Texas Rig - Cook, Line and Sinker

A very simple, yet very versatile technique. I bet if you looked inside 100 different bass angler boats, 90 of them would have a texas rig tied on to one of their poles. It can be used shallow, deep, in grass, around rocks and trees. The baits you can put on a texas rig and still be productive are endless.

How to rig it:

A texas rig is just simply a weight threaded on the line above a hook. Simple as that. The weight pulls the bait to the bottom where you can hop it, drag it and pull it across cover. This is an extremely weedless technique that allows you to put a bait just about anywhere a bass can hide. You just have to make sure you hook the bait up correctly. Start by poking the hook into the top of the bait and coming out the side of the bait about an inch down. Thread that up to the top of the hook and then turn the hook around so that the point is facing the bait. Now poke the tip of the point into the body of the worm to make it snag free. This is probably easier to follow in a video so click here to watch a video from one of my social media pages. Here are some baits that I find work well all year round:

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Here are some baits that work better for me in the summer time when the fish have moved out deeper.

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When to use it:

A texas rig can be used to catch fish all year round as long as they are hanging out near the bottom. The trick is just finding where they are at on your body of water. Like mentioned above, some baits are better to use specifically in the summer, dragging them around ledges and main lake points. Other baits can be great anytime of the year.

Gear to use:

I always use spinning gear for the more finesse approach. I like a 7′ to a 7’4″ Medium Heavy rod. For all my spinning gear, I use 12-15lb braided line with a 10-12lb fluorocarbon leader, depending on how clear the water is and what kind of cover I will be fishing around. I also like t use a strong, dependable, fast spinning reel. Some hardware I suggest is listed below:

Rods
- Cashion ICON Shaky Head Rod
- Rod2
- Rod3
Reels
- Reel1
- Reel2
- Reel3

Advantages of this technique:

The advantage of using the shaky head is providing a unique standing presentation, allowing more bait action. With a very weedless design, it can also be fished in the heaviest of cover.

A very simple, yet very versatile technique. I bet if you looked inside 100 different bass angler boats, 90 of them would have a texas rig tied on to one of their poles. It can be used shallow, deep, in grass, around rocks and trees. A texas rig is just simply a weight threaded on the line above a hook. Simple as that. The weight drags the

How to rig it:

A texas rig is just simply a weight threaded on the line above a hook. Simple as that. The weight drags the

jig#1
jig#2
jig#3
worm#1
worm#2
worm#3

The other option is a more power approach, which I typically only use when fishing ledges in the heat of the summer. When I do this, I like to use the following:

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jig#2
jig#3
worm#1
worm#2
worm#3

When to use it:

I don’t think there is ever a bad time to throw a shaky head, however, I think it really works best in late Spring through the Summer. I like to throw it on rocky transition banks as the fish are moving to their spawning locations. In the summer, it is a great option to throw around docks, in brush piles, and also even on ledges when you change up to some heavier equipment.

Gear to use:

Rods
- Cashion ICON Shaky Head Rod
- Rod2
- Rod3
Reels
- Reel1
- Reel2
- Reel3

Advantages of this technique:

The advantage of using the shaky head is providing a unique standing presentation, allowing more bait action. With a very weedless design, it can also be fished in the heaviest of cover.

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