Fishing with Plastic Worms

If you are catching a lot of Bass, then you are probably using the plastic worm. The plastic worm is a great lure for anyone looking to improve their catch proficiency and all around fun. This is a lure that can maintain a small spot in your tackle box, or a large one, depending on how well you are able to utilize this powerful bait. If you aren't using the plastic worm, then you are missing out on a lot of fun and a lot of fish.

What's in a Worm?

The plastic worm is one of the most straightforward lures on the market. If you can tie a knot, cast straight, and reel inwards, then you will catch fish with a plastic worm. The natural action is unmatched by any other baits, as they dart every which way in such sporadic motions, it's hard for a fish to resist. Plastic worms are created from a various array of synthetic polymers, making them react to every twitch and movement of your pole. The only problem with the plastic worm, is that it's not the most durable bait on the market. They will take a beating, especially if you are landing fish. However, the price is so cheap, and they are so abundant that this is hardly a negative worth mentioning.

Techniques

You can use a variety of rigs with the Plastic Worm, such as: The Texas Rig, The Carolina Rig, The Wacky Rig, and any other crazily named rig you can think of.

The Drag and Drop

Cast your line out to a nice spot: a ledge, branches, fallen tree, drop off. Let the lure drop to the ground and reel in the slack. Raise your rod tip slightly and let drop. Reel in the slack again, and repeat.

The Sideways Retrieval

Same as before, cast at an ideal spot. Let drop mid way, and reel in the slack. Pull the lure to the left or the right, reel the slack and repeat.

Setting the Hook

It's important that when the strike occurs, that you drop the rod tip down and pull up immediately. You need to set the hook in the jaw, and avoid letting the bass swim with the bait. If you miss, allow the bait to drop and you could get a second strike, so don't give up!

Conclusion

As you can see, the plastic worm is a very easy lure to utilize and will catch you fish. If there are bass in the lake, you will find them with the plastic worm. The plastic worm has become the go to lure in just about everyone's tackle box over the years, and if you are not using one, then you are missing out!