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Which 10" worm should I use for bass fishing in winter?
I'm going to be fishing bluff walls, deep rocky banks, creek channels, steep drop offs, and ledges on Douglas or Cherokee lake in Tennessee, so which 10" worm should I use for fishing these types of structure? The Strike King Rage Tail Anaconda 10" in the Plum color, the Zoom Ol' Monster in the Plum Apple color, or the Berkley 10" Power worm in the Plum color or the Motor Oil Red Flake color?
from the brands you listed, l would pick the berkley.
but l usually use the 10 inch models from bass pro shop. their tournament series.
as far as color goes, decide on the color choice after you see the water you will be fishing. if there are lots of crawdads around then your two picks would probably work. if the water is very clear then go to a lighter color.
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as BC mentioned, size may also prove to be a major factor. generally, in colder conditions dropping down to a 6" or even a 4" worm may bring you more strikes. slow down your fishing speed also. the fish are generally sluggish and won't want to chace far for a meal. they will be more inclined to slurp up whatever tidbit gets in their face.
don't leave the jigs at home either. they are a number one winter bait.
one last idea:
l have been doing well with a cinnamon/red&green flake "fat ika" by gary yamamoto rigged with a 5/0 or 6/0 EWG hook. makes a good substitute for a craw.