Current Favorite Wacky Rig Hook ?

[ChrisD46]

For your typical 4" ~ 6" soft plastic stick worm (i.e. Senko) - what is your current favorite hook and size for wacky rigging Senkos ?  It used to be the Gamakatsu B10 S Stinger , or other straight shanked hooks similar to a modern VMC Neko hook were the most used hook styles with wacky rigged Senkos - now trailer hooks , special wacky rig , octopus and circle hooks , etc. are being used for wacky rigging Senkos ... Your thoughts and experiences with wacky rig Senko hooks ? 

[Catt]

VMC Weedless Neko Hook 2/0

[padon]

same as catt but a 1/0 . i will be trying the owner weedless neko this year too. we will see.

[Bird]

 VMC weedless Neko hook 2/0 and VMC 1/16 - 1/8 Wacky jig heads. 

 

[ironbjorn]

1/0 Gammy Octopus Circle, ALWAYS. Stout and never misses fish.

[Phelptwan]

Gamakatsu G-Finesse Weedless Wacky - Number 2 - https://gamakatsu.com/product/g-finesse-weedless-wacky/

 

I throw a wacky in a lot of cover most of the time and this has easily been the best I've used.  Occasionally I'll need to add a dab of superglue at the bottom of the tie on the weed guard so it doesn't slide down, but maybe one of 10 hooks.

[Bird]

I'd also like to add and possibly be of some help. 

After the hook choice, really like the VMC crossover pliers with the VMC crossover rings.

I use #6 for 5" Senko's. 

[ChrisD46]

2 hours ago, ironbjorn said:

1/0 Gammy Octopus Circle, ALWAYS. Stout and never misses fish.

*I will have to try - just a reel set and hope the hook grabs in the corner of the mouth as advertised .

[gim]

Standard VMC Neko hook size 2 (not 2/0).

 

I used to use the VMC Wacky hook but I think the longer shank of the neko helps to get a hook set in the roof of the mouth rather than in the side or down in the throat.

[Catt]

7 minutes ago, gimruis said:

Standard VMC Neko hook size 2 (not 2/0).

 

I used to use the VMC Wacky hook but I think the longer shank of the neko helps to get a hook set in the roof of the mouth rather than in the side or down in the throat.

 

The 2/0 gives you a bigger "bite" for better penetration.

 

The long shank of the Neko hook helps with hook removal.

[cyclops2]

Last 3 posts caught my eye about a hooking problem with corner of the mouth & getting a barb to back out easily. I had some terrible times  backing out small treble barbs. That is when I switched to the crushed down routine of all trebles on lures. I I am pleased to say that with no barbs I am NOT getting hooked to the fish anymore. Hook stabs yes. But 1/4 of a second & the hook is out of my skin.

[BrianMDTX]

5 hours ago, ironbjorn said:

1/0 Gammy Octopus Circle, ALWAYS. Stout and never misses fish.

All I use. Great hooks and easy hooksets upon reeling in the line. 

[Aaron_H]

2/0 Gamakatsu Wide Gap Finesse

[FishinBuck07]

#1 Mustad TitanX Neko hook

[JustJames]

I’m in with VMC weedless Neko hook too. I use size #2, #1 and 1/0 depend how I hook Senko. If I use o-ring #2 or #1 is good enough, Senko with shrink tube I hook about 1/4 through body then #1 or 1/0, if Senko by itself hook 1/2 of the body 1/0. I use many size because I do a lot of Neko rig with different type worm from Trick worm, roboworm and full size stick worm. 
If I want just plain wacky style hook (shorter shrank) 1/0 Trokar weedless wacky hook get it done for me.

[ChrisD46]

So , a 1/0 size octopus / circle hook used as a Senko wacky rig hook ?   ... Next , the VMC Neko hooks appear to be pretty versatile !

[WRB]

Owner Jungle Weedless Wacky hook size 1 for 4”-6” Senko’s.

Very strong light weight hook.

Tom

 

[ne_dan]

#1 VMC Neko

[T-Billy]

Berkley fusion weedless wacky 1/0.

[Skunkmaster-k]

I’m impressed with the Berkeley Fusion hooks as well 

BERKLEY. Dangit autocorrect mind your own business 

[BrianMDTX]

1 hour ago, ChrisD46 said:

So , a 1/0 size octopus / circle hook used as a Senko wacky rig hook ?   ... Next , the VMC Neko hooks appear to be pretty versatile !

It’s all I use. See the line move (or stop), lift the rod tip and reel it in and the hook is set. 

[Cdn Angler]

I've never had any problem with the VMC Wacky Hook. 

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/VMC_Ike_Approved_Wacky_Hook_25pk/descpage-VMCWKH.html

[Bluebasser86]

I get the Eagle Claw weedless Neko hooks I think you can only get from WalMart. Best hookup ratio I've ever had with a wacky rig has been with those hooks. 

[JohnFromLisbon]

#1 Decoy Worm 108 "Body Hook Guard Heavy Duty"

 

These little guys

 

[ChrisD46]

On 2/24/2022 at 1:50 PM, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

I’m in with VMC weedless Neko hook too. I use size #2, #1 and 1/0 depend how I hook Senko. If I use o-ring #2 or #1 is good enough, Senko with shrink tube I hook about 1/4 through body then #1 or 1/0, if Senko by itself hook 1/2 of the body 1/0. I use many size because I do a lot of Neko rig with different type worm from Trick worm, roboworm and full size stick worm. 
If I want just plain wacky style hook (shorter shrank) 1/0 Trokar weedless wacky hook get it done for me.

*What is your finesse wacky rig set up with Trick Worms / Finesse Worms ? I imagine  downsized o-rings and smaller size hooks ?