Looking back on notes I've kept, a finesse plastic worm has caught more fish for me over the last four seasons than any other bait I've used. This includes all surface lures, mid depth lures, and other bottom fishing baits. Looking on the TW website, I counted over 100 finesse worms available. They carry every style. I'm sure at some point they could all work. I can't explain why they work so well. My guess is that in very clear water, bass can see your bait much better. They often shy away from larger baits, especially large flashy lures, and the small, thin worms work great. I'm using Zoom, Brewers Slider worms and Netbait finesse worms. I used to be concerned with colors, but now not so much.I think it's the smaller size that makes them work well. I t- rig them with a light 1/8 or 3/16 oz weight. It seems ironic because the first small worm I used was a Cream Scoundrel that my older brother trimmed down over forty years ago, and now I've come full circle, still catching fish with downsized plastic worms. The bass in my clear lake love em. What are your favourite finesse plastic worms, and, how do you rig them?
