8In Manns Jelly Worm 2025
monkeyman3dee reply :
Now that I have a crap load of a bait I have never used before, anyone have any experience with this company? The worm color/flavor is blueberry (which is blue), is that a good all around color? Worm fishing is something I have not done a great deal of, would these work as a jig trailer? I have some sieberts brush heads that stand up quite nicely, I would work it like a shaky head?
Studying the worm articles here are very helpful, also looking for any insight from experienced worm fisherman.
Thanks!!!
-Joshua
Alonerankin2 reply :
Started worm fishing in 1978 with Manns.. d**n fine worm. You can trim them back & use them as a jig trailer or on a spinnerbait even. Good luck!
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Caught my personal best on this worm 1985 10lb4oz in maryland in a farm pond an d have caught many more not 10lbs for the past 30 yrs 8,s 7,s
tholmes reply :
On 11/14/2015 at 6:09 AM, Maxximus Redneckus said:Caught my personal best on this worm 1985 10lb4oz in maryland in a farm pond an d have caught many more not 10lbs for the past 30 yrs 8,s 7,s
I caught my PB on a Mann's Jelly Worm in 1971, 9 lbs. 9 oz. from Clarks Hill ( now called Strom Thurmond Lake, but it will always be Clarks Hill to me), I've been fishing them for over 40 years and they still catch bass as well as ever.
Tom
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
BTW i just trig them with a small bullet weight..they are also good without any weight trigged make sure you rig it straight though
scaleface reply :
I have caught thousands of bass on the Jelly Worm .
WIGuide reply :
Used to use them all the time fishing with my dad as a little kid. Loved opening up that package just for the smell alone.
S. Sass reply :
I also use to use them all the time fishing with my dad as a little kid. I still use them, they are a hard habit to break when they keep producing.
PourMyOwn reply :
I use Mann's worms a lot, I do prefer the Auger tail though. I've been using them since the early 80s, when I was six or seven years old.
And yes, I do love that smell!
Tommy X reply :
I bought the blueberry 40pk from Outlet B&T and unfortunately, they don't have that sweet candy smell I remember as a kid.
The blueberry color is very light. If you hold the bait up to a light its almost clear. I think I'll be using them for trailers.
I'll give a bunch of them to my nephews and they'll think they're the coolest things ever.
I did get a bunch of great stuff out of that sale and the shipping was fast. I will buy there again for sure.
scaleface reply :
On 11/22/2015 at 9:37 PM, Tommy X said:I bought the blueberry 40pk from Outlet B&T and unfortunately, they don't have that sweet candy smell I remember as a kid.
The blueberry color is very light. If you hold the bait up to a light its almost clear. I think I'll be using them for trailers.
I'll give a bunch of them to my nephews and they'll think they're the coolest things ever.
I did get a bunch of great stuff out of that sale and the shipping was fast. I will buy there again for sure.
I received some too and I was disappointed in the lack of smell . The blueberry color works well even in stained water . The Spike it Markers work great on this color . It takes a chartreuse tail well and a red stripe gives it a fantastic look . T rig them and the fish will bite it . I dont use the tiny weights like a lot of people . I will usually use a 1/4 ounce sinker on an 8 incher. That faster fall , in my experience is the ticket to 50 to 100 fish days .
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Anyone know anyplace that sells the draggin kits anymore.It was the best $10 ive ever spent.Them kits had it all,jellyworms,augertails,shadows,mannipulators think it was 166 peices
gulfcaptain reply :
On 11/22/2015 at 10:09 PM, Maxximus Redneckus said:Anyone know anyplace that sells the draggin kits anymore.It was the best $10 ive ever spent.Them kits had it all,jellyworms,augertails,shadows,mannipulators think it was 166 peices
Do they still even make the Mannipulator worm anymore? Caught a lot of fish on that worm when I was a teenager.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
it may be on there website havent looked,,i bought every kit they had at walmarts within 100 miles when they sold them i have about 300 mannipulators all together from the kits.the kits only had about 4 diff colors but they all work.that smell came from that fs454 scent they put on them i noticed also the newer ones dont have that scent.i have so many older manns packs that my shed and bedroom reek of it lol yayOn 11/22/2015 at 10:37 PM, gulfcaptain said:Do they still even make the Mannipulator worm anymore? Caught a lot of fish on that worm when I was a teenager.
scaleface reply :
I use to buy squeeze bottles of jelly worm oil and freshen them up once in awhile ..
Bankbeater reply :
I have never used blue, but I have good luck on the grape worms.
desmobob reply :
I found a small, unopened package of them in an old, steel tackle box I found in the basement of my house when I moved in. They had to be at least 30 years old. 6" blackberry with a chartreuse tail. I took them out and tried them. Killer worms! I became an instant fan. 
Tight lines,
Bob
Tommy X reply :
On 11/22/2015 at 10:02 PM, scaleface said:I received some too and I was disappointed in the lack of smell . The blueberry color works well even in stained water . The Spike it Markers work great on this color . It takes a chartreuse tail well and a red stripe gives it a fantastic look . T rig them and the fish will bite it . I dont use the tiny weights like a lot of people . I will usually use a 1/4 ounce sinker on an 8 incher. That faster fall , in my experience is the ticket to 50 to 100 fish days .
Sounds good, I'll try it
A-Jay reply :
Jelly Worms have been catching big bass for a long time.
They helped Paul Elias have a couple of decent days down on Falcon a while back ~
A-Jay
Mike L reply :
I've never used them.
When I was a kid my Dad would put a worm on and say "here, go catch a fish"
What is it about them that you guys like so much over a mainstream plastic worm by the most popular current manufacturers?
There has to be something more than just nostalgia.
Just wondering.
Mike
scaleface reply :
On 11/23/2015 at 9:47 PM, Mike L said:I've never used them.
When I was a kid my Dad would put a worm on and say "here, go catch a fish"
What is it about them that you guys like so much over a mainstream plastic worm by the most popular current manufacturers?
There has to be something more than just nostalgia.
Just wondering.
Mike
They are not better nor are they worse . I have just used them for so long that I have the most confidence in them . I'm use to the thickness , action and softness . New mainstream plastic worm by the more popular current manufacturers is not an upgrade .
PourMyOwn reply :
On 11/23/2015 at 9:47 PM, Mike L said:I've never used them.
When I was a kid my Dad would put a worm on and say "here, go catch a fish"
What is it about them that you guys like so much over a mainstream plastic worm by the most popular current manufacturers?
There has to be something more than just nostalgia.
Just wondering.
Mike
Nostalgia is a part of it, it reminds me of fishing limestone quarry ponds in southeastern Ohio in my dad's old Fisher Marine.
That aside, I think the auger tail action is unmatched-or if it isn't I haven't found the worm that beats it. I really like the slim profile, it comes through grass better than the thicker worms do. There is something about that plastic formulation, I melted a bunch of used ones into dropshot worms and they were great too. (the old earthworm brown color)
Mike L reply :
On 11/23/2015 at 10:15 PM, scaleface said:They are not better nor are they worse . I have just used them for so long that I have the most confidence in them . I'm use to the thickness , action and softness . New mainstream plastic worm by the more popular current manufacturers is not an upgrade .
On 11/23/2015 at 11:49 PM, PourMyOwn said:Nostalgia is a part of it, it reminds me of fishing limestone quarry ponds in southeastern Ohio in my dad's old Fisher Marine.
That aside, I think the auger tail action is unmatched-or if it isn't I haven't found the worm that beats it. I really like the slim profile, it comes through grass better than the thicker worms do. There is something about that plastic formulation, I melted a bunch of used ones into dropshot worms and they were great too. (the old earthworm brown color)
Thanks Fella's
Always looking for something I've never used that others like.
Mike
monkeyman3dee reply :
Ditto on the lack o' smell. Came in a zip lock bag full 'o worms. Tried them out at my local pond, no luck. Action looks really good, I want to try em at a larger reservoir. Worm fishing a good late fall bait?
Seems the ticket is letting it sit and a short hop, the tail action as it glides down looks really nice, looks more like a shimmy down more than anything.
Catt reply :
On 11/23/2015 at 9:47 PM, Mike L said:I've never used them.
When I was a kid my Dad would put a worm on and say "here, go catch a fish"
What is it about them that you guys like so much over a mainstream plastic worm by the most popular current manufacturers?
There has to be something more than just nostalgia.
Just wondering.
Mike
The tail!
Ya ever throw Mann's Stingray grub?
Same tail on both!
The formula used in making the worm is an excellent blend of toughness & softness.
S. Sass reply :
For me I think most is confidence like scaleface said. I have used them since I was a little kid almost always some success.
Also like PourMyOwn said it does bring back good memories as a kid as well.
Everything just feels right when I am putting one on.
I also agree that some newer more popular bait companies worms more than likely wont be a upgrade for me. Although I have fished a whole lot of other brands I just like the blend of toughness & softness as Catt puts it.
Mike L reply :
Good enough for me...Thanks
Mike
PourMyOwn reply :
I love when I'm fishing with a younger guy (I'm 38) and they say, "WHAT is THAT!?" Then I show them the auger action on the drop and they can't believe it. I've caught a ton of smallmouth on 6'' auger tails on the drop.
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