TNBassin' Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Gonna FINALLY try out the wacky rig, as I've put off really using this technique for a loooong time. Been looking at some wacky jig heads and really don't know which ones to get. Any recommendations? Quote
boostr Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 I use the 1/0 size hooks from VMC, then I also have the 1/16 weedles whacky jigs from VMC, and the weedles whacky hooks from VMC. I only got the 1/16 whacky jigs because I fish from the bank where a majority of the time it's 5' or less. In IMO anything heavier would fall to fast for it being that shallow. Quote
boostr Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 I've used the VMC 1/0 Octos with a Strike King Shimee stick with no issues. Even caught my personal best with it. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 VMC wacky heads are great, haven't really used any other brands though. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 16, 2014 Super User Posted June 16, 2014 If you're looking for a slightly beefier rig - one you can throw in & around cover with a little heavier line - the Revenge Flippin Wackers jig is simple, yet incredibly effective. It include a low profile, sleek design custom painted head, with the super sharp, extra-strong Mustad Ultra Point hook. The weed guard, and weighted head allow you to fish your favorite bait in the heaviest cover and is perfect for wacky rigging a Yamamoto Senko. A-Jay Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted June 17, 2014 Global Moderator Posted June 17, 2014 If I want to use a weighted head its the vmc. If weightless I just use a 1/0 or 2/0 octopus, or circle hook. Mike Quote
Fish Murderer 71 Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 I use the VMC Wacky Jigs- I will say that these things are awesome for skipping senko under docks. Caution though... If you bend this jig and try to bend it back- it will break! I've also used an 1/0 octopus with a split shot and it worked well on a windy day. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted June 17, 2014 Super User Posted June 17, 2014 I use the VMC wacky jigs with spinning tackle/light lines, and the Revenge flipping wackers on casting gear/ heavier line/etc.... I used to use the weighted Falcon K-wacky hooks, but I ran out of those and tried the Revenge..............won't be going back to the Falcon. Quote
bootytrain Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 I started fishing wacky this year and the great thing about it is when you do hook a fish, its usually a decent sized one, and you can catch fish in the middle of the day when the fish are lazy and not biting anything else. I use the jackall weedless wacky jig head due to the amount of snags where I fish. Quote
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