New Big Worms for Your Next Trip to Mexico (or Anywhere Else Big Bass Swim)
You simply should not go bass fishing in Mexico without a supply of big plastic worms. While other categories of lures may work exceptionally for finite periods, and barely at all during other months of the year, the worm is a 12-month producer at any water level, under just about any conditions.
Historically, the “gold standard” at El Salto and the other storied lakes has been the 10-inch Berkley Power Worm, most often in black with a blue tail. They’re scent-impregnated, wildly available and affordable – what’s not to like? But that doesn’t mean they’re the only game in town. We’ve caught South of the Border bass on plenty of other brands and colors, as have our traveling companions.
Despite the wealth of options, companies continue to introduce more big worms that are perfect for these trips. I was thrilled to get some of the new Yamamoto 10-inch Ichi Worms and 10.5-inch Oki Worms right before ICAST, and I already have them stowed in my travel bag. They came with much fanfare, but there are also some other new options worth checking out that you may have missed.
If you’ve tried any of these out and think one or more of their features turn them into a difference-maker (or if we’ve missed any new ones), we’d love to hear your thoughts – especially on lesser-known colors.
