Question re: rigging a speed worm

[Dash Riprock]

Kind of a newb here, need advice.

 

I recently picked up a couple packs of Zoom Ultra Vibe speed worms and a couple packs of Yum Thumpin Dingers. These are the ones that have the short stubby curl on the end, as opposed to a flat paddle tail.

 

I recall seeing somewhere that these should be rigged with the point of the tail facing down. I can no longer find where I saw that. My confusion is this: The Yum Thumpin Dingers have a slot in the top where I assume the hook tip is supposed to fit. However, if you rig it that way, the tail will be facing up. Am I missing something? Does the tail face up or down? 

 

I will primarily be throwing it on a weightless T-rig, maybe occasionally with a light weight when the moss isn't thick. Mainly swimming it or buzzing it on top of the water in creeks and ponds from the bank. 

 

Thanks!

 

 

[BlakeMolone]

Doesn’t matter, I like the tail to be up but I think most people do tail down. Try it both ways and see what you think looks better.

[Log Catcher]

I always rig my Zoom worms tail down. I have never tried Yums. I think the tail needs to be down if you are going to be buzzing it across the surface. Fishing deep it may not matter.

[Catt]

I throw both as long as they're straight, I don't care!

[Mike L]

It really doesn’t matter. 
But I found if you rig the UV, especially the Magnums point down inline with the shaft, along the seem you’ll get maximum action and the tendency to roll weightless will be almost eliminated. 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[Dash Riprock]

16 hours ago, Log Catcher said:

I always rig my Zoom worms tail down. I have never tried Yums. I think the tail needs to be down if you are going to be buzzing it across the surface. Fishing deep it may not matter.

They seem basically identical with the exception of the hook slot in the Yums. 

 

They're interesting worms, I look forward to trying them.

[Basser2021]

On 6/8/2022 at 6:22 PM, BlakeMolone said:

Doesn’t matter, I like the tail to be up but I think most people do tail down. Try it both ways and see what you think looks better.

What he said

[Fat Ika]

16 hours ago, Basser2021 said:

What he said

What he said.

 

Maybe you're already dialed in with your speedworm gear, but if not, I'd focus on the whole chain...... from rod in hand > hook for optimal hookups and landing. 

[5/0]

How about the original Zoom speed worm with the paddle tail? Were they designed to be rigged horizontally?

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[Dash Riprock]

19 hours ago, 5/0 said:

How about the original Zoom speed worm with the paddle tail? Were they designed to be rigged horizontally?

Good question, I don't know. I assume you'd rig it horizontally but I've never fished one.

[Deleted account]

4 hours ago, Dash Riprock said:

Good question, I don't know. I assume you'd rig it horizontally but I've never fished one.

If you rig it sideways, it will have a more pronounced wiggle on the drop and fall a tad slower, specially weightless or with a light weight, not a huge difference, but it's there. The two are the same with a cutout on the tail, so in a pinch you can turn a beaver tail one into an ultra vibe one. I like to bite off an inch or so off the originals and pitch them into cover, or even punch with them. 

[Mike L]

1 hour ago, Deleted account said:

I like to bite off an inch or so off the originals and pitch them into cover, or even punch with them. 

I’ve done it many times but with only the Magnums.
I like at least 4-5 fow under the mat to give the tail time to do it’s job. 
 

Sometimes the bigger profile and the fast tail is all it takes. 
 

 

 

 

Mike