Big Worms and Hooksets?

[Todd2]

I posted a week or two ago about using bigger worms and have had some good luck on them lately. I'm getting more hits for sure than using smaller worms but my swing/connect ratio has gone way down. Any tips for landing more fish on these worms?

[Embrey]

5/0 hook usually helps

[Todd2]

5/0 hook usually helps

Thanks Embrey, I'll give that a try.

[Fisherjoe]

I believe it is Owner, or maybe Gamakatsu, that makes a real long shank 9/0 or 10/0 hook that works real well with longer worms, such as 10" Power Worms. My hookup ratio has improved since I switched. One problem I had early on was deep-hooking a few fish because I let them chew on the worm too long. Once I started setting the hook sooner on the bite, I very rarely deep-hook one any more.

Joe

[barkleyhawggitter]

I posted a week or two ago about using bigger worms and have had some good luck on them lately. I'm getting more hits for sure than using smaller worms but my swing/connect ratio has gone way down. Any tips for landing more fish on these worms?

switch to flourocarbon line. you should see a dramatic difference with a good 5 or 6/0 hook. also set the hook with a little slack line so you get a snap when you pour on the power.

[mtn lures]

I would like to add using at least a 7ft rod in MH Fast action. I use a 7'6 rod with 20lb and have had no issues for years. I would also experiment with the other replies. Good advice.

[vetsvet]

Cross Their Eyes

[lroberts]

You guys hit the nail on the head...I'm going to have to look up those longer hooks!