My Secret Floating Worm Modification/Setup

[@rionsummers5939]

Randy, I’m 55 years old and have been bass fishing since I was 6 and it’s amazing to me how much I’m learning from you. This is the most informative channel out there and as a result, I have become a big fan of yours. I’m a golf professional by trade and understand the joy of teaching others and growing our perspective sports. Giving back is very rewarding and I can’t thank you enough for openly sharing your lifelong tips and secrets to help guys like me get pumped up to get to the lake and try your unique methods. I live in Virginia but grew up in Northwest Arkansas and visit my family of origin multiple times per year. In fact, I’ll be fishing a tournament with my brother next month on Beaver Lake and can’t get on the water fast enough. Can’t wait to watch your other videos!!! Keep them coming!!

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Thanks for the support. good luck on that tournament!

[@jacobperez5977]

What lures use on beaver lake? I never have any luck

[@rionsummers5939]

@@jacobperez5977 this time of year you can catch those staging fish with a small swim bait (Kai-tech paddle tail style) with a 3/16 ball type jig. For bedding fish, you can target them with any flipping set ups with creature baits. If all else fails, put on a shaky head paired with a trick worm. Good luck!

[@slammah5010]

@@randyblaukatintuitive Thank you sir

[@ronfeltonfishing]

What size barrel do you use

[@jonsecrist84]

Just k ow there are some of us out there that look foward to every one of your videos like me..I've learned so much from u and truly appreciate u sharing these secrets w me..looking foward to the next one..have a great day

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Thx man!

[@trevorbraden5448]

I'm one of them people

[@johnhall3860]

Yyy no ji

[@jeffboswell68]

Randy, buddy......, you're giving away some SERIOUS juice! That's why this is my favorite channel!

[@larryn1929]

This has become my favorite Bass fishing channel. EXTREMELY educational!!! Even for a 58 year old who has been Bass fishing for years and years.....

[@bradleyhattendorf7136]

I know after a long hard day at the Salt mines, I can always come home and listen to my buddy, a professional angler. Thanks Randy

[@jimwareham8967]

I love all these videos! Great tips without all the stupid filler.

[@joet.898]

Great video Randy! My Grandson Bryce and I watched the video and thanks for sharing your fishing tips, we'll use them on or next bass fishing trip!👍🐟🎣

[@dwightstephenson_fishing5150]

You've become pretty much my favorite YT channel.

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Thx Dwight!

[@kevinwill8542]

x2

[@randyhart5428]

I second that. Definitely my favorite right now

[@randyhart5428]

. Sorry Kevin I 3rd that.

[@jeremyduncan9165]

You can’t get this kind of fishing info in very many social media outlets.... good stuff. I’m pretty sure some pros ain’t liking this kind of Intel!!!

[@anthonyreeder8283]

That’s pretty generous of you too give away the tips I really enjoy these videos!

[@brettturner5780]

This channel has become an addiction, dream information that is being provided!

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Thanks Brett!

[@patrickfordyce2958]

Good Luck Randy !! You got this Bass tournament remember catch the bass the you know are there for bass adds up as you catch them !! You got the know how so just put it all together and you will win the tournament !! Keep your eyes focused on the line and set the hook !! Stay positive and keep smiling always !!!

[@pmbell1]

Great tip Randy, the floating worm won more tournaments on Clark’s Hill by far than any other bait. Thanks for your videos!

[@georgiaboy]

I think next would be the trap on Clark's hill it's good also

[@monroebass4606]

Thanks Randy! I used this little trick back in 2007 to win a boat at a PVA tournament at Illinois’ Rend Lake. The guy that showed it to me said an “old man” showed it to him. You ever been at Rend?😂 btw,We didn’t cut the tail and soldered the swivel on the hook. That is a tip for you, it eliminates two knots!

[@trextrextrex]

First read about the barrel swivel in 1967 or so . Caught a 5 pounder on a zebco 404. Have used your type of hook presentation and it's good. But there is a better way. Agree on it being exposed

[@chundle09]

Pink zoom has been one of my confidence baits for a long time

[@haroldweaver662]

This is quickly becoming my favorite fishin channel

[@papapump5738]

Super great. You tube. Video. Randy. You are a. Great. Pro. Fisherman. And. Teacher. We think you are one of the. Best pro. Fisherman. In the. Country. Mr. Blanket. Gene. From. The California. Delta.

[@Wil_D]

Merthiolate and limetreuse are my favorites. Definitely going to have to try the yellow and up my floating worm game with your rigging.

[@aarronriffle4958]

Really looking forward to your next video on floating worms Randy!! Seems like everyone around where I live are throwing a wacky rigged senko as soon as that first good prespawn bite starts to die off. This is something I want to go to so I can give the fish a different look. Love what your doing it means so much to guys who can't get on the water all the time and figure stuff out in their own due to work and family!! Can't express how much we appreciate what you and Jonny are doing!!

[@travissimpkins8840]

Thanks for the tips, I like catching and eating fish .It is tough in las Vegas; but Floyd Lamb park is a hidden gem.

[@surfcat2051]

That kink in the worm is paramount. I figured that out awhile back then saw your video and realized other guys were doing it that way. I was not bringing my hook all the way thru the worm but will try it your way as the way I do it you have to adjust the hook every cast or two. The kink is key to get that side to side action. This technique got me a lot of big fish in a weed choked lake that everyone else gave up on. Thanks for the video.

[@codybieker4924]

I stumbled across your channel today at lunch. Needless to say the past 45 mins I've learned more from you than some others that I can watch for half the day here on yt. Thank you for the tips and taking the time to make these videos. I just wanted to let you know that us newer bass anglers appreciate it!

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

I first learned about the floating worm from watching Roland Martin on tv back in the 1990s. He called it "the bubble gum worm technique" & I still have bubble gum-colored Zoom Trick Worms in my tackle bag to this very day. I use other colors for shaky head or other presentations, but for the floating-swivel deal, I always go to bubble gum. All that being said, I have never seen the splitting of the tail... gonna have to try it!

[@jbjgibbons]

First video in the history of KZbin with no ‘thumbs down’. 😁 People from all walks of life recognizing the power and value of Randy’s tips! 👍🏻🥓

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Much appreciated!

[@Shunya0101]

I saw this setup in an issue of Bassmaster magazine in the early ‘90s, it’s been a killer for me ever since. I like fishing a white trick worm in Spring around stumps and lay downs. The bite is usually crazy aggressive. I remember thinking how cool it was to see it in the magazine, apply it on the water and it working. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@philandjana]

True confessions, with Randy Blaukat! Love it!

[@rustygregg3548]

I caught a 19lb bag using a pink magnum trick worm while fishing a BFL on Guntersville. It was mid April and most were throwing shad spinnerbaits for post spawners. I lost SB early and pick up the worm just twitching through the grass. Started catching them in 2-4' of water and the boater eventually went to deeper water so I put a little lead on my hook to get it down to the grass top. My boater didn't want a worm and after it was over I told his buddies I whipped hit with a pink worm and throwing a sissy stick.

[@law1831]

The 1/0 roboworm rebarb hook works good on a floating worm too

[@pitching7577]

Thanks for sharing some of your top secrets that you’ve learned through the years. I’ve never fished this style of Floating Worm so I will need to give it a try. I’ve fished that type of Trick Worm but not the way you have described here. Thanks again!!!

[@joeyhewitt7724]

Great tips Randy! I hadn’t thought about splitting the tail. I use a heavy barrel swivel also, but hadn’t thought about the open hook either straight shank. I do leave the crook in mine like you do with the EWG. My partner and I were both fishing floating worms last year. He didn’t have a swivel and had his t-rigged and straight. My worm had so much more action. I was firing a school up and he couldn’t get a bite. Thanks for the tips!

[@grhodes3536]

Love these videos. It's like were sitting in my backyard drinking some beers talking fishing. Keep'em coming!!

[@timmytubow7651]

That tournament you finished 3rd. I remember I was about 12, read about you using the floating worm, tried it the next wkend and had one of the best days I've ever had bank fishing. I'll always remember that day, thank you for that!

[@Mon-el.7]

Richard Gene does the exact thing on his floating worm. Thanks Randy for giving us soooo much info to help improve our fishing!!!!!

[@H8er-Maker]

Weightless t-rigged Baby Bass trick worms is probably my #1 fish producer. Good tips with bait modification & barrel swivel. I normally use offset worm hooks to keep a streamline profile, I'll have to put a crick in it and see the difference.

[@davidbrown-55]

Randy, thanks for giving up the goods. Can’t wait to try many of your tricks to catch more. Really appreciate. It. Thanks

[@patrickroy5107]

Great job Randy, glad to see you sharing some of your tricks of the trade!

[@larryboyer6989]

Thanks Randy for all the information on the floating worms. I bought a pack of the white and yellow zoom floating worms years ago and never really knew how to use them. They’ve been through several tackle box changes and considered about storing or throwing them away. Now with your very informative video I will give them a considerable use. Thank You!

[@FoxyOutdoors]

Loved the tips!!! I absolutely love throwing a floating worm!!! I learned a new trick to try with the smaller exposed hook and splitting the tail! Thanks!!!

[@larryjistel3018]

I really like the why behind each of your tips... obviously you have a wealth of knowledge... thanks for sharing... your a great communicator and teacher... great videos for those of us who want to fish and get results...

[@bigredbass7898]

Really appreciate all your tips and stories. You are really the only one giving info that nobody else is. Ive been watching videos and seminars for years and no one is giving the type of info you provide. We appreciate it and hope for great success for you. By the way, you date yourself by saying sinker lol, just kiddin you. Keep it old school!

[@ChuckCooper]

Thanks so much for the tips. I tried a bright-colored floating worm for the first time last spring and nailed a few nice ones on my little pond up here in New Jersey. I'm all iced in now but when it thaws I'll be slinging it. Thanks for all the great tips.

[@johnburris5927]

Been watching your career for years!! Love you attitude An how well you have represented professional fishing!! You just keep it real!! Love the tips too!!!

[@debraowens9435]

My favorite YTube fishing Angling person. Thanks

[@deangruwell6555]

That’s awesome your showing us your vaulted secrets .. don’t think it goes unappreciated... thank you so much from a struggling weekend bass angler .. your experience is platinum

[@edosorio3291]

Thank you sir for sharing your secrets... I appreciate it plus taking all the trial and error away makes me want to go fishing more. 😊🤙

[@funkymojo111]

Well, everyone was asking, and the man provided! Thanks for sharing. Tell everyone that as technology progresses, our chance for new secrets and creative ideas will expand. Sharing your secrets will not kill the sport. Now, more and people using electronic imaging, that is a whole another discussion.

[@janosczovek8524]

We really appreciate all your help it's very important to pass on your knowledge it helps the spot tremendously please keep up the good work and advice it means a lot to us more than anything thank you very much 🙏

[@danielmoss2498]

You the man Randy!!! Thanks for your tips. God bless you and your family.

[@kennightingale516]

I'm getting a late start on this particular video. I have been fishing a floating worm for years, and never thought about some of the things you have shown me. Since moving to TN from GA I haven't had as much success on this presentation though. When I started I used the Bubblegum Trick Worms but have experimented with other colors. Now since I have been kayak fishing lately in smaller creeks I will be using this more often. Thanks for the information and your years of experience.

[@Nate1688]

So I randomly stumbled on this video, only been fishing for the last 3 years. Live in North CA. Went moon fishing the other night and tried this exact set up. My buddy was fishing for 3 hours before I arrived l. Second cast BOOM fish on! All night I was slaying them! Thank you for the secret! Will always keep this in my arsenal now! Subscribed! Thank you!

[@jameshampton2899]

Thanks, I have been fishing float worms for about 7 years....love it !!!

[@scottmillikan6939]

Thanks for your time. Really enjoy the tips.

[@G220life]

I appreciate your attitude and grateful to your willingness to share what you have learned.

[@josephhrnciar9376]

Randy...Can’t thank you enough for sharing your tips, knowledge experience with us!! Spring can’t come fast enough!!

[@GeauxBennett]

Great information, appreciate your honesty, time, and sharing your experiences Randy!!

[@robjones7410]

My man, I wanna let you know that I truly appreciate all the knowledge that you're sharing! Keep doing what you do! God bless you and your family!

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Thx Rob!

[@josephhillman8831]

I'm gonna start throwing this bait sooner like you said if it catches bigger bass I'm all for it !

[@snakemadness1439]

WATCH OUT BASS HERE I COME !!! Lol great tips . Thanks, Fish on !

[@danielw2120]

Great video I float stuff a big percentage of the spring for Largemouth, Smallmouth and Kentuckys on Lke Cumberland especially during the spawn. In my opinion its extremely underrated and I've never known why.. I guess it's because it's not a big power technique but neither is a drop shot and people love that for whatever reason. I do know when things are right you can put big bags together doing it. Thanks for the content, good job!

[@1MoreCast]

Thanks for sharing this information!!! Looking forward to seeing your tips every day!!! Going to give it a try

[@jeffreywaters3934]

You Rock Randy! Secrets or not, not all of us can be Pro anglers or fish big money tournaments, some of us just fun fish or club fish and the tips are awesome! See you fish since the ole Bassmaster days, always been a fan! Your channel works, just look at your views and subscribers rate!

[@infinitybiz1]

Love the specific deets!!! Thank you for a great educational channel!!!

[@gregoryholliday6017]

These vids are always super informative. It might be beneficial to always provide hyper/links to every item you mention to spur sales. Imitation the highest form of flattery. Making it easy to click/pay could generate sales especially for the newbies. Thanks for info!

[@toosorry2care]

I love your tips and advise......I thing I would like to see Is a different (further back) camera angle showing more of the baits/table or items you soaking about. Thanks

[@JamesSmith-nx7ik]

I really like this guys videos. Very practical presentation loaded with excellent information. My favorite YT channel.

[@fishingwithcato2194]

Appreciate what you're doing Randy. Very informative and easy to listen to.

[@clintskala26]

Great tips Randy would not have thought to split the tail or fish it as early as you mentioned but makes sense

[@gpharned]

Not to cause further work for you but it would be awesome to see the bait mods up close on the water. How they move your cadence etc. Just being greedy I guess. Thanks for your time!

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Yeah I plan to do more tips when it starts warming up a little bit this spring out on the water. Most of my water time right now is either in instructional lessons or tournaments

[@georgiaboy]

Can't hurt to ask lol

[@mikefurness1598]

Well now you've done it! I do cut the head off of the worm and give that square starting point. And I have used a straight shank hook in a very similar way to what you're doing. And of course the traditional way with the ewg hook but I do tex pose my hook point. And yes I do use a swivel but a very tiny one. I'll have to try the larger swivel that makes a lot of sense. What I haven't done is use the very bright colored worms. Traditionally black green pumpkin and maybe the brightest where my use would be morning dawn or something similar to it. And once in awhile if nothing else works I might try a pink worm just because. So you've added to my trick Arsenal thank you very much I'm going to try it the next time I'm out on the local pond. Oh yeah and splitting the tail that is dynamite ... never thought to do it The water is just under 50 degrees right now so it's getting to that point. Thanks again Randy you the man!

[@williamlarkey6340]

Would love for you to do some videos for deep clear highland reservoirs. Our water is clear as bottled water. You can see the bottom 15-20' deep. Enjoy the videos.

[@glennnewell2786]

Thanks for your time and tips Randy

[@rodneyeller9770]

Fantastic tips Randy! Can't wait to try them out! Thank you!

[@stephenperkins7414]

Randy I noticed you have Bass thumb thats a sure sign that you have been catching alot of fish .Thank You for all the tips in your videos .

[@marksouthard7543]

Thank you sir for the video. Just caught a nice 3 pound bass at my small pond using your set up!

[@jimkingsland1645]

Thanks so much Randy you are a wealth of information. Your instructions are complete and thoroughly detailed. I’m a fan! Can’t wait to try this!

[@rfouxsr]

Thanks Randy.improved my floating worm bites doing it your way!

[@mikegaston3170]

Great Info RB...Thank You..Fish -On

[@nickcavazos5718]

Gotta make sure to get “the original” trick or worms for floating worm and “super salt plus” trick worms for shakey heads

[@danield.4569]

Caught a 4 pounder off a submerged tree in 8 feet of water on your floating worm setup yesterday, thanks for the modifications!

[@jacksmith3801]

You got it sir 🙏 I completely agree with you if it helps you provide for you beautiful family and helps people catch fish something we love to do. Thanks 😊

[@mattfields2033]

Another great “Just The Tip!!”

[@danham3344]

That’s gold Randy! Thanks a bunch. Really appreciate your attention to details in your tips and content.

[@eddiehawk8861]

Thanks for passing on your tips and knowledge.

[@riclindsey329]

You don't know how much I appreciate this info !!

[@klausspunkmeyer5096]

Thank you for sharing these tips. Now I'm going to add the split tail mod to my presentation immediately. BTW, the floaters are superb for Neko rigging, too. .Keep the vids coming, they're great.

[@watong9232]

These pro tips are great. The info packed into each video seems like something I really could imagine having to pay for. Thanks! I'm learning so much from watching your channel, I turned my adblock off so I could at least give back a little with ad revenue. Thanks again.

[@sharkillsbear]

Great video Randy. So thankful to have found your channel early in my fishing "career".

[@michaelloucks4448]

Thanks again Randy great information on the floating 🐛 worm I was definitely useing to big of a hook fisherman Mike

[@jameskeller7238]

Looking forward to a presentation vid using this setup. Thank you for sharing your hard-earned knowledge👍🏻

[@elizabethphipps7939]

Appreciate You!!!

[@malcolmgreene6861]

Great tips Randy, thank you, just so ya know , all these tips are much appreciated

[@erichildreth7562]

Thanks for sharing this with us and I have some of these zoom trick worms and the gamakatsu 1/0 hooks (bought these from what you have mentioned in a prior video) - can't wait to get out and try this (started a new job and I have been busy) and your channel is one of my favorites to watch (Hagerty is another, he builds and restores old cars and motorcycles) and I always look forward to seeing more of your content. Thank you sir!! :)

[@amputation1333]

I use the red bug original trick worm on a basic texas rig as my confidence lure but to see something so simple as splitting the tail.... I'm freakin' mind blown. Another great video! Love this channel!

[@RIPPNLPS]

Learned that swivel rig from Dusty Pine’s old team partner back in the mid 90’s. Never leave home without it.

[@gregstabryla9945]

More things to think about. Haven't it one yet. Glad for another option!

[@tomday17]

Excellent info. Your videos are far and above better than others out there. Thank you. Look forward to trying it out!

[@johnnybellamy3855]

More great tips I’ll use. Thanks

[@jjfig86]

Can't wait for the next video! Thank you sir!

[@MrShawnmg]

Dude is awesome! Channel is going to grow faster and faster....so much good info.

[@craigstevens9734]

Boy I was listening real good was making sure I heard it just right. Tried before no luck and to. Hear it from you I know what's up.