i have had some really good luck with the texas rig. It is a lure that needs to be jigged in the water. I pull up the tip of the rod pulling the lure up through the water probably about six feet, reel in the slack on the way down. Then i let it sink, normally to the bottom. Let it sit for a second then repeat. This lure is great for its weedless advantage. It lets you fish moss, lilly pads, trees, etc... Landing the fish is a little different also, they have to bite it twice normally. They bite once and only have the tail, if you try to set the hook it just slips out of their mouth. The second bite hopefully they have the hook part of the worm in the mouth and its ready to set the hook. I normally catch bass with this setup. Keep on fishing!