I’m sure you have watched the dudes on the tube catching tremendous stringers of bass with plastic worms. Are these bass fishing worms really that good? Absolutely. Bass really like worms. I am not dumb enough to blurt out that plastic worms are the one and only way to go, but they seem to yield some of the largest bass catches around. It’s something about the plastic body of the worm, the realistic action in the water, and the color that attracts the largemouth bass.
Largemouth bass react to plastic worms in different ways depending on the water clarity, depth, temperature, and amount of cover. In colder water (less than sixty degrees) you may want to use a shorter worm (less than 5 inches) with a slow retrieve along the bottom. In warmer water, I typically prefer to use a seven inch plastic worm. You can use a quicker retrieve, and even some twitching or jerking action of the rod tip to produce additional action to draw the bass.
Worm colors will change depending on fishing conditions as well. For first timers, I would recommend using motor oil, black, or purple worms. They typically do good regardless of the clarity of the water. For the intermediate to experts, consider using darker colors like deep yellow, orange, or darker greens for murky water, while using natural, lighter colors like white, and actual colored lures for better results.
This will start you off on the right foot in getting some strikes, and honing in your skill set for your particular river, lake, or favorite fishing spot. There are some other good baits like spinnerbaits, crankbaits, plugs, frogs, and more, but the plastic worm is a time tested bass producing lure.
