The basic soft plastic worm is just about the most reliable all-around bait for bass there is. Bass don't see many real worms swimming around, but find the the snaky action and supple texture of plastic worms and other soft baits hard to resist. Worms can take fish in weedy shallows, vertical timber, deep rocky ledges, clear or dirty water, just about anywhere-but it takes some practice, and it's not automatic. Get the hang of it, and you can fish any soft bait effectively.
Soft bait fishing is a slow, patient business. The most common technique is to rig the bait Texas-style on baitcasting gear. Toss it into a likely spot and let it fall to the bottom, staying alert to any soft bumps or tugs on the line. Keeping the rod tip relatively high, lift the bait slowly with the rod tip, then drop, lift and drop, a few inches at a time. Reel up the slack slowly, and then lift and drop some more. Most strikes come on the drop you'll have to feel the fish grab the bait, and then quickly reel down and set the hook firmly. Don?
t be shy about the hookset-punch that hook home. You may lose a few fish by not setting the hook when you should and will definitely lose a few plastic baits setting the hook when you shouldn't. Just keep reminding yourself that plastic worms are a lot cheaper than crankbaits.
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