Best big worm? 9-12 inch 2024

Ksam1234 reply :

I’m looking to try big worms for the first time. I also want to try fishing at night as the lake has been insanely pressured lately with fisherman and pleasure boaters, looking for a worm I can use at night and during the days for those big bites. Anything 9 inches to probbsly 12 would be nice. I do have one pack of black zoom ol monster but looking for other choices. Thank you

Troy85 reply :

I like the Culprit 9” Fat Max worm.

Russ E reply :

I use the zoom ol monster for a ribbon tail worm.

the magnum trick worm for a straight tail worm.

not sure why, but the trick worm often out fishes the ribbon tail around here.

WRB reply :

The standby Berkley 10" ribbon tail in black w/blue flake.

My personal favorite is Uptons Customs 9" dragon tail and 13" straight tail in Midnight, Night stalker and black grape-blue neon vain.

I fish these with brass n glass (black brass 3/8 oz & black 1/2 tungsten bullet weight, 8mm black faceted glass bead)

9" and 10" worms with Owner 5/0 #5103, 13" with 6/0 #5132 screw lock Owner hook.

Tom

MIbassyaker reply :

I like the Zoom Ol' Monster, or the Berkley 10" Power Worm.

Dom Hendricks reply :

Zoom ol monster in black has been killing it at last light for me on the ponds.

CroakHunter reply :

Magnum ole monster

Xcite baits maximum worm-straight tail

Yum mighty worm-straight tail

Culprit ribbon tail

J.Vincent reply :

I like the Manns Jelly worm, Zoom Ol Monster and Zoom Dead Ringer, they are all good options.

Mike L reply :

Fat Max

Anaconda

Jelly Worm

Mike

Catt reply :

Gene Larew El Salto Grande Worm in Medianoche ????

papajoe222 reply :

The Anaconds and Ol Monster have plenty of action, but I’d recommend trying the Culprit Fat Max to start with. Fish tend to ball up long worms in their mouth and often times you’ll set the hook into the plastic, not the fish, if you’re not quick on the hook set.

Choporoz reply :

Rage Tail Anaconda and 10" Thumper

Todd2 reply :

The only big worm I've bought in the last 2 or 3 years is Zoom Ol Monster in California 420 color. Strange name, but that color works here.

ohboyitsrobby reply :

I throw a plum apple ol monster and a cranberry yum 10" ribbontail. Its gotten lately where my partner and I throw a plum apple zoom mag 2 cuz the fish have seen so many big worms.

FryDog62 reply :

On 7/13/2018 at 11:33 AM, WRB said:

The standby Berkley 10" ribbon tail in black w/blue flake.

My personal favorite is Uptons Customs 9" dragon tail and 13" straight tail in Midnight, Night stalker and black grape-blue neon vain.

I fish these with brass n glass (black brass 3/8 oz & black 1/2 tungsten bullet weight, 8mm black faceted glass bead)

9" and 10" worms with Owner 5/0 #5103, 13" with 6/0 #5132 screw lock Owner hook.

Tom

I’ll x2 the Berkley powerbait 10 inch as well. I always try new products because it’s fun but I don’t think anything I’ve ever used has out-fished it. Also a fan of the Owner Twistlock. Great hooks and the worms seem to last longer with the screw lock. The centering pin helps in rigging especially with thin/narrow plastics.

Ksam1234 reply :

Thanks everyone for the input ! Appreciate it

N Florida Mike reply :

I have done well with these:

Culprit worms

Mr Twister curly tail worms

Producto tournament worms

Mann's Jelly worms ( PB caught on one )

I would use black or black grape fishing at night.

Steve1357 reply :

I always go back to the 10.5" Yum Mighty Worm.

Heavy, easy to throw and about the only one bream will leave alone. I can't fish curly tail worms, waste of time really....

I do like Baby Hueys, but hard to find these days. Segmented worm, old school.

Berkley 12" are good, used them during spawn, not many bream around lol

Log Catcher reply :

I like the Zoom Ol Monster worms or the Mag 2 worms.

flatcreek reply :

Ol Monster-Powerworm 10 inch- Fliptail 91/4 Big Daddy

MassYak85 reply :

I've settled on Berkley Powerbait 10" curly tails, Uptons customs straight tails, and Mann's Jelly Worms personally. I like straight shank worm hooks. Usually either 4/0 Roboworm rebarb hooks for thinner/softer worms (Uptons 9") or a 5/0 Gamakatsu straight shank for the bigger ones. For weight I go as light as I can get away with to keep it snag-free and maintain contact (heavier weight in heavy winds or fishing deeper). I'll use anything from a 1/2oz tungsten weight to as little as a single tungsten split shot 8-12" in front of the worm.

Mobasser reply :

For me, it's Mann's jelly worms and Berkley power worms in the larger sizes.

Ksam1234 reply :

THank you everyone! I think I have it narrowed down to berkley , mans jelly worm, and zoom ol monster. Probbsly eill gesb couple of each cant wait to use them and see if I can catch some decent fish

corn-on-the-rob reply :

I almost always use the 10'' Power Worm. I like Black w/ blue flake, watermelon w/ purple/red flake, then one of the red-ish colors like plum or cherry seed.

That being said, plenty of people seem to enjoy the Zoom Ol' Monsters, so they are worth a look. I also occasionally throw the 9'' fat max as well.

Really, the only (likely) significant differences between any brands in this 9 to 12 inch range is the thickness of the body, which can make a pretty big difference in how the profile is presented. Don't be afraid to throw big worms just about anywhere, I fish 99% Ohio lakes and have success (surprising at times) even on infamously tough inland lakes here.

thinkingredneck reply :

Zoom Ole monster. I just bought some Yum ribbontail. Have not caught anything on plain purple gràpe Mann's. I think glitter is important in dark or dirty water.

Catt reply :

Every year certain lures raise to the top, this year from the shallow marshes of South Louisiana to north Toledo Bend 3 out 5 fishing reports read " Zoom's Ole Monster Junebug"

roadwarrior reply :

On 7/13/2018 at 6:28 PM, Choporoz said:

Rage Tail Anaconda and 10" Thumper

I especially like the color "Blue Fleck" which is actually purple.

Primus reply :

My favorites would include ...

Culprit Fat Maxx

10" Power Worm

Upton's 9" straight tail on a shakey head

Xcite Maximus on a mag shakey head

the Big Bite Baits 10" Kriet Tail ,don't see a lot of talk regarding but it is an excellent bait and very reasonably priced . This a little bulkier than the Power worm by comparison.

blckshirt98 reply :

The 10" Power Worms are the easiest to source and find on sale somewhere.

FishTank reply :

Ole Monster and the Anaconda are my favorite.

Bluebasser86 reply :

Surprised to see no one else mention the Netbait C-Mac, both the 10 and 15 inch version. The Zoom Ol' Monster is great too.

The YUM Mightee Worm is great when they've seen a lot of big curly tail worms. I pour some swinging football heads with a 7/0 Monster Worm hook just for fishing them.

Brad Glass reply :

I like the culprit original 10-12 inch worms in green pumpkin or June bug on a 5/0 shaky head. It has pulled in some great summertime bass. I also live on a high traffic, high pressured lake. I usually pull in a couple of large fish while everyone else is catching dinks.

Chance_Taker4 reply :

Gene Larew El Salto Grande Worm or Culprit

Brett's_daddy reply :

Try the Mr. Twister 12" Mag Buzz Worm! It's ribbed and has a "U" tail like that of a Ultravibe Speed Worm for some extra thump/movement.

sll reply :

On 7/14/2018 at 7:40 AM, Log Catcher said:

I like the Zoom Ol Monster worms or the Mag 2 worms.

Same here.

LonnieP reply :

Berkley 10" power worm. I think they have a 12" coming out soon

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