Wacky Rigs And O Rings 2025
NavyVet reply :
I was wondering how many of you use a wacky rigging tool with O rings
for wacky worm fishing? I have looked at a couple at TW and am curious
as to wheather they preform as advertised and are they worth the
investment. I am new to this type of presentation, but would like to get
started. All opinions welcome pro or con.
kadas reply :
I have been using the o ring for a couple of years on my wacky rigs--have not noticed any decrease in hookups since switching to the o ring--only thing I have noticed is my worms do not rip as easy and they last a lot longer and that is a good thing! 
J Francho reply :
Get it straight from the inventor:
http://billm.fatcow.com/
They work Great. Here's a little tip:
Us two to make an "x" and you can have a perpendicular hook.
BigMoneyGrip reply :
I have the Wacky Saddle kit and I really like it. It also keeps the hook perpendicular to the worm.
B-Dozer reply :
I have used a 3/8 wide piece of electrical tape too. works pretty well
Darren. reply :
I do not, but I have used shrink wrap tubing.
Mostly I just use the "naked" worm.
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 2/21/2013 at 10:53 PM, BigMoneyGrip said:I have the Wacky Saddle kit and I really like it. It also keeps the hook perpendicular to the worm.
X2.
bassin is addicting reply :
I have been using the o ring for a couple of years on my wacky rigs--have not noticed any decrease in hookups since switching to the o ring--only thing I have noticed is my worms do not rip as easy and they last a lot longer and that is a good thing!
X2
joetomlee reply :
On 2/21/2013 at 10:31 PM, J Francho said:Us two to make an "x" and you can have a perpendicular hook.
Nice idea! Have you noticed the hooksets are easier like this?
angler1 reply :
I fish a weightless wacky rig all the time, its my most productive and favorite way to fish.I have been using the o rings for years now and would never go back to rigging them thru the plastic.
Sam reply :
3/8 inch shrink wrap tubeing.
Less expensive and works great.
J Francho reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 6:08 AM, joetomlee said:Nice idea! Have you noticed the hooksets are easier like this?
Honestly, like much of fishing, it's a Jedi mind trick. I think the hook stays cleaner in weeds, and like it upright for the hookset. Reality, it's probably all in my head. I have confidence in this rig.
RoushBasser reply :
Great info guys, I just picked up the saddle kits as well and can not wait to start tossing those guys out there!!
jignfule reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 6:50 AM, Sam said:3/8 inch shrink wrap tubeing.
Less expensive and works great.
X2 believe it. I've used both and the shrink wrap is MUCH better, imo.
Mike L reply :
Been useing the O rings for a while now, wouldnt do it any other way.
If you want too, and don't have the "Wacky Tool" just use the lower end of an old ball point pen
Mike
greyleg33 reply :
I like the shrink wrap. You can use the same Senko all day no matter how many fish you catch.
Caylub reply :
Have you guys seen the wacko jig? I just saw it gotta check it out sometime.
joetomlee reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 8:25 AM, Mike L said:Been useing the O rings for a while now, wouldnt do it any other way.
If you want too, and don't have the "Wacky Tool" just use the lower end of an old ball point pen
Mike
Great advice here. I had used a pen last year before finally deciding to buy a wacky rigging tool and honestly don't notice a difference between the efficiency of the pen and the actual tool. The tools are cheap but an old pen is cheaper and works just as well.
SudburyBasser reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 9:29 AM, Caylub said:Have you guys seen the wacko jig? I just saw it gotta check it out sometime.
I have a couple I got through MTB. Didn't use them because the line holes were powder coated and I was too lazy to chip it away until after bass closed up in November. Looks interesting and I'll give them a shot this year though I imagine I'll just stick with o-rings.
Lil'skeeter reply :
I've always used a snap ring instead of the o-ring. I had some large ones laying around (fits senko type baits perfectly) and thought it might work and now that's all I use.
Lazz reply :
could someone explain how to rig the shrink tube method
J Francho reply :
On 2/25/2013 at 2:28 AM, Lazz said:could someone explain how to rig the shrink tube method
Here you go. If you do a little googling, you can find CLEAR shrink wrap.
WRB reply :
x3On 2/22/2013 at 12:33 AM, Dwight Hottle said:X2.
The Waky Saddle kit is the next generation o-ring technique for rigging Senkos and plastic worms for the serious angler. If you have not tried it yet, you should!
Tom
bassfisherman3526 reply :
you can make a wacky tool out of a sharpie
Lazz reply :
Thank you so much, see i didnt realize the hook was actually going through the worm to...I couldnt find a picture of it, once again thank you.
Really looking forward to trying wacky rig this year...I got an unlimited amount of black an clear shrink tube from work...hahaha!
Now in the pic I see the tubing is not in the center of the worm, Is this preference or can it be placed anywhere? Sorry if this is not the right place but...How, when, and where do you typically wacky rig? Oh an what size hook are you guys using.
Sorry if these are dumb questions, its my second season of fishing an i love it. Just trying to learn as I havent used anything other than Texas Senko.
Nick49 reply :
When I wacky rig with o-rings, 90+ percent of the time the worm, I usually use a 4" or 5" Senko, (& ring) slide up the line on a hookup. If I am using a weedless hook or using a wacky jig, I opt to run the hook through the worm. In those cases I usually opt for a Senko "knockoff."
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