found out, I get hung up less if I peg the weight for this fishing situation.”
CAST AND RETRIEVE
To present the worm, make a long cast at the area or target and let it settle to the bottom. Wait for the line to go slack.
Don’t make the mistake of fishing the worm on a lift and drop retrieve. You want to pull that big worm along the bottom and maintain bottom contact.
When the worm is against a rock or brush, slow down and use the worm as your depth finder. Follow your way around the structure trying to feel every part of the cover and let the worm do it work.
Another presentation that Kriet will use is called “stroking a worm”.
“Many times it will get you a few extra bites, after the bites have stopped or you just need a trigger to get the bass going again, if they shut off,” he said. “I will move up to a ½-oz tungsten weight for this technique (still left loose to slide on my line).
After upsizing his weight, he will make a cast and let the worm settle to the bottom. With the rod, he will make a sudden lift or jerking motion up off of the bottom and then let the bait fall on a slack line to the bottom again.
The next time you are faced with provoking a deep water bass to bite, remember Kriet’s tips for 10-inch worms and put them to the test.
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