Bass are lethargic after having spent a great deal of energy during the spawn and often only respond to small, slow-sinking plastics. Pro bass angler Mark Menendez has devised a rig that’s perfectly suited for tough post spawn conditions – it consists of a Texas-rigged worm with a unique thumper tail paired with a light tungsten weight.
The key is in the slow rate of fall when the worm is lifted off
