Wacky Rig Bass Fishing From the Bank - Easy Enough for a Beginner!

Bass fishing from the bank with a wacky rig is easy enough for a beginner. This simple rig can catch you bass even if you don't have a boat. With a hook and a stick worm, you can start today. A weedless hook, and an o-ring can add protection from snags and help your worm last longer. In this video, a fish steals my first worm right off the hook! After this I am able to catch a few bass in shallow water. The Wacky Rig is great for bass fishing whether you are a beginner or just looking for fish from the bank.
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[@nuancemusic]

Caught my first bass this past weekend using wacky rig with a yum dinger!!! Just like @realisticfishing!! Thanks for the vids!

[@RealisticFishing]

Awesome!

[@fee8255]

nuancemusic Me too, but I’m in the future. Therefore, A booger that I picked from my nose will never fly out of my window and in to your lap. That’s reassuring.

[@garysavala665]

Hopefully many more bass .

[@vtseller]

The Yum Dingers are great! They are both more durable and more affordable than the Yamamoto Senko. At Dicks Sporting goods they sell 30 packs for $7.50.

[@johnrich1014]

I thought this was just an me thing, and everyone else used yamamoto's. Always have better luck with the yum dingers

[@vtseller]

@@Paul.Casteel my Walmart sells them for $2.97 for 10. So not cheaper around me.

[@aaa3d473]

Bradley Miller I’ve the dinger into ponds that a senko catches 99% of the time. Same color and all no contest. The dinger doesn’t get half the bites. And sinks sooo slow thanks to low salt

[@vtseller]

@@aaa3d473 I use them and see zero difference in the number I catch. I do find that the Dingers are far more durable. Fishing here in the Northeast they are probably just not as selective.

[@RealisticFishing]

Once someone says they like Yum Dingers... expect a Senko fan to come yelling 😂

[@vidwatchersomeone7234]

Watched this video yesterday and woke up this morning rolled out of bed and wacky rigged a senko for the first time and after my first cast I pulled in a 5.12lb largemouth and caught a 1 pounder and had two other fish but they got loose all in 30 minutes so thank you so much for this video I’m hooked now

[@RealisticFishing]

Awesome!

[@krayrodriguez]

I'm new to fishing so I really like and appreciate when you explain in detail how to fish a certain lure. Thank you!

[@MrLando24]

Thank you! I've searched for bank bass fishing videos for weeks now and all I could find were boat bass fishing videos! I'm going out today to get my setup like this and hope to catch my first ever (intentional) large or smallmouth bass!

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@H8er-Maker]

That's exactly how I taught my 2 daughters (4&8yr) to fish. It's a perfect rig beginners, ez,cheap & effective. Good video man I have no doubt sum1 will learn from watching this.

[@RealisticFishing]

I agree. Great bass rig for beginners 👍

[@Hoosieroutdoor1969]

Came across one of your videos Friday evening, been checking out your videos for a couple days now, you remind me of the late painter Bob Ross. Nice to see "the workin mans" way of fishing

[@RealisticFishing]

Happy Trees

[@relaxcat4109]

I just caught a 4 lb bass on a wacky rig the other day!!! Never fails!

[@matthewwayne5716]

That’s awesome 😎 I’m still waiting for my first 4lb + bass

[@fee8255]

Used a wacky rig after watching one of your videos the other day when you used a hair tie. I had everything except for the hair tie but after a trip to Walgreens that was fixed. Nothing yesterday but I caught my first two bass on a wacky rig this morning. Just want to say thanks.

[@RealisticFishing]

That is awesome!

[@dennisrenner1680]

I like your program. Keeping it real gives watchers an understanding about the unpredictable game and frustrating events when “really” fishing. Your channel shows how it really is some days fishing, unlike the many “professional fishermen” channels that only show the sexy side of catching fish. Keep it up brother!

[@honkeykong85]

Dingers are just so much better all around than Yamamoto senkos. Price,durability,weight,sink rate. They just plain rock. And as someone who fishes neko rigs,a lot. They just can’t be beat. Great content as always,Alex! Keep it up!

[@bassnazi4713]

Lol posted almost the identical comment before reading through and finding several with the same opinion. Just a good all around company that has been around awhile, and can get huge packs as well. They actually make these little tube style craws, I'll link if I find them. Got a bag awhile back in the green with orange belly and those crappie nibbles stuck inside the tube belly, or injected in with an injector, makes an amazing slow jig.

[@bassnazi4713]

Here ya go, Yum Crawbug, and they do actually work well for crappie like it says too...great finesse soft plastic, even though it's decent sized. www.yumbaits.com/yum-crawbug-r

[@honkeykong85]

Bass Nazi oh yeah! For sure. I was killing them last summer in the Christie craw in summer gill color. I’ve finally gotten to the point where I realize that most companies produce items to “catch” fisherman,as well as fish. When you realize that brands like yum,zoom,missile baits etc,all make AMAZING products at an affordable price point,you kinda regret spending all the loot on big name brands haha. Yum makes a dinger color for field and stream,exclusively. It’s called “tinfoil chartreuse” and it absolutely wears the summer bass out on a neko rig.

[@bassnazi4713]

@@honkeykong85 that's the key, it's not to say it's not many out there that will work...but that's it...many work lol. My pb came on a Ozark Trail silver black backed jerkbait that is dirt cheap, not to say i haven't caught huge ones on more expensive ones. I still try to keep it reasonable though because I think Jimmy Houston says it alot, if your not snagging your lure, your not fishing the right spots. When you are so worried your gonna lose your lure, you tend to not fish them as well, either by not throwing them as often or in the shady spots. Especially people just starting out, after you have learned how to feel what's going on with the lure you can kinda keep from hanging as much. Another great one that is easy to find and cheap is that new Berkley Skinny Cutter 110 with the coffin shaped bill, I hope they bring it out in a deeper version. Think it's the Tennessee shad color with the foil strip down it...puts off great sound and that unique bill gives it good action even if you just cast it out and burn it straight in with no action.

[@bassnazi4713]

@@honkeykong85 and I don't get the bias on some stock hooks, those Fusion hooks Berkley has feel pretty good to me lol. The Ozark Trail one brought in that ten lber with its cheap stock hardware, though they do rust quick. Tackle Advisors actually shared an EBay link for some amazing trebled that are cheap, and I found some from the same supplier that have the outbarb hooks that work great on jerkbaits since they tend to hook those quick slashing type hits.

[@AFishBicycle]

Gonna try this wacky rig setup when I get home. Thanks for the easy tutorial!

[@WeekendWarrioroutdoors16]

Have you been awarded bass lip ripper of the year yet love how you keep it realist keep keepin it realistic love the smell of opening a brand new senko pack

[@xxxxxxxxxx3390]

Mosquito hooks work really well for wacky riggin- hardly and hookset necessary! Good videos 😎👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Do they make a weedless version?

[@xxxxxxxxxx3390]

Gamakatsu does, but I believe they call it a weedless finesse wide gap hook... Thanks again for all the great videos!

[@xxxxxxxxxx3390]

I usually use a size 1 mosquito though and since it’s so small and doesn’t protrude too much I hardly get snagged.

[@arisdelis1]

you dont need weedless here..id use a Gamagatsu octopus hook over a mosquito...a big bass will throw that tiny mosquito....

[@1539Mickey]

Cut a 3/8 inch piece of plastic straw and then cut it down the center. Slip the straw over the center of the worm. Hook the worm the usual way but through the straw with the slit facing up. This will make a little plastic "saddle" around the worm and make it stronger.

[@RealisticFishing]

or just put the o-ring on....

[@Rentableisland]

nice alex! i was actually looking for a wacky rig video to see if its done weightless or not ill give it a shot. yum dingers are the bees knees

[@RealisticFishing]

It can be done both ways. I like weightless better though 👍

[@holdenhenrysilver5147]

I have a four year old, and when I am not helping him catch bluegill, my fishing time is almost nill, and confined to a pressured pond in the middle of an office park. Nothing like the wacky rig to produce when nothing else does. If things get really tough, will go wild and use hot pink. No one else is throwing it, and gets a bite in a pinch. Also switch it up and use an octopus hook and nose hook a tiny Senko. Its almost weedless, and the difference in presentation will turn them on when they are not interested in anything else. Keep up the great work for the regular Joe Six-packs out there!

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

I have bought those Eagle Claw weedless hooks after seeing you use them in past vids. Dirt cheap and effective. Thanks for the suggestion. Some tips to your watchers from my experience: They are brittle and they rust quick. Dry them off after use and that helps. Put them away wet and you can toss them in the trash they rust so bad.

[@RealisticFishing]

Yep, not the strongest, but sharp and weedless 😍

[@joshbrown79]

Thank you for the show. You have made me want to learn bass fishing. I truly enjoy watching. Please continue keeping it realistic.

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope you are successful Josh

[@joehall7869]

Great looking morning. Love the fog. The water is so calm. The bird sounds. Very relaxing. Nice fish.

[@RealisticFishing]

Its so nice out there in the morning 😎

[@cuzimnik25]

I got that same rod for 14$ at walmart because of your clearance videos!!! I'm so happy!!! Ty!

[@RealisticFishing]

Good deal 👍

[@bobzilla6618]

I love fishing around structure like trees. Sometimes it's a bit sketchy, but the rewards are worth it when you catch a nice bass! Fun video. Those yum dingers look like a hum dinger!

[@RealisticFishing]

Structure is where its at!

[@tcwest83]

You have a great channel. Ill say it again I like how you actually fish and not just show and brag about all the stuff you have. One of the small things that make your channel so great is i like how you take the time to put the fish back in the water and not just chunk it back. Like i said b4 if your ever in the houston tx area hit me up... tight lines sir

[@aaronknowles5359]

I have never had much success with soft plastics. I usually go with in line spinners and chatter baits. Watching you keeping it real has convinced me to try again. Thanks you bearded maestro.

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@treerat7631]

Each too his own never catch anything with a catter baite or spring lures . Roster tails in one color which is white do well for me . But soft plastic will always work for me it seems

[@fernandofishingflorida7169]

Never really wacky rigged actually never maybe why I get skunked sometimes lol good video OG.

[@cuntpuncherino]

i always thought it was weird too...guess ill have to try it

[@bassnazi4713]

It can work good anytime, but when they are getting ready to spawn it's really good because you can control the pace really well, and still have action even slowly working it around them, partly why it still works even when it's colder

[@RealisticFishing]

Its worth a try for sure!

[@BP-rh8tl]

When I get a backlash I put my thumb gently on the spool and pull the line towards the rod tip with my other hand. The "walking it out" method works too lol I gotta get my wacky rig bite on when it warms up some more up here in Canada

[@RealisticFishing]

When you just pull it out like that, the line can get tangled, especially if you have a lot to pull out. When you walk, it keeps the loose line straight 👍

[@BP-rh8tl]

@@RealisticFishing ahh I see, I use 30# braid on my reels and haven't had any tangling issues yet. Have you ever had a fish on while trying to undue a backlash?

[@Burks2121]

My favorite way of bass fishing. So effective.

[@RealisticFishing]

They just can't resist!

[@jasonreinhardt52]

I would recommend a wacky rig on a spinning set up.

[@fee8255]

jvrfishing2 I used an old Ryobi bait caster with the short medium rod today with Radke Wiig and still caught one. Lol

[@nickbiddlemusic]

What I learned so far, I'm new at throwing wacky rig is you can't burn it when retrieving it with a bass on or the hook will pop out! Also you need to baby the hook set! You can use baitcaster but spinning reel is best! Not trying to be know it all! Just trying to help! Your ways working anyway that's all that matters! 🐛🐟

[@kwiz8870]

Right on brother, I’ve never used the wacky rig this is going to be the year.

[@RealisticFishing]

Worth a try for sure!

[@sparks2spare782]

Really like the Dum Yinger!! Beautiful morning for fishing.

[@RealisticFishing]

That fog 😎

[@denrizza]

I became a real believer in the wacky rig when on the first cast, using a random black plastic worm, caught a 4lb bass off of some lily pads. Earlier in the morning I had only caught one small bass on spinner and had no luck for a couple of hrs until then.

[@ericwhitlow7364]

Going fishing today for suckers. The place you were at looked beautiful. Birds chirping, fog and no darn lawn mowers. Have a great Easter weekend.

[@hoosierbackoutdoors1237]

Man I LOVE those YUM Dingers! I think they are my favorite stick bait.

[@RealisticFishing]

They are great 👍

[@trenthoff1106]

That's a good day of fishing! Love those foggy days. I might be able to finally fish open water this weekend with the ice going out

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@basspacker3186]

Gotta love the wacky worm. Great and easy way to get em in. Cheers from Missouri!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Cheers!

[@beaubien3116]

I like to use catfish widegap hooks for my wacky rigs. I especially like the heavy wire ones.

[@bronson16]

Those conditions looked so good for a topwater bite, but hey the wacky rig will catch em just as good! Always keepin' it realistic!

[@carlosgonzalezs1fan346]

Yum is the way to go up here in the north, only type of affordable senko in Minnesota, destory's them up here, also highly recommend the cotten candy colored ones, they are OP.

[@RealisticFishing]

I like them too, with the purple glitter right?

[@RodneyArrow]

Love me some dingers!! That second bass was a little football! Great video. Cheers! Joe

[@RealisticFishing]

Cheers 🍺

[@bassnazi4713]

Yum are great soft plastics. Good match of softness and durability all around, and price..

[@RealisticFishing]

I think they do just fine 👍

[@JohnAmes]

Just started using the wacky rig last year myself

[@RealisticFishing]

Its a lot of fun, especially when they are biting 👍

[@alonzoharris1467]

U are da man, one of these companies need to sponsor you

[@RealisticFishing]

No thanks. Proudly not sponsored and my opinions are my own.

[@jaybobjones4730]

This was one of your best ones. Simple, to the point, and you had success. Really enjoy watching and learning from you.

This place is incredible. *CONGRATULATIONS* for the fisherman's Fishing technique!👍🎣 Hug!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Suellen 😀

[@bretmaynard9731]

Yum dingers are my favorite senkos to use, the watermelon red flake is my favorite color also, nice

[@RealisticFishing]

Its my go to color when I start with a soft stick bait 👍

[@foothillscrafted1056]

Nice! Looks like the fish are holding pretty close to shore with all that water.

[@Ridg76]

As usual,,, learned something new. Thumbs up-always!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Mark

[@davecoleman8181]

Ding ding ding !!! Good video man hate that you lost the first glad you got the last! I fished whacky rig today myself in the rain got three, thanks for the video man ! All the way from (Eva Alabama )

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice! Glad they were working for ya 👍

[@MrJohnm1965]

At 2:10 now that is realistic fishing!!!LOL!!!

[@heckgo193]

Dingers Rock my favorite are the green pearl laminate

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@jacksoncampbell7854]

The Yum Dinger is by far my favorite senko style worm.

[@SmartcastMTG]

Makes me want to try out wacky rigs. I really enjoy how relaxing your videos are man! Tight lines brother

[@backintofishing6716]

I became a firm believer in the wacky rig about 2 years ago and fish the 5" Yum Dinger almost exclusively. It just works better for me.

[@footjoy371]

Caught my two first of year with green pumpkin yum 4 inch!

[@jadeshand2990]

Great fishing day, Alex! Watermelon red is a killer in the spring. Btw, the lake was beautiful today.

[@RealisticFishing]

It sure was!

[@ZacMacFishing]

Good job man! I think we all know the heartache of losing one. It sucks!

[@EvilAnarchy185]

Looks like you had a good day on the water. I've yet to get my first bass of the year, weather has been up and down on temperature. Keep the videos coming!

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope it picks up soon

[@cabraljoshbeer]

Great catches Alex

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks

[@carolinaclunkers8809]

That's one of our favorite colors.alot of people luv um.

[@jimmydeshazo1312]

You are my favorite Fisher man, you are a real everyday person. Thanks Alex keep the videos coming please.

[@marshallhurt8814]

Awesome video as always buddy, nice info for beginners!Nicely done!Love the spring break hat!👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Party time!

[@marshallhurt8814]

@@RealisticFishing You know it buddy

[@trouthunterdude6553]

That is my favorite yum lure and color to fish

[@RealisticFishing]

It works! 👍

[@j.t.cooper2963]

I love fishing on those calm foggy mornings. Nice looking fish you got too. 👊🏻

[@retiredoldsarge5938]

Nice... I have not tried that way yet but I will soon... Haven't had time to go out yet sense my birthday... Didn't get anything then as the CARP... HUGE Carp most at least about 2 ft long were spawning at the marina and keeping everything else ran away. Had to go there as Wife has had total knee replacements and Hip replacements and she was with me and cannot go on uneven or rough ground.. Great Job ... Keep it real and we keep watching...

[@maces1405]

That first bass looked big! Nice video Alex! 👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh man, I bet it was 2 lbs 😅

[@holymackerelcannedfishrevi6388]

Tbh i use stike kings or yums and use a eagle claw weedless size 5. Always a solid hookup and my hook never bends. Try that

[@Ejaramillo77]

Hey Alex, just a heads up in case you didn't know... Dick's Sporting Goods is having a sale (I found online is the best bet). $2 when you buy 5+ on all YUM and Jawbone products, buy 3 get 1 free on Strike King/Zoom/Z-Man etc, and 4 Powerbait Jar Baits 4/$14 w/$10 rebate (so 4 for $4). Gotta keep that budget realistic. Tight lines bro,.

[@RealisticFishing]

I saw that, I am just a little overloaded on tackle right now 😉

[@minesweeperlureco520]

Awesome I haven’t caught anything in a while in Arizona it sucks out here

[@RealisticFishing]

Dang, hopefully it picks up soon

[@minesweeperlureco520]

Realistic Fishing thanks

[@PHFishingBiking]

Good day out the yum baits are great for the $ I love using the yum Houdini shads they also work great!

[@RealisticFishing]

I will have to google that one

[@kevinsandells9933]

Nice bass. Wish the sun would come out here. Ohio weather sucks.

[@RealisticFishing]

Hopefully it warms up soon

[@thomaslanders1162]

Nice. I like the action on the Senkos too. A lot of fishing is just having confidence in a bait. I'll usually weightless Texas rig a Senko and fish around pads etc. Once I get a fish and it's beat up, I'll wacky rig it

[@FishSlaying101]

Noiceeeee❗️ still here watching the videos realistic! Loyal to the end🤟🏾❗️ nice fish u caught da wacky worm really slays🤙🏾

[@RealisticFishing]

Happy to see ya here!

[@brandonroderick8453]

I’ve got a bunch of these style baits I got from fishing care package awhile back. I need to get them out and start using them. Good video man!

[@rosiecotton8343]

If you don't have the rings, wrap a little electrical tape around the worm and hook it on through the tape and worm. 👍👍☺

[@RealisticFishing]

That could work. I have also heard people using straws, or even slices of tube baits.

[@brandivasbinder3220]

Fish on!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Fish!

[@brickeymark5020]

Good job man! i like the wacky worm my self.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👍

[@JorgeOrtiz-1980]

Nice fish 🐠 with the yum dingers jejeje I want try it my friend keep realistic and don’t forget me for the raffle Jejejejeje

[@cartsquads47]

I don't know why but you remind me of the actor Paul Giamatti lol. Great catch man! I love watching your videos.

[@RealisticFishing]

I will take that as a compliment 🙂

[@bigjoe3287]

Reminds me of Ryan Hurst

[@blueboy1183]

Yum Dingers works great!! Enjoyed!!

[@joshlawson8603]

Learned the wacky rig from you and it really is a lot of fun to fish. I like fishing it weightless just like you did here and I start a count in my head...pop, let it fall, pop, fall...sometimes I will give it a weird irregular erratic pop. I guess in my mind im thinking that makes it look injured then it gets a burst of energy and I hope the fish is afraid it's prey will escape. 😅

[@frankiefuentes6395]

Hey Alex great strike reaction time on that second and fourth bass that could mean the difference between bringing them in and watching them swim away again great video keep it realistic

[@rodneybrummett5862]

Great video, Alex. I prefer the fingers over all of them.

[@rodneybrummett5862]

Dingers not fingers. Lol

[@RealisticFishing]

😂

[@fishin2themax245]

Love your topics-. Always present interesting scenarios! Keep up the great vids💪🏻🔥

[@juliocruz7481]

Nice job man!!! Excited to try the wacky style!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Worth a try for sure!

[@backintofishing6716]

Your video inspired me to try the Yum Dinger wacky style today, caught 5, largest was 1.83 pounds.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@MarcPipistrello]

I usually go full monty with the weedless hooks and the O-ring so the stick lasts longer and doesn't tear off on the cast. My next step is to try those Flip Flops in a wacky or neko rig. Also, I realized why your PO address looked so familiar. A few years back I inspected a BSA camp not far from there. Nice property, great fishing. It's right on the river.

[@Master_Wooo]

Another great realistic video. I’m going to have to try some of the gear you be using. I been out three times this year and haven’t caught nothin.

[@RealisticFishing]

Keep it simple until you get a feel for whats going on 👍

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Keeping it real 👍 keep on doing the fantastic job your doing. 😊 Have a great Easter weekend.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Happy Easter to you too

[@bonzogoTrump]

Love those Yum Dingers. Its one of my go to baits.

[@RealisticFishing]

They always do well for me 👍

[@Do0msday]

I literally *just* bought a pack of these on Amazon the other day for $2.99. I caught a tiger trout on one this morning, oddly enough. I've missed 3 good sized bass (at least 3 lbs by my estimate). They're a bit oily, but for the price I'm not going to complain. It beats paying $7-8 for some Yamamoto ones that are very similar. Way to keep it realistic.

[@Idk7i]

what a great day. i’ll try those senkos

[@jessiemiller2668]

You are my #1 favorite KZbin angler love your vids

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👍

[@subieracer005]

my go to rig!!

[@johndeno1071]

Nice now I just need to get my arse out and catch some, just sitting here watching you catch fish is cool and all but...lol

[@adamac5087]

Loved the video. Just a suggestion, maybe use a small octopus circle hook for your wacky rig. Its a small profile and the hook pretty much hooks the fish without you having to do much

[@RealisticFishing]

I have used them in other videos, but they snag on sticks in the water. This style does not.

[@davidscalf1]

I was so inti using the Texas rigged that I wouldn't try wacky. Then I landed my first fish on the wacky and it was a smallie. Now I'm in Arkansas landed huge bass on the wacky

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

Nice day Alex!

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah!

[@jessebillett]

Another fun video, and some great catches! The birdsong in the background was lovely. Anybody know what species that was? I haven't heard anything like it up here in Ontario.

[@kevintebo3736]

Nice. Great job. Nice 3 banger

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!