Wacky-O-Rings

[jack1]

I had great success fishing wacky this past weekend.  I went through alot of senkos and was just wondering if anybody had use these O-rings which is suppose to help.

[shutupnfish]

I've been using the "heat shrink" method with good results.  Just slide a piece of heat shrink (about 1/4" wide) over the end of the bait, find near the middle, and hook the bait like you normally would.  Works great, even with Gammy weedless finesse hooks.  

Steve

[B-n-B]

I use the o-ring and it works great! When you get a fish the worm just slides up the line. You can get many fish off just 1 worm.

[bass wrangler569]

I use the o-ring and it works great! When you get a fish the worm just slides up the line. You can get many fish off just 1 worm.

X2 They actually do work really well, I've gone from 1-2 fish per senko to 5-6 and sometimes more.

[S I G M A]

I used to use o rings and the heat shrink tubing... it seemed like it affected my hook up ratio though.

I decided to just start using yum dingers instead without any o rings or tubing and still can get sometimes 3-4 on a dinger before losing it

[flechero]

I use the o-ring and it works great! When you get a fish the worm just slides up the line. You can get many fish off just 1 worm.

X2 They actually do work really well, I've gone from 1-2 fish per senko to 5-6 and sometimes more.

Same here.

I got this one with 200 o-rings for $11

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bass-Fish-Wacky-Rig-O-Ring-Tool-Senko-Bait-Worm-O-Rings_W0QQitemZ390036976542QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad003f39e&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

[Crestliner2008]

I posted this prviously, but I could not find it, so I'll post it again; it may be value-added to some:

There are probably a 100 ways of hooking a Senko wacky style. Here's one I've adopted from a long time fishing friend (a pen-pal of mine, Hiromi), who is living and fishing in Japan. It's a bit hard to explain to someone by typing instructions or verbally communicating this technique over the phone. So, I took some pictures and maybe this will help someone getting started. Maybe you'll even consider changing your current technique and give this one whirl (you may be pleasantly surprised!)?

First, you will have to buy a package of "Goodys" at Wal Marts:

Next, you will need a pair of long nose pliers and put the tip thru one of these rubber bands:

Then you will DOUBLE the band on the tip and open the pliers a bit to retain a loop:

Believe me, this is a lot easier and simpler to do than it is to show! Finally, you insert your Senko:

All you have to do now is slip the "Goody" off one tip of the plier and then the other. Presto:

You now have a wacky rigged Senko which will keep your worm intact for quite a few fish. Another advantage to this rubber band deal is that it acts as a spring when you lift or twitch the Senko, giving it quite a different action from a solid connection, such as a straw or heat shrink tubing. A very cost effect approach which you will note, is much cheaper than "O" rings. It fits the 5" size Senko best, but I've used it on the 4" as well. A bit too snug on the 6" or 7" however. I've used this very techique for 4 seasons now myself and am very satisfied.

FYI, I only use Gamakatsu's OCT INLINE CIRCLE hooks; cat. no. 221311, size 1/0 (the smallest size in this particular hook style). You might also notice that the barb is pinched down as well. This facilitates CPR tremendously. I've NEVER lost a fish using this hook barbless.

Hope this helps!

[tritz18]

You can also use zip ties, they work very well. Better than o rings