SwampLife Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 I can't seem to find the "perfect" weedless wacky rig hook for 5inch senkos.. The owner 1/0 weedless wacky hook just does not cut it for me..at a pond there perfect but when I'm out in the boat I get hung up constantly.. Any suggestions? Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted June 24, 2013 Super User Posted June 24, 2013 http://www.***.com/Gamakatsu_G-Finesse_Series_Wacky_Jig_Head_3pk/descpage-SJW.html 1 Quote
Arv Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 I also like the Gamakatsu hooks. I just got some 1/8oz VMC wacky jig heads and I like those a lot too. Not heard good things about the VMC weighless wacky hooks though. I stick with Gamakatsus there. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 24, 2013 Super User Posted June 24, 2013 I can't seem to find the "perfect" weedless wacky rig hook for 5inch senkos.. The owner 1/0 weedless wacky hook just does not cut it for me..at a pond there perfect but when I'm out in the boat I get hung up constantly.. Any suggestions? I've been trying out the Hayabusa Spin Muscle weedless wacky hooks and *really* like how they perform. I also use Gammy hooks, took a chance on Hayabusa at TW, very impressed. http://www.***.com/Hayabusa_Spin_Muscle_Weedless_Wacky_Hooks/descpage-HSMWW.html I have the size 2 model and boy do bass stay buttoned up. Planning to buy the 1 and 1/0 sizes next. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted June 24, 2013 Super User Posted June 24, 2013 The perfect weedless hook for wacky Senkos. They will handle any bass in any cover. You can't buy them, but you can make them like I do. Quote
wngan9447 Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Gamakatsu Wide Gap Finesse Hook Weedless All day long 1 Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted June 24, 2013 Super User Posted June 24, 2013 Gamakatsu Wide Gap Finesse Hook Weedless All day long x2 I have been playing with these. I will also recommend the Gamakatsu weedless split/drop shot hook in the larger sizes (1/0, 2/0) beat out the others I tried. Most notably the VMC weedless wacky hook. Guard too stiff and breaks after only a few fish. Quote
CPBassFishing Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Another vote for the weedless finesse widegap. Don't get the K-hook style. Idk what it is about those hooks but I lose 90% of the fish I hook with those and miss countless more. The ones I do get are barely hooked. Quote
SwampLife Posted June 24, 2013 Author Posted June 24, 2013 Another vote for the weedless finesse widegap. Don't get the K-hook style. Idk what it is about those hooks but I lose 90% of the fish I hook with those and miss countless more. The ones I do get are barely hooked. What size do yall use for wacky rigging 5 inch senkos? Quote
CPBassFishing Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 What size do yall use for wacky rigging 5 inch senkos? weedless finesse widegap in 3/0. Quote
SwampLife Posted June 24, 2013 Author Posted June 24, 2013 The perfect weedless hook for wacky Senkos. They will handle any bass in any cover. You can't buy them, but you can make them like I do. Good idea man Quote
wngan9447 Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 What size do yall use for wacky rigging 5 inch senkos? I've used 3/0, 2/0 and 1/0. I've had luck with all 3. 3/0 if you're in an area that has some big LMB, if not the 1/0 will work. You get 5 hooks in the 1/0 pack. I've caught a 3#er with it and no problems. Quote
SwampLife Posted June 24, 2013 Author Posted June 24, 2013 So cp recommends 3/0 any one else has any recommendations?? I was using the owner 1/0 wacky hooks but this weekend I bent one on a 3 or 4lb fish. I didn't have a scale..I'm scared to go 1/0 again. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted June 24, 2013 Super User Posted June 24, 2013 I base hook size on the bait size, I don't want the plastic to take up all the hook bend. The one I posted is 4/0 Additionally I largemouth bass fish and use an appropriate hook for that species. Quote
CPBassFishing Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 So cp recommends 3/0 any one else has any recommendations?? I was using the owner 1/0 wacky hooks but this weekend I bent one on a 3 or 4lb fish. I didn't have a scale..I'm scared to go 1/0 again. set your drag 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 24, 2013 Super User Posted June 24, 2013 So cp recommends 3/0 any one else has any recommendations?? I was using the owner 1/0 wacky hooks but this weekend I bent one on a 3 or 4lb fish. I didn't have a scale..I'm scared to go 1/0 again. Well... I've never bent a hook on a fish, and my PB of 7.5 lbs was caught in thick weeds, with another pound or so of weeds in the mix on 10lb braid + 10lb leader and a size #1 Gammy Wide Gap Finesse hook. Those are some seriously strong hooks Gammy makes. I've caught 3-6 pounders on the Hayabusa #2 I mentioned above...but I still will probably up that hook to a 1 or 1/0. Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted June 24, 2013 Super User Posted June 24, 2013 I use 1/0 or 2/0 usually x2 here Quote
Super User bigbill Posted June 25, 2013 Super User Posted June 25, 2013 I been using the eagle claw weedless hooks for all my senko's except for the BPS Stik O Worms that are 7 1/4" long. There a larger diameter. Quote
hooah212002 Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 I use VMC weedless wacky hooks. I like their eyelets (on all their hooks) because they are resin coated so the knot never travels through that small space. Aannd I can't link to TW? Odd. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 25, 2013 Super User Posted June 25, 2013 I use VMC weedless wacky hooks. I like their eyelets (on all their hooks) because they are resin coated so the knot never travels through that small space. Aannd I can't link to TW? Odd. Interesting. I bought a pack and found the wire weed guards way too stiff. So I clipped a few cm to make them stand out. Better, but missed several bass on hook sets. Not had that problem with Hayabusa or Gammy. Now I like single strand wire guards on the buckeye wacky jig head...but not VMC. Quote
hooah212002 Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 Interesting. I bought a pack and found the wire weed guards way too stiff. So I clipped a few cm to make them stand out. Better, but missed several bass on hook sets. Not had that problem with Hayabusa or Gammy. Now I like single strand wire guards on the buckeye wacky jig head...but not VMC. Huh? How did you clip a few cm off this? And it's "soft" plastic, so it couldn't bee too stiff. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 25, 2013 Super User Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) Huh? How did you clip a few cm off this? And it's "soft" plastic, so it couldn't bee too stiff. The weed guard is metal. I used wire cutters... From the product description at TW: "they come equipped with a wire weedguard that conveniently locks into place on the barb or the hook to protect from snags" http://www.***.com/VMC_Ike_Approved_Weedless_Wacky_Hooks/descpage-VMCWW.html Edited June 25, 2013 by DarrenM Quote
hooah212002 Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 The weed guard is metal. I used wire cutters... From the product description at TW: "they come equipped with a wire weedguard that conveniently locks into place on the barb or the hook to protect from snags" Strange. The ones I have are plastic and have a tendency to work them selves loose frequently due to how soft they are. Of course, I got mine at Wally World, so..... Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 25, 2013 Super User Posted June 25, 2013 Strange. The ones I have are plastic and have a tendency to work them selves loose frequently due to how soft they are. Of course, I got mine at Wally World, so..... That's where I got mine, too. I know that Gammy uses the plastic which can work itself loose. Are yours maybe an older style which used the plastic? Quote
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