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.