Texas Rig 101 - How to Fish a Texas Rig Worm and Catch Bass (Easy)

Catching Bass on a Texas Rig worm is easy if you follow this simple How To. Realistic bass fishing class is now in session and this is Texas Rigs 101. With a weight and a worm hook, you can fish many different styles of worms. I catch bass on a ribbon tail worm, as well as a curly tail and finesse worm. The Texas Rig works great for many styles of worms, and it catches bass. Different colors, different shapas, different lengths can all be fished on a texas rig. I hope these easy tips can help you catch more bass!
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[@flori1963]

I never went bass fishing before, but I've been subbed to your channel for a while. I bought myself a cheap little baitcaster and went out to a pond this morning and caught my first ever large mouth (17"!) using a Texas rig after learning how by watching your channel. So I just wanted to say thanks and I love your channel!

[@RealisticFishing]

Awesome!

[@user-fo2el6jm7n]

That's a good size!

[@impxctfn9865]

Nice man do u still fish?

[@flori1963]

@@impxctfn9865 every chance I get!

[@mikefromoh2925]

@Sapid he’s using 15 lb line, 3/0 or so offset hook and 1/8 ounce bullet weight.

[@hightimesfishin2371]

Hell yeah! It's cuz of watching you i have been able to slay 300 fish in 3 months! Thanks bro and keep it realistic!

[@johnpoe8887]

thanks for clear concise vid, I have just had to give up bass on a fly rod due to shoulder problem, all my experience on how to catch bass on a fly rod just went down the drain, tied my own fly's also, I bought my first bait caster rod & reel and with a few practice sessions I can now cast it with my left arm, its funny, with a fly rod I cast with my right arm and cranked the reel with left hand, now I cast with left arm and reel with right hand, anyway, im grateful for the no bull information on how to fish a Texas rig, I have a few rapala's and a few worms and im starting over.........

[@DaveTormala]

Not many video you see actually show technique and how to properly setup one of these rigs. I mean you did it a way that even I was able to follow along. I got stubborn bass in our private lodge lake that won't take anything. But perhaps with this method I should be able to target the more easier. I got lots of plastic worms and hope to get some nice video of getting some bass.. Can't wait to get on the water.. Thank you sir for such a helpful teaching video.

[@RealisticFishing]

good luck!

[@aloishhh]

hey man, this was probably the best how-to video or texas rigging plastic worms. I have honed in my crankbait game, but fishing from the bank at the lake every weekend, I've lost more than I can remember to snags. I know it's not that difficult but, I've watched other channels all summer thinking I just needed this type of worm, or this brand of creature only to fail miserably every time I tried them. I feel more confident about the baiting of the hook in 15 min than the last 4 months of watching other videos combined. honestly. And I agree with the others, your excitement is great and your voice is very calming. I can't wait to try out what I've learned today. Thanks for your help!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

One of the best setups to catch fish on warn hot days when the fish not biting. That first one was a nice bass.

[@thefirstbreath1]

Great videos, still watching years later!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@1mtyfinest]

Hi there just wanted to say thank you very much. I watched this a couple of day ago and went fishing today and i got the biggest bass of my life about 18 inches long very happy man here

[@al_outdoors2683]

Absolutely the best Rig. Nice Vid Alex.

[@jab1494]

Thanks for making a basic fishing video that we all can understand. I am 54 and in my second year bass fishing and getting better but there is a lot to learn. Thanks for making it understandable and realistic! Keep up the good work

[@justkoolrayray75]

That's the way to go if ur going to sink it from the shore, it is almost snag proof most of the time. When shore fishing never know what you're going to get upwards on the bank. Keep it real bro!

[@Casper-sb7gm]

Thanks for the info, nice lake. I am topwater guy but learning knowledge is key

[@LuvHomeBru]

Love the Texas rig.

[@lisatwitchell403]

If you have trouble with hook sets, try a straight hook. Rigged the same way it comes out of the worm easier.

[@APolishedTurd]

I really enjoy Texas rigged weightless. Let it takes it time to fall with a Senko and it just wiggles back and worth the whole way down. Get tons of bites of the fall. When it hits bottom I just give it a light pop or two and let it fall reel the slack and repeat. Looks like it’s darting forward and curves out left or right as it slows down then starts wiggling again when it falls. I have a ton of luck with it.

[@squatchinabush]

Well done sir... Thanks for keepin it real

[@lupiaan2021]

Nice day on the lake, beautiful fish AND useful advice on rigging! I want it Realistic!

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Great video man, I like your style. Subbed.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@1_of_4]

Excellent video!!

[@patriciabolduc4613]

Great video, Thanks for the info on to rig pole. Keep it realistic

[@arturomoreno4911]

Incredibly helpful!!! I have been trying and trying and trying and I feel like an idiot, coz something that appears fairly simple I can’t do... hahahaha..

[@scOchie]

Great video

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

I wish I had weed problems by me City ponds in Phoenix are all man made, no structure really. But, it is like an inexpensive, practice zone. I can still find a way to put a lure in one of the three trees next to the lake

[@chriscalvert4625]

How about Texas rigging a live nightcrawler? Been looking into that but nobody seems to do it. Wonder if it will produce

[@RealisticFishing]

It would work, but every small fish in the lake would be pulling it off the hook.

[@Christian1Juarez]

How can you tell the difference between a bite and getting a pull on weeds?

[@darknessrain8632]

I been starting to use the Texas rig and I give it 2 thumbs up. so far it's been working great. thx for the extra tips on your videos.

[@raulruiz3924]

What time of the day do you use this?? Great video. Good job. Thanks

[@ianundercover6295]

Gotta love a weedless rig for bass

[@kevinskillin9340]

Is the weight necessary? I have been doing this technique without weights and haven't been successful

[@Nflguy4949]

What pound test is your line?

[@mrsensable]

What size hook do you use?

[@RealisticFishing]

depends on the size of the worm, but 3/0 is a good place to start

[@mrsensable]

@@RealisticFishing have been fishing weeds for bass in Ontario . Or should i say dredging

[@Grippy_Squirrel]

Have you ever tried a Carolina Rig before?

[@RealisticFishing]

yeah, no luck yet. Thats kind of a deep fishing rig

[@tylerwilkinson804]

Just stumbled upon this channel - I love how straightforward and to the point it is. No gimmicks, just the techniques, and you seem like the type of fisherman who'd be a good dude to get a beer with. Subscribed!

[@holdenhenrysilver5147]

I finally realized why I love these videos so much- you get as excited as the 99.9% of all of us out there to get a fish, and flat-out stoked when you find something as big as a three pounder. You can only watch so many dudes with their $50k boats, landing monsters before you lose sight of what made us love pounding the banks as kids. That tick-tick-tick on the end of the line is all that matters.

[@traviscoonrod185]

Amen!

[@ADRobles]

Well said! It’s okay to be excited to catch small ones and even bluegill

[@nathan0717]

1:25 bro you explained it perfectly for a new beginner like me. I always wondered why the point of the hook was below the plastic. But that simple demonstration showed me why! I know, it’s embarrassing for me to even say that....but I have no shame in saying I’m brand new to all of this and I’m willing to learn as much as I can! Thank you!

[@RealisticFishing]

I am glad it was helpful 👍

[@nathan0717]

@@RealisticFishing definitely worth a sub!

[@mikefromoh2925]

No shame! This stuff has gotten pretty complicated which is why I like the Realistic Fishing KZbin channel. A Texas rig is simple but versatile and deadly effective.

[@meranbrendle]

Thank you! I need all the pointers I can get!! I’m just beginning to learn how to use soft plastics so this was FABULOUS!! 😊

[@Rob-tr1st]

Have you had any luck though?

[@Jonathan-zh8sb]

same

[@scottbryant6220]

Nice fishing! You got mad skillz with worms! Do you think you could do another one with creature baits one day? I would like to see more about fishing with them.

[@RealisticFishing]

Sure!

[@scottbryant6220]

Thank you, sir!

[@justadadfishing5684]

Love the 101 concept. I hope you're planing on doing more baits and lures. 👍

[@jorgen.zamora]

I love how you take your time to explain the technique and to show a very calm and pro retrieve through the grass.

[@stogecrazy]

Going to give this a try over the weekend. Thank you. Trying to get back into fishing it has been about 25 years since I was fishing on a regular basis.

[@snowboardman420]

I’m going to have to slow my roll worm fishing. Thanks for the tips.

[@jeffrey-bc1ig]

I've been watching videos about bank fishing for a few weeks trying to get tips. This is literally the first video I've came across that broke things down simply. Thanks for posting. Please make more like this!

[@johnbaker4847]

Yep, first way I learned, year and a half later, two bass this morn out in my kayak. Cheap worms, expensive worms, curly tail, finese worm stick worm, crawdads and creature baits, they all work with a texas rig... realistically, of course. 😋😆

[@Taylor-vz4ot]

as someone who’s just starting out, this video was a lot of help. i’ve been given the advice of texas rig worms but now i’ve seen it and action and the technique that goes along with it. look forward to trying this out myself. hopefully i catch some beauties. (any fish caught is a beauty to me right now lol)

[@chrislour8938]

Live by the Texas rig bro, i love the ewg hooks so i can also rig crawls and frogs.

[@emiliohayward7149]

I really like that you show every cast damn near even if its not a fish cause it shows how tuff the bite can be even when you use something you know catches fish

_This place is amazing, Congratulations, Good Fishing._ *Hug!!!* 👍🎣🐟🐠😊

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Suellen

[@larryvollor9676]

That jump when you first hooked that 3+ was boss

[@martinthefisherman]

The Texas Rigged Senko has been killing it for me these past days! Keep it Realistic!

[@holdenhenrysilver5147]

@strange ghost I was having the same issue with stick baits- killing them whacky rigged, but needed something weedless. Finally hit on using baby bass colors (green on top, white on the bottom, with black flakes- Yum are cheap and have a good one). Bring a Sharpie and color the tails black. You will be shocked at how realistic they look, and the difference in catches is night and day.

[@Nicksta177]

Nice fish. I was afraid he was gonna break your line in the grass. What pound test you got on that reel?

[@martinthefisherman]

He has 12lb omni-strech mono were he gets from Walmart, he talks more about his combo that he is using in other videos.

[@Outdoor-Tactics]

Nicksta177 not sure but guessing 12, unless he started using something else

[@RealisticFishing]

12 lb mono

[@nubfishin9152]

Great video! No hurry and slow are points that new anglers should remember for Texas Rig 101.

[@ernestovalencia6593]

The way you explain, its so easy to understand. I'm beginner fisherman!

[@bearoutdoors1605]

Admittedly, I have always gotten overwhelmed with the choices of types and colors of soft plastics. Your video demonstration made a definitive point that those things don’t matter as much as we think. Truly, keeping it realistic! Thanks for the great content!

[@lisatwitchell403]

7 1/2 inch culprit will catch most any bass. If you just want to catch bigger bass move up to the 10 inch worm. The smaller bass will grab the tail and then let go.

[@lisatwitchell403]

Have had the little fellows hang on to the tail all the way to the boat then let go. Have also pulled little bass right out of the water when setting the hook.

[@sherrynewman4908]

Awesome thank you been trying Texas rigs but can’t catch anything any idea on how to catch big schooling bass from bank cause I’m starting to see like 2-3 pound bass in like schools of five thx. Also what should I throw when the place I’m fishing has a bunch of really tall aquatic weeds that looks like hornwort

[@sherrynewman4908]

Jacob Berry thx I’ll try it out I’ve been using a Texas rigged worm for about 3 fishing trips trying to commit to using it and caught two fish first trip than could not get anymore bits.

[@sherrynewman4908]

strange ghost thx I’ve tried jigs in the past but have not got any bites and the lake I fish does not have crawfish in it most of the forage is a mix between bluegill and shad

[@subswithoutpostingchalle-ql7os]

The Texas rig kills fish all the time. Great vid. READ NAME AND HELP COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE

[@thewalleyefisherman376]

Keep the dream alive. Just subbed

[@Subswithoutvids]

Bro I got you

[@allouticeoutdoors4823]

New sub. You should hit me up with one

[@subswithoutpostingchalle-ql7os]

Just did

[@bdaquatics7584]

Brilliant! Hit me with one too lol

[@chrismeader3698]

Thank you! I’m new to fishing this year and still learning. No luck catching anything yet but trying to learn the Texas right to try and help

[@nothezza]

Thanks very much for your explanation and demonstration, I look forward to trying this out when I go fishing tomorrow! Edit: Tried it, got a small bass on the first cast! I love it and I'm glad I added this technique to my arsenal. Thanks!

[@glenndavis6120]

I'm not a soft plastic angler but after watching this I am going to give it another chance. Thanks Alex. Fish On!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck 👍

[@bassbullytv5775]

I just started last week useing worms, on a Shakey head and manOman I've been catching em, gonna try the Texas rig style next time

[@tonymorgan2813]

You are the best...nice simple tutorial on catching bass and fish period. If you want to catch bass or any kind of fish...you need to watch videos by Alex...great videos!!

[@RealisticFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@daveanddanniejacobs9432]

As one of my heros ounce said. He don't have no hands. It's a bite bro. So set that hook if anything at all feels off or different at all. What will hurt. More times than not you will most probably hook a bass/fish.

[@JaySunfish]

Nice catches, nice tutorial 👍🏻

[@mr_b22]

Thank you for finally putting to rest the argument that one color is better than another. I think that dark vs light is useful based on murky/clear conditions but no more change ups just for color. Maybe for variety, you know, the spice of a bass's life. Thanks for a great show. Canada's watching.

[@lcamacho398]

No wonder I haven't caught anything on Texas rig, I have been retrieving all wrong.

[@OscarHernandez-lu1ze]

Thanks for the tips forgot how to texas rig??..got skunked today..sucks on those hot days ......👍😎🍺..

[@trinidadjamieson236]

Kinda weird but sometimes I feel like the weeds dangling off the lure give it an action that they like sometimes, I’ve had some good fish nail some lures with a good amount of that hair like weed hanging off

[@Nicksta177]

Hey Alex this Texas rig 101 video is a sweet idea man. Would you be able to turn it into a playlist with other videos to help a lot of us out who would like to know more about fishing different rigs and lures? I’m still learning, not a pro or veteran by any means- just keeping it real.

[@RealisticFishing]

Most of my videos are geared toward beginners but I will try to remember to make a playlist. 👍

[@Nicksta177]

Realistic Fishing yeah you’ve taught me a lot of stuff and I appreciate it. Thanks dude!

[@xdefiant7452]

Thank you so much for taking this step by step! By far the most informative and easiest video i’ve watched! I been fishing on and off for several years with live bait such as worms and minnows. I wanted to try something new so today i went out to buy a decent bass rod and reel, and picked up a pack of green watermelon senkos. Thanks to you I now know how to rig, bounce and cast. I hope I can finally land fish on a plastic worm!

[@lisatwitchell403]

I've been using the Texas rigged worm for 40 years. I've caught more fish that way than any other way.

[@912Metalhead_5]

I caught a four pounder on a wacky rigged senk on 8lb test yesterday

[@PaulVox01]

Loved this video, thank you. There is hope for me yet in MA...

[@johndeno1071]

NICE bass and great teaching video you are getting pretty good at this, maybe you should start a channel...lol Thanks for all you show us, Alex.

[@RealisticFishing]

I have been thinking about starting a channel!

[@johnrowe8964]

Nice video's.

[@ecklestone8736]

Nice video!! Very learnfull Greettzz from Holland

[@H8er-Maker]

Good video buddy, there is no replacement for the most successful method in Bass fishing. Are you fishing a new spot or different lake? Those were sum solid fish. Tight lines!

[@RealisticFishing]

Same lake. 👍

[@musicman4christjesus]

Awesome tutorial on the Texas Rig! Pro level bro! Great job! Subscribed.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Nicksta177]

Dude I knew I seen you uploaded a video and I went to your Channel and it wasn’t there so I just kept going around and it was only in my inbox. How weird is that. Also I got the answer right for this weeks trivia. 🎉

[@xJinzoh]

Question. Maybe it’s preference but do you not like to use the EWG Wide Gap hooks? They are perfect for Texas, worms, or any type if creature bait imo.

[@RealisticFishing]

I also use EWG, but usually on thicker baits like craws. EWGs tend to catch more of that slime.

[@peterperez9913]

(Beginner here) do you go barbless when fishin the Texas rig? Or in bass’n in general? What time of day is best for bass’n?? I’m in California.

[@RealisticFishing]

No, I like the barb. It helps to prevent the fish from shaking loose. The best time is whenever you can go!

[@randymorris8740]

Have you ever trued to Texas Rig a live night crawler? I suppose it could be done, not sure how well it would stay on the hook though...

[@RealisticFishing]

Since the worm will be curling all over, it might come off. But It could be done

[@Ridg76]

A Texas rigged plastic worm=reliable. Thumbs up!

[@rossbowman202]

The same way my Papa taught me. I love the Texas Rig. I caught a majority of my bass from that. Memories 😂 Alex those where again some great bass. Thank you for the information and trip down memory lane.

[@Cotton603]

Can you catch bass with texas rig/plastic worm weightless and quicker reel, pretty much top water?

[@RealisticFishing]

yes, I do that near the weeds

[@Mike-jy7ex]

Sorry I know this video is 3yrs ago but new subscriber fisherman and wrestling fan...thanks for the Texas rig hook up... I've tried to get it down with out messing up my lures did the step by step you showed and got it down perfect...and thanks for doing it step by step and not like other anglers who show you and speak so fast by the time you catch up they already have it in the water..so again thank you lol .....and "I'm keeping it realistic"

[@BenOchart]

Where were you 3 weeks ago when we lost a dozen lures? 🤣🤣🤣 Texas Rig is how I’m going to to fish that stream from now on. Thanks!

[@Remo1147]

Quality content Alex, I learned something new. Guess color isn’t that big a deal 🤷‍♂️ thanks

[@waynehoffman456]

After being away from fishing for 20+ years, I’m slowly getting gear and getting back out there from time to time (work permitting). This rig reminds me of my childhood days. Thank you!

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck out there 👍

[@Ridg76]

What pound test were you using? Thank you, Mark Ridgway (Thumbs up)!

[@RealisticFishing]

12 👍

[@tc96z1]

Just bought a Grizzly today. Feel’n juiced after watching this video.

[@RIKASHANDLER]

im convinced these fish were paid actors i never catch any bass with a texas rig!!

[@Jonathan-jq5cl]

I never caught a bass and I’ve fished 4 times 3 hours each. Ready to give up

[@BassGeek]

Texas rigged worm has caught more fish than any other 3 baits combined.

[@nickcastro1005]

Keeping it realistic I now catch more fish.

[@nickcastro1005]

Texas Rig is my favorite way to catch fish

[@hotrod4013]

I tried a power worm today and after about 30 casts in the same hole with no luck i switched to a crawdad orange 1/4 oz rooster tail spinner and 4th cast i hooked a 5-6lbs 20.5 inch large mouth! That baby was rippin line :D you never know what might work and im glad i didn't give up. It was from the bank and i landed it without a net on 8lbs line. A great day I'll always remember fishing with my dad 😎👍

[@shawnwesner9431]

Been struggling on the Texas rig for the past 3 months on the technique and rigging. After watching ur video I went out and got 2 in a row and then a 3rd 15 min later. Thx so much for the advice. Love using them now and have no problem picking them up on a slow day. Love ur channel

[@RealisticFishing]

That is so awesome! I am glad my tips and tricks helped

[@shawnwesner9431]

Been watching ur channel for a while and love all ur videos. Ur by far one of my fav fishing youtubers. Just realistic and down to earth. Best thing u could ever ask for with a fishing KZbin channel. Thx

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

👍

[@emma_casian1026]

Good channel great stuff you did it again

[@MrYourBoss]

old but still holds true glad I found this

[@supremenanner524]

Ive only had one bass this entire year and this video hopefully will help me out. I think Im fishing it way too fast, as I would cast and then pop pop pop it back to me vs the slow drag. Thanks for the tips man. Now lets talk about that big boy right off the back, hearing that line ting really let you know the size of that thing.

[@RealisticFishing]

I love that sound 👍

[@robertbrandywine]

I don't use the drag method and I catch plenty of fish.

[@danacampbell182]

Great stuff man! I lost one about this size today, i was sick to my stomach.

[@chill30s45]

You should go catfishing from the bank at some of your local lakes.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for telling me what I should be doing. I am sure you know best. 😅