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How do I fish a wacky worm?

Fishing a wacky worm is pretty simple, you basically want to cast the bait out and let it sink to the bottom. Really let it sink to the bottom, the majority of your bites on a wacky rig are going to come on the initial cast while its sinking.

What is the best wacky rig worm?

Yamamoto Senko
Best Wacky Rig Worms The most popular wacky worm is the Yamamoto Senko. Senkos comes in a variety of sizes anywhere from 3″ up to 7″. For wacky rigging I like the 5″ and 6″ sizes. Additionally the KVD Ocho and Yum Dinger are also great choices for wacky worms.

What size hook is best for wacky rig?

1/0
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.

Is wacky rig better than Texas rig?

The wacky rig, when not fishing thick grass or trying to get it up in the middle of a tree, is more efficient than a Texas 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.

What line do you use for a wacky rig?

The best line to use for a wacky rig is either a 8 to 10 pound fluorocarbon or 8 to 10 pound mono filament fishing line. The choice is up to you but you will want to fish a wacky rig with those types of fishing line instead of a braided type of line.

What kind of bait does a Wacky Worm use?

A lot of anglers swear by fluorocarbon when fishing wacky rigs because it sinks but mono will work fine. Fishing a wacky worm is pretty simple, you basically want to cast the bait out and let it sink to the bottom.

What kind of Rod do you need for a Wacky Worm?

This is the first distinction you need to make, then you have to select a good rod. A seven foot spinning rod with medium power and fast action is perfect for fishing a wacky worm. St Croix Mojo rods are excellent sticks for fishing wacky rigs and most other worm rigs.

What kind of line to use for worm rigs?

St Croix Mojo rods are excellent sticks for fishing wacky rigs and most other worm rigs. Just about any good spinning reel will do, and it should be spooled with monofilament or fluorocarbon line. A lot of anglers swear by fluorocarbon when fishing wacky rigs because it sinks but mono will work fine.

Which is better Wacky Worm or weighted worm?

A quick sinking wacky worm could trigger a reaction strike. A weighted wacky worm has a lot more action because sinking faster causes the two ends of the worm to flutter more erratically. The wacky rig is a great way to get bites when bass just don’t seem to be biting anything else.