Zoom Trick Worm On A Shaky Head

[Eric Buck]

Test your baits out in the tub.

[Primus]

Trick worms will not float and are not durable. I use sneed and go 2 baits shaky worms. My favorite is the go 2s. Get them online. They might seem a bit pricy, but they are super durable, 100% hand poured without hardener,  and they float like a bobber.

 

I just bought some GO2 worms just a few days ago, thanks for the report I'm looking forward to trying them. I like the Picasso Shaky football heads, stands the floating plastics up at an approximate 60 degree and being a footballhead it doesn't tip over easy . 

[CTGalloway21]

I prefer NetBait T-Macs over Zoom Trick Worms.  probably the exact same thing, I just like their colors better. 

[F14A-B]

Truthfully it won't matter, I know the confidence game though, so good luck with you're gameplan. I would most assuredly throw a10" powerbait worm for ledges on Kentucky lake.

[Raul]

I fish a shakyhead a lot and have never had a problem catching fish on my plain round shakyheads that aren't the "stand up" style and my worms that don't float. Why is it an issue if a worm floats on a shakyhead but never comes up when guys are talking about a T-rigged worm? Seems those worms still catch plenty of bass. A dead sticked Senko is deadly (while being painfully boring to fish) and they certainly don't float off the bottom by any stretch of the imagination. 

 

That´s exactly what I say but what the hell do I know about fishing ?

[conorsixtakc]

Not a big elaztec fan, but the zman shakeyhead worms are becoming a favorite. They standup better than anything Ive used and are very durable. Only downside is its darn near impossible to put them on a screw type keeper.

 

x2. They float and wiggle incredibly well, although if you're using a screw keeper it should be metal to help pierce the elaztec. Owner Shakey Ultraheads are the best design I've found. Heard a tip from a guy that if you heat the keeper real quick with a lighter the elaztech worm will slide right on. I plan on trying that this weekend.

 

Everybody can debate whether or not it makes a difference if it stands up or not. Both ways will catch fish, especially when they're biting worms. I think the allure of fishing a shaky head is presenting a soft plastic vertically, not laying limp on the bottom.

[Steveo-1969]

Tequila sunrise, junebug, red shad, plum, green pumpkin, and black/blue fleck have all been good producers on KY for me.

 

Thanks for the color recommendations Mr. Lip 'em!

[Steveo-1969]

Thanks to everyone for your input to my question.  Your answers have exceeded my expectations, what a helpful bunch of anglers on this site!  I ended up ordering a few different colors of Zoom trick worms to use on 3/16 and 1/4 ounce Megastrike Shake2 Pro Model heads.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I fish a shakyhead a lot and have never had a problem catching fish on my plain round shakyheads that aren't the "stand up" style and my worms that don't float. Why is it an issue if a worm floats on a shakyhead but never comes up when guys are talking about a T-rigged worm? Seems those worms still catch plenty of bass. A dead sticked Senko is deadly (while being painfully boring to fish) and they certainly don't float off the bottom by any stretch of the imagination.

I agree completely, but that's exactly why I want a shakey head jig and worm to stand upright, to give a different look from the other baits.

[craww]

x2. They float and wiggle incredibly well, although if you're using a screw keeper it should be metal to help pierce the elaztec. Owner Shakey Ultraheads are the best design I've found. Heard a tip from a guy that if you heat the keeper real quick with a lighter the elaztech worm will slide right on. I plan on trying that this weekend.

Everybody can debate whether or not it makes a difference if it stands up or not. Both ways will catch fish, especially when they're biting worms. I think the allure of fishing a shaky head is presenting a soft plastic vertically, not laying limp on the bottom.

I concur with everything you said. It may be getting close to semantics, but if the plastic is just gonna lay on the bottom you may as well just use a TX rig, as it comes through cover better (especially wood). You also can use different hooks like EWG's, offsets, etc.

Will definetely try the lighter trick, Id read that a while ago and completely forgot it.