Easy Fishing Tips to Catch More Bass on a Wacky Rig (Yum Dinger)

Here are a few easy fishing tips to catch more bass on a wacky rig. I am using a Yum Dinger for this video. I like to use a small hair tie instead of an o-ring. Hook your wacky hook right behind the "X" where you rubber band is doubled up. There are three easy retrieves you can use to entice a bass. You can walk it on top with a quick retrieve. You can also twitch the lure just below the surface. And finally you can let it sink to the bottom. Adding a pinch on sinker may help with this. By using these easy fishing tips, I bet you can catch more bass on wacky rigs. #fishing #bassfishing
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[@samstewart4444]

So many fishing channels on YT suggest casting out the wacky and letting it sink to the bottom. And then wait. However, every bass I have caught on the wacky was during the retrieve while giving a twitching action. There are so many "experts" out there that copy each other, that a mythology arises that for the most part are unrealistic. Thanks for keeping it real, backlashes and all. 🎣🐟

[@Cornelius798]

Same here, most of my bass caught are on the retrieve.

[@droppedpasta]

Yeah, I don’t know if I’d call it a retrieve, but all my wacky bites have come when I’m twitching it

[@TrampConnoisseur]

Every wacky rig bass I’ve ever caught has been on the fall. So make of that what you will.

[@MrFurious176]

I've definitely caught quite a few after it sank to the bottom while I was dealing with a backlash. It's worth trying everything for sure.

[@matthall8378]

I got both of mine on the fall but I'm new. I can't wait to get out and try again. This time i put a lil band of electric tape then the hair tie and hooked through both to see if i can make my worms last more than 1 fish.

[@abulsar]

No hype, no indirect ads, no discount promos, no expensive gear and tackle show off, no overzealous gen z euphoria, no aimless blathering and babbling, just a realistic fishing experience convyed by a nice dude with a dry humor, trying to spend a nice day fishing. Ohh ! Alex also appreciates and treats these magnificent creatures gently.

[@RealisticFishing]

You get it! 👍

[@causeofdeath8941]

Holy Moses...don't think I've ever caught a fish on the last cast and actually left for home! My version of "realistic" would be staying for another 30 minutes and getting grilled by my wife when I got home late! Keep doing what you do, man...love it! 😀

[@RealisticFishing]

Typically I would, but sometimes ya just gotta go.

[@kenklein4783]

I need to work on my wacky game. I caught a nice 2 pound + this morning on a Strike king Buzz Toad. It was still dark out and he hit it right at the bank almost as I was going to pull the bait out of the water. Man I love that feeling of a fish on the line!

[@duanetaylor1526]

I love how you remind everyone that you have that expensive $30 bait caster combo. And in order to be a realistic fisherman, you need to buy that expensive stuff. Thank you again for the video and for always keeping it Realistic. KiR!!!

[@edarroyo1680]

Your genuine excitement every time you hook a fish is the reason I watch this channel over others!

[@RealisticFishing]

I actually like fishing, and I am not trying to sell you anything. 😉

[@edarroyo1680]

@@RealisticFishing which is why I watch so much. It's very realistic!

[@andrespagan4400]

NICE! Clutch at the end too.👍👍👍🍺.cheers.

[@RealisticFishing]

Cheers!

[@MrChickenslaw]

that fish would have changed my "this is the last cast" plan..... hehehe!

[@RealisticFishing]

It was time to go 😆

[@juniorjackson9166]

Great catch Alex beautiful 2lb large mouth bass 👊🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@helotaxi]

I hate spinning rods, but this is the one technique that I fish pretty much exclusively on one.

[@matthewj2492]

I like the Yum Dinger, but they sink slower than the Senko or Stik-o worms (in my opinion) - I add about a 1/8 weight to my Dingers, and they sink and move great.

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup Alex, enjoyed video, nice bass, tyvm for the tips, only knew 1 way to use whacky rig, ty tc

[@LowBrowFishing]

I've had a good bit of success on wacky rigs lately. But I've had to let them sit there for a long, long time before doing anything. My clue about this came when I cast my bait out, nearly tripped over my tackle box which was on the ground, bent down to clean up the mess which took me 20-30 seconds, and then go back to fishing. I twitched my line once and had a good bite! Ever since then, I let my worm soak for a while before I work it. I don't think everyone has to do that. Some guys might be doing good fishing it a lot faster. But it's what's working for me.

[@joebuck66]

I tried the Trout Magnet craws, I was fishing for panfish and caught two nice quarter pounders. It was so fun that I went out and bought a pack of Rage Craws. I’m normally a catfish or panfish kind of guy but, watching you having this much fun, I’m going to extend my tackle to include some bass lures. Nice catches and great video Alex.

[@2StansFishing]

Hey JoBuck , great to see ya!✌️

[@RealisticFishing]

Glad to hear you are trying some craws. I hope you get a bunch!

[@joebuck66]

@@2StansFishing Good to see you also😃

[@joebuck66]

@@2StansFishing Good to see you also😃

[@matthall8378]

Grabbed up some weedless wacky hooks, cheap hair ties and yum dingers and got 2 largemouth bass on my 1st 2 casts ever using it. 😮 I lost both worms tho but it was worth the fun! I saw the 1st bass chase after something in the creek on my way out to river and casted towards the splash. The wacky rig sunk for maybe 2 or 3 seconds before my line took off and I set the hook! That was awesome!

[@koreywilliams4570]

I've had my 30 dollar abu Garcia black max bait caster for going on 3 years I think 🤔

[@cliffhall5602]

"'cuz, I don't know what they want. I don't even know if they're here." I feel this every day I throw.

[@Ryan_hall]

I’m was really good at bird nesting my bait caster like that. I went to mostly spin cast reals since my fishing trips mostly became swearing sessions 😄

[@marlojohnston4217]

Wonderful wacky rig bass Alex!! That last bass was beautiful!! I haven't tried this method yet, but I think I'll be giving it a try. Thank you for your tips and tricks and for always keeping it realistic Alex!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck, I hope it works for ya

[@marlojohnston4217]

@@RealisticFishing Thank you and it definitely did. I caught a 1lb bass just as I was about to end my day. That last cast was worth it!!!!

[@dwheeler016]

The $30 combo continues to kick butt.

[@rossbowman202]

His name is Alex. He might be a little wacky, but he is never tacky especially when he laying down the smacky. Nice bass Alex. KIR brother.

[@RealisticFishing]

Is that a haiku?

[@rossbowman202]

@@RealisticFishing Not sure. Just thought of it at the end of the video and put it in the comments. I wanted to add bass in it, but it didn't sound right. Keep up the great work.

[@TheJuggaloFishingPosse]

Awesome wacky rigging brother. Let's check it out, right after I catch this fish!!! Lol. That last 2lber was putting on a show for us. Awesome job homie!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for all of the support homie

[@Redneckrino]

Dude I love your videos man. Thanks nobody does it so realistic 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Bass Daddy

[@Eagle32746]

Awesome fish! Just got some Yum Dingers (very inexpensive) and i can't wait to try them out wacky rigged! Thanks!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats one reason I like them 👍

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Hello my dear friend happy fishing Saturday night I always enjoy seeing your fishing videos thank you for keeping it realistic 🤘🏼🎣

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Love you Alex thank you very much for all the great amazing fishing videos 🎣👍🏼

[@billwilburn1685]

Thanks Alex. Last weekend was a friggin disaster. Watching these last 2 vids tonight inspired me to get back out there tomorrow. KIR

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@rick0596]

Shame on you Alex, I think thats the first time in a long time I've seen you backlash. If at all. And you still catch fish. Nice fish today 🤣😅😜😅😂

[@RealisticFishing]

Gotta watch out for that wind!

[@2StansFishing]

Yet another awesomely REALISTIC video! Great job✌️✌️

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Stan!

[@the-stickman]

I love the wacky rig. Now that I have tried it, I’ll probably never Texas rig again.

[@RealisticFishing]

Well then, you'll be missing out.

[@haroldfields5189]

I have not had good luck with wacky rig. I think I am fishing it to fast, I’m going to try again and slow it down. Nice fish!

[@RealisticFishing]

twitch twitch, pause...

[@causeofdeath8941]

The fish from yesterday... Your ability to cast into an area with overhanging trees using an overhand cast is stunning. Me...I'm guaranteed to be in those trees...every...single...time. 😂

[@RealisticFishing]

Lots and lots of practice 😉

[@droppedpasta]

I woulda called that first one a pound-and-a-half, but then again I once caught a fish thiiiis big

[@RealisticFishing]

All of them are 6 pounders!

[@ardscorner]

You really are just a man who loves to go fishing....and that is as realistic as you can get

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats it in a nutshell 👍

[@the-stickman]

I just made the $35 plunge on the Ozark Trail bait caster combo. I’ll try it out tomorrow 😂 I love my other bait casters, but they’re more for specific fishing days. This one shall be my everyday go to.

[@TJWilson]

Great bass today and from the boat. Always a good day when the fish are biting.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching TJ

[@jasonbehm7216]

Crushing it as usual Alex, KIR!

[@RealisticFishing]

KIR!

[@franklinhill3903]

Another great video Alex thks

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Franklin

[@koreywilliams4570]

do you just use regular o rings like harbor freight has? I've been wanting to try a wacky rig but Walmarts kit is like 20 bucks. I'm pretty excited. I just got myself a new rod and reel since my birthday is this month. got an abu Garcia vengeance medium fast rod and a quantum optix 10 reel. 7 ft 1 piece. little more than I would usually pay. think the rod was 40 bucks and the reel was 25. I could have got 2 combos for that price 😐 but my bday is coming up and I liked it so I got it. it's nice. going to break it in tomorrow, it's supposed to be like 50 degrees out in the morning.

[@RealisticFishing]

No, I use hair ties from walmart. Tiny black rubber bands

[@koreywilliams4570]

@@RealisticFishing oh okay we use to use those in my daughter's hair when she was younger.

[@kent7525]

Hi Alex subscriber here checking in love your channel, been following you for many years, I pretty much do saltwater fishing beach fishing on the Atlantic coast so forgive me if this question is stupid can you catch any other type of fish on the wacky Rig besides Bass? Hope to start to pond fish. Thx Alex

[@RealisticFishing]

Yes, larger fish like pike and pickerel might for for them.

[@kent7525]

@@RealisticFishing Thanks for replying Alex I know you have a lot of people you have to answer on your subscribers appreciate you and your videos. I can't believe how many subscribers you have I remember when we were celebrating 50K

[@daviddecker822]

Great videos Alex truly love your videos thanks for the entertainment my friend!!!!!!!

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

This is gonna be epic 😎

[@RealisticFishing]

🥉

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

@@RealisticFishing i was on it today!!!!

[@stevesmith7164]

Good video Alex, any fish is a good day of fishing

[@RealisticFishing]

Its better when you catch a few 👍

[@anamericanpatriot5032]

Looks bigger than 2# was bigger than the one I got yesterday weighed 2# 14oz almost 3# and yours looked bigger

[@xHawgRyderx]

Got a laugh out of the backlash 😂. My bait caster is on my per say vintage 6’6” Ugly Stik medium action . It could double as a pry bar. Shakespeare was heavy duty 20 years ago before graphite became the norm. I checked out some modern day rods and I think they weighed ounces. I didn’t catch a single large mouth this summer 👎🏻 I caught everything else though.

[@caroferg8857]

Niiiiice last one :). Now I’ve gotta go find those hair bands… wacky rig can be fun…. Thanks for always sharing tricks. KIR y’all

[@the-stickman]

WooHoo new fishing video!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

🏆 First!

[@dahutful]

Thanks for the tip on using the hair bands - great one. Have you tried those weedless hooks, the ones with the wire bail?

[@RealisticFishing]

Yes. I like the Eagle Claw ones specifically

[@dahutful]

@@RealisticFishing Those are the ones I was thinking of, myself. I purchased some from China, once, as they were cheaper. They are functional, mind you, so no China Crap horror story there. But they are not as refined as the Eagle Claws. From those China versions, I copied and made my own - also functional, if not much to look at. The Eagle Claw versions remain the epitome - being both affordable and plentiful David

[@farstrider79]

Nice fish! I love wacky rig, but I've been skunked the last three times I've gone fishing.

[@egschreib4795]

Looks like you are using mono. Do you feel like their is an advantage to braid at all or not? I feel like I keep missing fish when I set the hook. New to worm fishing and using a 6 inch yum dinger Texas rigged.

[@CasualGirlAdventures]

❤ Alright get bass. it’s definitely hard to fish on the boat whits windy. getting blown all over for sure. have a nice day

[@TheVideosILike1]

Nice finish Alex. Always love the show. KIR!

[@joshuacampbell1383]

I have not tried the wacky rig. I got the pieces to do it with, but with the cold comes a great crappie bite and there isn't anything better than cold water crappie. Thanks for sharing. KIR

[@fishlovme]

A few fish is better than none! I still haven't got out fishing except once since July! Too much family stuff going on!

[@SuperSminx]

First 🎉

[@RealisticFishing]

🥈 So close!

[@SuperSminx]

Next time 🪝

[@willtrax71]

Another great video my friend. I stopped in Ollie’s “Bargain” Outlet yesterday hoping the Fishing Tackle was reduced a little since it’s getting cooler and NOPE.!! It’s actually Double the price of Amazon and Walmart on most items still. It’s insane that the Gander Mountain Soft Plastics are 5.99 a pack. Stay safe my Friend Semper Fidelis

[@Paul_T82]

The Ollies by me does the same thing.

[@willtrax71]

@@Paul_T82 I was thinking it was just Virginia lol Damn it’s crazy.

[@RealisticFishing]

I stopped buying anything fishing over there

[@willtrax71]

@@RealisticFishing oh absolutely it’s a Principles issues and taking advantage of people for me now.

[@Shurmash]

If you still have that 13 origin a, how is it holding up, are the brakes still good?

[@JuggaloJayDee]

Love your videos man. I like fishing and wrestling so this is great

[@NStone90]

When the wacky rig bite is on its on, sadly i haven't used it this year.

[@griffnam2019]

L.T. Faulk has some charisma! 😎

[@MrFurious176]

So hooking the X of the hair tie only and not part of the worm, does that help keep the worm from getting torn up by the fish?

[@tedbastwock3810]

Nice fish, you are doing pretty good with the bass this year so far, fantastic

[@MarkMeadows90]

I've been using the wacky rig the last couple of days actually. Caught a few 1/2 lb and 1 lb bass with a Yum Dinger, mostly in the June Bug and Bubble Gum/Yellow Swirl colors. Nice bass at the end. Loving the cooler weather. Thanks for providing no BS content as always.

[@dnacash]

Good job on the wacky rig!

[@Perfectsavage_13]

Nice one man, I enjoy catching bass in worms, I've yet to get one in the wacky rig though, would definitely use a senko or a dinger or such. Can't wait to get more.

[@nashguy207]

I think that last bass in the video was in your top 5 of the year!!

[@kevintebo3736]

Awesome

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@joeymeraz]

Sweet

[@RealisticFishing]

Sweet!

[@MPactFishing]

Really appreciate the tips. They are so helpful as it's my first time fishing with a wacky rig. Keep it realistic as always.👍

[@Ridg76]

Wacky rig,,,,,,, always a winner!

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Fish on the last cast means at least 10 more casts 😂

[@busteroaks402]

Nice outing, sir!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@shawnhuddleston8753]

Right on dude!

[@Cornelius798]

Love the wacky rig...those were beautiful bass, nice tip with the splitshot, thanks!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Christopher.

[@rickbursell7204]

👍and thank you

[@davetheheretic295]

Nice toad.

[@joshuaquick7409]

I like how to explain how to fish the wacky rig and I helps people catch a lot of bass my brother catch his personal best Bass on a wacky rig thank you for the videos and we appreciate all the help you gave us and as always keep it realistic 🎣🎣

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Joshua 👊

[@punkrockfishingfreak3901]

Nice one..

[@subieracer005]

Love me a wacky rig! Caught my 1st bass a few years back after watching one of your videos!

[@RealisticFishing]

👊Awesome!

[@christopherwood2290]

I use industrial o rings. They are really cheap.

[@RealisticFishing]

I use hair ties. 200 pack for $2.00

[@aderoutdooradventures3175]

👍👍👍

[@j.j.savalle4714]

Sweet bass Alex! Always love the 'last cast' fish when it works!

[@RealisticFishing]

Me too! Great way to finish it off

[@whiteryan2091]

Alex THANK YOU for this one, bro! My Fall bass fishing has been ruined here in North Carolina for the time being, no thanks to Hurricane Ian…glad I can live out my favorite sport and hobby vicariously watching you do it! KIR!!! ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@davidcross2615]

And that's why I despise those damn bait casters I'll stick with my ol reliable spin reels

[@RealisticFishing]

Why, because I caught three bass?

[@davidcross2615]

Nope because of the back lash, trust me I have tried to fish with them and I can't get the hang of it

[@tobysalas7066]

🐇

[@RealisticFishing]

is that a bunny rabbit?

[@danielsmith8048]

Awesome bass Alex! I usually just stick to a Texas rig but I’m going to have to try out a wacky rig more often. Seems like a versatile method of fishing. Man that $30 combo has to be the MVP rig of your channel. You have been slaying it with that rig this year!

[@lsmftwitchell1939]

Now,I know that I can cast just like Alex. I know I can perfectly match that first cast. 🤣 ROTFLMAO ⬅️ What we used before emojis. 🎣🚣‍♀️👵🤠