a similar effect can be had by rigging a worm on a worm hook with a split shot 6-10 inches in front of the bait. this presentation allows for the weight of the hook to make the worm dart around and it is also weedless. the sinker also makes for way less hang ups on a rocky bottom.

i fish rubber worms very often, straight tail finesse worms, curly tail ring worms, anything in the 4" range basically. i have used the glider jigs before and they are neat. i prefer the worm hook and sinker when fishing water in that depth range. i only use a jighead with worms when im in unfamiliar water in a boat/canoe and im searching for structure. otherwise its all about the worm hook/sinker. jigs tend to snag up a lot more from shore as well.

Whoops, I have been informed there are no "motor oil" colored worms to be had in the products I have suggested. I gravitate to natural colors in clear water. How about something in a root beer or pumpkin? If the water is real dark then a brightly tipped tail wouldn't hurt you either.

I should mention one thing about the tie fast tool. It does poorly tying a knot when the line is thicker in diameter than what is being tied to. This is not usually the case in freshwater fishing however. Wet your knot before snugging it tight and even though you can snap the knot off the tool be certain you don't pull quickly to tighten the knot down.

This goes for any knot actually. A quick pull can generate heat which will alter the molecular composition of the nylon and result in breakage.

Be sure and test your knots often especially with 6lb line! It is very common for me after catching a bass in the 4 or 5lb class to re-tie my knot. If you just keep catching fish you will break off sooner or later (probably sooner). This is not very nice to the fish so check that knot often and re-tie. The knots do wear through (as well as the fine teeth on a bass having an abrasive effect on the line itself). Bass are quite hardy and will recover quickly so no harm done with the light line.

Do they make a left handed version?

Just kidding, I bought two also. Thanks for the tip.

Pat

Nice tool!  I should be able to tie knots even without my glasses on!  I'll have to have 1 (or 2) of these!

Thanks for the tip MT!

dd

Thanks MT... Sorry I didn't think to Google , I just figured you'd have the best source. I ordered two as the shipping was the same and it might make a good gift for a nephew that's taken to fishing...

You rock MP. Excellent!

Note how he uses the forefinger to trap the loops against the tool to prevent them from getting out of place. Also note the subtle snap to get the knot off the tool. The only thing I don't agree with is using just 4 or 5 wraps. I find 6 is better with light line. Less wraps as your line gets heavier. It really does work swell. A bit trickier to tie a lure on but still no big deal. This knot is 100% strength

so, MT, I haven't fished in a few decades, and did not fish often even then.  But my group is thinking of doing so on our trip to Q in September.  So here I am, reading your fish tip of the month, even tho I'm not a fish nut.  Anyhow, thanks for mentioning the fast knot-typing tool; did not know there was such a thing.  I even watched a video at (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links); I had enough of a hard time tying knots in light line when my fingers were slender and nimble.  The tool will certainly help lower my frustration level.

As for nctry_Ben's question about where to get them, a google search for Tie-Fast Knot Tyer will get him far more hits than he needs.

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You might need a little practice with this. It is easy once you get the hang of it. You just need to make sure the loops don't go over each other but instead snug up next to one another.

Once you get your six loops take your tag end and put it through the channel. Give a straight pull on the tag line and pull the entire knot off the tool. Pull on the main line to snug.

This is an excellent knot and really excels to tying a light line to a thicker eyelet. That is no easy feat.

Where do I get one of those Tie fast tools. My fingers are getting harder to tie my knot with.