Rigging a Culprit Woolly Booger

The Culprit Woolly Booger is fast becoming my go to bait. I have found that this bait provokes rod-snapping bites when the fishing seems tough. I like to rig this guy Texas style if the cover is heavy and pitch it right into the heart of the cover.

I have found that the 3” version works well to draw strikes from smaller fish to help fill that limit. The 4” is good for finding that “kicker” fish. Both baits feature twin “kicking” tails that produce a nice vibration on the drop and smaller body tentacles that trap air bubbles and release them in the water.

Another technique I employ is to use an open hook jig when cover is sparse. I have found that I can work that open jig on riprap banks without hanging up too badly, and the open hook allows for easier hooking of the fish. This is a great technique for soft-biting fish or when trying to teach a beginner how to worm fish.

The Culprit Woolly Booger is available in two sizes (3” and 4”) and 10 action-packed colors. The 3” version comes packed in a 10-count bag, while the 4” is an 8-count bag.

My most productive colors for smallmouth have been Chartreuse/Silver Fleck and Green Pumpkin. For largemouth, I tend to favor Green Pumpkin and Orange Pumpkin. For 90% of the tube fishing that I do, I rig them on a tube jig head with an exposed hook. I am fishing mainly rock piles and riprap with them. When I do flip these tubes, I stick a small piece of worm inside to give the hook and sinker a little more plastic to hold onto.