There is a plastic worm rig that's so outlandish its creators just had to call it the "wacky worm." It looks silly, yet works like a charm for catching largemouth bass. It has become the secret go-to ...

When the fishing turns summertime tough, bass anglers get downright wacky. Plastic worms may catch more black bass during summer than any other lure. There are all kinds of ways to rig them. One that ...

Summertime blues are a rare affliction for anglers who feel the tug of a hard-fighting black bass when the weather turns hot. Check their fishing rods, and a good number of them will have a plastic ...

Last week we talked about drop shotting plastic baits, and now we will deal with the technique that’s become known as “wacky” worms. These are certainly not new methods. They’ve been around for a ...

Amused motorists on Route 209 in Gilbert would not stop for T-shirts if he had gone with the original name — "Louis's Tackle." Louis Herfurth was talking about his dream (selling plastic worms) with ...

Jay Randall explains the basics of the wacky rig in this latest installment of the Jackson Kayak Tip of the Week! What I am about to tell you is probably one of the most effective ways to catch bass ...

It’s an old technique that’s the hottest thing going on the professional bass trails. It’s a finesse rig, yet it’s so simple to use that anybody can catch bass with it. It’s been the secret weapon of ...

This week's fishing tip breaks with tradition. Bassmaster veteran Tom Hamlin says rigging your worm sideways will show down the bait in the water which may land you a big bass this spring.

Since the early 1950s, when Nick Crème stopped making tires in Akron, Ohio, and shifted his attention to fishing lures, soft plastic worms have been the acknowledged champions at tempting bass.