Meredith Thread Mace Ribbed Worm Bait for Bass

Specifications

Type	Segmented soft plastic worm
Length	65mm / 80mm
Weight	Unrigged, weight depends on jighead or weight used
Depth	Adjustable with rig and weight, shallow to mid-depth
Action	Ribbed body creates vibration and flash on fall and retrieve
Hooks	Sold unrigged, pair with wacky hook, worm hook, or jighead
Best for	Largemouth and smallmouth around cover and structure

Product description

The Thread Mace is a segmented soft plastic worm built with deep ribbing down its entire body. Each rib catches water on the fall and during retrieve, creating extra vibration and flash that bass can track even in stained water. The tapered paddle tail adds a subtle kick without overpowering the bait's natural profile, making it a strong search bait for suspended or cover-oriented fish.

Rig it wacky style for a slow horizontal fall around docks and laydowns, or Texas rig it through grass and brush piles. The soft, pliable body compresses easily on the bite and holds up well to repeated casts. Available in 65mm and 80mm sizes to match forage size and cover density, this bait shines for largemouth working shallow to mid-depth structure and smallmouth picking apart rock and gravel.

How to fish it

Wacky rig the 65mm size on a light wire hook for a slow, fluttering fall around docks and laydowns.
Texas rig the 80mm size with a bullet weight to punch through grass mats and brush piles.
Slow roll it on a jighead along rock and gravel bottoms to trigger smallmouth in clear water.
Pause after each hop or twitch to let the ribbed body settle and flutter before the bite comes.

Frequently asked

Which size should I start with?

The 65mm works well for finesse presentations and pressured fish, while the 80mm gives more bulk for punching cover or targeting bigger bass.

What color should I pick for murky water?

Choose darker or high contrast colors with glitter for better visibility in stained water, and go with more natural, translucent patterns in clear conditions.

What line and gear pair well with this bait?

A medium to medium-heavy spinning or casting rod with 10 to 15 pound fluorocarbon handles most rigging styles for this worm.

Does this bait work for smallmouth as well as largemouth?

Yes, the ribbed action and compact profile make it effective for smallmouth around rock and current as well as largemouth in cover.