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First of all, Thanks for the advice...it was really helpful.
The next time i go out, if the water hasnt cleared up, i think ill try a single Colorado instead of the colorado/willow combo. My friend was using a single Oklahoma blade and caught a 2-3 pounder in two casts..lol. We caught them right off the bank, i mean RIGHT off the bank, so next time ill throw very close to the bank and very close to structure and see how i do. Also what color of plastic do you prefer in muddy/merky water? bright or dark?
Thanks again
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Hey Caleb! Glad I could be of assistance...As for my preferred styles and colors for the worms in muddied or darkly stained water (less than 6" of visibility) I have had solid, consistent production with 6"-8" worms typically in very dark colors like black, grape, black grape etc... however, the key is this: Use heavier bodied worms with large curl tails- The old gator tail style in 6" or 8" Culprit style curl/ribbon tail worms. These will produce far more vibrations, the bass will think the worms are idiots for being so loud and you'll nail 'em. If you only have smaller curl tails or full sized straight tails, be sure to add brass and glass or insert a glass worm rattle into the bait... you'll love the result. Also while you will still hook a number of smaller fish that are eager,on the average, you'll be shocked at the quality of the fish you hook...the bigger baits DO draw the strikes from the energy efficient larger bass.
Have fun- PLEASE...keep me posted! Thanks- Mark Rimmer
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