Texas Rig 101: This Simple Trick Gets Big Bites! (Texas Rigged Worms for Beginners)

Tips N Tricks May 3, 2025 7 views
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Want to catch more bass using soft plastic worms? In this how to guide on how to fish Texas rigged worms for beginners for bass, I’ll show you exactly how to rig and fish soft plastics like the Berkley Power Worm and Jerk Shad — step-by-step.

You’ll learn not just how to rig a Texas rigged worm, but how to actually feel the bite, set the hook, and land more fish — especially in spring and summer when bass are buried in cover.

Whether you’re new to bass fishing or just want to stop missing subtle bites, this video breaks it down in simple terms with on-the-water footage to show what it really looks (and feels) like.

In this video:
✔️ How to fish a worm for bass
✔️ Texas rigged lures for beginners
✔️ The best soft plastic worm setup for bass
✔️ How to tell if you have a bite bass fishing
✔️ When to fish a weightless Texas rig vs Texas rigged baits

If you’ve ever asked how to use soft plastic worms or wanted to feel more confident when bass bite, this guide is for you.

👇 Drop a comment if you’ve ever been unsure whether a bass was biting — or if you’ve got a favorite worm setup that works!

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Gear used:
Texas Rig Worm
Berkley 7″ Power Worm (Camo): https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_7_Power_Worms/descpage-BSP.html?from=TRFISH
3/16 oz bullet sinker https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-TTLB.html?from=TRFISH
Bobber Stopper https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Heavy_Hitter_Custom_Baits_Bobber_Stops_27pk/descpage-30536730536.html?from=TRFISH
3/0 Straight Shank Fusion19 Hook https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Hooks_Heavy_Cover_4pk/descpage-SFHC.html?from=TRFISH
15 lb Berkley Fluorocarbon https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Trilene_100_Fluorocarbon_Line_Clear/descpage-FBTR.html?from=TRFISH
7’5″ Fenwick Elite MH XF https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Fenwick_Elite_Casting_Rods/descpage-FECR.html?from=TRFISH
Abu Garcia Revo Rocket (10:1) https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_Revo_Rocket_LP_Casting_Reels/descpage-AGRRH.html?from=TRFISH

Weightless Texas Rig:
Berkley Jerk Shad (Green Albino) https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Jerk_Shad_10pk/descpage-PJS.html?from=TRFISH
4/0 Fusion19 EWG Hook https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Hooks_Superline_EWG/descpage-SLE.html?from=TRFISH
15 lb Berkley Fluorocarbon https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Trilene_100_Fluorocarbon_Line_Clear/descpage-FBTR.html?from=TRFISH
Abu Garcia Zenon X (8:1) https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_Zenon_X_Casting_Reels/descpage-AGZX.html?from=TRFISH
7-1 Fenwick Elite M XF https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Fenwick_Elite_Casting_Rods/descpage-FECR.html?from=TRFISH

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