plastics

[keeb]

i just started this season using plastics and im horrible and need some advice plz help i feel the bite but it just seems like there hangin and the tila end of the plastic and not by the hook ???

[Infisherman1]

What size lures and hooks are you using?

[Bladerunner]

well you've come to the right place jordan,
this is my first season using plastics as well, and since joining this forum late last week, ive learned so much already
although i dont know enough yet to give ya any advice, youll have plenty of help from the pro's here

welcome to the forum 8)

[Rich]

Jordan-could you get a little more specific? What are you using, how are you trying to rig them, etc.

[keeb]

id say im using a six inch worm and put one of those weights that slide up and down on the line and im put the worm so that the hook isnt showing so i dont catch weeds i dont no what size of hook im using

[Bassin_Dude]

might want to learn your equipmant as well as go to school.

[keeb]

well i am going to school ijm only a freshmen in high school
thnx

[jeffman]

02,

And this is coming from someone who spells equipm(a)nt, instead of equipm(e)nt!!!
"He who lives in glass houses should ball in the basement"

JackL

[Rich]

OK. Â*Sounds like you are using a Texas rig. Â*Here is how you rig it:

http://www.bassfishingusa.com/rigging/rigging1.html

You want to use a hook that is matched to the size of the worm. Â*For example, with a 6" worm would use a 1/0 or 2/0 hook, and as you move up in the size of worm you want to increase your hook size.

To fish it, cast it out and let it sink to the bottom. Â*Reel up the slack, then raise your rod tip. Â*That will lift the worm off the bottom and when you stop it falls back. Â*Most hits come on the fall. Â*If you feel a hit, reel down to it and set the hook with a sharp raise of the rod tip.

Worms don't work 100% of the time, so you need to learn other baits and techniques to catch bass consistently. Â*Hope this helps.

Jack, LMAO!

[Bassin_Dude]

jack, that was an error due to spelling fast. i was in a hurry, had to go put some things away. i can assure you i know how to spell equipment.

[jeffman]

02,

Just having a little fun with you!

JackL

[daveraynor]

I'm also a freshmen in high school. You might need to let them take it a little longer before setting the hook.

[mike0062466]

[quote author=jordan09 link=board=news;num=1116206460;start=0#0 date=05/15/05 at 21:21:00]i just started this season using plastics and im horrible and need some advice plz help i feel the bite but it just seems like there hangin and the tila end of the plastic and not by the hook ???[/quote]
Are you sure they're bass? Panfish often nibble around the tail and bass often engulf the lure. When you set the hook are you feeling any initial resistance?

[Rich]

After re-reading the post I'm with Marty-sounds like panfish grabbing the tail.

[jglassguy]

If your kinda new to plastics in your line up of bass catchin' methods, the best advise I can give is to pre punch the barb of the hook through the plastic, then recede the barb into the plastic to make it weedless. What this does is makes the hook go through the plastic worm and gives a better hookset on the bass's hard mouth