Shimano
2.08m
5–21 g · 6–14 lb
Rig
Texas rig
A soft plastic worm with its hook buried in the body, so it slides through weed and cover without snagging.
The numbers match the parts list. The drawing is stylised, not to scale.
How it works
A bullet weight slides on the line above the worm, and the hook point is tucked back into the plastic. That makes it nearly weedless, which is why it is the standard for fishing thick cover for bass.
- Best for
- Bass in weed, flooded trees and rocky cover.
- Conditions
- Weed beds, flooded timber and rocky edges.
Parts list
- 1
Main line. Fluorocarbon or braid.
- 2
Bullet weight. 3.5 to 14 g, sized to the depth and cover.
- 3
Bead. Protects the knot and clicks against the weight.
- 4
Offset worm hook. The bend lets you bury the point in the plastic.
- 5
Soft plastic worm. Four to seven inches.
Build it
- 1
Slide the bullet weight and a bead onto the line.
- 2
Tie the offset hook to the line with a palomar knot.
- 3
Push the hook point into the head of the worm and out of its side.
- 4
Slide the worm up over the bend and push the point back into the plastic.
- 5
Check the worm hangs straight, then cast.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Fishes through cover
- Simple to rig
- Works all year
Watch out for
- Needs a firm hookset
- Slow in open water
Nearly weedless, but the hook is hidden, so you need a firm hookset and sharp hooks.
Knots and hooks
Hook sizes 1/0 to 4/0 suit this rig. See the hook guide.
Rig and hook recommendations are pending review by a local angler. Check bag limits and gear rules for your area before you fish.
Gear
Gear that suits this rig
Shimano
2.03m
7–28 g · 10–20 lb
Ugly Stik
1.98m
7–28 g · 8–17 lb
Ugly Stik
1.98m
5–21 g · 6–14 lb
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