papajoe222 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I'm looking for a shorter, floating worm than the Zoom TrickWorms I've been using on my shakey heads. Something in the 4"-5" range for when I want to downsize both my jig and worm size. Any recommendations? Seems most of the shorter, drop shot worms are all salted. Not that I have anything against them for that presentation, I just like my shakey head plastic to float up from the jig when it's sitting. Quote
aceman387 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I have heard good things about these because of the high pork fat content,I plan on picking up some at the next sale.http://www.***.com/NetBait_Finesse_Worm_20pk/descpage-NBFW.html Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted January 25, 2014 Super User Posted January 25, 2014 Well if you like the Zoom trick worms, why don't you use the Zoom finesse worm, it's carbon copy of the trick worm only smaller. I don't know if they "float" or not, all I know is that I use them on shaky heads, and for drop shotting, and they flat out work. Quote
cajunpapi Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Cut a few inches off of the trick worm works for me. Quote
papajoe222 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Posted January 25, 2014 Well if you like the Zoom trick worms, why don't you use the Zoom finesse worm, it's carbon copy of the trick worm only smaller. I don't know if they "float" or not, all I know is that I use them on shaky heads, and for drop shotting, and they flat out work. The trick worms have salt and although their action is exceptional, they don't float. Cut a few inches off of the trick worm works for me. Yea, that's what I've been doing. I just like to add more stuff to my huge selection of soft plastics and finding a shorter worm would give the bait monkey another reason to pester me, so I'm doing his research for him. Quote
doyle8218 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Z Man Finesse Wormz come in 7" and 4" full floaters too! 1 Quote
Hattrick7 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I've been using this bait from Hags called the tornado I think. It's ribbed the whole length. They say that the bait is supposed to float. I use it on a t rig and it's been a great bait so far but don't really care if it floats or not. Quote
gr8outdoorz Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Strike King Super Finesse worm 4". Its the ones made with the elaztech. They float and work pretty well for me. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 25, 2014 Super User Posted January 25, 2014 Check out the Kicker Fish High Tail Hole Shot Shaky Worm. It comes in a 4.75" and a 7" and has holes in the tail end of the worm that trap air and float it. The worms are priced right and come with JJ Magic scent infused into the baits. Other than that, I use Elaztech baits when I need a floating worm. Quote
wisconsin heat Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 If you are not using a spring-lock style shakeyhead, the already mentioned Elaztech worms by strike king or Zman float extremely well. Quote
livetofish28 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I use the reaction innovations flirt in 4.75 I think it's smaller than five inches I'm sure of that Tight lines Andrew Quote
Primus Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I get custom poured 5" Senko profile worms in a no salt floating formula and usually fish this on a 1/4 oz Picasso Shake E football jighead and it works very well. I feel that the bulkier profile of this shape catches a larger size fish on average than a trick worm type of profile. I refer to it as a Shaky Senko. This stands up at app a 60 degree angle on the bottom mimicking the look of a feeding baitfish though I'm not sure what the bass thinks it is. Quote
jhoffman Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 They made the zman scented leech for the dropshot, I bet you could use that to shakey head also Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 25, 2014 Super User Posted January 25, 2014 I use the reaction innovations flirt in 4.75 I think it's smaller than five inches I'm sure of that Tight lines Andrew Flirt is a great bait, but I have not found any that float. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 25, 2014 Super User Posted January 25, 2014 elaztech worms by Strike king or Zman float well as does one of my older favorites the Giggy Stick by Gambler, don't ever use the blueberry muffin color.. Quote
pbizzle Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 I'm a huge fan of the Berkeley power shaky worm, just don't put it on a drop shot lol. Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 http://www.***.com/Big_Bite_Baits_Jeff_Kriet_-_Squirrel_Tail_Worm/descpage-BBBSQTW.html or http://www.***.com/Big_Bite_Baits_Jeff_Kriet_-_Shaking_Squirrel_Worm/descpage-BBBSHSQ.html#multiview Quote
Super User RoLo Posted January 27, 2014 Super User Posted January 27, 2014 Despite ads to the contrary, most Zoom Trick worms and Zoom Finesse worms do not float, oddly though, a few colors like 'key lime' tend to float. In any event, the most buoyant worms today are made of Elaztech, which is also known as Cyberflexxx and 3X (note the three Xs in cyberflexxx). On the downside, and the reason I stopped using them, 3x plastic is soft and jelly-like. In heavy cover, the hook-point easily penetrates a T-rigged 3x worm, which I feel is a big No-No! Roboworms and Brewer's Slider Worms are neutrally bouyant and made of tougher plastic. Roger 1 Quote
Nice_Bass Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Gambler giggy stick...should still make it. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted January 27, 2014 Super User Posted January 27, 2014 Gambler giggy stick...should still make it. The Gambler 7" Big Stick (large giggy stick) was one of our most productive bottom worms. The worm head was made of tough plastic and the hollow-body was high-floating. The tentacled tail offered bonus action similar to a tube lure. The Good Die Young Roger 1 Quote
McAlpine Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 I'll second or third a couple above. Roboworm and don't look back. Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted January 28, 2014 Super User Posted January 28, 2014 I buy custom finesse worms with no salt. Works great Quote
soopd Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Netbait Finesse Worms and the T mac for a larger version Quote
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