O-rings on a Wacky Rig

[dumb_dog11]

just wondering what the purpose of an O-ring is on a wacky rig. I have never used one but here talk of it. How do you use it? im a bit confused. Do you put it in the eye of the hook or around the worm or something?

thanks

[Handy]

It goes onto the worm to the middle then slide the hook just under the o ring. It helps to prevent tearing the worm in half everytime you catch a fish. You do need to size the o ring to the worm though. Just tight enough to hold it in place. You can use split rings to for a little more weight. It looks weird with the hook facing the way it does but has not been a problem for me in any way. Hope this helps.

Paul

[Dean]

Ya I use these. They help save me some worms You can find them here pretty cheap...

http://www.guileyworm.com/wacky_rig_o-rings.htm

[Bronzeback117]

I get them on ebay from this guy. Even though they say they are for 3" and 4" but they are perfect for 5" also.

http://cgi.ebay.com/O-Rings-200-3-4-Gary-Yamamoto-Senko-Lures_W0QQitemZ270209239573QQihZ017QQcategoryZ31693QQcmdZViewItem

[Rob G.]

If you want to purchase o-rings, just go to your local chain hardware store.  Menards, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc..  They do not cost much at all.  Just take a bait with you to find the right size.

[TeamBerettaGold]

 We have been doing this for years, take a black zip tie (the real small ones) , everyone has a ton of these laying around, or can go buy a pack of 100 for real cheap, clip the tag end and bang, your in business. Use a white one for lighter color senkos.  We do this a lot on lake  michigan when we fish the shipwrecks for smallies, it really makes a guy mad when you keep loosing a good senko every time a smallie makes a jump.  Smallies dont seem to care about the zip tie, we can fish them in crystal clear water without a problem.

[Guest muddy]

I f you use *** SALTY ***, none of this would be necessary 8-)

[dumb_dog11]

I f you use *** SALTY ***, none of this would be necessary 8-)

ok good cause i do use ***

but i still dont get it; lets do an illistration and tell me if im right

--------------------------------------------------------------    <-- the worm

                                  l    <--the split ring

                                /     <--the hook

is that it?

wouldn't it make moresense for this

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                               l      l

                                  /

or do you put the hook in the middle of the split ring?

thanks

[Sam]

I sent  you a PM.

Wacky fishing is a lot of fun.

Give it a try.

[fishfordollars]

I have never put an oring on a senko type bait