More Questions

[ShaggyRS6]

So the more we fish the more we learn and the more questions we have. We actually tried the upper lake at the Ramapo Reservation in Sunday and although we did not catch I do have a couple of questions as a result of that session.

What can I do to get the worm to sink faster, I use the wacky rig and want the worm to sink faster, I'm having trouble knowing when it's hitting the lake bed.

I am thinking about getting another rod and reel so I can have it tackled up with different gear , the reel I think I will get would probably be the more expensive FI reel, I'd like a smother cast and retrieve, what about rod, if you were to suggest a bass road what would you advise ?

I knew I get bitten by the bass bug :p

[Ash]

So the more we fish the more we learn and the more questions we have. We actually tried the upper lake at the Ramapo Reservation in Sunday and although we did not catch I do have a couple of questions as a result of that session.

What can I do to get the worm to sink faster, I use the wacky rig and want the worm to sink faster, I'm having trouble knowing when it's hitting the lake bed.

I am thinking about getting another rod and reel so I can have it tackled up with different gear , the reel I think I will get would probably be the more expensive FI reel, I'd like a smother cast and retrieve, what about rod, if you were to suggest a bass road what would you advise ?

I knew I get bitten by the bass bug :p

I'm not sure if you want the worm to sink quicker. I'm not a big worm fisherman, but my understanding of the wacky rig is that you want it to sink slowly as that's how you get the action on the worm that gets the fish to bite.

If I'm wrong, I'm certain that one of the more knowledgeable posters here will correct me.

[Bergen Angler]

I put small split shots or use a wacky jig head.

[ShaggyRS6]

Gotcha, just needs enoug weight so you can feel the bottom.

[Bergen Angler]

and I often use weedless hook not to get snagged.

[Skunk City]

Some guys take small nails and push them into the worm for extra weight and extra wackiness. You really don't want them too heavy though. A lighter worm will take longer to sink, and that's usually when the bass will crush it.

[baetis]

You could try fishing the worm the "traditional" way with a worm weight if you prefer to feel it bouncing along the bottom. Just google "worm weight" and you'll see the sinkers used.

[ShaggyRS6]

Thanks for the tips guys. If anyone could advise on a rod that would be superb as well :)

[Bergen Angler]

For a wacky set up, I use a Fenwick 6'6" Medium light fast spinning rod with a Pflueger Purist 1325. I use 2 or 4 lb mono line with 10"-12" 6 lb fluroro lead.

[ShaggyRS6]

I can visualise how that would work nicely, what about if I'm using a lure! Same rod or would I need something a bit for beefy ?

[baetis]

I would never use 4 or 6 lb line for general bass fishing. Way too light IMO. If you are setting the hook in slop you'll lose some fish with 4lb test.

[Bergen Angler]

I can visualise how that would work nicely, what about if I'm using a lure! Same rod or would I need something a bit for beefy ?

For heavier lures, I use baitcaster set up.

[Bergen Angler]

I would never use 4 or 6 lb line for general bass fishing. Way too light IMO. If you are setting the hook in slop you'll lose some fish with 4lb test.

You are absolutely right. :) I just want to know how big a bass I can catch using light line. It also improves my skill. :)

[TSouth]

Getting a bunch of different sized painted/unpainted jig heads combined with an assortment of plastics will allow you to adapt to almost any fishing situation. I've known the White painted jig heads with the black eyes used with a small white grub to be lethal for smallmouth in certain spots. Plus you can fish the jigheads a few different ways and changing colors is as easy as it gets.

[ShaggyRS6]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate the advice.

[ShaggyRS6]

This article was a really good read, this have me a lot of ideas.

http://www.bassmaster.com/node/98652

[Moz]

What size plastic worms are you using? The 6" senko to me seems beefy compared to the 5" senko or the 6" finesse/trick worms I usually use.

The weighted wacky jigs work well for casting the lighter worms on windy days but I like the lighter jigheads like 1/16 oz, or 1/8 oz when the wind is really honking rather than anything heavier because I think it ruins the lures action by sinking too fast.

[ShaggyRS6]

Hi Moz, I am using the 6" Worm