Wacky Rig Help

[swagkid300]

i bought some rings and worms to try out tomorrow, but i have never used wacky rig before

is it better to use a bobber on a wacky rig or not, and what kind of hook should i use? are offset shank worm EWG 2/0 okay?

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I rarely use a bobber but its worth trying for yourself to find out how productive it is on your waters.

I tend to go a little smaller hook size than most others from what I read on forums. I have great success though with weedless #2 or #1 size hooks.Your EWG hooks should work but might get caught in weeds often.

 

[georgeyew]

A lot of people have had success with using a wacky worm under a float. Give it a try.

[Grizzn N Bassin]

I uae a 3/0 wide gap hook and do very well...

[Crestliner2008]

Under a float, texas rigged, wacky rigged....it doesn't matter too much. If you put a Senko where there are bass, they will eat it. A very high percentage bait, especially for beginners. Just cast it out, let it settle and watch your line. When it starts moving out, set the hook. If nothing happens after it settles, say for 10 - 15 secs., twitch it up a tad and let it settle again. Easy.

[bigbill]

I wacky rig my senko type baits on a Carolina rig using a 1/8 ounce brass bullet

weight. Now you guys are mentioning a bobber of float. I wonder if using a rattle

bobber could call the bass in better?

[Darren.]

i bought some rings and worms to try out tomorrow, but i have never used wacky rig before

is it better to use a bobber on a wacky rig or not, and what kind of hook should i use? are offset shank worm EWG 2/0 okay?

 

Swag, you can do whatever you like! I've caught some nice bass wacky rigging under a slip-float. So yes, it can be done, and done successfully.

 

I'm also a believer in not over-sizing wacky hooks. The largest I use are 2/0, and that's *only* for big worms (over 6"). My PB (7.5 lbs) was caught on a size 1 hook in thick slop, so I personally don't see the need for big hooks. A larger/heavier hook will change your bait's fall rate -- the converse is true, as well.

 

I use wacky hooks down to size 4.

 

My absolute favorite are the Gamakatsu Wide Gap Finesse hooks. I prefer to buy in the 25 bulk packs, and recently bought them in the 25 pack in size 1/0 and have been DIY rigging some for weedless presentations.

 

You can use hooks designed for TX rigging, although, they (IMHO) are not optimal for the technique.

[travis23]

VMC makes great wacky hooks.  I use a 1/0 and I have had great success with them. 

[Diggy]

How do you like to set your wacky hooks? Do you just reel in or use any special techniques?

[Darren.]

How do you like to set your wacky hooks? Do you just reel in or use any special techniques?

 

Typically reel down and lift the rod swiftly - but not to rip the hook out of the basses mouth.

 

Sometimes it is an instinctive lift and set, but normally what I said above.

[Sam]

No. Just drop it or cast it into cover and structure and let it sink slowly.

 

Watch your line. If the bait feels "different" set the hook.

 

If the Senko stops falling, reel in the slack and set the hook.

 

Fish it like a Texas rigged plastic plus you can swim it back to you.

 

You do not need a bobber. You can use one but you will probably have better results letting the bait float to the bottom and then up and down like a butterfly.