This WILL CHANGE The Way you Fish A Wacky Rig FOREVER!

I USE 5/16TH HEAT SHRINK TUBING AS A HOOK REINFORCEMENT TO GET MORE USE AND LIFE OUT OF MY WORMS

This is probably the best wacky rig video fishing tutorial I've seen on YouTube. Simple and to the point

Thank you for being so simple and descriptive for us beginners!

The timing of your video is perfect for me. I’m a walleye guy but I’m in south Florida fishing largemouth with Senko worms for the winter. My go to rig has been a 2500 Daiwa BG series reel, 7’ fast action rod, and 10 lb yellow braid with a 10 lb mono leader. I’ve found the hi-vis braid critical to maximizing my hookups. Fishing a slack line is opposite of my walleye experience, so it took probably a half dozen missed fish before I figured it out. Thanks for the great video.

It's perfect. Fishing is more convenient.

This is my "they're being stubborn today" go-to. Kind of surprised you don't use the wacky rig as more of a slow moving search bait. I do the same as you with letting it sink to the bottom first, but I've caught many a bass (especially on days when they're fickle) by gently jigging it 2-3 times and then letting it sink again during the retrieve, rinse and repeat. Fall, lift lift lift, fall, lift lift lift, fall etc. Covers a lot more water and can get reaction bites. In fact I've caught more during such a retrieve than on the initial fall. Worth a shot when they're being picky!

I just got back from SC two weeks ago and the wacky was definitely the ticket for the week. Your tip on the longer shank weedless hook is something I'm definitely going to implement on my next outing. Great tutorial and earned a sub.

I agree with just about everything you said except for the line. I’m not a big fan of braided line, have no trouble seeing my line twitch. Good video!

Thanks for the great video on Wacky Rigs!! I have had success using this method!! Amazing how the fish just go crazy for it!!🐟🐟🐟

Great info Nathan. I fish a wacky all the time. The only thing I need to change is my line. Gonna give it a try. Thank you! Tight lines..

Spent a week fishing a lake full of nice fish in northern Michigan. I tried at least 8 different presentations on 6 different rods. We caught every single fish on weedless wacky rigs and jigs on bright yellow 15 lb. braid with 8lb. fluoro leaders I might as well have left everything else at home!

Good video Nathan. I fish a grassy lake and tend to catch more on wacky, neko and weightless senko baits than everything else combined. 🎣🎣🎣

VMC makes a pair of pliers for wacky rig, plus a custom o ring that allows your hook to never go through the bait. Look up VMC Crossover pliers, it will come with 3 or 4 of their o rings with it and give a try. I like it because the hook runs parallel with the senko. So you can simply insert a shroom weight, turn the hook in the o ring and go instantly to ned style. I keep these pliers in my pocket now. I got the crossover o rings in one side of handle, reg o rings in other. I save alot of plastic, multiple fish on same worm and hook is never in it

I mostly agree with the wacky rig tips. I almost always use a 5 or 6” green pumpkin senko. I found the Mustad wacky o-rings with the black ring that has circle at the top for the hook keep my bait much longer than traditional o rings or hooking thru the worm and they are worth the investment. In addition, I use the Gamakatsu G Finesse Jig Head Wacky Hook Size 1/0-1/16 oz head and it has made all the difference to my hookup and land rate. The VMC cross-over rings are also great ways to keep Senkos on

Those Florida bass are so dark!!! We have the typical green tiger striped ones up here. I've only thrown a whacky a few times and never had luck, so I'm going to have to try this green braid trick after seeing it in action.

My first time fishing a wacky rig was in Dunnellon Florida but i didn't catch anything because i had no clue how to fish the rig 😂 thanks for sharing your tek, i will try it out.

I use the exact same hook, works Fantastic!!!! I do use some Solerez Resin to help make the weedguard stronger so it won't loosen up, cause after a few fish the weedguard starts to spin or break but not any more! I do the whole pk of hooks like this!

I just subscribed🤙 My favorite whacky hook is the Mustad in-line demon circle hook 1/0. Imho it has a much higher hook up ratio. It is pretty weedless, and works pretty well as a drop shot hook too. Also cost isn’t too bad if bought in bulk. I agree on the plastics, but would add Zoom’s stick bait to that list for sure.

Great video! I just tried throwing the Wacky Rig today and had zero luck, not even a nibble but this was a great video. I never even heard of "Salt Content" in my bait. Anyway, I liked and subscribed! Thanks

Thanks! Appreciate you sharing!