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"The Texas rig is probably the most frequently fished rig for soft plastic bass lures. It is also one of the most productive. It has become so successful because of its versatility and ease. In fact it is so easy to rig up Texas style that many people have used them without even knowing it. All that is involved with this set up is a slip sinker, a hook and a Big Boy or Grande. First, choose the size of weight that is needed. This is determined by things such as strength of current and depth of water - stronger currents and deeper waters requiring heavier weights. Once size has been chosen, take the sinker and thread it onto the line. Next, the hook is tied on. There are several different hook sizes and styles. With the added length of Mizmo's tubes, hook selection is no longer a matter of 'whatever will work' but rather a matter of personal preference. With other tubes, many hooks were too long to rig with, but Mizmo's Big Boys and Grandes allow anglers to use most worm hooks on the market. Now, just pick your favorite color Mizmo tube. With Mizmo's line of nearly sixty different colors of Big Boys and thirty colors of Grandes (all of which can be seen in the Catalog page) all with "The EDGE", makes this probably the most difficult decision to make (with the exception of which wall your lunker will look best on or, rather, which wall your wife will let you hang it on). Once a color has been selected, your ready to rig up and start fishing. Actually putting the tube on the hook depends more on hook style than anything else.
"Now that you're 'Texas rigged', let's discuss the how-to's of actually fishing with it. We need to start with the presentation of the Texas rig. When introducing your Mizmo Big Boy or Grande tube always try to be as quiet as possible. Cast the rig past your target area, generally lay downs, stumps and other types of structure, let the tube fall to the bottom and let it lay still for at least a 5 second count. " " Then, hop the lure on the bottom like a fish that has been injured or is about to die. When you are hopping the lure along the bottom you should feel the structure found in the target area. When you hit a log or a brush pile, let the lure sit for a few seconds and if the lure seems to be snagged on the log or brush pile, shake the lure several times and then let sit again. This bumping and shaking motion will attract the bass in the area and will induce the her to strike. Remember that bass are extremely lazy and the more noticeable the Big Boy or Grande is when retrieved, the more likely the bass is to strike. Bass like to stay within the protection of the structure." " Presenting the rig within these areas means the bass has to expend less energy in order to strike, thus increasing the probability her taking the bait. When you first introduce your Mizmo tube be ready. Bass like to strike at first sight, as the tube is first settling to the bottom. Also, be ready for strikes on each fall as you are bumping the tube along the bottom. When the bait hits something, remember to let the bait set, but DO NOT let your guard down because this is another key strike time. Finally, since bass will sometimes follow the bait to the boat, always be sure to pause the bait before pulling it out of the water. This sudden stop provides a perfect opportunity for the reluctant bass to make her move." "Times to use the Texas rig are numerous. When you locate a large number of fish on your fish finder holding to structure or fish bunched up schooling, it's a real good time to use the Texas rig. Another good time to Texas rig, is when trying to locate fish on drop offs and on tops of small underwater ridges or flats. Always, if possible, put your Texas rigged Mizmo Big Boy or Grande tube against tree trunks, laydowns and brushpiles, both those you can see and the ones you may not see. I will explain some more ideas on fishing brush piles with a Texas rig in the Jigging-N-Flipping For Bass section of this page. Always remember that fish like cover to hide in and to ambush prey from, so find the cover and you WILL find the fish. Good luck fishing your Texas rig." |
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