Texas Rig

Since the introduction of B.A.S.S. and other fine organizations bass fishing has exploded across America. Many years ago when I was a teenager My father would take me fishing on now famous bass lakes in Southern California. Then the popular lures were the Heddon Hula Popper, the Hellbender and the really expensive Rapalas. It was about 1971 when we first learned about the Texas Rigged Worm. Finally here's a set up that a young boy with a Zebco 33 can throw any time and anywhere. Its so simple to use easy to rig and in modern times for many Pro Anglers it's the GO-TO when the going gets tough.

The components consist of a bullet shaped worm weight that has a hole for your line to pass through from the tip to the base. You'll need an offset worm hook typically size 1- 3/0 depending on the size of worm you plan to use. Now the worm (more on worms in future articles).

We trust you already know how to tie knots. Start out by placing an average weight of about 3'16 oz. on to your line by passing the line into the nose of the weight first. Slide the weight up the line giving you some room to tie on the hook. I use an improved clinch not here. After tightening the knot trim the tag off. Now take your worm in one hand and the tied hook ion the other. Carefully place the hook point into the nose of the worm about 1/4 inch then turn the hook point towards the outside of the worm. Pull the hook through till the offset portion of the hook shank is securely holding the worm by its nose. If done correctly the knot should be close to or just inside the nose of the worm. Now twist the hook 180 degrees and insert in the point into the body of the worm making sure that the worm lays straight when finished. Its Ready to fish.

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