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Although experts say plastic worms offer bass few
negative clues to discourage t hem from biting, sometimes the fish just
aren't interested in your offering. Here's an offbeat rig that just
might stir some interest from close-mouthed summer largemouths. The
success of a Texas- or Carolina-rig hinges on a straight-hanging worm,
which gives the bait the appearance of a living, swimming creature.
However, a worm hooked via the Wacky Rig looks like a creature on its
deathbed. Its sinking, twisting movement tells bass, "I'm helpless;
come eat me." The Wacky Rig is a cinch to execute. Just take your
favorite plastic worm and hook it through the side, leaving the hook
exposed. That's it. Cast a Wacky-rigged worm and let it sink slowly,
giving it a slight twitch now and again. When it hits bottom, raise your
rod tip up and lift the worm off the bottom and let it sink again. Bass
will usually hit it on the fall. Worms with lots of tail action--like
the Culprit Worm--work great. Other times, even more subtle
plastics--like the Zoom centipede--are better. Your favorite flavor of
hook will probably work, but try a weed-less variety if you're hanging up
or collecting weeds. Experiment until you find what works for you.
Sometimes you need to anger the fish to get them to bite this rig
doesn't work all the time but it does have its good times. |
