Texas rigged worms have been around for a very long time. In this case, when I say texas rig worm I’m referring to a swimming worm like the Zoom Ultravibe Speed Worm or a Zoom Mag 2 with a 4/0 ewg hook and a 1/8 or 3/16oz bullet weight. There are certainly other sizes and options available, but I like these worms because they are effective, versatile, and you can swap over to a texas rigged creature bait easily with this setup and not have to tie on a different weight and hook. I usually prefer a ribbon tail like the Mag 2 if the water is clearer and a swim worm if the visibility is a little lower, but there have also been times when I’ve just switched from one to the other because they didn’t seem to be as interested in one or the other.
A ribbon tail worm like the Mag 2 can be particularly versatile because you can swim it (and if you rig it correctly the action on it is awesome) or you can just bounce it along the bottom so it’s a great option to go with if you aren’t quite sure where the bass are in the water column. You can also bounce a swim worm on the bottom, but I usually prefer a straight retrieve when I’m using one of those. Either way these are both great lures to have in your arsenal and can also do well if there is some grass around since the hook isn’t exposed.
Lure Summary – Texas Rig Worm
Suggested Rod Length: 6’10” – 7’3″
Suggested Rod Power: Medium or Medium Heavy
Suggested Rod Action: Fast or Moderate Fast
Suggested Reel Type: Spinning Reel
Suggested Reel Size: 3000
Lure Weight (est.): .41oz
Tackle Required
- 4/0 Gamakatsu SuperLine Offset EWG Hook
- 1/8 or 3/16oz bullet weight
- 20lb Sufix 832 Braided Line
- 12lb Sunline FC Fluorocarbon Leader
Suggested Soft Plastic Baits
- Zoom Mag 2
- Zoom Ultravibe Speedworm