What T Rig bait for this area

[IneedAnewScreenName-98161861]

Sup y'all 

 

So I live on a river, but it's basically at the mouth of the lake. I'm right at the first bend from the main lake down into the river and it gets almost completely overgrown on the banks of either side with Lilly's, milfoil and other vegetation. Right now I can probably get away with a 3/8 to a 1/4 ounce weight but in a month I'll need close to a 1 ounce to get thru. 

 

My question is what bait would you throw on a Texas rig in this area. It's not quite punching lots of docks and loads of cover. 

I was hoping to use a worm but now I'm second guessing myself. Let the suggestions fly!

[T-Billy]

Stick a beaver in their face and "shake it till they take it". ? Zoom UV Speed Craw is also awesome in that environment. 

[NorthernBasser]

Bass Assassin Skunk Ape. 4" for punching. Nothing ground-breaking, but a gem of a bait not many people talk about. 

 

[LrgmouthShad]

Lily pads? Oh boy.
 

Spinnerbait, swim jig, or uv speed worm in those pads 

 

If they are real real thick, swim jig and if too thick for that, speed worm buzzed over the top could be a good option.

 

Edit: dag nabbit you asked for a t-rigged bait. Speed worm then. I need to learn how to read again because apparently I didn’t learn that in college 

[keagbassr]

The moment I find myself reaching for 3/4 or 1 oz. Weights im grabbing my double wide beavers and 6/0's. 

[papajoe222]

I opt for a craw tube when punching.  I like the option of filling the cavity with attractant and the fact that it gives off bubbles as it falls.  For river fishing, however, I think you'd be wise to try a 4in. tube. I modify mine by cutting the tentacles to just behind the hook. The slightest current gets them moving.  

[IneedAnewScreenName-98161861]

20 minutes ago, papajoe222 said:

I opt for a craw tube when punching.  I like the option of filling the cavity with attractant and the fact that it gives off bubbles as it falls.  For river fishing, however, I think you'd be wise to try a 4in. tube. I modify mine by cutting the tentacles to just behind the hook. The slightest current gets them moving.  

Even for LM? My lake doesn't have SM in it, and not sure if it makes a difference but water depth is 4 ft to 2 inches maybe.

[Sphynx]

1 minute ago, IneedAnewScreenName-98161861 said:

Even for LM? My lake doesn't have SM in it, and not sure if it makes a difference but water depth is 4 ft to 2 inches maybe.

Plenty of LM have been caught on tubes.

 

I like the Reaction Innovations Beaver lines, but I bet nearly any beaver style bait would work pretty well. 

[papajoe222]

22 hours ago, IneedAnewScreenName-98161861 said:

Even for LM? My lake doesn't have SM in it, and not sure if it makes a difference but water depth is 4 ft to 2 inches maybe.

Yes, although a craw tube might be a bit much, a 3.75in, or 3.5in. tube is a mainstay for largemouth and I have fished them in water as shallow as one foot. Just adjust your weight to match the depth/wind/cover.