As
strange as it may sound, Wacky Worming is a rigging
technique that has proved itself time and time again. Over
the last few years I have used this rig with great success.
So get you wacky hats on and try a rig that bucks the trend!
The
Wacky equipment
The tackle I use varies according the Stiko or Senko sizes
that I’m using. If it’s between 4 to 5 inches I prefer to
use
a medium 10lb to 14lb 7-foot rod. Alternatively, if I’m using
6 to 7 inch cigar size bait the rod weight will vary between
a 12lb to 14lb, medium to heavy 7-foot rod.
I
like to use Fluorocarbon line, as the bait tends to fall
better. If I’m using 4 to 5 inch bait, the line weight should
be
between 10lbs and 12lbs. If I’m going bigger on the bait,
say 6 to 7 inches, then keep your line between the 14lb and
16lb range.The hooks I like to use are 1/0 or 2/0 Finesse
Wide Gap Gamakatzu hooks. Depending on the fishing
location I’ll pick either a plain or weed less variety.
These hooks are the right gauge and very sharp so mind
your fingers!
The
last thing that you need is an O-Ring, which you can
find in any hardware store or motor spares shop. Take a
sample bait with you so you get the right fitting O-Ring.
Now we’re beginning to think outside of the tackle box!
The
Wacky Rig-up
Slide the O-Ring down your bait to the center as shown in
Fig. 1. With the O-Ring centered on your bait, thread your
hook under the O-Ring and slightly through the skin of your
bait, as shown in Fig. 2.
That’s
it! Now you’re ready to hit the water. The beauty of
this rig is that anybody can use it and you can pretty much
throw it anywhere without much hassle or snags in the
weeds.
Throw it into 30-foot of water or under trees or over weed
beds and it will still drive the Bass mad!
