The ONLY Lure You NEED to Catch BASS (Must Know Soft Plastic Worm Rigs)

In summer and early fall the only lure you need to catch bass is a soft plastic lure - a worm, a creature bait, a craw lure. Fishing soft plastics for bass is very simple way to fish but it works this time of year. To keep it fun and interesting - or to get ahead in bass fishing tournaments - its important to learn some of the different soft plastic worm rigs you can use and why you use each one out on the lake. Whether you are bank fishing, pond fishing, or out on a boat, if you want to catch bass right now these tips and techniques on soft plastic worm rigs will work!
Soft plastic worm rigs we talked about in the fishing video: Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Drop Shot Rig, Neko Rig, Wacky Rig, Ned Rig, Tokyo Rig
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Best drop shot worm bit.ly/2I7pLvu
Ace Stickbait bit.ly/2CAFCjd
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[@tonylayne5726]

Do not fear the pink would make a great tee shirt

[@mikeybalzz]

someone has to have made that already 😂

[@rulivingyou1347]

Nothing else would hit today. So I wacky rigged up a pink senko (found). I heard the words like field of dreams, "Don't fear the pink" 10 casts later, hit a 2 pounder!!!! Then lost it but hit another on spinnerbait. Daps!

[@kaplanrick82]

I second the notion!

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

I’ve toothpick pegged bullet sinkers and such. Works well

[@randallford8199]

I have the same mentality. Thats why I like to fish by myself and have so many lures and so little tyme. I love plastics. I love to clam shot a no.2(large) on 15-20lb YoZure line with 10"worms or 8" lizards. 50lb braid is recommended has this rig draws temid fish to let Down their guard.☝️Tight lines and ENJOY your dope ride.

[@Alex.m.fishing]

Always enjoy how open-minded you are to different techniques and how you portrait that in your videos. Keep up the great work bro 👊🏻💥

[@mikeybalzz]

Thanks bud!

[@lancehenthorn17]

Around November last year my son and another kid were fishing an event on Guntersville out of our boat. They were having a let's say a slow day of fishing. They were throwing drop shot and wacky rig setups. I told them to try a worm. To no avail. I picked a rod. Put on a 7in ribbon tail worm. Second cast pulled in a nice sized large mouth. Needless to say that motivated theme to start throwing more than drop shot and and wacky rigs. I did throw the fish back in the lake. I do play fair! When I doubt throw a worm. You have nothing to lose.

[@KenStarks]

I know you have punched the tokyo rig already, but I got to tell you...Using a 10 inch culprit curly tail worm, I came close to wrecking my PB on it. I caught on average of 3 fish an hour punching that rig. And not a dink among them. This spring I'll use a red liplrdd from sixth sense my first throw, but I will switch to the Tokyo rig with either a whacky rig culprit or a texas rig. I am a true believer in this rig, and I don't drop shot near as often, although in gunky bottoms, the drop shot is best.

[@Midwesthookset]

Excellent vid!

[@miket6030]

Awesome video bro!! I just got into bass fishing in florida and this has helped a whole bunch!!

[@davidhanna6564]

All of your videos are very informative and I enjoy all of them but it would be kool to see something on fast moving water with current and what kind of ideas you can come up with

[@ericanderson11]

I watched someone put a foam ear plug (for shooting) in a tube and Carolina rig it. The foam allows the tube to float up.

[@KentuckyBassin]

Videos have helped me out so much man, thank you

[@mikeybalzz]

that's awesome man! stoked to hear that!

[@jonathankeenan1679]

I would think on the Tokyo. Rig if you

[@mikeantes9597]

Spot on.love my soft plastics.looked like the front deck of my boat lol. Mikey you and I could be twins with our passion and ADD I think you have me by a few amps. 5" yamamoto senko wacky $ try carolina brush hog i like to cut off big oval appendages gives tales more action mimics the old twin tail lizards that you can't get any more.i hand make my own tokyo rigs also very simple, they do work in heavy weed punching put on two bullet weights flat side to flat side easy in easy out.hope these tips help.thank you for all yours.Keep up the great videos. Tightlines my friend

[@travisbruno1988]

Hammonds in Forsyth county is really the sickest bait shop ever they have a million rods and reels and best color baits..great video

[@gavinm471]

Smoke/ fish sesh on the boat

[@jonathankeenan1679]

I believe on the Tokyo rig, if you turn the bullet weight it would make it more weedless.

[@bowhunter7887]

Really good vids brother.

[@mikeybalzz]

👊

[@mattthomen1608]

Got to try those big baits for the dropshot. Good info 👍 go MB!

[@mattthomen1608]

Dude a spinner outer of spinner outers!! What a reality for me.i always self evaluate like that. And have to click the reboot button.as my friend would always say, do it by the #'s.love your channel bro, helps me so much to absorb that knowledge. Thx MBRF!

[@morganheberling]

Yes Mikey! we must all avoid paralysis of anslysis!

[@mikeybalzz]

that's it right there!

[@brandonmerideth5450]

Awesome video! I’ve been binge watching all Mike’s videos lol

[@mikeybalzz]

that's awesome man thanks!

[@stoneysdead689]

Believe it or not that neko rig makes a great bait for targeting suspended bass that are 4-5 feet off bottom. Throw it out and then pop it up 4-5 feet off bottom and shake it in place for just a second, then let it fall- they bite on the fall usually. Or- just chunk it out, count down until you feel like it's at their level or just barley above them- now small little jerk, jerk, jerk- and then let it fall back down to their level- repeat. Spots tear it up.

[@w1ckedbackhand]

Sink the pink, it's all the fashion- AC/DC Hammonds is fantastic, love that place! Lanier is about a mile from my house, so I'm gonna sink the pink, and try to yank a few spots. Thanks for the tip Mikey!

[@adwhite804]

Great video again sir. I know I'm year slate but...still, great video.

[@mikeybalzz]

🤙

[@victorsimonsen921]

pink is my favorite color same as red only different !!!

[@BeeJayBaits]

Great video! I'm a co-angler and my very first tournament in June on Lake Weiss my boater was throwing a green pumpkin shaky head around docks. I put on a 7 inch bubblegum trick worm on a shaky head and consistently caught keepers in spots he just hit, including a 4lb spot. Like you said something different to perk their interest.

[@JoeyB7615]

I fish a 7" redshad ribbon tail on a shaky head through rocks like a finesse jig ..something different

[@catchofthedave8681]

Took 9 rods to my last kayak tourney, which is not easy on a kayak. Nothing really worked other than a weightless fluke on spinning rod. I used that rod most the day. Didnt need frog rod, crancking rod, dropshot, jig rod, underspin, punching rod, spinnerbait/Chatterbait rod, all of them, Coulda left them at home. And i took every soft plastic i own; a tackle bag about 30lbs, and i had tackle trays in my crate, one with topwaters, one with chatterbaits and spinnerbaits, one big deep tray of all different cranks. Thousands of dollars in gear and tackle--Didnt need any of it. Just like you were saying old timers with one worm rod smash them.

[@catchofthedave8681]

You can punch with the tokyo rig, i have several times. The only thing you gotta do....put a bigger weight on, or put back to back weights on it. Also where you bend the metal to hold the weight on, just bend it a little, if you bend it in a u or a little loop like most people do, it will catch grass and vegetation.

[@haydenboroff9655]

Make a video on how to find large mouth bass

[@OJA1965]

I also "hate" the Carolina rig, even though I caught my PB on one several years ago.

[@nathanieltaylor2620]

I grew up Trout fishing in the Rockies, super new to Bass fishing in South Carolina, I did alright in the spring but I can't get a bite this summer. I throw whopper plopper, crank bait, jig, spinner bait, etc. I am really starting to think its just me not knowing how to Bass fish. Any tips that I haven't seen in many videos

[@jamesreynolds1275]

Love what you do brother!

[@mikeybalzz]

👊

[@YoMude]

Great info

[@levibruce6691]

Neko rig with a culprit T. rex ribbon tail is a deadly combo

[@jamessipes122]

Levi, not sure how you T rig a Neko rig? Help

[@levibruce6691]

James Sipes my bad bro not Texas riggged I was talking about the T. Rex worm from culprit I believe. Is a ribbon tail I put an aluminum roofing nail in the nose

[@gregc9596]

right on brother !!!!

[@tunit8946]

Dunno what it is about the Tokyo rig but it catches them.

[@treyferguson7943]

Hell that's all we throw for 6 months on my home lake. Not literally all we throw, but for the most part we catch alot on them. Leave your weight un pegged unless your in heavy brush. You'll get 5 times more bites. I use 12 to 15 inch worms. Catches big fish.

[@kurtrindgen4708]

New shades dude??

[@Hoosier60]

A more compact version of the Tokyo rig, that has been successful for me, is the Jika rig. Great up north when crawfish is a major source of forage! Versatile too, as it can also be used with swim baits, grubs, tubes, and worms too.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Wow what a ton of information,thank you Mikey 🔥👍

[@rileyodean4898]

He is right 🤷‍♂️

[@lancehenthorn17]

Never fear the Pink!

[@sonnygreen9698]

I really need to try that Tokyo rig at some point this season. If your talking soft plastics man you gotta try and include weightless top water stuff, if I may suggest something that not a lot of anglers use is a craw style bait like the Rage Tail craw or the lobster around vegetation or on lay downs, especially where you have deeper water that submerges the ends of the lay down but not too deep, 5-8 feet seems to be prime targets.

[@mikeybalzz]

i have a buddy that actually uses them like frogs as well which is super unique!

[@sonnygreen9698]

@@mikeybalzz video or it didn’t happen 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for the reply man but seriously I wouldn’t mind seeing you explore/experiment, I use that option a lot during spring/summer/fall, I would think that with all the vegetation in Fla. that it would be killer down there when the top water bite is on.

[@mikeybalzz]

@@sonnygreen9698 yeah he was doing it on chobbee. honestly i wasn't with him but seems feasible. we do it with swimming worms all the time so it would make sense. got an FL topwater vid coming that should be pretty cool - buzzin plastics, just have to edit it.

[@sonnygreen9698]

@@mikeybalzz looking forward to all that you put out there for us, it is pretty cool just having conversation with you also man, if I am ever down you way I hope to be able to say HOWDY !!

[@bowhunting1013]

Another great video , the Texas rig worm is the bait I fish the most, caught more fish on it than any other bait , keep the videos coming, thanks for all the advice

[@ronfeltonfishing]

When it’s tough I throw pink worms. It works

[@hamptonshull9301]

Great video, would love to see you fish in SC

[@jimwarden9617]

Good stuff. Got me thinking about some stuff to try. Thanks.

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great video thanks for tops

[@haydenboroff9655]

Do you fish a Texas rig in water. Where are the fish this time of year

[@BassGeek]

Amen it's worm season. I'm with ya I hate dragging.

[@garyhanna2388]

Great video

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Really enjoyed this! Don't fear the Pink! Outstanding Advice 👍 great vlog!

[@jeffvining6534]

What’s an under spin?

[@tedlincolnsfishinglife]

Haha just put a 10” ribbontail worm video out on my IG this morning as well. They still get it done. Might tie on a Carolina rig today (not a fan as well but those “deep” water bass still seem to like them.

[@jameslary2528]

Thanks for another informative video .

[@ronnieayers6956]

The info you pass along is outstanding! To me this is how a fishing video should be made, not just fishing but pass along what has worked for you at different seasons. The gray words and especially the F-bomb do not make your videos better, they stand alone without these words. Not my place to judge you just my opinion. I hit a nerve with three other video fisherman in our area about their language and handling of the fish. I don't push my thoughts or feelings on anyone but will express myself and try to do it in the right way. Best content of any fishing videos I've watch! STAY SAFE and GOD bless

[@scottdavis1575]

Hey bud very informative video. I just moved to Fl. about 2 yrs ago but just started fishing again. I am most definitely going to try some of those techniques. Thanks for the video.

[@aprilupperman6985]

Keep up the good WORK.....

[@iraregister7589]

Thanks for the reminder to get back to my roots, I get stuck on certain techniques and it probably hurts my fishing. Love your content man, thank you and be well.

[@lancehenthorn17]

That's the truth. Get back to your roots. I'm sure to try the new techniques. Sometimes for too long.

[@tonyhellinger7227]

Great job Mikey, as always, very informative, precise, and to the point! Throw the plastics!! They work!!!

[@mikefurness1598]

This one is timely Mikey! I'm headed to Clear Lake in California in 3 weeks and gearing up my tackle and you've given me some ideas to use on that Lake. I think for this tournament I'm going to do the kiss principle keep it simple stupid! I always seem to get stuck on one particular presentation even though it may not work. But I think you've given me a couple of ideas that may work over there. Great video thank you!

[@garycox6169]

View tacticalbassin

[@turnkeylife5105]

Your channel is so informational, it’s ridiculous. Best youtube channel for bass hands down....

[@mikeybalzz]

thanks man!!!!

[@briangarwood6102]

Great video. Simple and informative.

[@mikeybalzz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jessebrock7574]

Hey Mikey you were close it's the movie point break with Keanu Reeves and Patrick swayze

[@jessebrock7574]

I've been fishing for bass over here in Panama City FL. I'd give anything to get up with ya and go after some good ol Lmb lol

[@rileymcgill9893]

I cant stand a carolina rig but my dad would tear em up back in the day on that thing. I always refused to fish em lol

[@mikeybalzz]

i'm with ya. i throw it now more because i simply have too ahhaha, i guess that's why they call it the ol' ball and chain.

[@jgilljr]

really enjoy your vid, finding them extremely helpful, thanks. One question, though. What's the best box for plastic baits, worms, frogs, etc?

[@mikeybalzz]

Honestly I keep all that stuff bag of individually and then go to Walmart and get those cheap plastic containers and use them to group up my soft Plastics worms frogs jerkbaits exedra

[@basshuntersmith2575]

Hey love the videos I like to throw weightless worms aroundfalle. Trees and in weeds

[@kenreilley1434]

My birthday is 8/4, and this vid was a great present, thank you! The best thing about your vids, and especially this one, is that you give us permission to use outside-the-box rigs, which I really like to do. Watching this gave me the idea of using a floating or semi-floating bait on a Carolina rig... I'm trying some Elaztechs on it next time I go out. One tip about the Tokyo rig... if you bend the bottom of the wire into a closed loop instead of a hook shape to hold your weight on, it'll be a lot more weedless. Thanks again!

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

Come up to Tennessee bro!

[@manchanator]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TimBigBendFishing]

The K.I.S.S. Method. Tight lines, Mike!

[@zandercostanza]

Those Roboworms are hand poured by a machine. That why they are called Roboworms. They have a machine that was invented to automatically pour worms in the exact same manner as traditional "hand pour" worms. Great vid too I really liked it!

[@Native20559]

One word for Carolina rigs is Lizards! Especially in Florida where they are everywhere and bass love them!

[@levioneal1780]

Great vid man, enjoyed it, where can you get that sun shirt at?

[@gregwilliams4201]

Hi Mike great stuff bro stay safe out there....

[@pj3p488]

new shades!

[@michaelfrye6284]

I'm a very avid bass fisherman to say the least. I keep my kayak in my truck basically at all times, and 9/10 times I get at least one to eat....BUT I will say that everytime I watch one of your vids I learn something new and I'm grateful. Good ol Florida boy just trying to catch a biggin. Just like me.

[@mikeybalzz]

thanks Michael!! i don't know a ton but just try to share what i've learned and experienced and in all honesty even that kind of stuff changes with every trip to the water!

[@michaelfrye6284]

@@mikeybalzz yessir, and to add to that you're not dramatic and you don't pander to viewers. You're real asf bro and don't take shit. Goodluck on your adventures.

[@paulchristensen6269]

Really like your videos Do you have a house in Florida and one in Alabama ?

[@mikeybalzz]

i wish man. i live in AL but go and crash at my parents in FL from time to time.

[@timothyleger4385]

Awesome info Bruh !! Give Bog a high 🖐 from me !! 👍👍😉✌😁

[@mikeybalzz]

done!

[@jimbob9218]

Yo Mikey love your channel it’s great the tips we get but let’s do some how to set up on fish when located broski

[@mikeybalzz]

got some fishing stuff coming for ya, stay tuned. working on a brushpile vid for down the road you should like.

[@lfcskater]

Sup homie? Ever fished the saint johns river? If so, I have a tourney coming up near palatka. What do you recommend that I use?

[@joshuashikles9095]

AWESOME video as always bro. Great advice on all the different techniques. My favorite was don't fear the pink lmao. Great stuff bro.

[@john6649]

Can gambler make a flipping style jig with a screw lock ?.... that would be nice for some skipping

[@jimwarden9617]

How about an update vid. on the wacky stickbait as a jig trailer?

[@MrThorbis]

rod selection??? one piece or two piece.

[@rachellegriffin5886]

I feel like I’m giving away one of my secrets for a Carolina rig right now but I’ve always wacky rigged a stick bait and throw it on a Carolina rig with a 15 inch fluro liter and it’s something the fish have never ever seen.

[@benkierstein9771]

Question I use big 10 in worm like that and I have missed about 8 fish the last two trips and every time I set the hook I come back with half a worm ribbon tail gone how do you recommend fixing this. Hook size I use 4/0

[@THESHITTTTT65]

Bigger hook and let them eat it longer

[@jasontheryan]

Love the Neko and caught a ton of fish on it, my go to when I'm fishing a hard bottom. Have you seen Mike Ianconelli's mod called the "Chicken Rig"? Interesting concept but haven't tried it.

[@jasontheryan]

Also, what size Roboworm hooks do you use with those Shaky Shad worms?

[@seanodell5133]

"Never fear the pink". Now that is funny. Yep been throwing "Pink" flukes for years on Lanier and that spot in my thumb nail came off Roboworm Morning Dawn worm. Keep up the good work.

[@mikeybalzz]

Yeah I just learned that pretty cool deal.

[@seanodell5133]

@@mikeybalzz Well Hammonds is the place to learn about Lanier for sure. Funny how that knowledge can be used on a lot of these clear deep "Spot" lakes.

[@mikeybalzz]

@@seanodell5133 no doubt and Tim is super open about all his experience out there so it's awesome!

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Hard to get away from the ole 1/4oz weight and a Texas rig black worm. Been smashing with the Zoom Ultravibe Speed worm.

[@bradleywillis1654]

Love the vids bro! Love that hat!! Where did you get it??

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Your wearing new glasses

[@knotheadsfishing]

Dude my dad raised me and my 4 brothers up with bet you cant guess texas rig u tail red bug all day every day its so boring sometimes BUT!! will catch the hell out of bass we are in middle east alabama

[@byronhendrixfishing8393]

I never fear the pink 🤣🤣🤣💪🏻

[@byronhendrixfishing8393]

Dude next time your around Lanier you and Boggs for sure have a place to stay

[@michaelleach5885]

Hey Mike! U like that bass mafia box? Worth the money?

[@rosshall312]

How boat, lizards man !!!! Better than worms !!!!

[@jimwarden9617]

Hey Bog!

[@xxxxxxx3760]

The ball an chain does not work with a casting set up at least it doesn’t work for me

[@hillbillytarzan]

Chicken Rig has ended up being my favorite hands down

[@jasonmashburn6059]

I've been doing this for years just told a couple of friends about this rig and they love it too

[@sethcarroll2517]

What's a chicken rig