In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject of “How Do You Make A Weedless Wacky Rig?”, and I’m going to do my best to cover as much ground as I possibly can in terms of information.
What is the
best size hook
for
wacky rig
?
Choosing Size for a Wacky Hook Assuming you are fishing a 5 inch wacky rig senko or stickbait (which is what people fish on a wacky rig 90% of the time), a 1/0 hook is widely considered as the
best option
.
Wacky Rig: Should you put a weight on a wacky rig
Use Weights Using a wacky rig without a weight is pretty much pointless If you go weightless on your rig, your worm is going to take an excruciating amount of time to reach the bottom of the pond or lake and presentation is going to be terrible.
Action Rod: What action rod is best for wacky rig
My set up for wacky rigging is a 6’8″ medium xtra fast action rod I like the
xtrafast action
to get to the meat of the rod right away. I personally use 10#braid with a 10’long 12# fluro leader. This combo has always served me well.
Wacky Rig: How deep can you fish a wacky rig
You can fish 4- to 6-inch worms wacky rigged but you put a 3/16-ounce tungsten nail weight in it and you can fish that bait really well in 20 to 30 feet of water. The fall of the bait is so different and it wants to plane and glide and you can hop it and shake it throughout the water column.
Wacky Rig: When should I use a wacky rig
A wacky rig works throughout the year but my favorite time to throw it is during the spring and fall During these times of the year bass move up shallow. This makes them ideal times to throw weightless baits. During summer and
winter bass
are typically deeper making a weightless wacky rig ineffective at reaching them.
Neko Rig: What is the Neko rig
The Neko Rig is a relatively new phenomenon in the bass community. Basically, it is a
weighted version
of a wacky rig with a weight inserted into just one end of the soft plastic, giving the bait a unique action as it falls and allows it to stand straight up once it hits the bottom.
Texas Rig: What is a Texas rig in fishing
The Texas Rig is a technique used for fishing
soft plastic
lures It involves a bullet weight being threaded onto the line first followed by an
optional glass
or plastic bead, and then the line is secured to a hook, usually an offset worm hook. Very good for bass fishing.
Wacky Rig: What does a wacky rig imitate
Wacky rig is easy to use and works well for beginners. The wacky rig can be used with or without weight and displays a subtle, slow falling action that can mimic life-like bait with a
simple upward twitch
of the fishing rod.
Wacky Worm: What hook do I use for a wacky worm
We recommend using a 1/0
red octopus style hook
when fishing the most popular 5” size stick bait. The 1/0 hook size is perfect for securing enough worm without exposing too much of the hooks shaft. The Octopus style has a short shank with a
wide gap
, so you can get a good hook set on a quick strike.
What is the difference between a wacky rig and a Neko rig?
Difference:
The Neko rig is dropping down at an angle with speed. The wacky rig is floating down with a mostly horizontal attitude. My hook’s the same, too, and I attach it with the same exact ring. The only difference is that I place my ring in the middle of the bait when I wacky rig.
What size hooks for Senko?
Senko:
Rigging the Senko Most anglers prefer a 3/0 extra wide gap (EWG) hook when fishing the 4″ version Texas-rigged with 8- to 12-pound test fluorocarbon line and a medium or medium-heavy action rod.
References
https://www.bassfishingandcatching.com/wacky-worm-fishing.html