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govols101
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Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing

9:22 PM 12/21/2005

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In this months edition of Fishing 2006 magazine I read about a style of fishing called shaky-head fishing. I am trying to find out if any of you guys have used this fishing style and if so what brand of worms seem to work best. The magazine mentioned Strike King 3X finesse worm and the Zoom finesse and trick worm. I am thinking of trying this style of fishing, any insight on worm brand and colors will be appreciated. I plan on fishing Lakes Murray and the Santee Cooper, I am in the military and have recently relocated to Fort Jackson, SC. Any insight will be appreciated. Happy Holiday's to all of you out there.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (govols101) »

10:31 PM 12/21/2005

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It is very popular here in Alabama. Especially on the Coosa chain and lakes that are clear and rocky. It is a technique that has been around for a while, but seems to be getting a lot of attention this past year.

I typically use a 3/16-5/16 oz jighead (there are several good ones on the market - Spotsticker, Davis shaky heads, All terrain tackle are a few that I use.) Around docks and riprap, I use a 4-5" straight tell finesse worm most of the time(zoom, netbait, reaction innovations, yamamoto cuttail, or other of your choice. I am partial to the cuttails myself. I keep my colors simple - white, watermelon/red, & green pumpkin with blue or red flake. You can skip these rigs under docks or pitch to pilings pretty easy. I have had good luck with reapers and four inch paddle tails poured by Snakebite Handpours. Another go to bait is the smallie beaver in bad shad. I guess there is really no limit to how to fish it. Those are my 4 go to baits for the "shaky head." If they are on a shad bite, the smallie beaver is AWESOME!

I typically use power pro 6/20 or 8lb fluorocarbon and I use a 7' 3 power spinning rod. I think a lot of people use 6'-6'6" spinning rods, but I am more accurate with 7' spinning rod. I have also used the kistler crankbait composite rod (baitcaster) and it handles the jigheads pretty well.

Good luck, this is a great way to fill a limit!

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (swilliams) »

7:26 AM 12/22/2005

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Steve about said it all!! The shaky-head will catch more fish but you will catch a lot of small fish on them.(have caught some good ones). Ill pull it out when the bite is slow.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (tr21alabama) »

10:46 AM 12/23/2005

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Most of the time I use the 3X finesse 7 ". I also like the original straight tail Jelly Worms. Recently got some netbait finesse and ordered some netbait floaters. Eager to try those guys out.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (Papa Tom) »

8:50 PM 12/23/2005

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Zoom Finesse worms, Yamamoto Cuttails (in the 4 or 5" sizes) an the original Slider Worm all work great.

I like the cuttails from Yamamoto the best. That small tab tail has a very subtle and natural swimming action, muck like a minnow tail.

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7:58 PM 12/24/2005

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Two worms that I use are the Cut Tail like Don Mentioned and also the Sleeper Slim 5 inch Senko :)~~ I use the worms on the Spot Stalker head.

http://www.bassstalker.com/cat..._id/8

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (govols101) »

10:44 PM 12/25/2005

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Steve G was right on the money with his discription. I use the net- bait finesse worms and a Zoom trick when I want a little larger worm. I generally don't like spinning tackle but it's a must with this technique. I seem to get a little line twist if I use some of the curl tail worms. That's why I tend to stick to a straight worm.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (drfish) »

6:57 AM 12/26/2005

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I agree about the line twist, that is why i only use a straight worm as well. The cuttail is a straight worm, with a small, tabtail.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (Bass Hawk 87) »

1:14 AM 12/28/2005

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I also use the cut tail, but I started using the Gambler icicle worms last year and had good success on them. They are very thin at the end/tip and have alot of action on the fall. A bit difficult to rig straight, but worth the extra effort.
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11:25 PM 12/30/2005

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I use a Ghost Baits: 6 inch Slither, and the 6 inch Trick worm. Also you should try the Hawg Dagger, http://www.ghostbaits.com
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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (Nick_Barr) »

11:17 AM 12/31/2005

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Davis Bait co. now has a shakey worm to go with the shakey heads. This worm is a little shorted than a trick worm, and it stands up off the bottom. I have been useing this worm for some time now. You can get them from coosa tackle .com ( board sponser). There are 8 or 10 colors out now. Check them out I think you will like the results.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (govols101) »

9:28 PM 1/3/2006

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Ther is a guy named Greg C that is a member of the BBC he hangs out mostly on the NC/SC bass club page. I have used his jig heads with great sucess. He makes them at home great design but whats really important is that they plain out catch fish. You can email him or IM him with your info and he will get in touch.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (carolina killer) »

11:28 AM 1/9/2006

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Put a Yum Dinger on there, 3" or 4". It'll knock your socks off on smallies.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (govols101) »

12:10 PM 1/9/2006

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Hey guys, does that shaky head have a wide enough bite to catch a big fish. I used to fish a lot of missouri-rigged baits (what the shaky head application used to be called) but lost a lot of fish because the hook style wasn't capable to sticking a big fish.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (borderbasser) »

4:07 PM 1/9/2006

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the one's that Greg C makes are a long shank 4/0 mustad hook ultra sharp strong wire and it will catch and land big fish with no problem.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (carolina killer) »

8:43 PM 1/9/2006

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I used some of these on Saturday while fishing with Fred and yes they have a good sized and very strong hook. I believe it is a 4/0.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (Bass Hawk 87) »

9:41 PM 1/11/2006

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Had trouble with the Zoom worm not standing upright
Anyone have a better worm that stands up better?

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (MFD911) »

10:43 PM 5/21/2008

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Charlies Worm s High Floats med texture http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com...81492 Check them out .

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (cc bullet) »

8:48 PM 5/29/2008

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In my opinion, these are the best shakey heads made. http://www.sneedproducts.com they are local fisherman and everything is hand poured. they make jigs and plastics. i have caught several 4-5lbs fish on these. My buddy cought one upwards of 7lbs this winter on there rigs. there jigs have a very unique barb that holds the worm on, and the worm is actually poured with a dimple to slide on the bard. they are now selling them at gander mt. in bowling green ky.

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (govols101) »

3:09 PM 10/24/2008

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Hi There VOLs Fan
I'm from Maryville TN 37804 and I have won many Bass Tournaments back where you're from on Douglas Lake near Sevierville.
We probably need to just discuss this on the phone.
Not going to post what I know on the web so give me a call (803) 543-6968
I moved to Columbia SC July 2007 and have fished Murray and Santee ever since.
Call anytime If I'm asleep phone is on alarm only.
I work 4 days on 4 days off 7a-7p or 7p-7a so just try me now as you read this and you got a better than 50/50 chance I'll answer
My friends call me "Tip"
TTYL

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (casting4u) »

5:29 PM 10/24/2008

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Slim Senko!

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Re: Best worm for Shaky-Head Fishing (govols101) »

10:06 PM 10/24/2008

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I use the Berkley Power Bait 5" Shakey Worms
Gulp also has the shakey worms in the Bait buckets now, i think they come 25 to a single bucket
also like the Robo Worms in Aarons Magic

love the Strike King shakey heads

Gloomis Shakey Head Rod with Cardinal 802i spooled with 8lb Pline Fluorocarbon
this is a great setup, ecs. the Loomis rod

Shaky Head worms definitely put fish in the box when nothing else will