Shakey Head Worm? 2025
Brett's_daddy reply :
What do you guys(gals...being PC) use for shakey head fishing? Do you want a worm that floats somewhat so the tail stays upright and doesn't droop down towards the bottom?
roadwarrior reply :
GYCB Kut-Tail
Lost.. reply :
Strike King finesse worms. I like something that floats and sticks up when sitting on the bottom.
OkobojiEagle reply :
I prefer a paddle tail that undulates when I'm hoping/moving the worm as I don't let the bait sit long enough for the plastic worm to rise/fall on its own.
oe
Munkin reply :
Zoom swamp crawler is what I have been using lately.
Allen
Scarborough817 reply :
thank you for the tread i actually need this answer too. im thinking havoc bottom hoppers since they are on sale around me
5fishlimit reply :
That GYCB Kut Tail bait is something special on a shakey head. I also like to use Zoom finesse worms, Rage Tail Baby Craws, and on occasion, I will also add a small Keitech Swing Impact (regular, not the FAT).
npl_texas reply :
Zoom Trick Worm
I have some of those Kriet worms that were made for shakey heads but haven't thrown them yet.
buzzed bait reply :
yamamoto pro senko is a good one for me
IndianaFinesse reply :
Zoom trick worms and finesse trick worms, and no I don't care if it floats or not, except in the winter when I am dead sticking them I prefer a floating worm such as a zman worm or squarell tail worm.
Outdoor Zack reply :
On 6/14/2017 at 10:18 PM, Munkin said:Zoom swamp crawler is what I have been using lately.
Allen
Shhhhh.....
Yeajray231 reply :
On 6/14/2017 at 10:07 PM, roadwarrior said:GYCB Kut-Tail
I've read for hours through the archives... And you've been saying this for YEARS!!
CTBassin860 reply :
Zoom trick worm.
If you can find them,check out the action on a Havoc Boss Dog on a shakey head.
MassYak85 reply :
Zoom trick worm or roboworms
The Fisher reply :
Hags Tornado The tail stands straight up and comes in great colors
wdp reply :
Zoom ultra vibe speed worm and Bass Assassin Tapout worm are two mainstays.
Also use Zoom super speed craws, Zoom trick worms, Zoom magnum finesse worms, and Berkley chigger craws.
Raul reply :
On 6/14/2017 at 10:05 PM, Brett's_daddy said:What do you guys(gals...being PC) use for shakey head fishing? Do you want a worm that floats somewhat so the tail stays upright and doesn't droop down towards the bottom?
Zoom Trickworm most of the time.
TOXIC reply :
On 6/15/2017 at 3:04 AM, buzzed bait said:yamamoto pro senko is a good one for me
99% of my shakeyhead and dropshot fishing is done with this bait. I will switch to a 6" Kut-Tail if I go to power shakey head fishing.
Primus reply :
I have Senko style baits poured minus the salt, works great . To the poster ShortFish I really like the look of the Biz Baits worm , might need to check them out when I run low . I also like the Xcite bait Maximus worm for a power shakey head as it also stands up and more importantly catches big fish . I can also cut that bait down if I want a smaller profile.
Choporoz reply :
No bad choices above.
I had tremendous luck last year with Reins Swamp Mover. Got bit by big fish on days when nothing else was working. Bass Assassin Tapout is probably my second most used.
RoLo reply :
If you're just looking for maximum action, you won't beat a floating worm
like a Strike King 3x, Z-Man 10x or Berkley Bottom Hopper.
But shaky heads are generally used for inactive fish in a passive mood,
fish that might be turned off by too much action.
Neutrally buoyant worms move very well, because there's no upward or downward influence
on the worm. Neutrally buoyant shaky worms include Roboworms and Brewers Slider Worms.
Another shaky worm I've come to like is the Strike King 5.0” Fat Baby Finesse Worm
Roger
NiX reply :
Awesome thread going on here, I haven't used Shaky Heads yet. Is there a certain type I should pick up for being a "beginner" with shaky heads?
If not I will just go with what ever I see next time I buy some tackle!
RoLo reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 5:22 AM, NiX said:Awesome thread going on here, I haven't used Shaky Heads yet. Is there a certain type I should pick up for being a "beginner" with shaky heads?
If not I will just go with what ever I see next time I buy some tackle!
More important than the jighead or worm, is your 'shaky worm' delivery.
In my opinion, the most common tyro error is overworking the worm.
It's usually best to use subtle 1 to 2-inch rod-tip movement, trying to keep the worm in place.
FYI: (I see you're from California) Shaky worming is dynamite for spotted bass,
excellent for smallmouth bass and very good for largemouth bass. 
Roger
NiX reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 6:40 AM, RoLo said:
More important than the jighead or worm, is your 'shaky worm' delivery.
In my opinion, the most common tyro error is overworking the worm.
It's usually best to use subtle 1 to 2-inch rod-tip movement, trying to keep the worm in place.
FYI: (I see you're from California) Shaky worming is dynamite for spotted bass,
excellent for smallmouth bass and very good for largemouth bass.
Roger
ATM I have been jigging and weightless worms. I am going to definitely pick up some shaky heads and work it.... I already keep that very slow movement and dead sticking for ridiculous amount of time ( it works well ). It's always good to add more weapons to the arsenal!
TOXIC reply :
Spot Sticker Pro jig heads are the best I have used but they aren't cheap.
buzzed bait reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 6:40 AM, RoLo said:
More important than the jighead or worm, is your 'shaky worm' delivery.
In my opinion, the most common tyro error is overworking the worm.
It's usually best to use subtle 1 to 2-inch rod-tip movement, trying to keep the worm in place.
FYI: (I see you're from California) Shaky worming is dynamite for spotted bass,
excellent for smallmouth bass and very good for largemouth bass.
Roger
the spotted bass around here eat them up. the last tournament i fished in, my boater got 3rd place and big fish all off the shaky head. he had 0 fish around 12 or so and managed to put 5 good keeper spots together all on a shaky head. and he was working them SLOWWWWWWWW and steady. it made me realize i might be overworking mine a little bit myself!
Brett's_daddy reply :
What size shakey head jig do you use most often?
MattC reply :
Also check out the GrandeBass AirTail Rattler, I grabbed a pack and fished them last week to try out on shaky heads and the tail was up and moving with very little rod tip movement. I did lose a few of the tails due to Bluegills but the action on them was pretty sweet
Team9nine reply :
On 6/15/2017 at 3:09 AM, IndianaFinesse said:Zoom trick worms and finesse trick worms, and no I don't care if it floats or not, except in the winter when I am dead sticking them I prefer a floating worm such as a zman worm or squarell tail worm.
Pretty much this ^^
Zoom and NetBait finesse worms, or Z-Man finesse WormZ are all I carry for jig worming.
-T9
npl_texas reply :
On 6/21/2017 at 12:22 AM, Brett's_daddy said:What size shakey head jig do you use most often?
I throw 1/8th oz, heavier if windy or deep
Attila reply :
Shakey head fishing is new to my arsenal this year, but based on the results I had over the last couple of days, I think it'll play a role in a lot of my future angling adventures.
I was throwing a black 1/8oz VMC Rugby Jig with a 6 1/4" Berkley Havoc plastic in the June Bug pattern. After watching a few videos of Ike using the bait I cut off about 1/4" of the worm so that I could rig it flush with the jig head. I was quite impressed with the durability of the bait as it held up well after fighting several decent sized fish, and the added bonus is that you can apply your own scent to the bait if you so desire. I fished it without as I just wanted to practice skipping the rig under docks and it still resulted in quality fish.
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