The Wacky Style

• 1). Tie your jig head to your line. There are a variety of knots that you can use. Choose one that you are familiar tying. After you tie your knot, hold the jig between your thumb and forefinger and gently snug the line with your other hand to secure the tie. Do not use a leader or swivel.
  
  
• 2). Hook the worm. Locate the center of the flick worm. Pierce the jig hook through the worm, leaving the shank and head exposed (see top photo). Place a sinker at least 8 to 10 inches above the jig head for added weight. Make sure that the hook is completely through the worm and is secure.
  
  
• 3). Cast your line. Shake worm fishing, using the wacky style, takes a bit of practice. When your bait hits the water, wait three to five seconds before working the lure. Slowly reel, making periodic, gentle jigging snaps with the tip of your rod. Allow the lure to sink for a few seconds between jigs to let the worm squirm its way toward the bottom.
  
  

The Drop Shot Method

• 1). Tie your hook. Tie a bare hook 6 to 8 inches above the end of your line. Allow the slack to hang. At the end of the line, tightly fasten a sinker so it won't slip off the end. Secure the knot and sinker. When finished, your line should contain a bare hook with a sinker below it (see top photo).
  
  
• 2). Bait the hook. Just as you would using the wacky method, rig your worm through the center. Again, make sure that the hook is secure and the barb is worked completely through the lure.
  
  
• 3). Make some casts. Allow the sinker to hit bottom. Depending on the depth of the water, your line will become loose when the sinker stops. Slightly tighten your line with a gentle crank of your reel. To attract fish, reel slowly, allowing the sinker to drag across the bottom and the slick worm to slowly suspend above it. Avoid snags by gently popping your rod from time to time. The drop shot method is ideal for medium to shallow depths with minimal weeds.
  
  

The Shaky Head Method

• 1). Tie your jig. Tie your line to the head of a jig hook using a secure knot of your choice. Tighten the knot and avoid kinking and excessively stretching your line above the head. This will allow your line to cast smoothly and the worm to perform properly.
  
  
• 2). Add the worm. Locate the fat end of a slick worm. With the jig head facing the ground, pierce the end of the worm so the barb and shank come through the side. Position the jig head with the tie facing upward toward the tip of your rod. Pierce the barb through the back of the worm, leaving the shank exposed (see top photo). In areas with weeds, a weedless jig can be used.
  
  
• 3). Start fishing. The shaky head method is a true jigging style. When your bait hits the water, allow it to sink for three to five seconds. The weight of the jig head will cause it to nose dive toward the bottom. In the process, the tail will wiggle and squirm, attracting fish. Reeling at a moderate pace, periodically jig your line, causing the lure to bounce on and off the bottom.