Best o ring size for wacky rigging a 5inch senko?

[TriStateBassin106]

This may be a stupid question but I don't fish the wacky rig as much as I want but when I do I've been using the field and stream wacky tool with the o rings it comes with, only problem is these things are ridiculously tight to make the X on the worn and when I do after a few casts the senko begins to rip like pic below. Anyone know any good size o rings I can get that won't have this problem? I can't seem to find anything anywhere at my local stores besides the field and stream models. 

[MN Fisher]

Take one of the o-rings with you to the hardware store - get a bunch of the next size up for a lot less than the 'dedicated' wacky rings.

[QED]

5 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Take one of the o-rings with you to the hardware store - get a bunch of the next size up for a lot less than the 'dedicated' wacky rings.

 

That's good advice.  Unfortunately for me, I like to use the o-rings that have the hook loop attached which rotates the hook 90 degrees vs the plain o-ring so I am constrained to use dedicated fishing o-rings instead of the more cost effective hardware store type.

[MN Fisher]

Just now, QED said:

 

That's good advice.  Unfortunately for me, I like to use the o-rings that have the hook loop attached which rotates the hook 90 degrees vs the plain o-ring so I am constrained to use dedicated fishing o-rings instead of the more cost effective hardware store type.

Ya - maybe next year I'll 'upgrade' to the VMC Crossovers...

[BrianMDTX]

I use 1/4” I.D. O-rings on my WR. No tool required. 

[NorthernBasser]

3 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Ya - maybe next year I'll 'upgrade' to the VMC Crossovers...

I got them to try out this year but have yet to try them.

 

I am really happy with these, tho.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_Wacky_O-Ring_Replacement_Pack_25pk/descpage-MWO.html

[dodgeguy]

2 hours ago, QED said:

 

That's good advice.  Unfortunately for me, I like to use the o-rings that have the hook loop attached which rotates the hook 90 degrees vs the plain o-ring so I am constrained to use dedicated fishing o-rings instead of the more cost effective hardware store type.

Why ? Hooksets are fine with the plain o ring. I use the ones that come with the tool bps sells.

[QED]

7 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

Why ? Hooksets are fine with the plain o ring. I use the ones that come with the tool box sells and never rip the Senko. The way yours holds the bait prevents it from sliding up the line which might be what's ripping it.

 

Don't know who you are directing your comments towards.  I have no issues with senkos ripping.

[Bird]

Some may call it snake oil but I use the VMC crossover rings and pliers, simple and convenient.

Never could get two Orings to make an X without swearing.

[dodgeguy]

16 minutes ago, QED said:

 

Don't know who you are directing your comments towards.  I have no issues with senkos ripping.

I confused you with the o.p. who was ripping them. 

[KDW96]

3 hours ago, TriStateBassin106 said:

This may be a stupid question but I don't fish the wacky rig as much as I want but when I do I've been using the field and stream wacky tool with the o rings it comes with, only problem is these things are ridiculously tight to make the X on the worn and when I do after a few casts the senko begins to rip like pic below. Anyone know any good size o rings I can get that won't have this problem? I can't seem to find anything anywhere at my local stores besides the field and stream models. 

 

The walmart here sells the blue wacky tool with #10 rings. I had the same as you,but gave it away. Pick this up as replacement. Wasnt impressed with the rings from f&s. May have been really old rings?

[TriStateBassin106]

On 5/25/2022 at 6:31 PM, NorthernBasser said:

I got them to try out this year but have yet to try them.

 

I am really happy with these, tho.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_Wacky_O-Ring_Replacement_Pack_25pk/descpage-MWO.html

What size of those mustad o rings would be good for 5inch senkos? Medium or small? 

[EWREX]

11 hours ago, TriStateBassin106 said:

What size of those mustad o rings would be good for 5inch senkos? Medium or small? 

my educated guess would be "medium" 

[mfnew]

My experience is that mediums are perfect.

[AdrianLP]

On 5/25/2022 at 4:42 PM, QED said:

 

That's good advice.  Unfortunately for me, I like to use the o-rings that have the hook loop attached which rotates the hook 90 degrees vs the plain o-ring so I am constrained to use dedicated fishing o-rings instead of the more cost effective hardware store type.

 

You can do the same thing using two o-rings. You cross them, put the hook under where they cross. The hook will stay perpendicular to the worm 

 

You can get 100 o'rings on Temu for $1.88 CAD (1.36 USD). You likely won't beat that price at a hardware store, and certainly won't beat that price at a fishing or sporting goods store. I also bought ChatterBait knockoffs for about $2 each (they come in packs of 4 and 5) from them. I bought a pack, I've had great success with them.

[TNBankFishing]

On 5/25/2022 at 6:31 PM, NorthernBasser said:

I got them to try out this year but have yet to try them.

 

I am really happy with these, tho.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_Wacky_O-Ring_Replacement_Pack_25pk/descpage-MWO.html

I swear by the VMC rings. Just downsize the recommended ones are too large.