9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

It all started with the plastic worm and has now mutated into a huge array of specialized offerings. Whose is the best and which one is your favorite? Come share your thoughts and opinions here.

9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby danno » Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:22 pm

Hello guys,

I am a big Roboworm fisher. Since they don't make worms in the larger sizes I would like to know what you guys are using.
How durable are the larger worms?
Are there any that float (tail)?
What are the weight of some of these larger worms?

Of these 3 rods which do think would be best suited for the larger worms....
703C Powell 10-17 1/4-3/4
702C Dobyns 8-14 3/16-5/8
CRC-70MH Crucial 10-20 1/4-1oz

Once again guys, thanks for your help :D
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby bowfin13 » Fri Jul 02, 2010 7:20 pm

The Kriet Tail worm from big bite baits is awesome, also the Yum Big Show paddle worm is pretty effective. As far as floating, I am not completely sure on those two, but it is pretty hard to argue with results!
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby MaxZmus » Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:51 am

Check out Upton worms. He's a Cali guy and sells through Anglers Marine. He has all the california classics like choco-blue vein and such and yes they do float. As far as weight I'm not sure.
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby 11kalnmitc » Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:21 am

as far as rods go the 703c powell or the crucial but i would not go with 702c :)
\i like the 10'' powerworms and i have heard nothing bad about Mann's jellyworms :D
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby LordRiper » Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:20 am

with light sinkers and light cover maybe the crucial, for the worms i fish (in those sizes) with Yum Ribbontail and Berkley PowerWorm
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby Dale Meddock » Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:29 pm

Big Worms have been around for many years.

Plastics can be designed to float or sink.
This worm float slightly. putting a nail in the head or tail gives it completely different action.

They can be one of your best BIG FISH Baits.
This 14" Worm can be Wacky Rigged for best results.
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby Snapper G » Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:33 pm

LOVE my rage tail anacondas! IMO the best 10" worm on the market! VERY versatile worm, swim it, hope it, drag it, even buzz it on the top for some TOADS! :D Never use anything over 1/4 oz with them! ;)

Check 'em out man, you can't go wrong!

IMO a Dobyns 703, or 733 would do better, stiffer is a little better IMO.
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby husonfirst » Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:50 pm

I've used Upton's 9" worms. They are very soft like Roboworms so they are not that durable. They do float.
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby illinoisbassfishin » Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:45 am

the only two large plastic worms I use are a 10 inch berkley power worm preferably in blue fleck, and i also use the 10.5 zoom ole monster and i like the black emerald and blueberry in those.
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby Nitroman77 » Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:48 pm

Straight tail worms the Xcite baits Maximus is crazy as it can float the big shaky head.. This us a deep water killer on ky lake..http://xcitebaits.com/Maximus.html
Ribbon tail worms I'd say the power bait, gene salty snake or culprits..
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby LordRiper » Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:19 pm

Nitroman77 wrote:Straight tail worms the Xcite baits Maximus is crazy as it can float the big shaky head.. This us a deep water killer on ky lake..http://xcitebaits.com/Maximus.html

like it!! \:D/ \:D/ diameter?? same as senko??
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby BASSLAYER » Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:33 pm

Yamamoto Baits has a 10 Inch Cut tail and 12 Inch Curly tail. I fished the 10 cut tail in Mexican lakes with great success. Berkley 10 Power worm is also a killer for hogs.
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby EricM » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:29 pm

In regards to what rod to get, I would suggest a heavy action rod. You don't need to impart a lot of action into a big worm like you would a smaller worm because it is more the profile and color that catches the fish and not the shaking of the rod. Most of the time I just drag it on the bottom with little action or shaking at all. A heavy rod is great for just that and most importantly, the rod will handle the bigger fish. I used to fish big worms on a medium rod, but I lost a lot of fish because I couldn't get good hook penetration or control of the fish. I tried medium heavy and lost a good fish because it rocked me pretty easily. I have since upgraded to a heavy rod and am glad I did! No longer do I lose fish or get poor hooksets. With a heavy rod you have the muscle to turn the fish and punch that big hook through their mouth with a single sweep.

If you ever want any big worms, shoot me a PM. I pour my own in a variety of different colors. As far as companies that make great big worms, 10" Berkley Power Worm is tough to beat in any conditions and the P Stix 10" Senko is a killer bait too!
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby Nitroman77 » Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:30 pm

LordRiper wrote:
Nitroman77 wrote:Straight tail worms the Xcite baits Maximus is crazy as it can float the big shaky head.. This us a deep water killer on ky lake..http://xcitebaits.com/Maximus.html

like it!! \:D/ \:D/ diameter?? same as senko??


Yea I think its pretty close to a senko size...Ill try and shoot a pi of it next to a senko..
I love those worms though and they are sick..
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby tehtuna » Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:28 pm

If you can find them, the Reaction Innovations Big Unit is a great worm
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby legendaryyaj » Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:25 am

Mann's Jelly Worm
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby Nitroman77 » Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:35 am

Here is the Xcite baits rigged on their hook with a senko for comparison..Took 2 shots of the worms..
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby Legal Bass » Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:09 pm

I LOVE the Strike King Anaconda. I wouldn't say it's particularly durable but that long ribbon tail gives it a lot of action while still being relatively subtle. Gives it a big profile too. Love it.
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby musky_hunter » Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:37 am

that's one huge worm....personally, i like to wacky rig the larger worms above 5"...
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Re: 9" to 14" Worm Suggestions

Postby Nitroman77 » Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:15 am

musky_hunter wrote:that's one huge worm....personally, i like to wacky rig the larger worms above 5"...

Not for KY lake it isnt.. :D
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