Summer bass!

Tim's 2 favorite baits for this technique are a senko and a Trick Worm (Netbait T-Mac). By adapting the rigging he can fish both of these baits at a variety of depths. When you think senko your mind immediately goes to fishing it weightless around shallow cover but with a little weight (Neko rig) that bait is suddenly effective in 20, 30, even 50 feet of water! The same goes for the Trick Worm. Most guys see a trick worm and think of the floating worm technique but this bait is incredibly effective on a shaky head, Neko, and exposed jighead as well. 

Summer worm fishing can be overwhelming. There are so many great baits that will consistently catch fish (and you know we'll jump down that rabbit whole soon) but it can also be as simple as a couple baits and a couple rigs, to consistently catch fish. Don't let bass fishing overwhelm you. You can catch these fish and you can do it on a budget. Below are links to the exact baits and rigging methods that Tim was implementing in today's video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

The baits... 

Senko- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Favorite Colors- Green Pumpkin, Green Pump/Wtrmln Lam, Green Pump Blue

Trick Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Favorite Colors- Bama Bug, Texas Craw, Green Pump

Budget Worm Alternatives... 

-Yum Dinger 5": http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

-Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

Weightless Rigging... 

Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless 1/0: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Neko Rigging... 

Standard Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Weedless Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless Neko: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda Nail: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Jig Heads... 

Shaky Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Ned Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 5/16 with 2/0: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Tim's Neko Rig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Med Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb High Vis: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's Shaky Head Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

All-Around Summer Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

INSANE Underwater Footage Of Bass Eating Worms and Finesse Baits!

Come underwater and watch these bass destroy our baits! They’re inhaling dropshot worms, smashing ned rigs, and choking down tubes. If you’ve ever wanted to see exactly what happens to your finesse baits when you feel that “tick” in the line, this is for you! Its amazing to watch how the different bass approach and ambush each bait differently. 

We focused on 3 styles of baits in today’s videos. While there are all sorts of awesome finesse baits the dropshot, ned rig, and tube are staples across the country. We included 3 different dropshot baits, 3 Ned Rig baits, and 1 tube. All of the baits used in the video are proven fish catchers that we have personal confidence in to consistently produce bites. 

Below is a breakdown of the specific baits in the video (in order of appearance). We included all of our favorite colors for each bait as well as the terminal tackle we used to rig them so you can perfectly replicate the action shown. 

The Baits… 

-Xzone Finesse Slammer: http://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

(Bluegill, Big Limit, Purple Shiner)

-Roboworm Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

(Prism Shad, Desert Craw, TW Black Blue/Green Pumpkin)

-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

(Mud Bug, Green Pumpkin)

-Z Man TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

(Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin, Smelt)

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

(Green Pump org blk purp prl bl, Smoke Purple Flake, Green Pumpkin Purple)

-Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm 4.95: http://bit.ly/2CMB33J

(Lickety Split, Spring Break, Spanish Fly)

-Big Bite Bait Tour Tube 3.5: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

(Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Green Pumpkin Blue)

Dropshot Components… 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 2: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz Teardrop: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Line- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Ned Rig Components… 

Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Tube Components… 

Head- Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Tim’s Favorite Finesse Combo… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Awesome Budget Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- 15 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

How To Catch Bass With Plastic Worms **Incredible Underwater Footage**

Fishing with worms is easy! Use the tricks we show in this video and you're sure to catch more fish this year! Come underwater and watch how the bass react to different worms. Whether you prefer a weightless senko, a dropshot, or any other rigging, its easy to see the best ways to work them with an underwater view!

For today's video we kept the rigging simple. We showed a weightless worm, a dropshot, a ned rig, and a shaky head. All of these are great techniques for catching bass so we've included links below to the exact hooks, weights, and worms we recommend for each method. We also included links to an "In Depth" video for each technique. 

Every time we watch bass behavior underwater we learn something new. In this video is was painfully obvious the bass would approach while the lure was moving but it had to be paused for the fish to actually strike. Consider how often you've failed to pause your worm near key structure while out fishing and we begin to realize how many fish we could have been catching all along. Take this information and apply to your fishing in 2020 and the sky is the limit!

Favorite Stick Baits... 

- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

-Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Favorite Ned Worms... 

-Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

-Roboworm Ned 3": http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

-Z Man TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Favorite Dropshot Worms... 

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

-Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2KNXuK9

Favorite Shaky Head Worms... 

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y

-Netbait T-Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Rigging... 

Shaky Head- Dirty Jigs 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Dropshot Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Dropshot Weight- Swagger Tungsten Tear Drop 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Senko Hook- Gamakatsu Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Ned Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/5 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Matt's Favorite Finesse Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852 JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Power Pro 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget-Friendly Dropshot Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Power Pro 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

In-Depth Videos... 

Dropshot: https://youtu.be/FTuZqJcMomI

Ned Rig: https://youtu.be/9QIqFiL94Io

Shaky Head: https://youtu.be/XUQUlf6sZMk

Texas Rig: https://youtu.be/ddhh-xCiICg

Carolina Rig: https://youtu.be/dfymzmkYj8Y

Senko: https://youtu.be/QvKzyLtc7pg

Buyer's Guide: Creature Baits, Big Worms, and Craws

Do you have a favorite creature bait? Did it make the list? Today's video is about finding new creatures and worms for the upcoming year. With all the amazing options on the market today, Matt and Tim compiled their absolute favorite baits to share with you. If you want to try something different this year, look no further than this awesome list of creatures, worms, stick baits, and craws!

With 100's of brands making soft plastics and each brand offering at least a dozen different styles, how can you possibly know where to start? Each style of bait has a time and a place. We love the subtle baits in cold water, the aggressive flapping baits in warm water, and a compact profile in heavy cover. Its hard to beat a big worm dragged deep in Summer or a slow falling stick bait for shallow Spring bass. The good news is we've already done the hard work!

We've spent the last several decades trying 1000's of different baits from 100's of brands and we've found a handful of favorites that really stand out from the crowd. Today we're showing you the stand outs in no particular order. If you see something you might want to try, you'll find a link below that goes straight to that product on Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions. The baits are listed in the same order they appeared in the video to make it simple for you and we've included a handful of color recommendations for each one as well.

The baits...

-Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors- Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Fire

-NetBait T-Mac Worm 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors- Bama Bug, Junebug, Kentucky Special

-Zoom Magnum Swamp Crawler: http://bit.ly/2eMxvXR

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug

-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors- Hematoma, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors- Delicious, Green Pumpkin Red, Magic Craw Swirl

-Big Bite Baits Wacky Stick: http://bit.ly/2rrNT6g

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Tilapia, Watermelon Red

-Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Colors- School Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Silver

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2jqIGEJ

Colors- Desert Craw, Magic, TW Green Pumpkin

-Zoom Baby Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors- Castaic Choice, Green Pumpkin Blue, Watermelon Red

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Red Bug

-Big Bite Flying Squirrel: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Tilapia, Watermelon Red

- Strike King Bull Worm 8": http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors- Black Blue, TW Green Pumpkin, Junebug

-Strike King Game Hawg: http://bit.ly/2pfGxir

Colors- Blue Craw, Candy Craw, TW Green Pumpkin

-Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors- Baby Bass, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

-Big Bite Baits Battle Bug: http://bit.ly/2R553l9

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Ozark Craw, Tilapia

Favorite Terminal Tackle For These Baits...

Wide Gap hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Tungsten- Swagger Vader Paintless Weights: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Peg- 6th Sense Peg X: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk