I have used several stick type baits and have only had real success with shim e stick specifically in their exclusive color called sweet tater pie. It's my go to fall bait now not only is it the exact colors of fall foliage but it catches multiple bass in a day and quality size bass.
I do not whacky rig them I use a black football head jig with red eyes, screw lock , and red hooks.
I texpose the hook, drop it out, reel, pop pop with the rod, reel , pop pop with the rod....you get the idea, drives bass crazy! And even if you lose most of your worm after catching a couple of fish, as long as a small piece of the shim e stick is left on the jig head, keep casting I've caught really quality size bass with nothing left on my jig head but a tiny piece of my shim e stick left attached. Don't believe me? I have video to prove this. Take my advice. Outfish the rest .
