Toothpick
Anglers secure the worm weight that sits on the line in front of a Texas-rigged plastic worm by sticking a toothpick into its middle. They will break off the end once the wood becomes waterlogged; the toothpick will stop the weight from traveling up the line during casts.
Glass Bead
Sliding a hollow glass bead onto the line of a Carolina rig between the egg sinker and the swivel will protect the knot that attaches the swivel to the leader. The noise the weight and bead colliding creates will attract bass as well.
Leader Length
By increasing the length of a leader to about 5 feet on a Carolina rig, an angler can fish the worm on the top of vegetation such as grass. The added length allows the worm to float more and rise above the submerged grass where bass will see it.
Fluorocarbon
The anglers that pursue bass through the ice will often tie a fluorocarbon leader onto their tip-ups. This line is invisible underwater and will not spook the fish as they approach a shiner on a hook tied to it.
Ball-Bearing Swivels
An inline spinnerbait attached to a ball-bearing swivel will not twist the line as it would if it were tied directly to the line.
Article Written By John Lindell
John Lindell has written articles for "The Greyhound Review" and various other online publications. A Connecticut native, his work specializes in sports, fishing and nature. Lindell worked in greyhound racing for 25 years.
