“The important thing with a nail weight rig is to use an O-ring on the Senko,” Ehrler revealed. Furthermore, you get a bite as the slow wobbling action falls on the rig. Fishing Complete O-Wacky Replacement O-Rings - Pliable, durable rings are perfect for use with the Wacky Tool. While tying a wacky rig is simple but constantly piercing the soft plastic with a hook can weaken the bait’s structure gradually. Despite their unnatural appearance, the subtle shimmy the have on the fall is straight catnip to the brains of bass everywhere. I was using the 4" worms and the bass were inhaling them. I caught 17 yesterday on 1 worm. O-Rings allow you to set up wacky rig without having to insert the hook into the bait. OPS Wacky Rig O-Rings. Wacky Rings are made of a super resilient rubber compound and outperform the flimsier silicone/hardware-store o-rings that are often sold by other suppliers. Viewing 29 posts - 1 through 29 (of 29 total) Wacky worms are good around shoreline cover, docks, weedlines and other likely cover. The wacky worm was something I've never tried until last summer in the BW. I use the black o rings. Pull the stick bait through the O-ring until its halfway up and secure. Adding an o-ring to your wacky rig means you don't have to stab your stick worm through the body. Slide the O-ring onto your worm with the Mustad O-Ring Tool and set your hook through that secondary ring for the ideal wacky rig form. Both nail and ring weights work for a wacky rig. A wacky rigging tool and O-ring, when attached at the middle of your bait, is a trick to get the bait quickly. DetailsO-Wacky O-Rings offer you a perfect way to set up a wacky rig for catching bass, walleye, and more. This is the simplest method to rig your bait wacky style, and it … X Zone Lures' Wacky Rigging O-Rings can help take your wacky worming game to the next level and save you money. Follow these steps on how to use a wacky rig tool and O-ring to build this rig: Insert your stick bait halfway into the wacky rig tool. The best rod for fishing with a wacky rig is a 7 foot moderate action and medium power rod. An o-ring is small rubber ring that slips over the worm so that … I've used a variety of hook brands and sizes. I didn't know any different so I went with the o-ring and it seemed to work fine. Using a weighted wacky rig also enables you to hit the mid-depth zone which is hard to target with a wacky rigged drop shot or the weightless wacky rig. A rubber O-ring is positioned at the worm's mid-point, then the hook is hooked through the O-ring instead of inserted through the worm. 2. The OPS Wacky Rig O-Rings are a rubber O-Ring that is traditionally used for rigging stickbaits with the wacky rig setup/technique. Fishing wacky style with an o-ring allows one soft plastic lure to last all day Light weight of o-ring allows the bait to fall naturally - the way fish want it Includes 10 o-rings for 4&5" senkos (available in black o-rings or green pumpkin o-rings) This will save you a lot of money over a year if you fish with a wacky rig often. “I remember reading about the wacky rig back in the '70s, but there are a few things you can do to this rig to make it more effective and help you catch more fish,” he said. Includes 10 black O-rings. The Wacky RIG'R is an innovative fishing product making your day on the water more productive and efficient. The VMC Wacky Rig Tool Combo is a must-have for finesse fishermen looking to get the most out of their soft plastics. Which I’m just going weightless right now ... That’s a pretty solid idea. There are different brands of wacky rigged worms. Senko Wacky Rig. These come unweighted, and weighted with 1/32, 1/16, or 3/32 oz. Works good for me every once in a while they will steal if from the o ring . Simply insert the lure into the tool, slide the O-ring over the tool onto the lure, and insert the hook just under the O-ring; the O-ring prevents the hook from easily tearing out. A Heavier Option. To combat this, using a wacky rig tool with an accompanying O-ring can help increase the number of fish you’re able to land with each bait. Introduction: The strategy of wacky rigging soft plastic stick baits and large worms has become a mainstay for many bass anglers and is a rigging method that leads to popular variants like the Neko rig. Simply insert the worm into the hollow end of the tool, then roll an o-ring off the end onto the worm. One good option to the standard wacky worm (hooked through the body) is the O-ring rig. Doing that weakens the bait and you're likely to lose it after one or two fish. Pretty happy with the setup, but … Slide one O-ring … Now, more often than not, you’ll see fishermen using o-rings to wacky rig. NorcalBassin 2,386 Posted August 16, 2011. Simply slip the o-ring onto your Senko or other soft plastic worms, slide the hook under the o-ring and you are all set. To get the hook oriented across the worm instead of inline with it, you can use 2 o-rings and cross them over. 3 Tips To Master The Wacky Rig In the context of bass fishing lures, there’s not much better at generating strikes than a wacky worm. Then insert the hook parallel to the bait through the O-Ring, skinning the top layer of worm to ensure a tight fit. Our Bass Pro Shops® XPS® Quick Rigger Tool is ideal for rigging Senko style worms wacky-style. Use to wacky rig soft-plastic stick baits and avoid losing the bait. This combo includes everything necessary to begin wacky and/or neko rigging soft plastic worms more effectively. "That's my story and I'm sticking to it". The Wacky RIG'R is a bait saver tool, for wacky style presentation of stick baits. They are similar in shape but have different salt content. To prevent this, they rig their wacky worms with dual o-rings. Place the hook between the Senko and the o- ring and close the weedguard, that's all there is to it. The Wacky Ring should be placed on the worm in a position that about 1/3 of the worm is ahead of the Wacky Ring and 2/3 of the worm is behind the Wacky Ring. Gamakatsu makes these super-cool Wicked Wacky Hooks that have a hand-tied weed guard. My personal favorite weighted wacky rig set up is a 1/8 oz Jackall wacky jig head, with a 5.8 Jackall flick shake worm. That was always the traditional method to wacky rig a worm, but as the rig gained popularity more effective ways emerged. What is the best rod for fishing a wacky rig? Next, if your worm has as pointed or rounded tip, bite or cut the top 1/8" to 1/4" off of the worm, so that it … the Wacky RIG'R, which is a tool that allows the proper size o-ring to be easily mounted on a Senko.Preferred hook is one of the Falcons ("K wacky") with weedguard. First, Mason said he always uses an O-ring with his 5-inch YUM Dinger because it greatly extends the life of the bait. But since this rig has a weight in it, that soft plastic will tear more easily when making casts. The traditional wacky rig becomes expensive each time a fish grabs the bait and it gets torn from the place it is connected to the hook. A Texas rig is probably the longest-standing soft plastic rig, but the wacky rig has become all the rage in recent years because of its ultra lifelike presentation of soft plastics and its ability to get in a fish's strike zone without spooking them. In my experience, those quick jumps are often smaller bass while the straightening-out and sideways movement of your line are indicative of big bass. Directions with an O-Ring Tool. Offering an effective way to wacky rig and increase the lifespan of your soft plastics, the Mustad Wacky O-Ring Replacement Pack will ensure you catch more fish per bait. Wacky Rig O-Ring Tool for Senkos & Stick Baits w/ 10 orings (Black): Amazon.com.au: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors I’m not sure of the origins of the name, but the wacky rig is the simplest of them all, and very effective. That v in the hook holds the worm in place really well. SAVE UP TO $50 ON YOUR ONLINE ORDER TODAY! They help to change the movement of the worm and allow you to fish in deeper water. 100 pack on Ebay for 2.50. As far as color I like white, pumpkinseed and some more white. Harmony's Pro-Grade Wacky Tool and Wacky Rings often pay for themselves on the first day out fishing with them. Great for SIGHT fishing. “When I’m fishing a regular wacky rig, I just put the hook through the Senko. Wacky rig bites are often characterized by a quick line jump or lateral movement in your slack line. Anglers often use O-Rings to achieve a wacky rig when using soft plastic stickbaits. I get a lot of practice with that presentation. If you use a wacky worm o ring then you will get a lot more fish on the same worm. To prevent that issue, use a wacky rig with an O-ring, it will help increase the number of fish you are able to catch with each bite. But I just cant get distance unless I Texas rig. About 80% of the bass I catch involves a wacky rig of some sort-that historically is in the 2,000-2,500 per year range. You must insert nail weights through the head of the worm. Sink-O-Ring Wacky Rig Kit O Ring 30/pc NO Tool Needed Use Senko Worms O-Rings Total Easy to Rig (3/PK Bundle RED) 1/4",3/8", 5/8" (3/PK BUNDLE) BLACK, WHITE, CHARTREUSE, RED OR BONE 10/pk. These Wacky Rig O-Rings are the perfect fit for wacky rigging your favorite soft plastics. Chris Zaldain, breaks down throwing a wacky rig year-round. I've currently settled on the Owner Weedless Wacky hooks in 1/0 size. Simply insert the bait into the tool, roll the o-ring onto the bait, add a hook, and you're ready to fish the wacky rig with a longer lasting senko/stickbait. You can purchase nail weights specifically for a wacky rig set up; however, common nails work fine. Fishing App. The OPS Wacky Rig O-Rings are high quality, mechanical grade rubber O-Rings. I use rubber o-rings to maximize the longevity of each senko. 1 Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. A wacky rig is one of the most natural, and non-invasive presentations we have as anglers. While an O-Ring is not required to fish a Wacky Worm Rig, it does make a difference when the fish start to bite. I almost always use a Trokar Neko Hook with the pro v bend in size 2 with an o-ring or collar on the worm. 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