Best Worms For Summer Bass Fishing! (Dropshot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Shakey)

Big Summer Bass love big worms! Here's what you need to know! There are a ton of ways to present big worms and they all work! Texas Rigs, Carolina Rigs, Shakey Heads, and Dropshot are all great options this time of year. Worm fishing doesn't require specialized gear, you probably already own a rod that can do it, so what are you waiting for?!
Come along as we take an in depth look at the different styles of plastic worms and how to apply them to your bass fishing this Summer. From how to choose the right plastic worm for the job, to how to rig them, even details on color, this is what you need to know to start catching fish today. We know your local shop has dozens, if not hundreds of plastic worms. Let us simplify it for you!
Below you'll find links to our favorite worms and the gear we use to fish them. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...
•Xzone Deception Worm: bit.ly/43YDE6x
Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Plum
•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac: bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin
•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream
•Yamamoto 10" Oki Worm: bit.ly/44XvFHu
Colors: Plum Candy, Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue
SWIMMING WORM...
•Netbait Baitfuel Big Bopper: bit.ly/3SfpUhb
Colors: Bama Bug, Tilapia Magic
CURLY TAIL WORMS...
•Zoom Ol Monster: bit.ly/2adPtjs
Colors: JuneBug, Candy Bug, Plum Apple
•Netbait C Mac: bit.ly/43AETJ9
Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple
•Xzone Blitz Worm: bit.ly/422SaJA
Colors: Plum, Junebug
SHAKEY HEADS...
•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz
•Owner Magnum Shakey Head: bit.ly/2VlgJBA
Size: 1/2 oz, 8/0 Hook
TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...
Hook- Owner Offset Shank Wide Gap Worm: bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq
Size: 5/0
Weight- VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: bit.ly/3Vo2dbo
Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz
Stopper- VMC Sinker Stop: bit.ly/38XLQd4
CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...
Hook- Hayabusa Round Bend Heavy Duty: bit.ly/3EzvYwE
Size: 5/0
Swivel- Spro Power: bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Size: 5
Weight- Real Deal Tungsten Barrel: bit.ly/3XvR6yI
Size: 3/8 - 1 oz
Stopper- VMC Sinker Stop: bit.ly/38XLQd4
DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...
Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD: bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 2/0
Weight- Xzone Tungsten Skinny: bit.ly/40NDHjT
Size: 1/4 oz
SHAKY HEAD COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): bit.ly/3UqrUbi
CAROLINA RIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Sufix Advance (20 lb): bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: bit.ly/2r69Sj6
Reel- Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D - XH: bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET WORM CASTING COMBO...
Rod- Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/48w69eC
Reel- Daiwa Fuego CT: bit.ly/35hugfH
Line- Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Boat- Skeeter FXR 21: bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor- Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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#fishing #bassfishing #plasticworm

[@jtotherog]

Love throwing a worm! We need another night video! ❤

[@artmalchow5739]

I cut about a 1" piece of clear tubing and cut a slit down the middle to wrap around the weight on a c-rig to keep from beating my rod up.

[@DCNY.Fishing]

That’s pretty slick!

[@jtotherog]

Good idea. I wrap my weights in black tape on my catfish setups

[@bayouburner281]

Right on-I’m actually going this morning and have a big shakey head/worm and a c-rig ready to go this morning. Fishing a deep Clearwater sand pit full of coontail.🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@johnowens7435]

Great video but I would add a wacky rig and neko rigged worm as additional finesse options 😉

[@Justin_Mooney11]

Boyz aways right on schedule , love gettin my mornin refresher in!!!!

[@marclafontaine5615]

Great instructional video for many people, very well done and appreciated Tim.

[@thetrink9759]

Thank you for explaining this stuff so well; it is appreciated!

[@richardbossman9875]

Perfect timing, I have an order coming in from TW with Bruiser baits 18.5” worms in it.

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

I knew I would be going down the rabbit hole 😅when Tim talks about finesse great vid Tim very helpful

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@richardblake4777]

Great video Tim, very timely.

[@andysmith6686]

This is the video I have been waiting for thank you

[@deanleslie2725]

I’m fishing a night tournament at DVL in California this Saturday night and would love to see a summer time night fishing video you guys rock thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us boys! Keep coming with your content I can’t get enough 😊

[@richardbossman9875]

They have a few of summertime night videos already.

[@te2934]

No mention of the Tokyo Rig. It is an excellent combination of in my opinion a Texas rig and shaky head. You can get them between a 2/0 - 5/0, you can get finesse versions for wacky rigs. It is a very versatile rig that you can fish all kinds of soft plastics on.

[@carlodeblasio3968]

Worm fishing is my confidence technique. I fish a very stained local shallow lake. Mostly weightless or weighted Texas rig Senkos or Yum Dingers along with an occasional finesse technique, but worms get the bites. At least for me where I fish.

[@kerryschallon8879]

Thanks for the tips Tim..

[@raskol13]

Tim…. i think this is the first time I have seen your eyes 😂. (usually protected behind the shades!). any way…. great video and going give that bama bug tmac shakyhead a try. Have a good one!

[@Turppa21]

Goin to the lake tomorrow, got some watermelon red robos and junebug T-macs im gonna try. 👍

[@15trucklt83]

Carolina rig has not been producing yet. But those shakey heads were lethal last time I was out.

[@CaptainMLR]

Great video again! Tim, what is the line keeper you are using on your rods? Looks like a great line/lure management addition.

[@50JoshLovesFishing]

I've been using whacky rigs yum dingers I've had success with it so I stick with yum dingers

[@ReelKingsNQueens1]

There is a Company called J.bros that makes sone great, different soft plastics. Their thump worm and Jester baits are fire

[@kryptickevin5962]

Would love a(nother) video on Summer night fishing!

[@randallrandolph4977]

I am headed to country sportsman in Rome Georgia to by a magnum shakyhead and a watermelon violet worm right now.

[@marclafontaine5615]

Thanks for this Tim. Would you consider a wobble head in that category as well? It's worked for me in the summer quite a bit, but I'd like your opinion. where are you by the way? That lake is absolutely beautiful.

[@kensimpson8581]

What casting rod would u recommended for lighter tx rigs and jigs like 3/16 to 1/4

[@kerrywedge6977]

Need to use choppers 4 inch drop shot worms with green pumpkin color. Unbeatable. Trust me, never fails

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

That worm looks a lot like the one I’ve used for years that always gets them in numbers. River rock smallie killer

[@Turppa21]

I wish missle baits made everything in GP3

[@kronicjak]

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[@Bc-mj9hg]

So is there a difference between an un-pegged Texas rig and a free rig?

[@seanmcanally534]

What are the bait keepers you have on your rods. Red & yellow?

[@Mjones8383]

It's a visual thing, it let's him know exactly what size line he has on that rod

[@henrymitchell9295]

was thinking the same thing

[@fredsunman1740]

They are hook holder with a DS line holder. Color designates what size rod they'll fit. Tackle Warehouse has them, they're great!

[@w1ckedbackhand]

Cali-Clips

[@Baergrillt]

Never caught anything with texas and carolinarig

[@davidkelley9509]

Not doing it right then which is odd cause it takes practically no technique

[@mitchfarmer9509]

Tim, what kind of line and leaders do you throw worm fishing?

[@richardbossman9875]

They have that info listed along with each combo they use for each technique. It’s in the drop down menu.

[@mitchfarmer9509]

Thanks so much, I usually look at the drop down reading sections but didn’t with the worm video yesterday. I watched it several times and picked up on some info about lines in the video itself. Thanks for being so clear and informative Tim, & bass fishing friends.

[@Milehighsnake98]

No matter how much I try, I can't buy a bite on a straight tail worm/shaky head. Only time a straight worm works, is on a dropshot.

[@headbangerscloset8552]

Are there any other rigging options for long ribbon tail worms other than Texas & Carolina rigging? Can I use a shaky head with them?

[@richardbossman9875]

You can, I have done that with success and you can also throw worms weightless. Straight tail worms will cut and dart when twitched and ribbon tails swim great on top.

[@headbangerscloset8552]

@@richardbossman9875 thank. I have a few 3/16 and 1/4 shaky heads I can dig up and try. What do you think is the best way for somebody who's just learning to use worms?

[@richardbossman9875]

I started fishing worms by using 6” straight tails like the zoom trick worm or ribbon tails like Culprit and I fished them on light TX rigs but if they had been around back then Iprobablywouldhave been throwing shakeyhead worms in about the same weight you have. Just try different retrieves and different areas until you get the hang of it.

[@headbangerscloset8552]

@@richardbossman9875 thank you my friend. I appreciate your tips and advice. Rigged up 2 poles with 2 different worms tonight. Ready to hit it Wednesday night

[@augiefishes]

8:02 having that weight connected connected directly to that weight🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@gewglesux]

I'm the worst worm fisherman that ever threw a worm... mebbe this season luck will change

[@robertwagner4375]

Scrounger Video please.....

[@brianwills4398]

100 fish in an hour and a half.. I must be doing something wrong 😅

[@carlodeblasio3968]

Me too!😂

[@richardbossman9875]

Some fisheries are like that, absolute bad factories and other are stingy. I’d rather put together a decent limit on a stingy lake/pond than catch 100 dinks where anyone can do the same.