O rings

[basser27]

How’s the hookup ratio with one o ring and hook facing the head or tail of the senko versus having the hook come out the front of the bait criss crossing o rings? I’m horrible at criss crossing the rings and can’t seem to get em to cross. Please don’t reocommend other rings. On a fixed income and my tackle purchasing is tapped out for the year

[gim]

I don't seem to observe a difference in hookup ratio whether I'm using 1 or 2 o-rings.  The reason I sometimes use two and cross them with the hook underneath is to prevent panfish from grabbing the tail and pulling it out.

[@reelChris]

I found my hookup ratio was worse with two rings because I was constantly losing my worm.  One ring and a bait button at the end of a 1/0 wacky hook pins every fish that bites and retains the worm very well.  

[looking45]

A friend uses pieces of plastic straws. He grabs a couple each time he gets fast food. Each place has a different diameter straw. He slides it on and puts the hook through the straw. 

[basser27]

1 hour ago, @reelChris said:

I found my hookup ratio was worse with two rings because I was constantly losing my worm.  One ring and a bait button at the end of a 1/0 wacky hook pins every fish that bites and retains the worm very well.  

Interest do you put the bait button on the hook to prevent the worm from sliding?

[Bird]

Look no further than VMC crossover rings, outstanding product and very durable.

I use #6 for Senkos and #3 for finesse worms.

Couple of weeks ago I actually caught 8 bass on a single Jackall 4.8.

You'll need the pliers as well.

[PhishLI]

1 hour ago, basser27 said:

I’m horrible at criss crossing the rings and can’t seem to get em to cross.

Even with the tool?

[basser27]

3 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

Even with the tool?

Yup lol

[Lmbasshunter]

I’ve had no issues with a single o ring I have had issues with the wacky hooks that have a weed guard

[Cbump]

I’ve never considered more than 1 o-ring. If I want the hook perpendicular, I hook just into the senko and under the oring. It’s angled slightly but close to perpendicular. In fact this is really the only way I do It. Hook up ratio is fine. 

[NorthernBasser]

I use these o-rings most of the time, which keeps the hook facing upwards. 

 

[gim]

2 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

I use these o-rings most of the time, which keeps the hook facing upwards. 

 

What are those and where did you get them?

[Lmbasshunter]

1 hour ago, gimruis said:

What are those and where did you get them?

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_Wacky_O-Ring_Replacement_Pack_25pk/descpage-MWO.html?from=gshop&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiruqo7za_wIV7UByCh28qAvTEAQYASABEgLdQvD_BwE

[optimator]

3 hours ago, Lmbasshunter said:

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_Wacky_O-Ring_Replacement_Pack_25pk/descpage-MWO.html?from=gshop&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiruqo7za_wIV7UByCh28qAvTEAQYASABEgLdQvD_BwE

And I was perfectly happy with my plain old o-rings…

 

[@reelChris]

9 hours ago, basser27 said:

Interest do you put the bait button on the hook to prevent the worm from sliding?

 

No, I put one on to keep the worm from flying off during a cast.  I mostly skip wacky senkos and without the buttons I was losing a lot of worms.   

[Dan N]

Prefer to not use any ring. I use Yum dingers, and they are cheap. Just prefer the hook thru the bait.

[2tall79]

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Arsenal_Fishing_Stealth_Silicone_Tube_Shields_50pk/descpage-ASSTS.html

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage-ANWTBPL.html

Buy the tubing and make your own.  Hook goes thru collar and worm perpendicular to bait.  I can catch multiple fish on this rig before replacing.