Gear alert: 'O' rings

Bass anglers who fish plastic worms "wacky'' style can save their baits and a lot of hassle by stocking their tackle boxes with small rubber "O'' rings, which can be readily purchased in hardware stores. Buy various sizes (all small) that fit different-sized plastic worms. Slip the ring to the middle of the bait, and hook your hook to the ring, not the bait, saving the latter for use time and again.

Dennis Anderson