Fishing Texas-Rigged Worms for Post Spawn Bass

The post-spawn is a great time to fish Texas-rigged worms for bass. Bass are typically looking to feed up after the rigors of spawning, and a Texas-rigged worm is a great way to present a big, juicy meal.

There are a few things to keep in mind when fishing Texas-rigged worms for post-spawn bass. First, you'll want to use a worm that is the right size for the bass you're targeting. In general, a 6- to 8-inch mag finesse worm is always a good choice. Second, you'll want to use a weight that is heavy enough to keep the worm in place in the current, but not so heavy that it impedes the worm's action. A 1/8- to 1/4-ounce weight is a good starting point.

Once you've chosen your worm and weight, it's time to start fishing. The best places to fish Texas-rigged worms for post-spawn bass are in areas with some cover, such as grass, rocks, or wood. Cast your worm beyond the cover and let it sink to the bottom. Once it's on the bottom, slowly reel it back in, making sure to give it a few twitches every few feet. This will give the worm some action and make it more enticing to bass.

If you're not getting any bites, try changing up your retrieve speed or your worm color. Bass can be finicky creatures, so it's important to experiment until you find what they're biting on.

Bass pro Luke Palmer relies on a Texas-rigged Yum mag finesse worm to entice many of the post spawn bass he catches into striking. Take a few minutes and watch as Palmer explains his approach to worming his way through the post spawn...

Is the Tokyo Rig Better Than the Texas Rig?

Ever since the Tokyo rig was introduced in the U.S., many anglers have experimented with different uses for the rig.

At first glance, people see the rig as a combination of a compact, hardwired drop shot rig, stubby Carolina rig, oversized jika rig or very strange Texas rig. Looks to me like it's a uniqe rig with a number of interesting possibilities!

But does the Tokyo rig truly offer advantages over a traditional Texas rig as bass pro Mike Iaconelli states in the following video?

Take a moment, watch and see!

Is the Neko Rig Better Than the Texas Rig?

The Neko and Texas rigs are two popular soft bait presentations used in bass fishing. Both have their own unique advantages and disadvantages but the choice between the two ultimately comes down to the individual angler's preference and the specific fishing conditions when on the water.

The Neko Rig!

The Neko rig is a simple rig that involves threading a soft plastic worm or stick bait a Neko-style hook parallel with the length of the worm then inserting a small nail weight in the head of the bait (see video).

The Neko rig usually excels in clear water especially when bass are feeding on small baitfish or worms. The Neko rig's main advantage is its subtle presentation, which can be especially effective when bass are finicky or in a negative feeding mood. It is also a great rig for beginners since it's easy to rig and use.

The Texas Rig!

The Texas rig on the other hand, is a more versatile rig and used in a variety of fishing conditions. It involves rigging a soft plastic worm or creature bait with a bullet weight and a flipping or EWG style hook (see video).

The weight size can be varied and is used to keep the bait near the bottom. In most cases the hook is usually rigged weedless making it a "go-to" rig for fishing in heavy cover. The Texas rig is a great option when bass are feeding on larger prey, such as crawfish or bluegills. It is also a good choice when fishing in murky or stained water where the fish may not be able to see the bait as well.

Both the Neko and Texas rigs are great options for bass fishing. The Neko rig is often best used in clear water; when the bass are feeding on small bait; or when fishing pressured water. On the other hand, the Texas rig is more versatile and often used in heavy cover or when the water is stained to dirty. 

Tight lines and full livewells!

Rigging Soft Plastics for Bass

Now that the bass fishing season is going hot and heavy, it maybe time to review a few rigging techniques and tips for your next fishing adventure!.

Many bass anglers rely on plastic baits (worms, grubs, lizards, craws, etc.) as a big part of their bass fishing arsenal, therefore it’s always good to remind ourselves of the different rigging methods for soft plastics.

Different types of soft plastic baits are designed to imitate the various types of forage bass and many of these rigs were created to combine a life-like presentation as well as creating a lure that is relatively snag-less.

I recently stumbled across a great web-page where the author prepared a wonderful series of posts and images describing the different rigging techniques.

Rigging a Texas Worm

Have you ever see or participated in an online survey about favorite bass fishing lures?

I know I have numerous times and do you know what bass fishing lure wins most surveys?

Plastic bass baits, particularly plastic worms ….

There are a number of different methods you can use to rig a plastic worm but the “Texas Rig” is preferred most often.

Many anglers use the Texas rig in a variety of situations since it is more or less weedless (therefore resists hang-ups) and works in numerous structure and cover situations.

So if you are struggling with your plastic worm fishing, here is another bass fishing video tip demonstrating the proper method for rigging a plastic bait using a “Texas Rig” …

Enjoy!

Once you learn how to properly prep a plastic bait with the “Texas Rig”, you will likely never forget.

If you do not get the worm rigged correctly on the other hand, it will often twist and turn not only leaving the bass a little dizzy but your line a curled mess as well!

To Peg Or Not To Peg?

Texas rigging soft plastic baits is a “go-to” presentation method for many bass anglers including BASS Elite Series Pro, Shaw Grigsby…

One highly debated question associated with Texas rigging is “to peg or not to peg” the sinker against the head of the bait…

In this video, Grigsby provides his view on this sometimes contentious question and provides the best reason for his personal preference!

Catching more bass :)

Take a few moments and listen to his thoughts regarding the approach he uses most of the time when fishing the Texas rig…

So what's your preference?

Peg or no peg?