TEXAS RIGGING BASICS
Basics for Texas Rigging
Get hook, lead, worm and rod and reel
Thread line through the lead
Tie hook to line using improved clinch, palomor or Trilene knot
Insert hook point into head of worm, thread down 1/4 inch
Bring hook point out of worm, pull shaft of hook through worm until eye is at head,
Insert hook point into worm body, keeping point inside worm
Straighten worm on hook so it is straight, align eye of hook straight and insert just inside worm head
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES I MIGHT MENTION IS TO REMEMBER----
FISH DO NOT HAVE HANDS !!!
IF YOU FEEL A BITE.....SET THE HOOK !!!!!
Tips:
Use light 1/8 ounce lead for shallow water, bigger lead to 1/2 ounce for deeper waterPeg lead to line with a tooth pick stuck in it to hold lead in one place
Run hook point through side of worm, then pull back in to make a "channel" for better hook set.