well my other post got me thinking wat do you think is the better way to fish the pink wor. with a float or without and why

I've never had a bite either way with a worm

Drifting it on the bottom has always worked for me, floating it or seeing others float with it hasn't workeed yet

"Fishing the pink worm"

Sounds kinda like a "snipe hunt" to me.
I have seen the pictures and heard the stories, but still hard to belive.

Regards
IB

so i would really like to know how you rig these for drift fishing. pics would deffinitly help. i checked the rescource center and would like more help. thanks guys

Im from BC and use a center pin reel so 95% of my fishing is with a float. Naturally then all my worm hooked fish have been under a float. Ya, I know its hard to believe but they really do work! I dont understand how you need more info on how to rig them. The pics in the tips section are good and straight forward. Its exactly how I do them.

Try this link: http://www.gamefishin.com/gfboard/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PN=6

For the last two years I have been fishing the pink worm exclusively. I'll be the first to say that in certain conditions they will outfish any other presentation. I drift them. I can count the amount of fish on two hands that I've hit while float fishing them but as far as drift fishing them the count would be well into the hundreds. Good luck and keep at it. You will see how truly effective they are if you stick with it.

A picture says a thousand words????

Run like any other drift gear, but shorten the leader a bit. 24-36". Hunk of lead. Get it down, and now. Fish on, game over.

Looks like one of those "high floaters" from danny joe in North Carolina.
Funny, I've found that I have better luck when I lengthen my leader with the wormie. Either way works I guess. I typically use the seducer brand worms and have found that they don't float as high as other brands - hence, the longer leader. My leaders with the wormie typically run between 3-4 ft.

Interesting.

Do the higher floating worms work better on a shorter or longer leader? Or, does water color/conditions dictate leader length?

I never measure the leaders I use...but I'd guess they are more like 3' than 2' with the wormie.

I don't think the winner is necessary, but it's a force of habit. Why change something that you know works? Fear change!

When are we going fishing FCTS?

Ive been trying white, green, and black worms in addition to the famous pink. Results so far are that the pink is better, but it may be just a confidence thing. Anyone else doing well with other colors?
thx in advance.

At least with the older, now-defunct Vision worms, I caught fish on all colors from pure snow White to the pinkest of pinks, and borderline rocket red. Never tried a dark color. I think I'd stick with something that is close to natural.

Good old bubble gum pink seems to work just fine.

Anyone ever seriously tried chartreuse worm?

Ive done ok with white worms in really clear water or when the water warms up in the spring/early summer. Ive also had really good luck with a translucent peach coloured one.

Parker,
I've got just the spot if you're willing to come down south. Anytime in Feb or March should produce numerous metalheads. I've got Feb 16 and 17 off too if you'd rather do the peninsula thing...... We'll have to throw the same worms with shorter vs. longer leaders to come to the ultimate conclusion. Look forward to it. Email me.....
Cuttie

Oh yeah, try boondoggin the worm in the summer. Outfishes bait in my opinion. Phenomenal results on the Cow and nooch last summer

fromcuthroattosteelies,

Are you running a corkie or some form of floatation in front of your worms? Looks like Parker is running a cheater in front of his. Also, what lengh worm do you prefer...the 4 1/2 or 6 inch. I've caught most of my fish float fishing since it allows you to fish the seams and slower water a little more effectively however I have caught several drift fishing as well. I like both the seducers and the Berkely trick worm brands.

Mine look exactly like parkers except without the lead on the top of the worm. I also use a bead a between the hook and worm to prevent the worm from tearing on hooksets and when you're getting off of a snag. Take a look at the link I provided earlier in the thread. Pretty simple but the same idea as Parkers. Dynamite set up

Not to speak for Parker, but I don't think that's coneshaped piece is lead.


And don't forget about fishing a trimmed down worm on a jighead beneath a float. Works real nice.

You are right. That looks like a cheater. However, some guys use those cone shaped leads when fishing it under a float. I simply wasn't thinking when I wrote that.

Hey Parker, do you ever 'Texas rig' that so it becomes weedless/boulderless as much as possible?