How to Use Plastic Worms for Bass

Bass are a fun game fish to catch.

Using plastic worms to catch bass is regarded as one of the best ways to fish bass. Even those that go after the trophy bass and fish on a professional basis have a tendency to lean toward plastic worms as their favorite bait choice. It does take some expertise to catch a bass this way though, and knowing the right usage is the key.

Things You'll Need

• Fishing rod
• Plastic worm

Instructions

1. Pick what type of worm is needed. Dark worms work best in dark water, fluorescent and bright colored worms work great in clear water and skinnier worms are ideal for water with lots of vegetation.

2. Attach the worms to the fishing line, and use a light-weight slip sinker, which, according to bassresource.com, gives the plastic worm a more realistic movement in the water.

3. Cast into the water, at a distance, and allow time for the worm to slip to the bottom of the fishing hole. "Freshwater Fishing Tips & Techniques" suggests that the rod not be jerked or moved until the worm hits the bottom.

4. Raise the rod tip, also known as jigging, so that the worms comes up off the bottom, then slowly glides back down again. Keep doing this paying attention for a strike.

5. Set the rod when a strike is felt, by quickly raising the rod up and immediately reeling in.

Tips & Warnings

• Always choose the right worm for the water you are fishing in. Always be sure to slowly jig the worm to attract the bass.

• When using plastic worms it is not necessary to cast out and reel back in. Just jig for the fish at the casted length. Recast for a miss.

References

• Plastic Worms
• "Freshwater Fishing Tips & Techniques"; Gene Kugach, 1997