Weighted Wacky Worm

[papajoe222]

Just wondering what your favorite way to add weight to a wacky worm presentation.  I've tried jigs and nail weights.  The jigs are time savers when rigging and nail weights seem to detract from that all enticing wiggle when added to the ends of the worm.  I haven't tried adding a single nail weight to the center of the worm. Anyone?

[Bluebasser86]

I like the wacky jigheads personally. 

[Catt]

Trick Worm

2/0 hook

1" paneling nail in the tail

This allows the worm to fall flat (horizontal) like a Senko.

Next is a mini-Carolina rig

[MasonV]

If I'm adding weight I use a little jig head or a swimbait hook.

[MasonV]

Never done it but a split shot might not be bad either.

[ww2farmer]

I like the wacky jigheads personally. 

Same................I like the VMC Wacky jigs for spinning gear, and the Revenge Flippin wackers for casting gear.

[jbw252]

Gamakatsu Wacky Jigheads.

[smalljaw67]

Wacky jig heads seem to work the best for me.

[A-Jay]

When presenting a wacky rigged bait in & around shallow shoreline or mid-depth cover,

the Revenge Flippin Wackers Jighead  gets the job done.

 

The extra-strong Mustad Ultra Point hook allows me to step up my line size.

This changes the rig from what's routinely a finesse deal to one that's more suited to the conditions.

 

A-Jay

 

 

 

[WIGuide]

I recommend trying the Eco Pro Tungsten Pro Wacky Weights. They're small, compact, easy to rig, don't add drag when skipping, and they actually make you worms last longer. I've been using them for about 3 years now and don't throw a wacky rig without one.  

[MIbassangler30]

I'm a fan of the weighted jig heads. My favorite is the Zappu Inchi and my back up is the Gamakatsu G-Finesse. My preferred weight is 3/32 depending on current and depth.

[bassin is addicting]

Gamakatsu G-finesse for me. Pricey but well worth it.

[bigbill]

I use a c-rig with a wacky setup. 1/8oz in open water.

[Wayne P.]

I use four weights for Trick and finesse worms.

 

First of all I use superline

 

If I can get by with no weight, the hook itself is the weight 2/0 for finesse and 3/0 for Trick

 

Next is about 4' of 20# fluorocarbon line to overcome the floating tendency of superline for a few feet of depth in calm conditions

 

Next is a size 3d steel finishing nails for about 5' -10'depths

 

Next is a 3/64 oz lead nail by Lunker City for current, wind, and depths to 30'.

 

I have some 3/32 lead nails too if needed but rarely use them.

 

I put the nails into the head of the worm rigged like my avatar.

[poisonokie]

I like owner ultrahead wacky hooks myself. They let it fall horizontally and get down to where the party is. Just use light line and light drag because they have realm light wire, needle sharp hooks.

[Comfortably Numb]

Best there is. Lake Fork Tackle. Baits last a long time too.

 

[jtharris3]

Best there is. Lake Fork Tackle. Baits last a long time too.

 

What size hook do you use with that weight? Do you ever have an issue with a poor hook set when using that weight.

[Comfortably Numb]

It comes with pretty large hooks. I will also use a 2/0 weedless hook. No probs with hook ups/losing fish.

[Primus]

I recommend trying the Eco Pro Tungsten Pro Wacky Weights. They're small, compact, easy to rig, don't add drag when skipping, and they actually make you worms last longer. I've been using them for about 3 years now and don't throw a wacky rig without one.  Here's a quick video review i did on them not too long ago. 

 

https://youtu.be/oUV3OoNBmIU?t=3s

 

Nice video, thanks for sharing.

[Mike L]

Wacky jig heads seem to work the best for me.

Ditto

Mike

[ChrisD46]

Same................I like the VMC Wacky jigs for spinning gear, and the Revenge Flippin wackers for casting gear.

ww2farmer : What size weights do you like with the VMC (spinning) and Revenge (Baitcasting) wacky jigheads ?

[ww2farmer]

ww2farmer : What size weights do you like with the VMC (spinning) and Revenge (Baitcasting) wacky jigheads ?

1/16th oz. is my go-to size for both. When fishing deeper water, heavier cover, or in some wind I bump up to 1/8th. Those are the only 2 sizes I use/carry with me.