How to Rig a Worm for a Weedless Bass

Texas-rigged worms are one of the most productive bass baits.

The Texas-rigged plastic worm is one of the top baits for bass fishing. The rig is a weedless one, so fishermen can target bass in the heavy cover in which they live without getting snagged. The rigs can be fished in both shallow and deep water. When anglers reel them in, Texas-rigged plastic worms resemble fish. Fished along the bottom, they imitate crayfish and other bottom-dwelling foragers.

Things You'll Need

• Sinker
• Hook

Instructions

1. Thread a bullet sinker onto the end of the fishing line. The sinker should be heavy enough to penetrate heavy cover and keep the worm on the bottom.

2. Tie a hook to the end of the line using a Palomar knot. Size 1/0 and 2/0 hooks are good for 4- and 5-inch worms, while 3/0 and 4/0 are better for 6- and 7-inch worms.

3. Push the point of the hook into the head of the worm and down 1/4 inch. Push the hook point out of the worm and thread the worm up the shank of the hook. Stop just before the head of the worm meets the eye of the hook.

4. Turn the hook point so it faces the worm.

5. Insert the hook point into the side of the worm. Push it until the hook point is just below the surface on the other side.

6. Push the head of the worm tight against the eye of the hook. The worm should be straight on the hook.

References

• The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide; Texas Rigs; Jim Reaneau

Resources

• Animated Knots: The Palomar Knot