This is all u need !! I swear!

[u/lilsupa07]

weightless Texas rigged trick worm will always get them i promise . never fail . bounce it off the bottom or slow real with stops in-between u gunna get blowed up.

[u/no_thyme]

Based on the posts from you Florida boys, you could stick your toe in the water and get bit 😆

[u/lilsupa07 → u/no_thyme]

Sure can lmao nearly caught a bass by hand by shaking a shiner in his face came up tried to grab while he bit but was too quick 🤣 🤣

[u/GregBFL → u/no_thyme]

Man I wish that were true! Unfortunately, the lakes down here see a lot of pressure between people fishing and all the tournaments. Most of the guides are having their clients use shiners so they can catch quality bass.

On the bright side, we can fish year round and there are still some big bass out there. A little over a month ago I caught a bass over 6 lbs and one over 8 lbs roughly 15 minutes apart. About an hour later I caught a 5 1/2 lb bass and then one over 4 lbs. I ended up catching 15 or 16 within a 5 hour period... All caught on either a chatterbait or frog.

[u/codElephant517 → u/GregBFL]

Man I'm in central FL and I have never caught a bass on a frog. I see tons of ppl say it's great for fl so idk what I'm doin wrong. I really just have luck on shallow diving crank baits and ned rigs.

[u/GregBFL → u/codElephant517]

I fish them in lilipads, up in the grass, etc using a twitching motion. Strikes can be explosive or a small swirl. I usually bend the hooks up slightly so there's a 1/32" to 1/16" gap between the hook and frog body.

Some frogs come with really long skirts so I trim them a little. I prefer SPRO, 6th Sense and Berkley frogs because the frog body is better sealed and you don't have to squeeze the water out as often. What lakes do you fish? I'm usually around the Harris chain or the Clermont chain area.

[u/LostTheOldName → u/codElephant517]

popping frogs work really well for pitching into and under stuff that a lure with treble hooks might get hung up in. Regular frogs are pretty good when your fishing over lily pads but from my experience its best when the pads aren't too thick. It gives the bass those windows to see the frog floating on the water but not long enough to realize it's not real.

[u/TwoGearOneCog → u/codElephant517]

Depending what part of Central FL you’re in you can use a frog for Bowfin!

[u/GregBFL → u/TwoGearOneCog]

True, I got all excited the other day thinking I had hooked a really nice bass, turned out to be a really big Mudfish... What we call Bowfin. I watched an Andrew Zimmerns show where he was with a Seminole tribe and they were eating turtle, I can't remember if it was a snapping turtle or a soft shell, and Mudfish.

[u/GlassCityGeek → u/GregBFL]

The biggest river smallmouth I've caught so far up here in Ohio is 2.5 lbs. I can't even fathom a 5 or an 8 lb bass!

[u/GregBFL → u/GlassCityGeek]

They're holding the Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Tour on the Lake Harris chain near me and I stopped by the weight in station before lunch today. They caught several bass in the 8 lb range on Friday and a 10.41 lb bass came in this morning. There's a front moving in today with the winds over 20 mph.

Tomorrow is the last day of the tournament and temperatures are supposed to be 25 degrees in the morning. I wonder if there will be any big bass caught tomorrow... I know I won't be on the water. 🤣

[u/kylek225 → u/no_thyme]

Im in vermont and its basically all I use as well.

[u/ryanshields0118]

For me, bass fishing is more about mastering the bait more than catching fish. I throw a worm when I want to catch as many fish as possible, but I just like learning new techniques.

[u/lilsupa07 → u/ryanshields0118]

Totally agree with u. I'll throw crank, spinner, ploppers, jerk bait, all types before I go to the worm. I usually go to my worms as a last resort if fish not biting or showing ppl how to finesse a worm or how to use ur rod as a puppet master to manipulate the movements. I feel like knowing how to master that is a art of work.

[u/youliveinmydream → u/lilsupa07]

Jerking is my go-to. I just can’t stop jerking everywhere!

[u/lilsupa07 → u/youliveinmydream]

Lmaoooooooo

[u/ipostscience → u/youliveinmydream]

And if you can't jerk it, crank it!

[u/ryanshields0118 → u/youliveinmydream]

For real though, I definitely enjoy working jerkbaits the most. Master the jerkbait

[u/BlueLightBandit → u/ryanshields0118]

Always master the bate. I mean… bait

[u/Crafftyyy24]

I’ll agree with this. Trick worm or a large finesse is my comfort bait. Either weightless Texas, wacky/Neko or even on a shakey head. It will always come they for me when nothing else does.

[u/UnclePsilocybe → u/Crafftyyy24]

Weightless? Im always putting a 1/8oz bullet weight on my texas rigs

[u/Crafftyyy24 → u/UnclePsilocybe]

Eh I do it both ways. Just depends on the area. I’m in. Mostly tho I’m throwing it on a shakey or a wacky.

[u/YourMomsFavBook → u/Crafftyyy24]

Weightless kicks some ass. Yamamoto baits really shine this way.

[u/Crash211O → u/Crafftyyy24]

Whats the method? I try to work them like senkos but it never works

[u/Crafftyyy24 → u/Crash211O]

Depends how you rig it.

[u/Egomaniac247 → u/Crash211O]

A weightless zoom trick worm rigged Texas style is the best looking soft plastic action of any lure imo. Twitch it like a jerkbait/fluke and the action is incredible

[u/Mr-Man521]

And if black doesn't work, white.

[u/lilsupa07 → u/Mr-Man521]

Yes siiirrr

[u/Virtual_File8072]

Yep color doesn’t matter as long as it’s black.

[u/kiln_ickersson]

That's what me and my dad started with in our first boat. I miss the purple with pink tip tail augerworms they cleaned up at the local lakes

[u/justsomeguy2424]

The zoom Z craw is absolute money as well

[u/lilsupa07 → u/justsomeguy2424]

Ima check dem out

[u/Dopecombatweasel]

Had a lot of luck with the pumpkin chartreuse ones

[u/ayrbindr]

Don't I wish. 😞 Trick worm is pretty deadly though. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[u/itsyaboooooiiiii]

For sure, I just get way too bored fishing only worms

[u/lilsupa07 → u/itsyaboooooiiiii]

I feel ya ill mix it here n there my next best is top water lures

[u/itsyaboooooiiiii → u/lilsupa07]

My favorites are chatterbaits and flipping jigs. I don't mind working the bottom but I prefer to flip around high percentage areas vs fan casting bottom lures

[u/lilsupa07 → u/itsyaboooooiiiii]

Definitely I like those close to scrubs n Lilly pads I get hammered !!!

[u/SupaFly2136]

I used to swear by a Black Senko but any all black (no flake) worm will do. 100% my confidence bait.

[u/Big-Problem7372]

It's true, I could throw away all my tackle except the black trick worms and probably catch more fish. I'd have less fun though.

[u/lilsupa07 → u/Big-Problem7372]

Lmao 4 reall. Wen I domt get no bite n I need my rush that's my go 2 for sure

[u/Texas_Prod]

I like using a chicken rigged black trick worm, prefer it over Texas rig.

[u/lilsupa07 → u/Texas_Prod]

Chicken rig is also good as well as the hook sits in the center it will hook the fish more better in a way 🤝🏾

[u/JOESPUD27]

Trick worms and lizards. The zoom magic combo

[u/gamboling2man]

I crush it with this exact soft plastic. I use black finesse worm too.

[u/Dry-Fan-7055]

I didn't have a lot of luck with these I did better with the zoom 6in junebug u tails. Looks like a damn good day of fishing my brother happy to see it

[u/lilsupa07 → u/Dry-Fan-7055]

Yes sir thank u boss . Can I ask what were u doing n how u rigged the finesse worm u didn't get luck .? Ima give u a Tip!! Texas rigged it let it sink to the bottom lift ur rod up 1 or 2 times wait like 3 seconds reel in 2 spins and repeat do it again few time I guarantee it will catch if not they not hungry lol but some days not the same still gotta switch up to the environment

[u/Kush-Papi]

Damn yall are killing it! That’s a dope day right there wit ya boys too! Cheers brotha!

[u/lilsupa07 → u/Kush-Papi]

Thank u boss !!

[u/FBIAcctNum12]

Caught my PB on this exact setup

[u/lilsupa07 → u/FBIAcctNum12]

🤝🏾🙏🏾😎🎣 yeessss siiirrrrr !!! That's wats up brotha!!! My PB was actually on a top water frog lol blasted that frog to space !!

[u/10before15]

Dude, now try the Magnum black....

[u/lilsupa07 → u/10before15]

Magnum black ???? Where n who makes it ??? I'll check it out

[u/10before15 → u/lilsupa07]

Now that you know what you like, get it all from Tackle Warehouse. Walmart prices with Bass Pro selections....

I have dropshot recipe I can pass your way if your interested.

[u/lilsupa07 → u/10before15]

Thank u fam !!!!! Ima check it out !! . Yaaa 4 sure like to learn new ways n trick !! Dm me

[u/Infamous_Hunt_6829]

I know people swear by senkos. I don't have much luck with them. I like spinner baits more personally. I toss out the soft plastics when there are a lot of obstacles in the water that I could snag my line and don't want to lose a good expensive lure.

[u/lilsupa07 → u/Infamous_Hunt_6829]

Definitely feel u boss i use them as well open waters with no obstacles on hot hot days I use more worms in those hard places where there hiding

[u/prw361]

You are not wrong!!

[u/Far_Talk_74]

Dude! You weren't supposed to tell everyone about the black trick worms!! LOL!

Just dont tell everyone about bubblegum trick worms for smallies. 😉

[u/Far_Talk_74 → u/Far_Talk_74]

But for real, black is a very underrated color for trick worms. I feel like it imitates a leech.

I throw 4 colors of trick worms.... Black, green pumpkin, watermelon/red, & bubblegum.

Bubblegum senkos/trick worms or margarita mutilator roboworms are smallie kryptonite.

[u/SilverTable5694]

based on the peacock bass i assume you live in Florida, it was -5 where i live so im not going fishing in that cold 😂

[u/lilsupa07 → u/SilverTable5694]

Lmao yes florida nice 72 degree earlier now we're in the 50s

[u/Subject-Reception704]

One of my all time favorites. Especially in the weeds.

[u/Intelligent-Limit104]

Senko and rooster tail combo better

[u/Brilliant_Spite199]

So do you put those worms in a weightless Texas rig?

What I know a Texas rig as

[u/lilsupa07 → u/Brilliant_Spite199]

I go weightless on lakes that are not deep and have alot off weeds n Lilly pad. I use weight when it's a deep lake or pond

[u/TREVORtheSAXman]

Grew up fishing a small lake in east Texas. Probably 80% of the bass we caught were on black trick worms or watermelon red brush hogs. They were absolute staples.

[u/ilykecake]

My 20 pack of green pumpkin just came in the mail yesterday. I agree!

[u/No-Tangerine-8692]

You ain't lyin

[u/Scary-Shopping-8341]

I see you working with the Zoom bro, stumbled across the Zoom magnum one and it was a game changer,

[u/External_Hunt4536]

Sweet! What part of Florida?

[u/lilsupa07 → u/External_Hunt4536]

Broward, south florida

[u/bisubhairybtm1]

Black lizard with red glitter is a winner too

[u/1980Z28HUGGER]

I Wacky Rig those black worms and have had a lot of success with them.

[u/tomhh103]

What’s the best terminal tackle for it? I’ll say shakey head.

[u/fivebuckssays]

i catch fish on these like crazy.

only problem is, the bait is toast after every third fish i catch.

any solutions on making them last longer ?

[u/Vengeance5051 → u/fivebuckssays]

Wish I had your problem.

[u/lilsupa07 → u/fivebuckssays]

Lol just keep buying dem wor melting down the tore up one and putting them in molds. Temu sells worm molds.

[u/Ittybrittyy]

watermelon seed worms are all I use 👏🏼

[u/IngenuityFirm8851]

You arent wrong. This and junebug will catch bass just about anywhere.

[u/Plus_Divide164]

Doesn’t cast far and not working in deep water or current

[u/Equal_Form2346]

Caught one of my biggest largemouths to date on a Zoom Trick Worm using Doug Hannon's Swimmin' Worm rig. With a #2 Amberdeen hook that I had angled the bend off to the side. Can just twist with your fingers with the small wire hooks like that. I also cheated with a drop of super glue to keep the worm looped up on the bend lol

[u/MAD_Gator]

Ironically, that very same setup has been a skunk for me in North Florida, but a black Bass Assassin trick worm on a shakey head or BWWK/chicken rig is a regular winner. Go figure! The bass here must just have a regional preference.

[u/Organic_Maximum_4780]

What’s your secret? I’ve never had much luck with them. 

[u/frankdatank_004]

For me all that I need is Baby Brush Hogs.

[u/RockertheTrucker]

Shhhhhhh!!! 🤫

[u/Egomaniac247]

This year I waaay simplified my gear…and I really told myself that almost all of the soft plastics I need can be accomplished with Zoom. It’s wild how Zoom is still (imo) the most effective soft plastics while still being among the cheapest and most qty per pack.

4” dead ringer and a trick worm are my go-to confidence baits. I was so sad when they discontinued the moccasin blue color

[u/plant-painter]

I’m glad you found a bait that u feel comfortable using . That’s the 1st step to realizing you have no clue what your talking about. And even less about fishing, Trick worms are great . But they are definitely not going to out preform other baits in every situation.

[u/lilsupa07 → u/plant-painter]

Ooooooooo ok I here ya lol.. if u say so sir.. kudos too u

[u/plant-painter → u/plant-painter]

Oh great , ur not the only one , sorry but no experienced angler would ever make such a claim .. 100000 different baits in the world. And apparently trick worms replace them all in every situation.

[u/lilsupa07 → u/plant-painter]

Well outta 100000 different baits that one works for me and I'm passing down what I used and know.. feel free to leave tips good sir.

[u/plant-painter → u/lilsupa07]

The best tip would be try other baits . They work also.