Fishing the Shaky Head

Soft plastic baits definitely play a major role in many of my days on the water and set a baseline for many of the bass fishing tips and tactics I rely upon.  Coupling different types of soft plastic baits with different styles of presentations always reap benefits under a wide range of environmental conditions. 

The shaky worm fishing rig is one presentation method helping many anglers adjust to those days when tough fishing conditions prevail on the water ...

In this video, Bass Pro, Jeff Kriet provides an "on the water" demonstration of how the shaky worm (also called jig worm) rig works under even the toughest of conditions:

 

Shaky worm fishing works best when scent-enhanced worms are rigged on fairly light (1/16 to 1/8 oz) jig-head coupled with light line and a slow to dead-sticking retrieve.

Give the shaky worm rig a try the next time you're on the water and encounter tough fishing conditions!