Wacky Rig Guide for Bass Fishing (Beginner Fishing Tips)

Today we're taking an in-depth look at the Wacky Rig. We'll discuss everything from specific lures, hooks, rigging, the combo to fish this rig on, when to throw it, where to throw it, etc. I wanted to create an easy to understand guide for anyone new to the wacky rig. However, I'll also provide tips to help you if you've already used this rig. There is something for EVERYONE in this vid! Thanks for watching feeshin friends!
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[@user-pd4sp5ei3w]

I am female and been fishing all my life. This will be my first wacky rig. Very informative 😊

[@turinx]

Alright, now I need to get me some soft plastic drawers like Debo. I'm jealous. 😂

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

YES YOU CAN have a drawer like Debo....🤩🥳🤗 IF you don’t mind living in the garage 🙄🤔🤨

[@mattharvey968]

His doghouse lol which place is better his garage or basement?

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's my basement...it's quite comfortable now that my old lady has forced me to live down there 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@laurentdubot2402]

The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!

[@allergictoglobalists]

Tackle Warehouse needs to sponsor you Debo. You are hands down my favorite fishing youtube guy. I learn a lot and you act like a normal fisherman who's down to earth and just having fun. Excellent job as always and thanks for doing it. Really helping this new to bass fishing angler.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I wish! I love their company but I doubt they have ever even watched my vids...💁‍♂️

[@willtrax71]

2023 Done and yes he’s 100% the Renaissance Man of Fishing

[@leonascherer1617]

You are the best teacher! It's easy to listen and understand what you are saying. I have learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@SD-wo2gx]

If my wife ever has an issue with my slowly growing tackle, I'm gonna show her the first part of this video 😁 Mr. Debo, another awesome video for a guy new to fishing. Thank you!

[@jimlake22]

As usual Debo....I find your 'beginner tips' most helpful. As a retired old beginner.....I appreciate the time to take to educate us.

[@nathandenardis3999]

How are you not sponsored? You have the best fishing for dummies advice on all of KZbin. Keep up the great content. Looking forward to a Ned rig video!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

If you have connections at Tackle Warehouse...let me know 🤣

[@angelsaavedra8832]

If it looks fishy, fish it words of wisdom from Debo and the dizzle

[@J-Rod73]

Love the two ring method. Thank you!! 👍

[@SaulTeebolz]

The weightless wacky rig ( yamasenko in green pumpkin w purple flake )has definitely been my confidence lure this summer. I caught my first one in June and have been catching them consistently every time I go fishing. Especially when they won’t bite anything and they are acting slow and finicky. .PERFECT for a new fisherman like me

[@thefixer2954]

I had assumed that the GY baits were mostly hype, but yesterday I grabbed a bag of the green pumpkin purple then stopped by the pond. around 6 casts wacky rigged and I caught a 3lber so I'm a believer lol

[@LouArocho]

Great tip with the double o-rings and the crossing

[@timmayzman]

Debo, friendo! First time caller, long time listener! I tried the wacky rig for the first time today. Caught 6 bass in 20 minutes! Ran out of daylight :'( Thank you for your videos! If you're ever in the Raleigh area!

[@DEBOSFishing]

That's awesome to hear man! Great work 👊

[@johnhumphries6116]

Great video !!!! Lots of information. Thanks

[@papajinkorea]

Excellent Excellent Video Debo thank u for the knowledge

[@menotyou816]

Your collection of tackle is awesome. Opens a drawer, full of goodness

[@chrismichaelson5668]

When I got back into fishing a couple years ago and I was building my arsenal, I asked several people and everyone said you have to have a wacky rig. Boy have they been right, has been my confidence lure for sure.

[@TMAC3083]

Best start to the weekend!!!

[@belfastfive6663]

OMG, that way you make the X on the rings is life changing, I've never seen anyone do it that way, so easy! Thanks

[@kfowler8]

Oh my goodness the two o-rings is ingenious

[@GainingDespair]

I've always had really good luck wacky rigging a finesse work (like trickworm) I don't throw the hook center mass tho. I'll lightly pinch it and just try to bounce it up and down in my fingers to find the center weight wise. I love for equal movement on both ends and I hook it once I find that spot. I than cast it out weightless, and rod tip down and have a constant but very slow reel pulling it in. As I do this I very lightly twitch the rod tip and I swear, once you get the hang of it the worm has the "shimmy" action 100% of the time like it does when it first starts to sink. This has been the most successful method for me, really it works well with about any style of trickworm (I prefer the cheap havocs) and I've not wanted to spend $8 on a bag of senkos in years. Next time you are out give it a shot, try it in some cleaner water tho so you can watch it to see the action so you get a feel of what that specific worm needs in terms of reeling and rod twitching.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Do you throw it weighted or weightless?

[@GainingDespair]

@@DEBOSFishing weightless, always

[@johngoodwill9310]

This was perfect and spot on! I showed this to my son because I tell him this all the time, but he does his own thing when fishing with the wacky rig...

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hope it helps him out!

[@williammancera4755]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@thebeardedangler8714]

I just bought a bunch of tackle for wacky rigging and I knew you were the place to go to learn the tips and tricks! Thank you sir, you did not disappoint!!!

[@treylawrence8152]

God bless you for posting this video LOL...I've fished O rings on wacky worms forever and have never seen someone demonstrate how to x-cross them. I've probably torn up a bucket full of worms over the years trying to get them crossed.

[@tdeeb6359]

Woooowww!!! That was a SPECTACULAR vidDEBO !!!!!!! I didn’t your teaching needed to get better but it SURE HAS!! Thanks for caring about us so much. It really shows. 😍😍😍

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you! Hope it helps some people out!

[@tdeeb6359]

@@DEBOSFishing Whatever I can do, whenever I can, Cuz!!!! BTW , my comp fizzled and still got some health things, BUT I AM still working in that tshirt!!

[@bryanheiselman000]

🤤🤤 that tackle box you have is quite mighty hahaha. Awesome video!!

[@davidlittle4948]

Great overview. I’ve been using wacky rig for 5-6 years in Florida lakes. Your target discussion and how to work it was spot on.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks! Hope it helps folks out!

[@angelsaavedra8832]

Older video but very informative thanks Debo gonna try it out

[@DavidWiles-v2d]

Thank you for the wacky worm tips!

[@lanceluftman2738]

Great explanation on the double O ring rig! Thanks. Will try that

[@Jdepps77]

Thank you for the tutorial! Now I want to fish a wacky rig.

[@johnnapp]

Great info and presentation. Solid, man!

[@willjunkin732]

Seen a lot of people says the same thing about the weedless wacky hook. Another great video. Love it when you do teaching videos. Thats what makes you awesome. Keep up the great work. 👍👍👍

[@jeffreysmith5973]

Great advice Debo. I have to try this next spring. Unfortunately I'm not able to go fishing until then.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, the cold snuck up quick here.

[@darkreelaction]

Big fan of the wacky rig!!!!

[@lifeorliberty3086]

The reactions innovations is my favorite.

[@whitededits]

I spent this summer experimenting with wacky rig hooks and baits. I landed on the VMC weedless neko as well, size 2. Close second was the Gamakatsu g-finesse weedless wacky, size 1/0. I also found that rigging trick worms through the thin part without o-rings were surprisingly durable with those VMC hooks. The weed guard "assembly" doesn't allow the worm to travel up the line and get cut in half when the fish jumps. They just stay on that light wire hook. Re-rig when slightly torn. Multiple fish per bait usually when using trick worms. When they do tear and you can retrieve it, bonus ned rig bait!

[@1_of_4]

The Bass Pro Shops Stiko are awesome.

[@chatterbait-dave5620]

I have always Texas rigged. Thanks for all the great info so I can try this and rig it properly.

[@michaelradican7216]

Had mad luck with the wacky rig!!! Cheers brother!!

[@billywilliams3800]

you are a great person and presenter and i ador your fishing videos . I'v learned alot over the years watching your fishing videos

[@justinlesnik2882]

I like how you save your Tackle Warehouse rod tubes.

[@andrewkraus8802]

This might be my favorite video you’ve done Debo! Can’t wait for a Texas rig edition!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that man! I'll definitely do one soon.

[@gregwilliams4201]

Hi DeBo great stuff stay safe....

[@ronforeman5317]

Xing the O-Rings without having to cross them first is way slick, thanks DEBO! :-)

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hope it helps!

[@tylernelson1993]

The wacky rig is my go-to on rivers and any kind of water with current. Weightless.. Has to be. Crazy action and can fishing both the middle and bottom column of the water.

[@rubenakacoolerlid2314]

Great advice

[@SometimesTurtle]

You get sub, finally someone who can explain things in an understandable and tailored to noob status way. I catch em but I know I am terrible at fishing still compared to where I need to be, getting past all of the learning curve stuff can be brutal so thanks for explaining it simply and clearly. I noticed recently the same thing, I was messing with the baits way too much, had to slow it down (part of this is not rigging correctly so my baits would be hard to control in the right ways and not get caught up on stuff). I test action often times against any fish that I can spot to get a feel for how much action is too much, and you realllyyyyy gotta be subtle, at least when they have good visibility.

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Great explanation DEBO, thanks a lot 😎🎣

[@brianlee9074]

Great video Debo. I use the wacky setup with my dropshot rig. A number 2 hook, 1/8 oz weight, and a watermelon with red flake stick bait = lmb killer here in Oregon. Instead of the bait resting on the bottom, the bait sits up so I can pop the rod one, two, or three times to make the bait dance. Sometimes that short, quick, one pop gets bit. Nice spinning combo too. Thanks for all you do for us man. 😁👍

[@shc76239]

It is my all time favorite rig! When i first started fishing i was drawn to it for its simplicity (because im lazy). But its proven to be highly effective! Great video, as always! Youre super cool. I wish we could be friends and fish together.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate you watching my friend 👊

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I just saw someone else use a little bit of 3/8" heat shrink in the middle of the wacky rigged worm instead of rings. He said it makes the lure far more durable. Might be worth a try.

[@smoothcastingwithsmoothie9917]

Debo my man you have done it again. Great information in the video. I used your 2 O-ring method on my wacky rig and 🎆 BAM caught 1 in the first 27 minutes then 2 more and they were getting bigger to about 2 1/2 lbs. Then I got slammed and faught a monster just for a moment cuz it snapped my line. I tied right back up and caught my 4th in about 2 hrs and the last 1 was 17.50" and 3.54 lbs. I appreciate your work my man. I'll post pics on my IG to see.

[@robertbain2435]

Great video Debo. Using the Neko style hook and two o-rings is a great tip. That can’t help but improve your hookup ratio. Thanks!!

[@jerryplesko9521]

Hay Thanks you're giving good info.Thanks Debo 🎣

[@EricRomines]

Wacky worm is my Go-To bait. Great video!

[@bcor813]

I've had a 50pack of bass pro stik-os for year. Started throwing it wacky rigged earlier this year, and I have about 7 smallies on 2 trips.

[@6959-n6n]

I love the Hayabusa hooks... they’re pretty light wire but they’re sharp and penetrates really great. I especially love the Special Wacky Wire Guard

[@DEBOSFishing]

I'll look those up!

[@No3Jacks]

Wanted to thank you for that double O Ring tip. Just getting started in the sport of fishing. Gave up trying to be good at golf. I’m quickly learning it can be just as expensive as golf 😂

[@Rodbuilder109]

Thank you for these beginner videos it helps a lot. I wish I had a resource like this back when I first started fishing.

[@FishingBassNC]

Thank you for sharing this information on wacky rig basics. Very informative.

[@Karatechopsin]

Great video. Such good information. I know what I’m trying when I go out again

[@great207]

Great topic Debo. I like using the Revenge Flippin Wackers for my weighted wacky rig. Hook ups have been consistent and they are relatively weedless.

[@reelbadangler7569]

I finally picked up a wacky rig tool and some hooks and broke out my spinning rod, so I’ll definitely be trying the ole wacky rig.

[@moremut]

I haven’t tried it here in Michigan and I need to try it immediately. Thanks for the great info

[@markjugg7826]

Excellent information Debo!!!!!! I love your videos, keep them coming.

[@InkaOutdoorsTV]

Awesome video. I need to start using the rings to save some of the baits from getting rip off quickly.

[@DEBOSFishing]

They help a lot!

[@robertholler7262]

Hey Debo. My favorite Wacky Rig hook is Gamakatsu wide gap finesse hook weedless. You have to bend the little double wire down where it attaches to the hook so it will catch on the barb. It works great around all the grass in Sacramento Delta and hook up percentage is excellent. I prefer 1/0 for Sencos.

[@t3xasbull3ts]

Thank you for the valuable information. About to hit the lake.

[@andyluksetich6981]

Yes!!!! You answered all my wacky rig questions. Thanks brother!! Another great vid🔥👊

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching 👊

[@MrJoelloej]

Thanks! Good info

[@rvfishingyet]

See wood pitch to wood...if it’s fishy fish it! Sound like great shirts Debo!

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's a catchy saying!

[@shanewoosley8303]

Man i am trying to figure out bass fishing and love your content. I'm an iowa guy too, sw iowa though. Keep up the good work sir

[@miker1961]

Dude, love the plethora of tackle you have. I’m jealous 😂

[@markpousard4393]

Debo. Another great and helpful episode. You are becoming my favorite fishing KZbinr.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that more than you know 👊

[@Shiloh3498]

Thanks for this video, I enjoyed it. I have caught hundreds of bass using the O-ring system, but after a decade of fishing wacky rigs, I think it's better to use the clear shrink tube that I purchased on Amazon. A half inch piece centered on the worm and heated to size. Skin hook the shrink tube and you have a system that has an incredibly high hook up percentage, you can sometimes fish all day with a single worm, and it's invisible to the fish. Keep the videos coming!

[@tylervarnell5584]

I was looking to get into this so thank you Debo

[@nathanhoveyaquatics]

What a great video feeshin friend. 🐟🇺🇸🎣 really like these style videos as they really help with confidence before I'm out on the water. 👍👍

[@monstergamer311]

I like the x band idea. Never done that, we'll try sir....

[@DEBOSFishing]

It helps a lot!

[@miketrujillo127]

Thank you deebo! I tried the wacky rig but once i threw it out I didnt know what to do once it was out there i feel fully equipped now thanks please keep more video like this coming.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I'll definitely get some more out!

[@kaplanrick82]

Killed it once again debo!

[@petefasel]

Awesome video Debo! Very informative for us beginners.

[@darincurtis761]

I bought my kid a shimano sellus rod and a pflueger president reel and he throws a wacky 90% of the time and usually catches more fish than me. Thanks for the great videos.

[@jerrydilley6689]

Great stuff Debo! Thanks so much.

[@anthonycrews7396]

See wood, pitch wood. Ip love that Debo .... 😊

[@DEBOSFishing]

Haha it's a catchy tip to remember +

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Great advice here Debo. I like a GYBC Senko, BPS Stik-O, Yum Dinger or a Berkley General stick worm. I use an Owner 1 or 1/0 Camo wacky rig hook or a Eagle Claw 1 or 1/0 weedless hook around a lot of grass. As far as colors go, when the bite is on it doesn’t matter it could be neon rainbow and it would work. In tough conditions nothing beats green pumpkin.

[@kasonrmac]

I like the o rings on some of the stick-o worms too. I really liked them in the Mardi Gras color. They paid off for me this summer

[@totalannihilation9065]

Thank so much for this tips. I got my first Bass on a wacky rig today. I had been using a hook without weight but it took forever to go deep. The weighted hook worked amazingly. Keep up the good work brother.

[@taylorbryant2093]

Always been curious about wacky, never tried it until this summer. Went for the O tool immediately, got the green pumpkin KVD stick bait and beat my stepdad for the first time in a good while. It’s a powerful tool and I enjoy catching the fish on lighter gear. Cheers.

[@tomstoffer2963]

Thanks for posting this Debo! Good info regarding how to fish it. I fish one particular body of water where the senko is money, but for me it’s received by bass like a rubber check. Btw, you asked how we rig our senkos. I use the the two ring crossover like you do or the Frenzy wacky saddle which works well for hook placement and ease of use. It seems like all water around me has all kinds of grass, algae, etc. so I always use something weedless like an EWG, or weedless lead head hook.

[@harveymontano2565]

Thanks for going in depth with fishing gear love your advice man!

[@janosczovek8524]

Excellent video Debo thanks for the good advice please do video on spinnerbaits 👊

[@funkfarmer7125]

I love the wacky, it might be my confidence lure. I started out using the Gamu Wacky hooks but I had a big problem with them swallowing it causing a few tough releases. Ever since switching over to the octopus hooks no more problems. Also x crossing the o rings is a great idea!

[@twiggsherman3641]

I like Owner wacky hooks, and I use silicone tubing from ebay. Just type in "silicone wacky rig". They're tubes that fit down over the senko, and if you hook your Owner wacky hooks sideways like you would a neko rig, you can get a lot of life out of a senko.

[@funkfarmer7125]

@@twiggsherman3641 nice have to check em out

[@thefixer2954]

ok so that explains my catches gutting the hooks, getting a pack of octopus tomorrow

[@chrislnflorida5192]

11:22-I'm on my 2nd round for this video. As u showing what rig to use and leader line and Alberto Knot. Just learned the Alberto Knot today from your friend Ben MFer. I just went through the Leader Knot ending up on my spool, Spinning Rod, and I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get cast distance, it was the Leader Knot hanging my line on the spool during casting. My Leader Line Too Long 👍👍.

[@sjones7400]

Great informational vid. Always enjoy yours! Learn something every time. Eagle Claw 1 or 2 ought weedless hooks (Wally World cheapies) are all I use. If I want weighted I’ll use a teeny tiny pinch sinker just above the knot. Can’t wait til you post the vid where you catch 30 some feesh on the old wacky rig😎✌️.

[@gavin1587]

The Sixth Sense wacky hooks work wonderfully.

[@blindsquirrel]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@mattmahoney931]

Braces rubber bands make for a perfect replacement to the O-rings. They are very elastic and durable, and come in different colors, strengths, and sizes.

[@bassaddict_85]

Berkley Fusion makes a great weedless wacky rig hook, it has a fluorocarbon instead of wire. Great informative video

[@WilliamRockseo]

Wow wow and wow what a great tutorial Thank you so much