Summer Worm Fishing - Tricks To Catch Bigger Bass

[@danluther1741]

Been Texas riggin plastic worms since the late 70's. THOUSANDS of bass later... 5'6" med. Action rod (think ugly stick) & 14 lb. mono. Ain't changin now!!

[@williamlee3991]

I have discontinued my Bassmaster subscription that I have had over a span of thirty years. I am an avid bass fisherman for nearly forty years and I learned much more from watching Tactical Bass’n than I ever have!

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

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[@crx970]

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[@southtexasoutdoors5949]

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[@drakeaamold52]

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[@AnythingAnEverything.]

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[@nathanellis914]

Every time I watch these videos I learn something.

[@theJlangdon34]

I second that!

[@kylemestayer6251]

New to bass fishing but these videos have taken my game from 0-100 real quick!! Slamming fish every weekend with my son. Thanks Matt and Tim!

[@largemouthbass355]

“Do not go into debt over fishing tackle” - Tim Woops 😆

[@chrislarson740]

Bass fishing has been a part of my life for many years. Life, kids and obligations took over for a while, but now I’ve got an old Ranger 373V and am getting back into it. Just wanted to say a big thank you for your videos. They are really helping cut the learning curve of “catching up”! Keep up the great content guys!

[@vanillagorilla8197]

You guys are the MOST informative fisherman in the game.....thanks keep it up

[@troykaufman5262]

This channel has been a huge help to me as a recreational angler. I mostly fish out of a kayak or from the bank due to limited funding for a boat being in college. This channel has taught me a lot and has definitely become on of my favorites!

[@kevinsimmons7519]

Really appreciate the way you make a point to help the budget angler .

[@everthparedes5210]

I like that you guys keep it simple for us who are new on bass fishing. I also like that you keep a balance on the videos you post, sometimes they can be very advance (fish finders, boats, kayaks, etc) and sometimes can be very basic like how to tight a knot. Thank you!

[@WhoGoneStopMe925]

I'm a simple man, I see TacticalBassin, I click like.

[@rdking58]

Whenever I need a how to use whatever lures, techniques and gear, I always come back to you guys. Your explanations are easy to follow and they work. I always recommend Tactical Bassin to newbies and seasoned bass anglers.

[@mynamejef7963]

Tackle warehouse owes a good chunk of sales to you guys lol, it feels like every time you recommend a bait I check and it’s already sold out in the good colors

[@marcusyoung2870]

Another tip for beginners, you don't need to use giant hooks. The smaller the hook, the more action you get out of the bait. A bass will always try to eat a big bait HEAD FIRST. Just let the rod load before you swing. My best days worm fishing have been using a 3/0 hook on a 10" worm. The hook may seem small at first but it's plenty long enough.

[@flapjack622]

Marcus Young good tip. Ive never used a 10” worm cuz the bass i catch are usually smallish to normal sized and the hooks that I “think” i should use for a 10” worm look to big for the fish.

[@marcusyoung2870]

@@flapjack622 I've actually lost more bass when worm fishing on larger hooks then when using smaller hooks. The larger the hook, the bigger the hole you'll rip in their mouth, making it easier for then to throw the hook. Little bass will try to eat a big worm as well so it doesn't hurt to try it.

[@FatJeffStew]

I use 2/0 or 3/0 worm hook for baby brush hogs up to 7" worms. I get to the big boy brush hogs or 10"+ worms I like a 4/0 EWG or a 5/0 Worm hook. Going bigger just gets too much imo.

[@anthonygray2643]

Hey Tim these videos are a great learning mode for me getting ready for my first tournament as a co angler here in ohio in April mosquito lake lot of grass studying your videos about swimbaits is a plus looking forward to this so thank you and won't let you down let me know when you got new one

[@adamwilson4834]

More great info. Thanks to your frog tips I caught a new PB lmb this weekend. 6lbs is pretty darn good for this part of northern mich.

[@McSquizzee]

That's sick brotha! Congrats! 🐖🐖🐖

[@lethaljam96]

Nice man what parts of northern Mi

[@levihoward2849]

Perfect timing before I’m going fishing this morning. I’ve got a magnum Shakey head tied on so this was a good refresher. Tight lines guys.

[@RobERob13]

It's cool to see people catch huge fish but I'd rather see tips to get big fish in my hands. great videos keep em comin

[@briangullickson9013]

This video is perfect timing! I was just about to give up on my worms with tails.. I fished one last week and was shutout until I accidentally ripped the tail off-then proceeded to catch fish. Tried the tail agin a couple days ago, same result..nothing. Intentionally tore the tail off and started bringing them in the boat. I guess I’ll give them a shot a third time. GREAT tips on the braided line and longer rod for better sensitivity and feel - much appreciated Tim!

[@manifestgtr]

The nrx/aldebaran combo is almost otherworldly. I just don’t think you can do any better than that. Forget bottom contact/finesse stuff even. It’s just brilliant all around. Whenever I switch from one of my typical reaction setups to the nrx/aldebaran, I have to stop and appreciate how incredible it feels. I’m slowwllyyy swapping out my non-heavy duty, “no wenching required” setups to nrx with aldebarans or metaniums. They’re expensive but they’re so worth it. There’s a reason you see all the shimano pros with boats full of nrx/metanium combos.

[@zenunderground]

This is my first day catching multiple bass from the shore with summer worms! Woo hoo!!!

[@moneyman89065]

I use a nrx 893c for worm fishing and man bites feel like thunderbolts in your arm! Most sensitive rod I’ve ever fished. Nothing else compares! Thanks for the tips. I will be trying shakey head now.

[@Kasper623]

Dude, those rod tips help for sure. Been finessing with a 6ft trout and have always complained about about not feeling the bottom enough. Thanks a bunch. Roboworm on a Ned head is lights out too.

[@shaunroberts9361]

Your vlogs are getting better and better Tim. Great and thank you.

[@boomn216]

The Zoom Ol Monster is one of my favorites.

[@damondunaway950]

100%. Tim and Matt disclose all the goods!

[@FCPFishing]

I use worms all year long! One of the best lures ever made!

[@tjobear4]

FCP Fishing yep I totally agree. If I had only one bait it’d be a worm.

[@biggrigg1026]

Never fails. Every time I watch a TB video I end up at the store dropping cash. Wouldn’t change a thing.

[@michaelbross1691]

Wooooo! I'm not the only one!

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Thanks Tim for showing us the actual bait itself. Again another GREAT episode of TB, keep on doing it like this and SOON to Hit 250k subscribers I prefer the Owner shaky head myself,....the screw heads, light weights and razor sharp hook.👍🎣👌💪

[@jonathonmikkola2492]

You should come fish tawas lake in Michigan. I fish here all the time and live in tawas, it's not a giant lake but it has lots of pike and bass. Its average depth is around 3 to 4 feet and it has a good amount of weeds. You could also go into the river which has lots of bass in it also, there are some nice holes and good rocky spots.

[@erniesanders3724]

Your videos couldn't be any better. Amazing presentation and information. Thanks Tim. Tactical Rocks.

[@lydiapawlak8564]

Sensitive Rods that I like that are cost effective is what I use... Phoenix Feather series.. Love these rods.. $170ea. Powell Endurance rods $120ea. Powell Inferno $100. Also 13 Omen series $100ea. Bass X $100.. These are my favorites...

[@fullmetalmex0172]

Details are awesome. Thank you sensei.

[@flukeguru1]

thanks for the tips. on worm summer fishing. I enjoy your videos. I learn a lot keep them coming.

[@JenkinsBassFishing]

Watching this video is getting me pumped for some summer time worm fishin!

[@ufcguruofficial]

Thanks Tim and Matt for all the great info over the years!

[@Lord-Snowflake]

Great advise, you're one of the first I've heard talk about this for the summer,, that just got you a subscriber

[@pj3p488]

I love the Super T-Mac 9" on a neko rig or on a shakey. I use a 1 1/2" roofing nail for my neko. You must use the #9 size o-ring for it is a thin worm.

[@DRWBassFishing]

Thank you for the Vid. Love fishing worms. Been fishing worms for 40+ years. Always learning, learned much from your tips.

[@timothymetcalf8777]

Tim...great stuff especially on the big worm on the Ned....you just validated my my experience so far...Love your page

[@gunners4129]

Hooksets arent free if youre bank fishing and that bite is actually a log or rock 😁

[@McSquizzee]

And the rocks sure are biting. They had a big spawn this year.

[@tabeats7242]

No lies told 🤣

[@kellcifur6985]

Bro for real. Can’t tell you how many jigs I’ve lost to a fucking underwater tree top.

[@landonbragg6732]

That’s big facts, in a boat I set the hook on anything and everything that could be a fish cuz you can troll over and unsnagg it every time but the bank is a diff story

[@Marshall006]

Derek Lane you betcha 😂

[@Bj-vi3tq]

Great video. Thanks for all the tips. What are your thoughts on a senko style bait on a shaky head or pegged Texas rig?

[@Mjones8383]

When I first get to a lake that I don't know or haven't seen in a while, I'll tie a drop shot about 1.5 foot up and use a ned rig head as the weight. It covers bottom and slightly off bottom. Doubles are always interesting.

[@McSquizzee]

That's a great idea I might have to try that some day

[@kylew7505]

Awesome video. Heading to a local pond tomorrow definitely going to throw the shakey head worm!!

[@jakekroger5835]

Great video! My go to summer worm is the bass pro curly tail in red shad. Simple but effective. This is one of my all tome favorite techniques!

[@wallaceduncan9701]

I got my PB on a shaky head this week, didn’t have a scale, but definitely over 10lbs! Caught a nice 5lber too!

[@Ajdizzle4rizzle]

I got my dick sucked while driving a racecar but I didnt take a picture. We fucked too.

[@MTXCraze]

Ajdizzle4rizzle I hope you at least bought Him dinner

[@richardkeller6940]

Zoom dead ringer worms are money! One worm I think should be mentioned is Strike King super finesse, that tail stands up nicely! Grande bass has some worms that will stand up too! Thanks Tim Go Cali !

[@castaway6811]

That T Mac is killing it for me!! Got a bunch of quality fish and a 5 pounder

[@juanchuj]

I wish this was a Podcast I could listen while driving my car to work....o the lake!

[@thereeldealoutsdoormans]

Thanks for all the knowledge you give. Cant wait to catch me my PB... Keep it up

[@ericdelfosse6089]

Awesome information.Always learn a ton from you guys

[@camhester4251]

hook sets are free , i've become dependent on braid i use it straight braid in tanic stained water and have good success but i'm thinking of trying flouro but have never used it do you think the flouro would help me catch more and bigger , these fish aren't pressured either

[@m2m-minutestomidnightbassi925]

Jig worm fishing. Best of both worlds 😃

[@michaelcraig7297]

Three thumbs up, Matt!!(I was deformed at birth) Seriously, just changed-up my summer-game a bit. Thanks. Also, thanks to see Matt's mansion in the background. Nice digs! Hah.

[@tland498]

Great vid....summers going fast the Mississippi’s been flooded all season and the fishing been tough

[@masfishing1]

I havnt fished shakey head yet and i dont do much texas rig, so my question is that you recommend a medium casting rod in links. Would a 7ft spinning rod, med action fast tip, work? Would it have enough muscle to set a T-rig/shakey rig hook in the bass mouth?

[@CamelVBA]

God yes. Love the information. Think I may try a shaky head this week! Usually throw a YUM Dinger weightless Texas rigged ~

[@fishingwithelyon851]

Great video mate, first viewer and like. It is winter here in Australia, so I am freezing right now. Tight Lines Mate

[@FVCdrewberry]

Video looks good with that wide angle. Lens is sharp and i dig the colors. Bummer that it seems to bright at points though. ...and thanks for the worm pointers!

[@aaronsutter4095]

You put a shade filter on at like 12:09 and never seemed to take it off after the banner left the screen. Just to let ya know

[@andrewwolf4963]

Tuesday feels like months away, I ordered my first two ever NRX rods. I wanted the 852c or s but couldn’t get it, so i got the 853c and 822s SYR. i have an 854c glx and 822s Imx pro DSR all 4 added this spring. Let me warn you all, if you buy the IMX thinking hey it’s still Loomis i’ll save some money. No you will not, because it will just make you want the NRX more. I then got the GLX and i was so impressed i kept thinking how could it be better? I own Exprides and Champion XP and i just sold my Avid X because it’s very similar to my 854 in that it’s a jig and t rig rod. These rods are addicting.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Great video Tim,tons of information,you and Matt are Incredible givers and I'm very grateful for all you do 🍻🍺👊👊👍

[@macheteddie]

i've caught almost every bass this summer on your drop shot suggestions awesome stuff

[@patrickbrown4209]

Thanks this video helped a lot! You guys should definitely do an updated version of rod and reel combos for low/mid/high tier

[@gregchampion19]

Great channel, I have basically used your info and am trying to fish my lake with what I've learned from y'all. My question to you is, my lake is a very shallow body of water. I think the deepest part in the middle is maybe 15-20feet maybe. It used to be a rice field, and the weeds and vegetation are crazy. I'd say it's like 90% weeds in this lake, and they go right up to the surface and out. Basically my question is if I'm trying to fish a Shakey head, a jig, a swim bait anything like that I'm playing in THICK weeds. No matter where I fish. So should that change the way I fish the lake? For example with the worms, I really can't drag a worm along the bottom cause I'll be into weeds almost straight away. Could you do a video or just msg me back about fishing an area that's just all weeds? I feel like sometimes I don't translate what you teach here to when I'm out fishing cause I don't have the option on this particular lake to go deep on rocky points or just deep ledges in general. It's pretty much just a giant weed garden with 5-12ft water.

[@jeremybowers6562]

I am the same way. I love watching these videos and have learned a lot. I also bought a 14ft jon boat and love taking it out when I can. The only problem is pretty much every lake around me is packed with weeds. Some of the techniques I can't really use.

[@shawnbeck2303]

Go to a black frog! Braided line 50 to 60 pd. That acts like 10 or 12 pd on the real. Try that. Shawn

[@k.tanaka1866]

You have good taste in rods! Got the GLX too!

[@ianyoshikawa1040]

Tim is back!

[@jeohvanydelgado7125]

What’s your opinion on the abu Garcia revo x ? Thinking about buying it for one of my rods. Thank you for the tips great video !

[@riverrat988]

Great video Been using worms since the late 70s. They still kill it.

[@anthonylawson7638]

Thanks for the tips. Iam going to try the Shakey head out. Keep up the awesome videos

[@TheKoreanStarrbuck]

How do these guys not have more subscribers??? Their videos are leaps and bounds better than the googans

[@JesusPaidItAll]

Way better.

[@40beretta1]

Great advice as usual...If you're on a budget buy Zman Zelastic worms/finesses frogs... Zman can take hits from squeakers all day then the big bites... I like zoom, yum and ...budget-minded; $1/2 more...Zman

[@hibachiagent0249]

What's your thoughts on using straight braid instead of tying a leader on?

[@jdogg661420]

one trick for feeling light bites with stiffer or any baitcaster is pinky ring and middle finger on rod index sitting across in front of line so line is running on finger. and thumb at top of reel.. with mono anyways. braid might cut your finger? not sure I never used it. I failed past two nights dragging wacky rig.. first skunks ive had in a bit.. night bites.. well I left a hour before it got dark. prob shoulda tried morning for summer.. though from shore summer always a pain.

[@ISCOOLBUS]

You are very good 👍👍👍 well explained videos, thanks ..... please do close ups... many of the times I can’t see your lures etc

[@codygoodrich4245]

Always such great information with an amazing explanation. Great job guys keep up the good work. Thank you!

[@tomboyle7901]

Great informative video , really appreciate the technique and tackle tips.

[@Bugzy71]

Great videos you guys keep up the great work. I been killing it on the shaky head.

[@shaynetcrocker]

Do you guys have any videos on vertical fishing?

[@davidshellhaas1730]

Another great info video! Thanks guys

[@TannerBrown11]

Question ? If I’m throwing a 7.5 inch curly tail work what’s the best hook to use ? Wide or straight? 3 4 or 5 o?

[@adamlightner8145]

Awesome thanks I'm going to try this .

[@patrickpalepoi9088]

What are your favorite colors in a shakey head worm for when they are keying in on shad (like in the fall)? I feel like I haven't found a good company with a good shad color, but maybe I'm not looking hard enough lol.

[@TheFishingMommy]

Patrick Palepoi pearl white?

[@MsDtab321]

Hey I got some high dollar rods, but they have a less combo at Walmart, the orange and green ones. Like 40 bucks and the rod has awesome feel and sensitivity, just as good as a $100.00 falcon. The reel isn't awesome but it works.

[@stevekirby5789]

Size hook do you recommend for Zoom dead ringer ? Thx as always

[@corywoods9599]

Fun drinking game every time Tim says "9 times outta 10" you gotta take a shot I'm shit canned

[@tacticalbassin]

9/10 🤣

[@corywoods9599]

@@tacticalbassin can you guys review phenix rods

[@toastzr7117]

Trying these now in Indiana. We'll see how it goes!

[@HookLife]

Travis Lofton I’m in Lafayette, what part of Indiana are you in?

[@toastzr7117]

Nice! LaPorte

[@khud7989]

I'm in wanatah we should get together sometime

[@HookLife]

khud 79 I drive through Wanatah like once or twice a month. I’m driving through Friday after work and Sunday afternoon. Where do you fish in your neck of the woods?

[@HookLife]

Travis Lofton you have some good looking fisheries in your neck of the woods

[@travisinglis889]

Great video yet again. Thank you for the awesome content. After watching all of your worm videos I am in the market for a new spinning set up. Looking to stay in the $250 price range, is there a rod that would do well as an all around rod for drop shot, shaky head, ned rig. I have been looking at shimano or dobyn's.

[@adski1348]

Great video! Very informative. Got yourself a new subscriber here.

[@eddyer2311]

What kind of hook for the texas Rigged worms like the Big Dead Ringer or the 8 1/2 or 10 inch Power Worms?

[@DjSice]

What if the entire lake I’m fishing on is 6-7 deep everywhere I cast ? How do I narrow that down in the middle of the day in the summer?

[@spencerzumwalt8957]

Anywhere the fish can get out of direct sunlight.

[@bigwig1627]

does worm are more effective then creature bait this time of years?cause im having good fish on creature bait

[@michaeldoble5439]

Tim, amazing video. It brought up a couple of questions for me though. I noticed that you are holding a Shimano Expride and it looks like a Curado DC real with it. I am looking to pick up an Expride but do not know what length I should go with. Also have you had the chance to use the Shimano SLX DC real? I watched a video on it yesterday and was wondering if it was comparable to the Curado. Would you recommend that to pair with the Expride?

[@eyang7]

I see that you have the shimano expride. I'm debating if I should invest another $80 for that or go for the zodias. Please let me know what your opinion is. Thx.

[@fattyracing1768]

I have a st croix tournament legend and a expride A any thoughts on which one would be more sensitive????

[@russdennis7026]

Ok do I need to bump up my line on the shakey head? I'm running 8lb fluorocarbon leader to 15lb braid on my spinning setup. Thanks.

[@fishdisc7022]

How do you keep a Shakey head from getting stuck in rocks? I have found the Shakey head is best in some some reservoirs but I lose more heads then I catch fish

[@billywilliams3800]

what about speed worms for the summer ? billy from nova scotia ??

[@BayJoua]

Do a summer night fishing video.

[@trentonlink7877]

Retrou Vailles they have just go back a bit

[@joeymorneweg1380]

Shaky heads are amazing but i have a problem with my plastics only lasting one fish before your bait gets stripped and you cant screw it back in to where it holds.