John Cox's Texas Rig Fishing Tips & Top 3 Colors – Are Senko's The Best Bait?

Tips N Tricks May 30, 2025 5 views
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Learn Bassmaster Elite Pro John Cox’s go-to Texas rig technique and the 3 essential stick bait colors he uses.

Discover how to rig a stick bait like the Berkeley General MaxScent (also works on a Senko and other soft plastic stick baits, like a Yum Dinger), ensuring the bait lays straight on the hook.

Cox’s Top 3 top three bait colors
* Straight black for various water conditions or when unsure
* Baby bass for clear water
* Green pumpkin red glitter, a favorite for smallmouth or less clear water

Explore a high-percentage fishing strategy for targeting areas like the back of creeks, especially near drains and points where currents intersect. Understand the importance of staying off the fish and using power-poles instead of the trolling motor. See the effective technique of making long casts, dragging the Texas rig, and specifically shaking the bait when you feel structure on the bottom. Watch this proven Texas rig fishing technique lead to Cox catching fish in prime fishing areas.

Master these tips to enhance your Texas rigged soft plastic stick bait fishing success in different habitats!

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