Some Fantastic Choices For Fishing Bass With Worms
I’m sure you have watched the guides on TV reeling in ridiculous amounts of bass with worms. Are these bass fishing worms really that awesome? It most certainly is. Bass really like plastic worms. Now, I am not going to blurt out that plastic worms are the one and only way to fish, but they so tend to produce some of the best bass catches around. It is something about the plastic body of the worm, the life like action in the water, and the color that brings in the largemouth bass.
Largemouth bass react to plastic worms in different ways depending on the water clarity, depth, temperature, and amount of cover. In cooler water (less than 60 degrees) you may want to work a smaller worm (less than five inches) with a slower retrieve along the bottom. In warmer water, I typically prefer to use a 7 inch worm. You can use a faster retrieve, and even some twitching or jerking action of the rod tip to produce more action to entice the bass.
Worm colors will change depending on conditions as well. For first timers, I would recommend working motor oil, black, or purple worms. They tend to do well regardless of how clear the water is. For the moderate to pros, consider using darker colors like deep yellow, orange, or darker greens for dirty water, while using natural, lighter colors like white, and actual colored lures for better results.
This will give you a good starting place to getting some hits, and honing in your skill set for your local river, lake, or most liked fishing locale. There are some other good baits like plugs, frogs, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and more, but the plastic worm is a time tested bass fishing bait.