| Anyone that does any amount of fishing has | | | | use dark colors in water with little light |
| had to learn how to use plastic worms to | | | | penetration such as muddy or stained water, |
| catch bass. It doesn't matter if you are | | | | and cloudy or windy days. And use light |
| fishing for large or smallmouth bass worms | | | | colors in water with more light penetration - |
| work extremely well. They are most anglers | | | | i.e. clear water, sunny or calm days, etc. |
| primary bait and every anglers fall back if | | | | Use natural colors. Big bass learn from being |
| their favorite is not working. They are | | | | caught not to resort to their curiosity to |
| simple to use and come in many varieties. | | | | react to everything unnatural. That's why |
| | | | natural looking baits produce bigger bass. |
| Because there are so many varieties the | | | | |
| choices can be confusing and you will have to | | | | There are many opinions about what size to |
| experiment some in the waters you fish to | | | | use and again you will have to experiment in |
| actually find out works best. However there | | | | your local waters to find out what works best |
| are some general guidelines on how to choose | | | | in your waters. As a general rule use 6-7 |
| which color and size to use. | | | | ½ inch worms for big bass and 4 inch at |
| | | | all other times. Do not take this as a hard |
| Fluorescent colors retain their color in deep | | | | and fast rule as I fish the 4 inch worm with |
| waters whereas other colors turn a shade of | | | | a lot of success catching both average and |
| grey. Color can be something to consider | | | | large bass. |
| after you find the bass. If they're following | | | | |
| the lure, tapping it, or just not hitting it | | | | Doug Burns has been an avid angler for more |
| and you tried different presentations, try a | | | | than 35 years. His advice has helped many |
| different color of the same lure. In general, | | | | anglers achieve their goals. |