Shaky Head Worms - Easy Tricks To Catch More Bass!

The shaky head worm is an amazing bait for catching bass. If you know how to use them effectively you can catch big bass too! While most anglers have a few shakey heads, few realize how dialed in you can get with the technique. Today we're diving into worm types, colors, and head designs to make you a much better worm fisherman!

Whether you throw a shaky head every trip, or just occasionally pick up a plastic worm, this video is going to help you hone your fishing skills. Subtle differences make a huge difference in the actions of the worms and how bass react to them. Pay close attention to which head styles Matt uses for which worms, and when he makes changes. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits in the order Matt discusses them, along with the different heads and gear he uses to fish these baits effectively. We've also included our favorite colors and sizes for each worm. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

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

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

Color: Junebug, Black Grape

SHAKY HEADS (In The Order They Appeared)... 

-Swagger Tungsten OG Shaky: https://bit.ly/3AH6fyk

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz

-Dirty Jigs Horseshoe Shakey: https://bit.ly/3xRnvBb

Preferred Size: 1/8 oz

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz

-Zman SMH Head: https://bit.ly/3OYQ332

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz

-Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Preferred Size: 1/4 oz

-Dirty Jigs Magnum Horseshoe: https://bit.ly/3gcYsyn

Preferred Size: 3/8 oz

-Owner Magnum Shaky Head (9/0): https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Preferred Size: 1/2 oz

SMALL WORMS... 

-Netbait Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3nQtr93

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Candy

-Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Pro Staff Peoples Worm, MMIII, Margarita Mutilator

MIDSIZE WORMS... 

-Zman SMH Worm: -Zman SMH Worm: https://bit.ly/3c2orvf

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Goby

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

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin

-Big Bite Baits 8" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/384mIjl

Colors: Blue Fleck, Junebug Candy

BIG WORMS... 

-Damiki Mega Miki II: https://bit.ly/3bQyXpo

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Colors: Juenbug, TW Green Pumpkin

-Strike King 10" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Candy

MATT'S SHAKY COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MID PRICED SHAKY COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET SHAKY COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Summer Worm Fishing For Bass! How to Rig, Where To Fish, Which Worms Catch More Fish!

Worms catch more bass each year than almost all other techniques combined! In Summer, the big plastic worm is king in deep water. Up shallow, most anglers overlook the effectiveness of the power shot. There are tricks to consistently catching fish on worms and today we're giving you the details to consistently catch fish, even in the heat of Summer!

Shaky Heads, Drop shot, Power Shot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig... the list is endless! There are so many ways to rig plastic worms, but when does each method shine? Which technique should you try on your next fishing trip? Pay close attention as Tim breaks down where he applies each technique and the specific baits he uses to consistently catch fish. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, rigging components, and equipment Tim discussed in the video. We've also included our favorite sizes and colors for each method. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SMALLER STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

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

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Bama Bug

-Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff Peoples Worm

-Roboworm 7" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Black Grape, MMIII, Margarita Mutilator

LARGE STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

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

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, TW Green Pumpkin

-Strike King Bull Worm (10"): http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple, Black Blue Flake

-Magnum Baits Wormser (8.5 or 11"): https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Blk Blu Flk, Green Pumpkin

RIBBON TAIL WORMS... 

-Netbait C-Mac Worm (11" and 15"): https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Kentucky Special, Green Pumpkin Candy

-Zoom Ol Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Candy Bug, Junebug, Plum Apple

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

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple, Green Pumpkin 

-Berkley 10" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin

SHAKY HEAD COMPONENTS... 

Small Worms- Horseshoe Shaky (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3xRnvBb

T-Mac - Canterbury Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Large Worms- Magnum Horseshoe (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3gcYsyn

POWER SHOT COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD (3/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS... 

Sinker Stop (medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Barrel (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3f14FNn

Swivel- SPRO Power Swivel (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Hook- Owner Oversize Worm Hook (11/0): http://bit.ly/2C1EZ4s

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS... 

Weight- Swagger Vader (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Hook- Owner All Purpose (5/0): https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Sinker Stop (medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

POWER SHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride A 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- 30 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CAROLINA RIG/ TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride A 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET CAROLINA/TEXAS COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Super FC (18 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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TACTICALBASSIN vs Kids - KIDS WIN! (Post Spawn Bass Fishing)

He taught them right and now these kids are hammers! Tim is out on the water with his boys and his youngest catches the biggest fish of the trip! Its a junk fishing evening with a mix of topwater, dropshot, shaky head, and frogs. You can tell these kids know their stuff as they talk about skipping under docks, how big their PB's are, and cast angles while catching post spawn fish.

This is a great time of year to be on the water. There are still a lot of bass shallow and they can be caught on a mix of slow moving and reaction baits. Tonight the guys relied on a slow moving dropshot and shaky head (note the worm colors, that part is key!) and a faster moving popper and frog.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were using, including colors and sizes. We've also included links to some of the rod and reel combos they were using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

POPPER...

-Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: T Smelt

FROG...

-Spro Bronzeye Blade Frog: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Color: Albino

SHAKY HEAD...

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

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, Black Grape

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

DROPSHOT...

Bait- Roboworm Fat 6" Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Color: MMIII

Hook- Owner CoverShot HD 1/0: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Casting 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

POPPER COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 802 TWR Topwater: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

FROG COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

JOSIAH'S SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Sellus 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2ro5vQu

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 3000: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Power Pro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

AFFORDABLE POPPER COMBO...

Rod- 13 Fishing Fate Black 6'7" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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FINESSE vs BIG BAITS - Spring Bass Fishing!

Come along for a day on the water! Tim is slinging a swimbait while his buddy sticks to the spinning rod. Who's going to come out ahead? We'll see! Pay attention to where Tim focuses with the swimbaits and note the number of fish that commit to a dropshot or shaky head after refusing the big bait. Very interesting!

The Tennessee River is known for "power fishing" but make no mistake, there are a ton of fish to be caught with finesse techniques. Today the advantage went to the dropshot, shaky head and senko. Tim did manage one fish on the Magdraft and a few missed opportunities on other baits, but all in all the finesse gear was the champ. 

Below you'll find links to the baits the guys used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, as well as a few of our other favorites. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SWIMBAITS... 

-Megabass Mag Draft (6" and 8"): http://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad, Brownie

-Mike Bucca 6" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Who Dat, Disco, Pearl White

-Osprey 6" Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad, Reverse Hitch

-R2S S-Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Warden Hitch

DROPSHOT... 

Worm- Roboworm 6" straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Color: Aaron's Morning Dawn

Hook- Owner Cover Shot: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Wes' size: 1/0

Tim's Size: 3/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Casting Pencil (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

SHAKY HEAD... 

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

Color: Junebug

Hook- Dirty Jigs Canterbury: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

SENKO... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

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

Size: 1/0

UNDERSPIN... 

Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0, 1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Blade Upgrade: Nichols Willow (3.5): https://bit.ly/3Mdl8OJ

BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'10" Extra Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 (35 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BAITCASTING BUBBA SHOT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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