Finesse Worms

[Catch and Grease]

I recently made a topic about what to do when the bite is really slow and many people suggested using finesse worms. Well the bite was slow today and I wasn't getting any bites so I grabbed a medium action spinning rod I put some 6lb line on and put a 4inch worm on there and decided to see if there was anything too this finesse mumbo jumbo. I completely started to slay the bass! I caught maybe 12 bass in the next hour all 2lb+ it was great, I had a Shakey head rigged that worked well and then I switched to a Texas rig weightless to work around some thicker cover and it worked just as well. To anyone who doesn't use finesse tactics much I higky suggest you go try it when the bite gets tough!

[Mike L]

Another believer!

Mike

[iceintheveins]

Finesse worms are great to save a day.

[michang5]

A Zoom finesse worm is probably tied with senkos for my most productive bait.

But I only wacky rig senkos, whereas I will throw a finesse worm wacky weightless or on a drop shot (either nose hooked or wacky).

[Balshy Fishing]

So, how do you fish senko or finesse worms? I'm used to getting a tight line and putting my rod down to watch the tip move but I feel like nobody does this. Also, I bank fish

[Jrob78]

So, how do you fish senko or finesse worms? I'm used to getting a tight line and putting my rod down to watch the tip move but I feel like nobody does this. Also, I bank fish

My man, you've got a lot of reading to do.  Start here http://www.bassresource.com/how-to-fish/

[Balshy Fishing]

I mean I drop shot it. When I fish I'm almost always throwing to rock bottom anywhere between 10-13 feet.

[bassh8er]

It also works when the bass are active. A 4" Zoom Finesse worm in black or green pumpkin is one of my go to baits.

[michang5]

For my drop-shot finesse worms, I use a Mustad size 2 or a Gamakatsu 1/0 drop-shot hook and a 1/8oz drop shot weight. I run the weight 8-24" below the hook, depending on depth and grass.

I cast it out and wait a few seconds for it to reach bottom. Reel up much of the slack and slowly drag and/or twitch rod tip up from 10:00 to 11:00 or 12:00 and drop back down to 10:00. Reel up the little bit of new slack. Pause 1-3 seconds. Repeat.

I fish this horizontal-retrieve drop shot mostly from the bank, but will also use it from a kayak/canoe. The deepest water I fish is 20'.

Most pros and articles talk about using electronics and employing the drop shot directly over a school of fish in deep water. I've never done this since I don't own a boat or electronics.

[Wayne P.]

The past few weeks I have used about 150 Zoom finesse worms.

I rig them like my avatar.

Most of the time they do not "save the day", they are the day.

[michang5]

As it's gotten warmer in Central Texas and a LOT of grass has been growing, I've had better luck with Zoom trick worms fished on a drop-shot the same way as my post above.

 

Between me and a buddy, it was the only rig that caught fish as we kayaked six hours on Saturday. And in 30 minutes this morning at my favorite bank spot, I got two bites, landing one.

 

However, I must admit that I've been grabbing the larger trick worms before anything else the last week or two. So maybe I would catch just as many with the finesse. But why mess with something that's working, right?

[Wayne P.]

Caught this dink yesterday with a finesse worm

 

 

[Bassin Bob]

Try Carolina rigging them also!

[Creekcrappie]

I only break them out when I try my other 122 productive rigs and lures. I always catch fish on them. I don't know why I don't fish them more.

[kickerfish1]

I am a huge fan of the Jackall Flick Shake worms for their production though durability isn't great. The standard wacky rigged flick shake head is a good rigging options as is fished on a drop shot. Though small in size they can help get quality baits early in the year, late in the year, and when their is a tough bite.

[iceintheveins]

I use finesse worms mostly for mojo rigging, split shot rigging, or drop shotting. A weightless finesse worm is overlooked and can be lethal. A standard carolina rig is good too.

[Grant Schuen]

texas rigged finesse worms or weightless texas rigged have always been my go to confidence bait. 

[frogflogger]

Zman finesse worm on mushroom jig head all day any day will produce - as will all other finesse worms and rigs - the zman is just much more durable.

[Catch and Grease]

I don't know what brand of worm I was using when I originally posted this because I got them outta one of the tackle boxes I own that is like 30 years old and the worms are that old too, it was a 4 inch worm that was really thin and had a half inch ribbon tail. it worked great... I had to boil some of them because they were bent from staying in that box so long but I wish I knew what brand it was and if they still make em'...   If I get a chance soon ill post a pick and see if someone can tell me what kind/brand they are because I made sure to keep one.