YoungManRiver,

When fishing the plastic worm for Steelhead, you should not place the hooks in the worm as you would, if fishing for Bass in stumpy water. Most Bass fisherman's worms, have the hook point embedded in the worm to make it weedless. A Steelhead rig has the hooks facing out in order to catch the subtle bite's and for quick penetration. Remember that's a Steelhead (hardhead, metalhead) you are trying to get the hook into. I use a double hook set up most of the time but some times with a smaller offering, I use a single hook. I place one of the hooks near the tail of the worm and one towards the middle. Using a 2 to 3 foot leader attached to the plug eye will give the worm good action. I never use a hook that's larger than a size 1 with my plastic worm for Steelhead.

Remember to not set the hook as you do with Bass while fishing for Steelhead or you will continue to have problems. A Bill Dance hookset is a no no, when you are targeting Steelhead.