The #1 Bass Fishing Lure in the World: The Wacky Rig (How-To Rig)

I’m headed to the creek Saturday with my wacky rig. Went there a couple of weeks ago and caught 28 bass all on the wacky rig. Love it!

True humility - one - of the keys to your success - thanks Jacob!!!!

Thank you for showing all the ways to rig a wacky rig. I had never use a wacky setup until a week ago. I truly enjoy fishing a wacky! Many many thanks.

Thank you sir!! Congratulations on your win!! And thank you for what you do for the fishing community!!!

Listen man I have gotten back into fishing because of you. Watching you on MLF is absolutely awesome, I know your being humble, but there is no way that anyone could possibly give your pointers on catching fish, you literally have broken three tournament world records of which you held yourself.

Great video, Jacob/Brody. Been bass fishing my whole life but I always learn something new from your videos.

I know your videos get a lot of comments, and you probably don't get to all of them, but something I've been doing recently is wacky rigging Zoom finesse worms and trick worms (either in pink, sprayed grass, or something similar) usually with a #2 hook, and a 1/32 to 1/16 oz bullet sinker with a bobber stop within a half inch of the eye of the hook..and I have absolutely slayed some really quality bass in central Illinois and elsewhere with this technique. It's much more finesse than most people care to throw, but I feel that ultra slow action, along with intermittent rod twitches, gives this bait a very realistic presentation. I took 2nd place single handedly, in the back of the boat, in a small lake I'd never fished doing this against 27 other boats (my partner didn't land a keeper) skipping this setup in pink under overhanging trees..it's worthwhile when the fish are shallower, and relating to that kinda structure and shade, or for bed fishing.

Thanks for another great helpful video. It really amazes me how much I can learn from your videos, thank you for all your Knowledge.

Been bass fishing for 50 years. Have used wacky rig Senkos since they became popular. Today is the first time seeing the crossover pliers gadgets or rings. I generally use o rings and if I run out I may make a trip to a Lowe’s or Home Depot to re supply. Enjoy your videos. I liked that you owned up to missing your target when skipping. I have said many times when I watch a successful skip “ these guys are good”. And then I think time on the water.

And im glad you mentioned Brody. Idk where he learned to edit but he's an absolute master. What you do with a fishing rod, he does with editing. Absolute 🔥

Great video... I use 2. O rings... I make an X. And put the hook between them .. So i don't lose that much bait... They do tend to cut the bait after so many cast/ fish that you catch. But great way to hook it side ways through the baits

Thank you so much for the tips I’m never fished a wacky rig but I’m gonna try now.✌🏼🎣

Thank you, Just learning the wacky worm! excited to try this spawning season!

Really learned watching this. That VMC Crossover tool is a game-changer. Thanks, Jacob.

My son and i fish together once a week and his go to is a wacky rig. Ive been stubborn forever using it because I love to throw a jig or texas rig or anything that keeps me moving. I just didnt have the patience it takes to throw it. Well long story short he has out fished me at least 3-1 all year! I tied one on for the first time last week and landed a decent 2lb largemouth and became a believer. I dont know why i havent tried it sooner especially fishing the pressured lakes we fish here in central and southern ohio. Thanks JW for" legitimizing" it for me now! I feel like since you put out this vid I'm allowed to go wacky!

Nice job man 👍 I appreciate your tips, I learned a few things too. Thank you.

Editing is a magical thing!!! That's the best part of This video!!!

I mentioned this on DC's channel. How can anyone give a thumbs down on anything you guys put out? Trying to share your knowledge and most of us really appreciate it. You dont HAVE to do this! But man I'm sure glad you take the time to share. So much appreciated. And for the guys who give it a thumbs down...At least grow a pair and tell us why. Thumbs down? Really? Thumbs down on arguably one of the BEST angulars of our generation? Why? Thats what i want to know. If you dont like wacky rigging then say it. If you dont like the hook choice say it. So sick of seeing a thumbs down on any of these guys instructional vids that they are not required to do. Quit clicking your mouse and watch...you might just learn something!!!

There's also a way to saddle Kris Kross it with two o-rings to straighten your hook out if you don't have an o-ring with a hole in the top.

Good stuff Wheeler! 🎣 👊🏼💯🇺🇸 Thanks for the tips my friend!