When all else fails you, go to a soft plastic worm!
Out of all the different types of freshwater lures that are on the market, no other type of freshwater bait has caught more fish for freshwater fisherman than the humble soft plastic worm.
So what makes the humble worm the most successful and favourite of freshwater fishing lures?
Well for one thing they are dead easy to fish with, for most people the finesse style of fishing needed when fishing soft plastic worms comes naturally, even if they have never fished freshwater before.
Another great aspect of using worms is their action in the water, whether you rig your worms Texas style or whacky style, the action a worms presents to bass and many other freshwater species is just too attractive to pass up; which is probably why the humble soft plastic worm has become the 'go to freshwater lure' for most seasoned anglers.
So what are some things to look out for when fishing soft plastic worms?
Like most lures experiment, its a good idea to have a number of colours on hand although basic rule of thumb is to use lighter colour plastic worms for clear well lit water and darker worms for low light or stained murky water.
The weight of the plastic worm will dictate how you fish, if you are fishing in deeper water you will need a heavier worm and may even have to weight your worm with a jig head or use nail weights when wacky rigged, though in my experience adding weight to your soft plastic worm can take away some of the worm's action.
All in all if you want to catch more fish more often, you would do well to have a handful of quality soft plastic worms of different colours and sizes on hand for your next bass fishing trip.
So what makes the humble worm the most successful and favourite of freshwater fishing lures?
Well for one thing they are dead easy to fish with, for most people the finesse style of fishing needed when fishing soft plastic worms comes naturally, even if they have never fished freshwater before.
Another great aspect of using worms is their action in the water, whether you rig your worms Texas style or whacky style, the action a worms presents to bass and many other freshwater species is just too attractive to pass up; which is probably why the humble soft plastic worm has become the 'go to freshwater lure' for most seasoned anglers.
So what are some things to look out for when fishing soft plastic worms?
Like most lures experiment, its a good idea to have a number of colours on hand although basic rule of thumb is to use lighter colour plastic worms for clear well lit water and darker worms for low light or stained murky water.
Purchase good quality worms, although plastic worms might seem pretty simple enough, purchasing a good quality well known plastic worm will see you catch more fish. The action of the worm in the water, its impregnated scent and its appearance in the water will all contribute to your fishing success.
Patience is vital, when fishing worms as with fishing many other freshwater lures be sure to give your worm a good workout before switching your type of bait or moving to another area. You never know what may be lurking on the fringes just ready to ambush your soft plastic lure on your next cast.The weight of the plastic worm will dictate how you fish, if you are fishing in deeper water you will need a heavier worm and may even have to weight your worm with a jig head or use nail weights when wacky rigged, though in my experience adding weight to your soft plastic worm can take away some of the worm's action.
All in all if you want to catch more fish more often, you would do well to have a handful of quality soft plastic worms of different colours and sizes on hand for your next bass fishing trip.
John Salamon is a avid product tester of freshwater lures and experienced freshwater fisherman who enjoys writing about his passion. For more informative articles on the latest freshwater lures available and some great freshwater fishing techniques visit the Freshwater Lures website. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Salamon see my previous post : Fishing Lures - Small Things Make Big Differences in Angling |
