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Does the fake plastic worm have any smell?

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Some of them do and some of them don't. It will say on the package. If you want to add a scent to an unscented plastic worm, you can do it yourself.

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Won't the hook rip through the worm?

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That is a possibility. A worm usually is only good for around five fish before you have to replace it from damages. It's a good thing they are generally cheap!

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How heavy should the sinker be?

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This depends on how heavy the structure is, and how deep you want to go. The deeper or more densely structured you're fishing, the more weight you'll want to add.

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Could it go weightless?

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Not usually with a Texas rig, but a good weightless alternative is to wacky worm. Set this up by hooking the worm right in the middle of its body and jigging it around the structure. You also can use weed-guard hooks to make this set-up weightless.

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What happens if the worm breaks if I rig it right? I followed the steps but I can't rig it right. What can I do?

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Just keep practicing. In time you will learn to rig it perfectly. For practice, I recommend buy a pack of CHEAP worms and a hook and just practice rigging the worm.

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Which hook is right?

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I use an offset worm hook. (Gamakatsu is a common brand). You could also use a straight shank hook.

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Do I need to use a leader or swivel, or simply tie the worm (hook) on the line?

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Not with a Texas rig. The Carolina setup does use a swivel between the sinker and hook.

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How do you work the plastic worm?

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Cast out a good distance. Let is sink to the bottom. Then, pop the rod a little to make the worm jump, and then reel it in a little. Repeat until it's back to the shore.

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