Best wacky rig hook for senkos 2025

Madog reply :

Hey I'm trying to figure out the best wacky rig hooks for senko type baits.

Thanks Maddox

Raul reply :

Owner Mutu Light.

Darren. reply :

Welcome aboard, Maddox!

Best hooks by my estimation are:

1) Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap in #1, 1/0, 2/0

2) Gamakatsu Split Shot/Drop Shot #2, 1, 1/0, 2/0

There are other fine brands, but I've wandered and

come back to Gammy...

When it comes to weedless, I tie my own and use the

same...

My humble 2 cents.

bigfruits reply :

i like the Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap as well. #1 for 4" senkos, 1/0 for 5".

Fishing Rhino reply :

Gamakatsu Finesse Wacky Jig Head.

Kidflex reply :

Owner wacky 2/0- some prefer a straight point vs the curved point but I rarely miss fish with these hooks and dont lose many when hooked.

NHBull reply :

I can't tell the difference between owner and Gammy, the hook up ratio is equally high.

I think how you attach the plastic is more important, ie 2 rings

Madog reply :

Thanks guys do y'all thing I should go the weedlees route with a hook weed guard that is attached to the hook or one weed guard similar to what's on a jig.

Thanks Maddox

Darren. reply :

On 4/11/2017 at 10:14 AM, Madog said:

Thanks guys do y'all thing I should go the weedlees route with a hook weed guard that is attached to the hook or one weed guard similar to what's on a jig.

Thanks Maddox

Here's how I wrap my weedless hooks:

WRB reply :

The Owner 5172 weedless wacky hook has a specific shape that is ideal for wacky hooking soft plastics. The Owner 5114 Mutu light circle hook prevents gut hooking. Both are excellent choices.

Gamakatsu wide gap finesse weedless wacky hooks are good but not a fan of the weed gaurd.

Tom

punch reply :

On 4/11/2017 at 7:48 AM, Kidflex said:

Owner wacky 2/0- some prefer a straight point vs the curved point but I rarely miss fish with these hooks and dont lose many when hooked.

I really love this hook. Only one I want to use anymore.

Big Bait Fishing reply :

Owner wacky hook in 1/0 for 5'' stick baits ....

The Fisher reply :

On 4/11/2017 at 12:30 PM, Big Bait Fishing said:

Owner wacky hook in 1/0 for 5'' stick baits ....

This ^^

Crestliner2008 reply :

I don't usually fish stick worms wacky style when dealing with heavy cover or weeds. If I fish cover, I'll be tossing them Texas rigged instead. When I do fish wacky, I'll always have on a 1/0 Gamakatsu inline circle hook. That way I raise my percentage of lip hooked (vs. gut hooked) bass. I get the ones with the turned up eye and use a snell knot on the hook. Very reliable.

buzzed bait reply :

i really like the berkley fusion 2/0 with the weedgaurds

MichiganBass80 reply :

Been using Bass Pro XPS 1/0 hooks for a few years now with no problems. I plan on ordering some buckeye lures flick-it hooks to try.

Madog reply :

On 4/11/2017 at 10:26 AM, Darren. said:

Here's how I wrap my weedless hooks:

How would you wrap your hooks

thanks Maddox

Darren. reply :

On 4/12/2017 at 5:18 AM, Madog said:

How would you wrap your hooks

thanks Maddox

I bought a cheap fly tying kit at BPS,

some thread, a whip finisher.

http://www.basspro.com/White-River-Fly-Shop-AA-Vise-and-Tool-Kit/product/1304200736413/

And pored over how to vids from InTheRiffle,

but I experimented and came up with my own

methods (using his, of course, the guy is a master):

BassThumb reply :

2/0 VMC Neko hooks.

The fish are stuck like glue, and they're terrific dropshot and Neko Rig hooks, as well.

Comfortably Numb reply :

Gammy Wicked Wacky weedless. If you dont fish the Wacky rig weedless, you are not throwing in the right places

crankbait2009 reply :

let's dig this old thread up. I have a question when comparing two hooks.

Currently I use the Gama Wicked Wacky Hooks (1/0) for my 5" senkos. I like the hook and how it performs bu that price tag hurts every time I need to restock. I have noticed the Owner weedless hooks that look almost the same as the Gama's, except for the hook bend and eye orientation. The Owner's are a tad bit cheaper for one additional hook as well.

Has anyone used both hooks and seen a difference? Does one rank supreme over the other when it comes to fish hooked and the weedless ability.

bigbill reply :

I use the eagle claw weedless hooks or something similar.

moguy1973 reply :

I've been using the Berkley Fusion19 weedless wacky hooks and I really like them. Sticky, really weedless/snagless, and I haven't lost many fish using them.

crankbait2009 reply :

On 9/28/2018 at 7:19 PM, moguy1973 said:

I've been using the Berkley Fusion19 weedless wacky hooks and I really like them. Sticky, really weedless/snagless, and I haven't lost many fish using them.

And that weed guard is soft enough to not interfere with hookset? It must be if you're not losing many. A lot of guard to get in the way. Or so it seems

NYWayfarer reply :

On 9/28/2018 at 2:30 PM, bigbill said:

I use the eagle claw weedless hooks or something similar.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Eagle_Claw_Weedless_Hook_Bronze_5pk/descpage-ECLZB.html

I have used the same Eagle Claw weedless 1/0 hooks for the past 2 months and had great success with them. They past the test for me when I was able to wrestle a Smallmouth that was just shy of 4 pounds to shore with one.

moguy1973 reply :

On 9/28/2018 at 7:26 PM, crankbait2009 said:

And that weed guard is soft enough to not interfere with hookset? It must be if you're not losing many. A lot of guard to get in the way. Or so it seems

Yep, it's fluorocarbon and gets out of the way pretty well.

tim_kovar reply :

I have been really happy with using 2/0 Lazer Trokar Weedless Wacky hooks personally.

thedilettantedad reply :

I have been using Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Weedless Hooks. It might be me, but I left the weed guard open and thought I caught more.

bigbill reply :

My c rig setup from shore is a 24” leader with a Carolina adjustable leader with a 1/8oz weight, locking snap swivel at the hook.

i buy what ever weedless hooks are on sale. One size hook doesn’t fit all the different senko type baits. I like to go one weedless hook size larger. Finding larger weedless hooks for bps larger 7 1/4” Stik o worms is tough.

if your not sure you had a strike the weed guard will be closed or open indicating a strike or not. If you missed a strike and the guard is open one shot of scent on the next cast will land it.

crankbait2009 reply :

I picked up a pack of VMC weedless Neko, 1/0 hooks. I will see how those perform. I didn't catch anything last weekend on them, but I'll try this coming weekend. Right now, the crankbait seems to be the only lure I can get to work. But that's for another conversation.

So VMC weedless Neko for me

the reel ess reply :

I get fewer hookups on the weedless hook. Unless you're bank-bound, you can probably go get your hook back if it gets snagged. I use the Gammy finesse 2/0, but any hook like it would work. I have a few weedless, weighted wacky hooks that don't work as well. I have also taken my Trick Worm off the straight shank worm hook and wacky rigged it with that same hook. It works great but you have to pay attention to line movement or they'll get the hook either down the throat or near it.

bassin is addicting reply :

MUSTAD WEEDLESS WACKY IF I GO WEIGHTLESS

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