What is a Floating Worm?

In the 1980's the floating worm was introduced to the angler world. What is a floating worm you ask? In times past when using a plastic worm the worm would sink after casting, then came the floating worm which was injected with air so it would float in the water.

Evaluation of the Worm

Popular manufactures of plastic worms were Tom Mann, who created soft plastic worms such as “Mann's Auger tail” which came in in different colors and sizes. Nick Creme in the 1960's came out the 'Creme Scoundrel' which was a huge success. These were made out of hard plastic such as rubber. Another popular worm was the 'Burke Flip tail' which was a plastic worm with a flat tail. Most plastic worms came in lengths of 6-12 inches and they sank. Everyone used them with a Texas rig to fish the bottom. Some anglers used them weightless thus creating a top water lure which you could drag across the top of grass to produce those strikes.

With this in mind the floating worm was created out of soft plastic by injecting air to make them float. Many come in different colors and sizes. You can find them in many bass shops.

Size and Color

The floating worm come in all colors and in lengths of 4-12 inches. The most popular is 6 inches and the 8 inch version has more plastic in it's construction causing the worm to have more vibration. Big bass love them. The bigger the worm the bigger the target for the bass to strike.

In clear or slightly colored water the best colors for strikes are pink, yellow, white, lime and chartreuse. When fishing these types of worms you have to eyeball the lure or you will lose the bass. Other colors to use are black, purple, gray, blue, green, red, and pumpkin seed. Use these color lures on the top of the water or just below the waterline. When using the worm below the waterline, feel plays an important part as with other worm presentations. Usually the strike is a slight bump or a huge boil in the water. Constantly watch your line and the lure to detect the bass strike. Sunglasses are a must to prevent the glare of the sun.

 

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