WACKY RIG Tricks That Catch BIG BASS

Wacky rig bass fishing is one of the most consistent ways to catch a bass. When in doubt, pick up a wacky rig!

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The wacky rig is one of the most simple techniques that we have in bass fishing. You can simply put a hook through the center of a straight tail worm and you have a wacky rig.

Most of the time to catch bass on a wacky rig all you need to do is cast it out and let it fall on a slack line. The bait is going to do all the work and bass cant resist the slow fall that a wacky rig provides.

However there is another way to fish a wacky rig and a few places you can fish it where other people aren't that can lead to catching some big bass.

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[marky]

Your content is just unmatched the key to detail on setups with knots, hook and gear is very informational and very helpful!

[larryswain]

Hey Ty, when I fish the wacky rig I use the spring from a ball point pin and run it through the bait where I want to hook it (trim spring as needed). Helps hold the bait on the hook and catches multiple fish on same bait. Another thing I do sometimes is use a slip bobber with a bobberstop to keep the rig at a certain depth . With this method you can keep the rig in a spot longer and it really works great.

[ColoradoFishing]

Thank you for sharing the tips here. I have been killing the bass lately with the finesse wacky rig and downsized worm, I really appreciate the videos and explanations/technical details you provide. Just posted vids using some techniques you talk about, used a light spinning rod with straight 8lb mono line and small hook/small work, so much fun from a kayak.

[shanescott]

I just started fishing the wacky rig and have had some good success with it. It's hard for me to put it down for another bait.

[firemazer]

I've been catching almost all my bass on a wacky rigged Creme Scoundrel worm in natural color that looks like a real worm but I use a 2/0 circle hook. It let's me catch even small bass that I might lose if I had to set the hook and I don't have to worry about timing when to set the hook because they just start pulling the line or I see my line start moving in either direction and I'll just start reeling and it'll put the hook in the corner of their mouth perfectly without worrying about them gut hooking themselves.

[noobpyrotech]

I love wacky rig. There are so many tweaks you can use. Trim up the stick bait in many different ways, adding split shot at different lengths, working different retrieval styles, etc. I have even gone down to micro sized worms for panfish.

[bradritch]

I don’t leave home without a wacky rig on my deck. Thanks for the advice. I watch all you videos, very informative

[rencalamba]

Awesome tips. The wacky rig is my go-to. I fish it weightless, or on 1/16th, 3/32nd, or 1/8th wacky jig heads. I use the VMC's or the ones that Gambler Lures offers. There's a local tackle shop that has their own brand that I'll use as well. When I go weightless, I'll have to try it on the larger hook. I also love your tip about fishing it just under the surface. I had thought about that this week while I was on vacation (had a staycation and fished my local lake just about every day). Once thing I noticed about the wacky rig in my local lake is everyone seems to laugh at it.... but it catches fish for me. I alternate between the ned rig and a wacky rig, but the wacky rig I have on my boat year round. Can't wait to get out this weekend and try fishing it under the surface. Thanks again for your video!

[richardwood]

Great details and very helpful and thorough. This guy has a nice way of explaining the details without overkill 👍

[alberthelicke]

This is the best rig ever BRE! 1st time using it I caught a 8.5 lb bass !! Amazing.

[patrickconnell]

Wacky rig is the first lure I used fishing for LMB. got loads of nice fish, I love top water action so I don't use it as much. also my line on the spinner always got twisted up bad, I'm going to try braid with a fluro leader, Thanks for the tips.

[ReelAppalachianAngler]

Awesome video as always! Great tips! I use a medium rod for most of my wacky rig setups too!

[nvdefrank]

I like the wacky rig because it’s so versatile, I use it when the bites tough especially in pressured areas or if I need to skip for a more natural approach or to get under overhangs and structures it’s very effective

[travanw]

Just stumbled upon your video. Gotta say your a great orator. Great video with great explanations and spoken clearly.

[bucknuts]

Everybody throws their senko wacky-rigged, but I like throwing it weightless texas rigged. I think it gets as many bites, gets hung up less, and I lose less senkos.

[careyfaulkner]

Great video...when I'm doin wacky style I'll split each end of the bait to give it a lil more action

[Fugettaboutit]

I use a Garcia Vendetta 7" medium/fast rod on my wacky rig for same reason. Aside from budget, the Garcia mediums seem to be a but stiffer than a lot of other medium rods...almost like amnestying 'extra medium' or 'medium well'. Enough flex to get a Nic whip for casting weightless Senkos, but then a bit of extra power to reach out there and power the fish through some vegetation if need be. 30lb braid to 10-12lb flouro leader. Essentially the spinning rig version of my fluke baitcasting rig, which I've also thrown a wacky on if on a weighted hook. Might switch to 20-lb braid, but Im happy with the sensitivity and softness of the 30, and again it helps horse them out Shen they get into the vegetation.

In addition to your methods which I also fish, dropping the wacky off the ledge of lilys lots of times gets hammered.

[jaredbrooks]

Great video, thorough and precise, not over clouded with useless details.

[paulobraghetto]

Awesome. Very easy to understand your tips, and extremely helpful. I am initiating at fishing world, and at my previous fishing I just caught
1 fish. I will use all this knowledge and post further. Thanks a lot.

[bobcoleman]

Good job as usual. I always enjoy your videos.