First Time Revealed…The Floating Worm Rigging Secret I’ve Won Over $200,000 Dollars On..

Randy shares with everybody his floating worm secret…#bassmaster #angler #fishingdaily #catchandrelease #fish #fishingtrip #fishing #bassfishing #bass #fishingtrip #floatingworm
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[@jacobvickery6300]

RANDY! I saw an old bassmaster video of you letting water in your boat to get under a low bridge, it was awesome, I would love to hear the story on that in a youtube video

[@MrHabitat009]

Here’s covered that story many times

[@astrophysicistguy]

Pretty sure that’s Doug Hannon’s “swimming worm” rig from the 1960s/70s … although he usually fished it with a small bullet weight in front of the swivel but it is an awesome rig. Literally the first cast I ever made with that rig I caught bass. He wasn’t a monster but I knew I had something and since then I’ve never told anyone I use that technique and some truly big boys have resulted over the years

[@Alaskahuntr]

Yep

[@bstan54]

Thanks for the added information. I fish a lot of standing timer, adding the tiny sinker will help.

[@spencermanning1006]

Hello Randy. Thanks for sharing. One question. How do you get the worm to work down 5-8 ft? Do you let it settle until the depth you want?

[@bstan54]

I would add a small bullet sinker above the swivel. @@spencermanning1006

[@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23]

I was going to say, that’s Doug’s right. And Randy in one video has talked about it. But I need to try it.

[@Radican1]

I’m not going to lie, when you showed that finished product I bursted out into loud genuine laughter because I’ve always been told how important it is to rig your plastics real straight and that looks like something my 8 year old would do trying to copy me 😂😂😂 Nevertheless I wouldn’t be subscribed if I didn’t trust you so I’ll be trying it!!! 😂

[@JimmyCricket61258]

Give the Bass Professor the credit for this idea, but it is nice of you to discuss this so the young guys can try it. You should also try a Ike-Con swimming worm with a ball bearing swivel in front of it and a #5 split shot a foot in front of the swivel. Bass Resources also made a video about this rigging method five years ago.

[@jimmietroxell4904]

Never tried the floating worm this way but I am going to this weekend. Fishing really tuff right now may be what you need to get the fish to react. Thanks Randy for all the great info you give out on your videos.

[@Winslow-rh6ch]

Years ago was an article about this however a regular hook was used Texas style with a crook in the worm making it seedless. I tried it out in a stock pond In my neighborhood perfecting the technique. A week later my brother and I were in a tournament on Rayburn, pulled up in a community hole with 20 boats, and threw the floating worm out there. My brother netted the 7lb plus fish. We fired up the engine and went to weigh in with everyone gaping at us.

[@richthompson3326]

Great info! Thanks Randy!

[@douglasspickler4925]

Thanks for sharing your great tip. It is appreciated.

[@danflores8445]

What a great illustration!!! Thank you Randy

[@erichildreth7562]

Thanks for these great tips and thanks to your advice I have my fair share of gamakatsu straight shank hooks, they are great!! Always appreciate these tips and tricks that you share with us Randy!!

[@bstan54]

Thanks for the tip, will give it a try this weekend.

[@brianneff7165]

You showed how to rig the floating worm on another video a year or so ago ... from that I have had some of the best day on the water in Mid May literally over 40 bass in a day ... I will try this little modification ... Looks awesome I also split the tail end.

[@bassdojo3925]

I was wondering when was the best time? I'll have to find that video.

[@frankwhite7006]

In the thumbnail, there is a bobber. Is there any point to a bobber being in the thumbnail?

[@SpookyRedz]

This will be a great one , I’ve never seen that color , the green one , wow look at the way ur rigging it , amazing , I’m definitely trying this , thank you for sharing it

[@bill7949]

Thanks for information

[@user-xv1uw7ss1z]

I worked at Springfield blue print and my Boss taught me the same trick that was over 30 35 years ago

[@simplecircuit]

Great tip Randy - Especially the part about fishing it deeper.

[@bretsubotnik1777]

Love it,been messing with strike king floaters for years,good tactics

[@maxcole3930]

Thanks for sharing Randy, will be trying this at lake Murray thai week & throughout the fall

[@rosschappell7014]

No wonder you need a barrel swivel! Thats a line twister supreme. That being said, I’m going to adapt barrel swivel idea for my floating flukes

[@scottehrlich6653]

Thank you Randy

[@sonofafisherman743]

Awesome thanks randy 👍

[@joepworther2284]

Thanks Randy, I'll try it immediately !!!

[@donpanico7708]

Thanks Randy will definitely give that a try

[@bass4996]

Barrel swivel closer to worm also helps rig to skip better

[@dannyyork1142]

Be a great video for on the water Randy. Thanks for the juice!!!! Gonna try it tommorow, cause i think this is best time of year, for a floating worm. When there on bed, and after they move out a lil.

[@scottbostic6247]

Randy, I've seen a lot of things you've shown us and I shake my head sometimes but this, it makes really good sense. The shape of the worm look like it's in attack mode and the hook on the side of it would definately give it that little bit of action you wouldn't be getting the normal way. Thank you buddy. I will most definately try this.

[@stevenversace2720]

thanks randy!

[@byronrhamy1199]

Best video you have ever done!!

[@wiscocoaltrain1955]

Going to give that a try!!

[@itllkeal]

Wow. What a tip. Thanks

[@d1fishing321]

Dude, that is freaking awesome! Gonna have to give that a shot.

[@clintperry799]

Great now I have an excuse to buy more plastic worms ! 🙂

[@bassngal3314]

Stacy King made a Bass pro shops how to vcr video in the early 90’s that had excellent tips on how to rig and fish the floating worm…I don’t remember if he talked about a straight shank hook but I’ve used them since that time always rigging the worm with a kink and taught that at the tank during my floating worm seminars at bass pro…if anyone listened they’d already had this info long ago, thx for sharing!

[@EJBMusic-uw6gy]

Thanks for the real juice! You are a great help.

[@tomsellberg3558]

Thanks for sharing…going to have to try. Colors? You were showing bright green and pink…

[@wingnutbert9685]

Interesting idea! Do you think adding a little bitty split shot would help to get it deeper? Also, regarding the worm chasing a bug; If correct, might be interesting to dress up the swivel with some fly tying thread/fluff.Just to sell it a bit more. :) What size swivel do you recommend? (I'm really new at fishing....) Thanks for the video! Bert

[@k9er233]

I rig with a #10 swivel. Small enough to not get in the way, but strong enough for any black bass. I increase to a #7 or even #5 when striped bass inhabit the same waters since they often exceed 20+ lbs. The split shot would help to sink the rig faster, but if fishing clear water you might pick up some cheap fingernail polish at the dollar store to color the lead to match the worm as best you can. Some believe that the bass will reject the worm if lead is showing at the head, but many folks rig their worms on a plain lead jig-head and still catch bass, at least in stained water, so it could work without the extra coloring. I keep a lot of different nail polishes in my lure-making and fly/jig tying setup. Nail polish is very tough, dries fairly fast and very hard and is cheap at the dollar store. I even mix 'custom' colors so I can match soft plastics using more than one polish color to get the right hue to fit the lure. Good luck.

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@k9er233 Thanks! The nail polish is a great idea. I'm not so about fish being all that "smart". I think a lot of it is just one end of the rod trying to pin the bad day on the other end of the rod when it's actually neither and just a plain old bad day! LOL! Will definitely add some nail polish to the 'get' list. Thanks!

[@choccolocco]

@@k9er233 I’ve learned over the years that bass prefer a dull weight over a new one. I leave all of my bullets and slip weights outside for a while, which oxidizes the lead to a dull, dark grey. It makes a huge difference, give it a try.

[@k9er233]

@@choccolocco I will. Maybe compare the results to my lead with the 'paint jobs' to see if there is much of a difference between them. Tight lines.

[@k9er233]

@@wingnutbert9685 No worries. The reservoirs that I fish for bass are very clear, like often "bottom visible in 20' of water" clear. I have also occasionally seen trout bite at the split shot as often as my fly in streams, so I know what you mean about "fish smarts". Our local bass get hit hard, especially with the increase in tournament fishing these days. It seems as though the bass are getting a bit spooky lately, so the paint job could be giving me an edge there. I have often heard it said that fishing is defined as: "A jerk at one end of a rod waiting for a jerk at the other." 😁 Good luck out there!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

That way if rigging the worm on the hook goes against every bit of advice I've ever heard about rigging soft plastics. Everyone says they have to be perfectly straight. That's why I watch this channel. And I don't fish for bass, i just enjoy hearing your techniques that I can borrow for the saltwater. U think I could catch salty fish with floating worms, I just need to try. I bet redfish and flounder will bite them.

[@gillgetter3004]

I use a Berkeley floating trout worm on hook crooked like that for trout and steelhead👍

[@matthall8378]

I'm gonna try this since I got some trick worms to try on shakey heads! Grabbed some of these hooks today for cheap!

[@gregstabryla9945]

Should I use the same length leader via a swivel with the core tackle fluke setup? Or make it longer. Thanks again Randy.

[@F1Hopeful]

Thanks Randy. Love the floating worm and will have to try the straight shank tip. How bout in cover?? U have any mods to fish real close to brush or trees? Thanks!!

[@gregcrawley7431]

That was money Randy Thanks

[@chuckjohnson4048]

Gonna try this out this p.m.

[@berniebulk]

works on trout too randy,cheers

[@johnm2617]

Dude That's Awsome < You never cease to Amaze me < Thanks * peace

[@edmcglinn9027]

the over hooked worm is the bomb!!!

[@JanoyCresva]

Trying this right away. You think i could use this techniques on a 1/0 ned hook? Looks like i would rig a nightcrawler. Gonna try it on all sorts of hooks

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

That rednwhite ball float is ~pretty~ oldscool. I remember thats being used since early 70s😂😂😂

[@trinityeasterwood4870]

Hey Randy I have a pro tip for you use a dull hook. With that crooked embarrassing worm

[@jonathanceaser1838]

How does it not get stuck with the hook point revealed?

[@tonyb-50]

Oooh- I see that Bass Crack in the thumbnail! I got some of them and gave it to my buddy’s kid that fishes on high school team- limited out on Rayburn last weekend. He said they used the green, but I got him the green and blue

[@CrushItGel]

Thank you so much for the awesome review! 🎣👍

[@tonyb-50]

@@CrushItGel I’m in hunting mode right now but I can’t wait to use it. The kids loved it

[@theother9615]

What are your go to floating worm colors for largemouth bass

[@Reelentlessbassfishing]

Does color matter in the fall for this technique

[@mattthomen1608]

I used to fish w a flat hand pour worm ,pegged w hvy mono.oshaunessy bend fine wire hook to 4 inch liter to a #7 swivel. The guy that shared this w me used 3 hooks exposed,and killed it all the time w this up north.

[@HookedonHaliburton]

What about northern strain smallmouth? This time of year?

[@trinityeasterwood4870]

You have talked about it before you also recommended I think a guy named Doug some old bass fishing show you used to watch a guy that had caught multiple 10 + pounders Doug Henning RIGHT

[@majtx]

Recommended colors?

[@michael2one]

Sorry Randy. Pretty much all of your tips are super unique. But this one has been around YT for a while. However you are the only one saying it's a fall lure. Love to see a head to head

[@Thaking419]

This dude is crazy

[@_search_no_profile_info]

Size swivel?

[@michaellarkins6983]

Which brand size of floating worm?

[@trinityeasterwood4870]

No #1 hook to small men. Will do you good use different size hooks as the only wieght. Smallest 3/0

[@SirVivalDotKom]

When would you fish this over a soft jerk bait?

[@SpookyRedz]

That has got to make it wiggle

[@gregchilders7643]

When i seen the bobber i said to myself you got to be kidding 😕 thanks for the tip

[@80d63]

That’s the clickbait part

[@trinityeasterwood4870]

Fish worm right to where it goes out of sight. It depends on water clarity

[@trinityeasterwood4870]

Also depends on my attitude of fish that day

[@trinityeasterwood4870]

My grandpa has cought multiple 8 to10 pounders on his wall from a Cream floating worm (white) and always rigged straight as possible

[@daveengstrom9250]

Just to clarify, you have called that hook a "#1" and also a "#1.0" Which is it?

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

What is the largest bass that you have caught on a floating worm

[@alanweisner2421]

That's crazy. When I was 13yrd old ( 62 now) I rigged a worm this way as directed by an article in Field &Stream Mag. I was at Lake Silverwood in early spring. Hooked my Biggest Bass at ,9lbs and that stood as my PB for better than 10 yrs. Black Creme paddle tail rigged exactly the way you showed, except my leader was longer. Anyway, I honestly haven't utilized this technique since. I was learning tex rig with great success and split shotting highly pressured Calif Bass.. Great video

[@victortuten4399]

My lips are sealed!

[@TheDdrumbum32]

Basically, a k n e bass stopper rigged like that!

[@chrisvelez2749]

Kellys worm.

[@garyvolpe1770]

You don't have the hook listed

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Ban that rigging method!😏

[@bhmsupra]

Hummmmm

[@fishaholic122]

Yep u definitely showed this before

[@MrFishBlood]

I've seen where people kink up their floating worms in the bag, and get them to hold that bent up shape. But then you ruin your worms for other techniques... I like Randy's way better and I havent even tried it yet.

[@80d63]

I’m guessing you took Doug Hannon’s swimming worm as influence

[@clay7514]

Yep, he did a video like this a good while back. Looks like same rigging

[@jamessipes122]

There was an article 40 or so years ago in one of the fishing mags about fishing and rigging a floating worm. The rig used an Eagle claw curved bait hook. Crème worm, a 14” leader and two nos. 5 snap swivels. Does anyone remember the article?

[@scottvaughn9565]

I'll throw a black floating worm one of three ways all times of year.

[@1955Ranger]

Looks like it would get hung up.

[@gordonc615]

Can I run a fluke like this too?

[@southernspeedsolutions2845]

Yes Honestly any bait that will dangle off the hook like this is a move. Differing presentations is monumental

[@justintime2031]

I'm sure we all benafeted some.

[@scottvaughn9565]

Benefited *... much love bro

[@trinityeasterwood4870]

8 lb test are you kidding me

[@choccolocco]

Line size matters when the fish are being picky, it can be the difference in getting bites that larger line just won’t get. That’s what the drag on your reel is for.

[@captainron3494]

Doug learn it from sunny on lake murray fact he has won more boats than any one said he never go pro due to staying away from family was not in his cards but sunny is the float worm guy he would put a weight or a tooth pick on the line above the barrel said deeper weight top top water tooth pick

[@trinityeasterwood4870]

Must be getting too old to remember that you have talked about this before

[@mikefromoh2925]

So….. what’s the bobber for in the picture? Click bait…

[@markmoretzfishing]

Randy I will try it on Chowan River tomorrow 👍I’ll let you know the results probably will post on my Instagram as well👍