Different ways to rig soft pllastics

The Shaky Head Rig

Originally a Northern rig for smallmouth bass but largemouth and spotted bass anglers have discovered the Rig and are using it effectively. The Rig begins with a jighead with a longer-than-normal hook shank. The manufacturers make a special jig for this technique with a flat spot on the head of the jig to make the worm stand up. With money so tight I use a regular 3/8 to 1/2 oz. jig and grind a flat spot on the jig head so it lands on the bottom with the worm sticking up. Add a short (3 to 5”) straight, floating soft-plastic worm Texas-rigged.

How It’s Done: Tie on the jig and Texas rig a soft plastic worm. Cast and allow the lure to hit bottom, then with line taut, gently shake the rod tip to make the worm dance on bottom but not move along the bottom. After a few shakes without a bite pop the jig off of the bottom and start the process all over. The idea is as the name implies just shake it enough to make the worm wiggle in place. For our lake this technique works good around any brush, weeds and beds. They also can be used against vertical structure such as dam faces and bluff walls (which we don't have).

Soft Plastics For Rigs: Small 3 to 5” straight tailed floating worms.