Bass tournaments have been around since the 1960s, and without a doubt, the lure that has accounted for more fish caught and money won is the humble plastic worm. Not just one type, brand, or color, but a variety of worms in a multitude of colors fished in a lot of different ways. This shows just how versatile soft plastic worms are for bass fishing. It's the reason that a worm of some flavor is many professional anglers' go-to as well as Plan B.