Plastic Lures

Today we are going to get away from the story format I normally write in, away from the tall tales I tell, and away from the right-out lies that I write about. Today I am going to get down to the basics and pass on some information on the use of my favorite way of fishing -- "PLASTICS": Worms, worms, and more worms! If you fish worm then you are catching fish -- (did I say fish?) I meant BASS. Millions upon millions of these slender beauties are out there just waiting for that one fisherman with the knowledge and ability to come along. Worms, worms, and more worms -- but which color? How long should they be? What tail shape should I use? Should I use a scented or unscented worm? The answers to these questions could and sometimes do drive a man to use spinnerbaits. I will try and keep it simple. I have found that the simpler somethings are the better off we are, and catching bass with worms can be simple if you let it.

COLOR: Let's look at what color of worm should be used in different color waters. The basic plastic worm is a short 4 to 6 inch straight-bodied worm with a solid color. These have little or no built-in action to it, and are best fished with light action equipment and light line. Little or no worm weight should be added, and fished in clear water. Note: The clearer the water the smaller the worm and your line should be. In gin clear water I will even make sure that I use a straight tail worm to lessen the action of the worm. I will use an unscented worm in this situation, not to scare off a fish that is already very leery about biting in clear water. With this color of water I try to stay with natural colored worms such as pumpkinseed or watermelon. These two worm colors will produce fish in clear water more often then any other colors in my humble opinion. I also recommend using a light to medium light spinning rig for casting these small size lures.

Now lets talk about water that is slightly stained, (Water which is off color just a little). You should start increasing your line and weight size at this point. Remember the less weight you can get away with using is the best way to go. Start looking at slightly darker worms but don't exclude the colors already mentioned for clear water. They work also in this slightly stained water. The colors of June Bug and Tequila Sunrise are two colors that I highly recommended with this color of water.

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