Simple Question (I hope)

damian2b · 05-20-08, 12:03 PM

My question revolves around Wacky Rigging a worm. In most cases I throw a wacky rig weightless, however if I choose to add weight would it be better to use a slip weight or potentially a snap weight for easy removal? How bout a weighted hook? Just wanted to see what others may be doing.

Hope all is well!

Captmikestarrett · 05-20-08, 12:15 PM

A split shot about 14 inches up the line will work very well on a wacky rigged floating worm.

Capt Mike

stanley · 05-20-08, 12:21 PM

yes a A split shot about 14 inches to 16 inches is good on a wacky rigged floating worm

damian2b · 05-20-08, 12:54 PM

How about for something more dense like a senko?

Wishing2BFishing · 05-20-08, 01:29 PM

The beauty of the wacky rig is the weightless action of the worm dangling from the center of the hook. I would not use any weight with a Senko.

Fish2win · 05-20-08, 01:34 PM

There is a relatively new wacky rig hook that has a wieght made to it. It has been engineered to maximize the action of the bait as it falls. One of the pro's won a Tx recently using this hook/rig.They are made by Zappu or Jackel.The wacky rig is nothing new it been around for years. It is the in style finesse method at this time. Like the shakey head was last year. Jackel is coming with a 3/16 size to go along with the 1/8 and 1/16. This is a great follow up bait when the smallies are on a topwater pattern early. (remember guys all this stuff is made by the bait monkey)Fish2win

stanley · 05-20-08, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damian2b

How about for something more dense like a senko?

a senko yah that good what about a bullet weights

here is a list and pics

islandbass · 05-20-08, 02:57 PM

Not only those great options, but even a jig head could be used. I think they call it flickshaking, but to it's just a jig and worm rigged wacky. Not results yet as I've only tried it a couple times, but I know it has great potential.

brushhog · 05-20-08, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandbass

Not only those great options, but even a jig head could be used. I think they call it flickshaking, but to it's just a jig and worm rigged wacky. Not results yet as I've only tried it a couple times, but I know it has great potential.

Interesting...

Lilmoosecountry · 05-20-08, 03:20 PM

When wacky rigging first came popular we weighted them with finish nails in 1 end of the nose.

BigBassin144 · 05-20-08, 09:36 PM

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage-GWH.html

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...KTERM-JWJ.html

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...TERM-JWWJ.html

BB

Buzz Wing · 05-20-08, 09:43 PM

Bassin',

I thnk those heads are designed more for Flick-Shaking or Shakey Heads, rather Wacky Rigs. Although, I do like the shape of the top head design.

-Buzz

BigBassin144 · 05-20-08, 09:49 PM

Buzzie, none of those are shakey heads. and the flick shaking is what like islandbass was talking about.

BB

BassMoJo · 05-20-08, 10:12 PM

Buzz take another look it says they were all made for the wacky rig

pignjig · 05-21-08, 10:25 PM

Bassmaster.com ran an article on the wacky jig. If you go there and type flickshake in the search box it will pull up the link. I tried to paste it here but it wouldn't take...

05-20-08, 12:03 PM	#1
damian2b BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 122	Simple Question (I hope) My question revolves around Wacky Rigging a worm. In most cases I throw a wacky rig weightless, however if I choose to add weight would it be better to use a slip weight or potentially a snap weight for easy removal? How bout a weighted hook? Just wanted to see what others may be doing. Hope all is well! __________________ "Hook up another barrel...Im coming around again!"

05-20-08, 12:15 PM	#2
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	A split shot about 14 inches up the line will work very well on a wacky rigged floating worm. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

05-20-08, 12:54 PM	#4
damian2b BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 122	How about for something more dense like a senko? __________________ "Hook up another barrel...Im coming around again!"

05-20-08, 01:34 PM	#6
Fish2win BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norris Tennessee Posts: 469	There is a relatively new wacky rig hook that has a wieght made to it. It has been engineered to maximize the action of the bait as it falls. One of the pro's won a Tx recently using this hook/rig.They are made by Zappu or Jackel.The wacky rig is nothing new it been around for years. It is the in style finesse method at this time. Like the shakey head was last year. Jackel is coming with a 3/16 size to go along with the 1/8 and 1/16. This is a great follow up bait when the smallies are on a topwater pattern early. (remember guys all this stuff is made by the bait monkey)Fish2win __________________ Norris Tennessee set the hook! They dont have hands.

05-20-08, 02:57 PM	#8
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Not only those great options, but even a jig head could be used. I think they call it flickshaking, but to it's just a jig and worm rigged wacky. Not results yet as I've only tried it a couple times, but I know it has great potential. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

05-20-08, 12:21 PM	#3
stanley BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 18	yes a A split shot about 14 inches to 16 inches is good on a wacky rigged floating worm

05-20-08, 01:29 PM	#5
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	The beauty of the wacky rig is the weightless action of the worm dangling from the center of the hook. I would not use any weight with a Senko.

05-20-08, 03:20 PM	#10
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	When wacky rigging first came popular we weighted them with finish nails in 1 end of the nose.

05-20-08, 09:36 PM	#11
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage-GWH.html http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...KTERM-JWJ.html http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...TERM-JWWJ.html BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-20-08, 09:43 PM	#12
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	Bassin', I thnk those heads are designed more for Flick-Shaking or Shakey Heads, rather Wacky Rigs. Although, I do like the shape of the top head design. -Buzz

05-20-08, 09:49 PM	#13
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Buzzie, none of those are shakey heads. and the flick shaking is what like islandbass was talking about. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-20-08, 10:12 PM	#14
BassMoJo BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hampstead, MD Posts: 801	Buzz take another look it says they were all made for the wacky rig __________________ This is my Signature there are many like it, but this one is mine.

05-21-08, 10:25 PM	#15
pignjig BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 499	Bassmaster.com ran an article on the wacky jig. If you go there and type flickshake in the search box it will pull up the link. I tried to paste it here but it wouldn't take...

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