Ways to Rig A Floating Worm

The most popular way to rig a floating worm is the Texas rig with not weight. Other ways to rig it is the kinked Texas rig. Push the hook down a little further on the worm which creates a kink between the eye and shank of the hook. This will cause the lure to have a twisting action when retrieved.

Another popular way to rig the floating worm is to push the hook through the middle of the worm and is good for open water and leaving the hook point exposed. This is called the wacky worm rig and is good for open water. The worm makes a U shape which attract bass in the area. Pausing your lure between short jerks is best used on bare, short banks.

There are countless ways to present this worm in shallow water or deep water. In shallow water with no weeds on the bank, throw the lure on the bank and ease it into the water then retrieve it. This is when thee if using a floating worm is it's best to attract bass. If fishing across weeds or grass the floating worm is easier to retrieve if using a Texas rig than other lures across the weeds.

To fish this worm in deep water use a weight such as a split shot, bullet weight or jig head. If you find the bass striking the tail of the lure place another hook in the rear, there by having a two hook rig. Using the Carolina rig with floating worm is deadly. Using a floating worm with this type of rig, the lure will float suspended above the the bottom. When allow to rest if floats even higher in the water in calm water or swim in the the current. This type of rig is known to attract Big bass. This especially true in the summer time. In the winter time when bass are rejecting other lures put on a floating worm Carolina rig style and fish in shallow water. You will attract the bass.

If you have not tried a floating worm you are missing a lot of opportunity to catch those bass. Try one and see if you won't have fun with one! Happy Fishing!

 

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