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!

Saving Trailer Hooks

Ever get caught out on the water, reach into your tackle box for a trailer hook but can’t find the hook keepers?

I know I have!

A quick and easy solution for those times when you want to add a trailer hook to a spinnerbait or buzzbait but can’t find the keepers is described in the following short video…

I hope it helps! 

Bass Fishing Tools: Lake Versus Topo Maps

Both topographic and lake maps often display features of a lake or reservoir bottom structure and are an important tool for bass anglers.

The following video was created to provide some thoughts and basic insight into how to use both lake and topographic maps when planning your next fishing trip.

It also provides a information regarding free sources for lake maps (mostly state sites or online sites like Navionics) as well as where to find free topographic maps…

Free Map Sources

Here are a few links to free map resources you may find helpful…

• U. S. Lake Maps via Navionics
• National Map
• MyTopo Digital Topos
• Digital Topo Maps

Plus most state GIS departments have topo maps and other imagery products available for their area…

If you know of any bass fishermen interested in learning more about lake and topographic maps, be sure to either send them the article link.

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Thanks for your support and remember…

Tight lines and full live-wells!

Swimming Worms for More Bass

The Texas rigged plastic worm has likely caught as many bass as any other bass bait on the market. 

Rigged with a bullet-shaped weight, the T-rigged worm can be worked by, through and over just about any type of bass-holding cover especially vegetation.

Though most bass anglers hop, drag or pull T-rigged worms through cover there is one presentation many don't use... the swimming worm!

Take a few minutes and watch as bass pro Shaw Grigsby explain why he loves fishing swimming worms for bass all across the country...

Bassin' During the Bluegill Spawn

As the bass are winding down their time on the spawning beds, bluegill and other sunfish are just starting theirs.

That's great news for bass recuperating since bedding 'gills mean an easy meal and energy source!

Knowing the right baits and presentations to coax bluegill-focused bass into chomping your bait will put more and bigger bass in your boat during this part of the season.

Watch and see what I mean: