[Jim]

I shakyhead fish a bunch on Old Hickory and it works great. For me it catches both numbers and size. I have caught a bunch over 5 lbs on this method.

I think the key is to balance your set up. Light tackle with a 1/16 or 1/8 oz head and a small worm or craw is great in the shallows (less than 10 ft deep). Heavier tackle with 1/4 and 1/2 oz heads and bigger worms in the deep. My preference is braid with a fluorocarbon leader, as it is super strong and super sensitive.

You can fish it just like any other worm or jig, but slow it down when it is in a good spot and shake it a bit. Usually, under-working it is better than over-working the worm. Adding scent is a huge plus as the fish get to look and smell it for a while.

A shakyhead is on one rod almost year around for me and it is most often the way most bass are caught in my boat.

There are advantages to specific worms and heads but all work. I use worms, craws and bush hogs at various times of the year and all work well. I like them to be small, soft and in green pumpkin.

Head on sale are great as you will lost some each trip. But you need to pitch it into the snags to catch fish.

Jim