Tips for Traditional Worm Fishing
Author: Captain Mike | Filed under: Fishing, Fishing Articles, Fishing Tackle, Tips and Tactics
One of the most-fished baits on Lake Guntersville is the worm. I put many clients in my boat that come from lakes where they have very little if any grass. I find that most of these fisherman struggle to feel a bite on Guntersville. To many deep-lake fisherman snagging a worm on grass feels so much like a fish pulling that they get frustrated with fishing the lure, although it can be a great fish catcher on our lake. I thought I would give you all a few tips to be able to distinguish the bite from the grass.
One of the most important things is the worm weight. The key is to get to the bottom but not to over-weight the worm. Use the lightest worm weight you can that will get you to the bottom.
The next and probably the most important tip is to hold your rod tip high, at the 12 o’clock position. This allows the worm to drop vertically so that it doesn’t get caught as easily in the grass. The 12 o’clock position also allows you to distinguish the bite easier.
Move the worm slowly so you can feel the grass, and let the worm drop on a slack line. The slack line drop allows the worm to be fished vertically into the holes in the grass, and that’s generally where the fish will be. This also gives the fish time to show it’s there and ensure you feel it first.
Lastly, watch your line for odd movement. It generally means a fish. Big fish have a tendency to pick your worm up and move slowly with it, and watching your line allows you to see that movement before you even feel a tic on your line.
I know these tips will help you to catch more fish. I work with fisherman every day to help them fish a worm. Let’s get together. I know I can make you a better worm fisherman, too.
Captain Mike Gerry
Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Service
Web: www.fishlakeguntersvilleguideservice.com
Email: bassguide@comcast.net
(256) 759-2270
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