How to rig a swimming worm (Cut R Worm)

[@dlvandusen]

THIS is what youtube fishing is missing. Detailed breakdown of the decision making process is extremely valuable. THANK YOU!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thats the goal, trying to fill that void. I'll have a bunch more videos like this.

[@davidfuller4984]

Great video! You and Moyuagh and Blankant are the top shows to me. No BS just straight talk.

[@gboboh007]

I have only been following you for 6/8 months but just wanted to express my appreciation for your taking time to explain fully exactly what your doing, baits used, etc., I’m 62 and have bass fished all my life. I don’t get to fish often as I’d like so following the knowledge you and others help when we do get the chance to fish. Also, you taking time to help high schoolers to fish tournaments and be successful, well, I tip my hat to you sir. I kn it’s time consuming creating these videos so kn your appreciated. I’ll be retiring in a couple years so keep em coming so maybe when I get the chance to do it full time, I’ll be ready! I fish Sam Rayburn mostly. Have a blessed day! 😎🇺🇸

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@burdettehoeppner1062]

Great video on explaining the speed worm tech., equipment etc. I learned exactly what is needed for success. Thanks.

[@goshawk943]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on Toho. I'm leaving for a 3 week stay in Kissimmee next week and will be launching in Toho several times. I've been scouring the KZbin videos for some recent information about that area, and you just filled the bill. Appreciate the info.....keep those videos coming!

[@Straightshot75]

Thanks Todd.. I really appreciate all your help and advice on these things we (I) like hearing from yourself .

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Glad to hear it

[@clintholmes1982]

That was a very informative vid for me bud. Just the hook and how the point defers between the two. I can already see a ton more hookups for me. Thank you sir!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matthewfrey1948]

Todd love the videos. Hat tip to Mark Perry for posting one on BBC a while ago that got me hooked on your channel. Learning some finer points. When I started to bass fish in the late 80s we were using keeper hooks. Then they came out with the ewg about the time I started to fish club tournaments a few years later and I switched. Consistently lost a lot of bites over the years till a tournament partner showed me his setup with the offset hook on a t-rig. Since I switched to those type hooks my catch ratio has increased. Until I saw this video I honestly never compared the offset to the hook point being parellel on the ewg. The details didn't concern me as I was convinced it was a better hook for what I was doing and went with it. I don't argue with success. Makes all the sense in the world after you pointed out the difference. Thanks for the enlightenment.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Anytime, I think overlook stuff like this all the time as well

[@Greenfshrmn]

I love this type of video. As a recreational angler I try to learn as much as possible from your videos but find myself second guessing if I'm using the right tackle, technique etc. This helps a lot. Thanks for putting it together, Todd. Of course, I can see Cut R Worm sales sky rocketing now!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I just hope everyone learns a little on the way

[@HoppedUpOnBass1983]

Thanks for the breakdown and info Todd. I just moved to Florida in Dec 2019. I been missing them and I'm hitting the store for new tackle! God Bless and Fish On🎣🎣🐟 🐟

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

try them out and tell me how you do

[@davidmccartney7577]

I still love my Tru Turn hooks for wormin😎🇺🇸

[@frankcarlisle1104]

I use them as jig trailers too. Cut down of course.. helpful video

[@kadenz10kz]

What you explained with the hooks is also applicable to jigs. Some of them I’ve bought have made me lose several fish because the front would hit their mouth and I wouldn’t get the hook point into them. Good information, I didn’t think about that for regular hooks.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

check out the structure jig by strike king, same concept its why its my favorite jig

[@kadenz10kz]

Todd Castledine Fishing will do, thanks a lot!

[@jamesadams1357]

Castledine just so you know I come back to this video every single time the day before I'm planning to fish a swimming worm. By far the best video on the technique out there. Also I love you and Andrew and know you room and travel together. But has anyone ever told you how much you two look alike? I just noticed it myself and I've followed you guys for years lol. Even down to talking out of side of your mouths? Or maybe Andrew is just trying to be like you? Lol. Hey best of luck guys and be blessed

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Definitely him trying to be like me😂😂😂

[@bchristenson26]

Todd, I watch a ton of fishing on youtube. Really starting to dig your stuff a lot, really appreciate it and enjoy it. Please keep it up, you have a great style that gels with my interests and I'm guessing many others. The Toho series is great can't wait for day 3.

[@Jerry-xx8dx]

Love watching this guy, hes down to earth and very informative. And the dude can catch em. I prefer these guys opposed to the look at me buy my sponsors garbage guys.

[@davisd6]

I don't think he made the cut for day 3 Bud.

[@bchristenson26]

Daniel Davis whoops my bad, got mixed up cause he’s putting out more vids on that event

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

your right missed the cut, but I was still happy, looking at the long term goal this year

[@MrTelalun]

Get those points and qualify for the Elite Todd! I'm pulling for you, us Texas boys gotta stay together.

[@HookLife]

Thanks for sharing. Definitely some great nuggets of info. The hook gap from the eye to the point is spot on. I am pretty careful with my shakey head hooks that way. The screw lock models have less of a hook gap. Tight lines Todd. 👊🏼

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks, good info as well

[@purewaterswva.5409]

Darn...the secret is out. I use 05 vmc straight shank hook, it seems a little longer than the owner and Gama...great minds think alike...love the weight deal, glad I'm not the only one that picks out what feels and looks good

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Always, I'm horrible with weight sizes. lol

[@lifesadventure3661]

Agree 100%. When I stopped using EWG's on my worms, I had so many fewer missed fish. That's the juice!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I just wished I knew before the tournament in Florida.

[@billpattison]

Todd, awesome video - won my local club tourney following your lead. Thanks for the help!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

that's great

[@darrelkopsa7143]

First off, I'm way older than you, second I'm not a pro, and when plastic worms first came out I used a straight hook ; caught tons of bass! But the worms tended to spiral if you weren't dragging them. Then they built the "weedless worm hook and the world was right!! With swimbaits came wide gap hooks, and as they developed the point gradually pointed down toward the shank until they buried themselves in the bait! I have to search a long time on the internet just to find "worm hooks", but they work much better than wide gaps for worms! Thanks for giving a professional opinion that makes me feel like that I might be a little bit right on something. Now, about 100 MPH boats!!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Agreed with everything you said, and don't get me started on fast boats. I laugh every time someone tells me how fast their boat goes. I just want one not to break down and get me from A to Z

[@rjuniorwj]

The hook type makes so much sense. I have always used the wide gape 5/0 and have been prone to missing fish .great tip and thank you for sharing. Looking forward to seeing you all year on the Opens with Hallman, Upshaw, and Martin. looking forward to more bass anger management vids as well.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

oh get ready for BAT we are gonna be doing more in the near future for sure

[@jimliechty2983]

Great discussion Todd! You remind me of me! I was the guy that constantly looked at the details, and tried to eliminate every variable I could. I was also the guy in the house, that got yelled at for messing with my stuff rather getting ready to go out and eat! Even having been retired for 15 years, I still love seeing the nuances and thought processes that you dictate, in pursuit of the 5 fish limit. Even tho it has no bearing on me now, what really bothers and consumes my mind, is what I would do if fishing an every fish counts format! Personally .... I think these guys that say they will fish the same way, are going to have a rude awakening! .... time will tell!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

AGREED

[@jimliechty2983]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 On the point of controlling variables, why would a guy (wink, wink) use a $19.00 reel, and take a chance of not putting every fish in the boat ? !!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

@@jimliechty2983 exactly

[@jaymac5172]

That’s a good information, especially with hook styles and the way they layout.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@hogisretired1]

Great video. Loved the discussion of why the hook style made the difference. God Bless

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@cooksoutdooradventures3908]

Great Info brother. I like the original Cut-R worm a lot. I like to throw it on a shakeyhead around docks and lay downs but I kinda power fish it instead of finesse it. I’ll definitely try swimming it if I can get around the right stuff.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

you'll like it swimming for sure

[@WaltFreedom]

I love and hate your videos... lol.. great info.. but they make me miss being home in East Texas...miss fishing where the big girls are at. Keep em coming!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I know we get spoiled down here for sure

[@joshuafreeman5290]

This is a good rig I fish lake Welsh so I’m adding this to one of my rods. Thanks Todd

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@derrickwestfall2002]

Thanks Todd I’ve been waiting on this video because believe it or not that cut-r worm is dynamite here on Cumberland. These fish see a ton of swimbaits and that worm is just something a little different for them to see. I like blue craw with chartreuse on the tail around docks and boat ramps. I believeim gonna change up my hook though. What you said about the hookset makes a lot of sense.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Wow wouldn't have thought Cumberland, thats pretty cool

[@derrickwestfall2002]

Todd Castledine Fishing works well on a Carolina rig as well dragging it across those deep points.

[@613BASS_N]

another ol' gem of a video - LIKED and SHARED bro

[@fishwithoutfear8970]

Dude your explanation was dope. Thanks for the tip on the hook, that will help tremendously. I just got two packs of cutr worms, they look super versatile.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Let me know!!!!!

[@kenbrown5449]

Another excellent video! I didn't even know I needed to know about the Cut R Worm, lol. Going to definitely try this out locally but especially when I head to Ontario. Thanks!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

you got it

[@johncox2394]

good video. i like that you break down equipment with the technique. after watching, i got to thinking i might try swimming a worm around/through pad clumps here in arkansas.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

it will work I promise

[@thetugisthedrugfishing3434]

Great video all good great info. I was having the same problem with the same worm with bass eating half the worm or losing fish not hooked right. I tried all kinds of hooks, the Mustad KVD Grip-Pin 6/0 hook was the answer for me, keeps the worm locked on and you get great hook sets every time plus your worms lasts 10x longer. Also another key to swimming worms is to wait a second longer to set the hook, just so they can get the whole worm and hook in their mouth. Good stuff man!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I agree about waiting but for me its more about getting in position and reeling up slack to get the right hook set.

[@murraymoore5662]

Awesome info thank you Todd. I’m going to try this hook for my big flukes too - always used an owner wide gap plus EWG but this raised point on horizontal presentations makes sense.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yes it’s the hook I use for flukes as well

[@murraymoore5662]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 thank you Sir - much appreciated 👍

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

👍

[@martymooney8099]

Thank you sir...great information...been trying different versions of swimming worms..cant wait to try these tips out

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good luck!

[@martymooney8099]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Need all the luck I can get here lately on lake Neely Henry on the Coosa river in northeast Alabama its been tough

[@kennethfieldsjr.968]

How about a fall transition breakdown and how to catch those bigs going into the winter time my man? Keep up the good work. Love the videos

[@RedXCross1]

VERY good information, you are destined for big wins!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@thomasdiehl4771]

Nice. I fish a few heavily pressured grass lake in PA. I will have to try this technique

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good luck it excels in grass for sure

[@timg185]

The owner hook with the screw lock seems like it would be perfect for this technic. But it might be to light of a wire for Texas.

[@markblackstad8705]

Hi Todd, I just subscribed. I like these types of technique breakdown videos. You do a great job of not just showing the how but sharing the why as well. I was thinking of adding this technique to my arsenal here in Minnesota. We have a similar bite that happens here but in May. LOL! I do a lot of swim jig fishing here and the swimming worm should be another option many aren't using here. Thanks for the detailed breakdown!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good luck up there

[@deanwilliamson9471]

Thanks for doin this Todd. Really helps a lot of us guys.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

plan on doing more study tuned

[@markdoerr5529]

Good info headed to Harris Chain on 3/1 gotta get away fro this cold stuff here in buckeye land..

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

good luck

[@1mytyt]

I love the Cutter worm so this helps me a TON!!! Thanks

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thats great hope it helped

[@kendalllunsford775]

Been also using EWG style hooks for worms......... Will give the worm hook style a try and see if it improves hookup..... Thanks for the info....!!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet, I lose them on the EWG on this rig though

[@davidweston1031]

Thank you Mr Todd for shareing your tips always learning.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks, look for more

[@crowejr77]

Great vid Todd, really informative, love the detail of your setup. 513

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@bassdojo]

The speed worm is my confidence bait. Swim it, crawl it, jerk it, flip it,... Quite versatile.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Totally agree, I still don't think I throw it enough.

[@rickmcfaul2551]

Todd....any chance they add more colors? I'd love a Cutr worm in Falcon Craw

[@igotwormsification]

Great info man. I find the same thing when throwing sluggos. Offset is the deal.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

sure is

[@rod3517back]

I just watched this video again this is really good thank you so much

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@mikee9464]

Dude thanks for this. Been fishing at Marine Creek in dfw with a cutter and had some hookup issues. Hopefully this'll solve it

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good luck!

[@lukecollins8535]

Good Job !! I like to use same worm and the angle of the wide gap hook which is ... level... I can’t use! Do a swim bait video .

[@MrPanchito2233]

Thanks for this video, im definitely going to try this at my local lake!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good luck!

[@MrPanchito2233]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 now i have another reason to go to my local tackle shop, lol

[@chuckkaleel9105]

Great video looks like a very fun way to catch them

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

definitely is

[@joebee1459]

I'm a tackle junkie and ive never looked at those hooks. Look like the gammy hybrid hooks but heavier duty, going to give em a try.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

good deal

[@nickcavazos5718]

Man I have so many swimming worms from various brands and have yet to find a lot of success with them. But mainly have only tried them in the summer up here in OK. Have a few large city managed ponds that have some coontail, milfoil, pads, reeds etc so they should work at some point. Would u consider them better for pre or post spawn?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I think pre spawn for sure, try the smaller cut r worm it just gets bites

[@neilgwinn7378]

Good video. Just learned a lot. Thank you

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wired2Fish]

Good stuff Todd!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Im tryin

[@woefman9467]

That would be new to me and thanks. But is swimming a worm really above bottom with that big a weight ?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

That weight is not really big and yes it’s definitely off the bottom

[@monmixer]

I like a bit of circle to them so I can hook the fish with out gut hooking them. any opinion on the best size 2 / 4 for bass

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Don’t think I’ve ever gut hooked a fish with a swimming worm, the way they eat it you have direct contact with it so it should never be a problem.

[@rickwalt8767]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Keep them coming.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

no problem

[@Peeler86]

You like this worm over the zoom speed worm?

[@hle3740]

Always learn watching your videos. Really like the detail on setups

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

When you say speed worm, are you talking about the Zoom speed worm or the ultra vibe speed worm? Do you fish them all the same?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I’m talking about the cut r worm from strike king

[@jimanddocsoutdoorfun4096]

Thanks for the tips. What is an arrow head? I'm a missouri boy and dont understand that.. also headed to Rayburn first week of March is this a technique that works well there?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Look back at my earlier videos Bass Transitions, it was the vegetation I was fishing. You can see them since they stick out of the water. Let me know if you can't find the video

[@malvinjones6619]

Appreciate it man. Very helpful

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

your welcome

[@jameslynn8088]

How deep was the water, swimming it along bottom or just under the surface, awesome video

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

only about 2 foot of water, so half way

[@lifesadventure3661]

Hahahaha. "Not really sure what weight that is". DUDE, I am the exact same way!!! Looks close, fish it :-)

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You got that right!

[@nedyarb2000]

Going out to Kissimmee tommorow. Will try your style.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

good luck

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Great job! I like this set up! What's your way of tieing could fluoro or mono to braid?Thank you

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I like the RP knot

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Thank you Sir for your prompt reply! I'll give it a try!

[@harveysmith9046]

I was using a YUM speed worm and landed a 4 and a half pound chunk. I've got mixed feelings about it. Im going to try those straight shank hooks because the EWG misses them sometimes. I want to try the Cut R worms. Sometimes a slow steady retrieve with a small pegged bullet weight works. I've seen bass ignore the speed worm at times.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

This isn't a EWG hook though its a regular off set hook. Thats why it works and the EWG doesn't

[@harveysmith9046]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 thank you, Im going to try the hooks you recommend. The EWG hook that I used barely skin hooked the fish at the tip of its upper lip. I was lucky to catch her.

[@rod3517back]

Good stuff very informational I just subscribed to your Channel

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you

[@chaunceydavis5290]

Enjoyed your video bro, I will be throwing this at the FLW Phoenix Bass Fishing League Tournament at Lake Eufaula in October, I'm a Co-Anglet and I'm going first the WIN ! , Also, should I rig it with the tail up or down.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

great question rig it down just like in the thumbnail towards there hook.

[@chaunceydavis5290]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 , Good morning, thanks for responding, and will do,, thanks again

[@mikegeer5185]

Awesome video Todd! What box are you using for your hooks in this video? It looks real organized for widegap and j hooks. Thanks.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Just a big Bass Mafia Box, I'll have to look to see the exact box.

[@mikegeer5185]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Thanks for the quick reply. I picked up a Bass Mafia Bait Casket 3700 2.0 Deep and works great. Keep up the great uploads and best of luck on tour!

[@davidfuller4984]

Forgot, a quick breakdown of ur knots you tie would be good.

[@slabslayer258]

Great info and I use the stops an the green an pink pull tight sting stops on slip corks an just for line depth marking on catching white perch on rayburn an toledo an would you know a bass fisherman last weekend ask me what my slip cork was he didn’t know an hadn’t seen one he watch me catch a limit of slab white perch an he said so that cork just allows the line slide down to the depth you need an it’s crazy to me to think a atleast average fisherman like that he had nice boat rig an more money in graphs than I have in my whole boat set up trailer included lol an doesn’t know these stops or a slip cork exist

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thats pretty interesting

[@slabslayer258]

What I thought too but good luck from Huntington on your next tournament

[@robertschurg6300]

Great video. Just started following you

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@nancyzipperer8819]

5/8 1/4 oz what ever looks good😂. That's what's up

[@Radican1]

I had to rewind and listen back, then I had to rewind a couple more times and just laugh because I am faaaaar from a pro but in my mind 5/8 and 1/4 are so vastly different for a worm weight that I now have to reconsider my entire perception of bass fishing and reality 😂 😂

[@davidgerdes1815]

I think he meant 1/8th

[@robertburkett3763]

You use polymar knot on flourocarbon?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Always, when I break off its usually the line that breaks never the knot. So I know that there are supposedly stronger knots but if my knot isn't what's breaking I'm not changing.

[@Twangtown7]

Interesting. Steve Parks, who designed this worm, says to rig it so the tail curve is facing up, not down.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

We all like it the other way

[@fishwithchris2469]

Just caught one doing this. You talked me into it. Thank you

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

that's awesome

[@vincepennington1879]

I’m a Florida guy. You DO NOT, in my book, throw a speed worm or a senko on any other hook than an offset straight shank. The amount of fish I hook and lose is not comparable. Great info man. 4/0 all day at a minimum

[@vincepennington1879]

You can also bury the hook on the side of the bait and it’ll stick as easy as can be

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I hear ya

[@Mase357]

Excellent content; keep it coming!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@bryanmiears6768]

Are you using mono, flo or braid; if braid are you using a leader

[@bryanmiears6768]

Guess I should have watched a little longer

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yea I went straight Fluro 25# Sunline wasn’t that much grass or anything in the water so no need for braid.

[@stevebender7614]

Nice video!! New subscriber, I always need lessons I live in central Fla so I usually can get out on Sunday am for a few hours I would love to catch more fish that cut r worm no I know how to rig it t y and maybe you could go into why did you pick the spots to fish in Kissimmee or Harris chain ,I do not have the electronics like you guys have so I go to areas that look like it holds fish , it would be nice to know like most times here I fish in 5 ft or less . Fishing Kissimmee Sunday t y Steve bender

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Honestly I just drive around until I see places that look good. Too much of one thing like pads or hay I don't like. I like a mixture but not to bogged down, if it has hydrilla then its that much better.

[@stevebender7614]

T y looking forward to more videos!!!

[@stevenhuntsinger6881]

Great tips! Thanks!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@jeremybrumley25]

Great Video for sure. Packed with Information ✍️😁

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@kevinthomas9693]

Thats good stuff man.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you

[@kevingrace5295]

Great video very helpful. Thank you

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

It’s all about that Gap son.

[@lesliebuggs7248]

Very helpful 👌

[@dannyhocutt8490]

Thank you

[@jeffreymathers1632]

Great video 👍

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@Lsmoe]

Nice My Brother !! Thanks !!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@BretReidFishing]

Awesome info!! Keep it up!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@jeremybrumley25]

What kind of knot did you use?

[@Jerry-xx8dx]

Polamar

[@jeremybrumley25]

Jerry he sure didn’t

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

polamar

[@christinnell9584]

Thanks for the knowledge

[@davidmeadows6922]

👍 nice information 👍

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

no problem

[@fishwithchris2469]

Good stuff!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

thanks

[@Fishing-gs9ku]

So worm hook vs ewg....

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

worm hook?

[@Fishing-gs9ku]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 yes the two hooks that you were comparing the angles... one is an offset round bend (commonly called a worm hook) and the other is an extra wide gap.