If you want to catch bass, trout, walleyes, and more, follow these 13 tips for better worm fishing. Join the 1871 Club · The Greatest Stories Happen Outdoors · Subscribe Today Gear ...

Step 1: Pick a soft plastic trick worm or Senko-style stick bait (green pumpkin is the gold standard) and a Neko or wacky hook (1/0 is a good all-around size). Step 2: Tie on the hook using your ...

The hook you decide to use for your wacky rig is critical. While there are plenty of options out there, I’ve always had luck with the 2/0 TroKar weedless wacky worm hooks. I prefer the weedless option ...

Veteran wacky worm fishermen like to slide O-rings on their plastic worms for a more solid connection with the hook, and to prevent bass from stealing a worm. "Stick with 1/32- or 1/16-ounce jig ...

There's a reason manufacturers produce worms infused with more salt than a bag of potato chips in addition to those designed for bass on a low-sodium diet. Each type of Salted v.

But the worm remains a classic option. In freshwater lakes across the land, baitfish such as live shiners have displaced the worm as the go-to bait.