Easy Summer Bass Fishing Rig - Wacky Rig Yum Dinger (Beginner Level)

The wacky rig Yum Dinger is an easy summer bass fishing rig for beginner level anglers. This simple rig consists of three parts, the hook, the worm, and a small rubber band. Using these three pieces of tackle, I am able to catch three nice largemouth bass from the bank. All of these fish were caught near the weeds while casting from the shore. The last, and largest bass of the day, was stuck out in the weeds so I had to walk out after it. If you are looking for an easy summer bass rig, the wacky rig just might be what you are searching for. #bassfishing #notsponsored
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[@LordChumbley]

Appreciate how you make an effort of pointing out fishing etiquette like not to fish on top of other people. Wish more folks would not be selfish idiots.

[@bassman252]

I need a Debo's Fishing/Realistic Fishing crossover more than I need anything else in my life.

[@RealisticFishing]

Maybe one day

[@Thespanglerangler]

Co-sign!

[@mr.altricebell8299]

jamie bairos well in the beginning he suggest kids like you not watch my guy !👊🏾

[@mr.altricebell8299]

jamie bairos who else put rubber bands on Senkos ?? Genius!

[@RealisticFishing]

@@mr.altricebell8299 Guys like Jamie bitch and moan, about people who bitch and moan. He is just jealous because I am good at it and he is a failure.

[@Do0msday]

I love how you aren't about spending extra on a "big name" brand. YUM dingers are really good and a fraction of the price of official Senkos. I've got my best bass on YUM products. 4-5" green pumpkin is my go-to soft plastic. Perfect in murky/weedy water where I live. Those were some nice fish -- very chunky for their size. Great vid as usual.

[@RealisticFishing]

Some people still don't get it, but I am glad you do. The fish dont care what anyone paid for their tackle.

[@texasj49]

I buy some name brand stuff, but only at heavy discounts. On the other hand, I have tons of vintage stuff that I get at estate sales, etc for cheap. I think it will be really satisfying to catch fish on old, forgotten stuff that you can resurrect!.

[@outragequitter5027]

Dingers are a little lighter than a lot of other stick baits, but I kind of like that in shallower water. Keeps the bait up off the bottom for a little longer.

[@Do0msday]

@Dylan Linville There are variations, but the one with the highlighted tail is 'Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse'

[@corkyvanvalkenburg8857]

Just a little search and rescue for a buddy. I appreciate the the EFFORT.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats right, I wouldnt want it stuck there

[@gerthao2742]

YESSSSSS, IM A BEGGINER fisherman and i recently baught a pack of Yum Dingers and some hooks for a wacky rig, this helped me soooooooooooo much. your a Legend

[@RealisticFishing]

Awesome, I hope you catch a bunch!

[@illusion9119]

Realistic Fishing yo

[@illusion9119]

Realistic Fishing what reel did you use this video?

[@gerthao2742]

@@RealisticFishing thanks, going monday

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hard to beat the wacky stick during the summer. Good catches and glad that last one stayed pinned. Appreciate you allowing me to make a cameo 👊

[@RealisticFishing]

👊

[@crazytoypeople1158]

Talk about go get ‘em attitude! You are the real deal. Awesome.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍 Thanks!

[@BirdingWithDan]

Thanks a bunch for showing how to rig the wacky worm. I don't comment much but watch all your videos. 👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for commenting

[@NStone90]

Nothi is as realistic as going in the water after a fish or a snagged lure.

[@JerseyJoel]

The wacky rig crushes the Bass in the summer! Probably the top summer bait!

[@RealisticFishing]

It works for sure 👍

[@natemclaughlin51]

We need a 1 rod/Realistic fishing collab!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

who knows maybe one day

[@natemclaughlin51]

Realistic Fishing hopfully

[@dnacash]

Nice work with the wacky rig. Tough thing about fishing the weeds is getting them out of them. Wet feet for a nice bass!

[@RealisticFishing]

It was worth it 👍

[@lessonlearnerfishingjordan7264]

Alert popped up at work(😯)...(REALISTIC FISHING NEW VIDEO!!!). Saved it really quick for when I get off! Lol👍🏾👌🏾(REALISTIC 💪!)...been watching since 2017(guy knows his stuff🎣!!!) I’m learning my lesson every post!!!. Thanks Alex for being truly REALISTIC🎣!...

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck out there 👍

[@sjones7400]

Good on ya for not leaving that last fish tied up in the weeds. 👍 ‘course l knew you wouldn’t. One of the many reasons yours is my favorite channel. Nice trio of bass feesh. I call that a darn good morning!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

This is how I like to start my day

[@sjones7400]

Realistic Fishing can’t think of a better way unless one of those bass was carrying a sack of 100 dollar bills when you caught him 😊

[@sjones7400]

Realistic Fishing can’t think of a better way unless one of those bass was carrying a sack of 100 dollar bills when you caught him 😊

[@traildog7115]

Wacky rig yum dinger is my confidence bait. Keep up the content Alex, I don't miss a video.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@its_not_me999]

Glad to see someone catching a few. It's been a grind and many skunk days. That's realistic!

[@mre4875]

Just sitting here enjoying a cold one before bed, watching you fish and BAM, its Debo. I looked to see if I was in fact on my first drink. Confused the s**t out of me for a moment. 👍🍺🎣

[@RealisticFishing]

🍺

[@fishingwithvance]

Tough to beat wacky. You are big on that weed guard hook. It always makes me think I'm gonna miss fish with it... but.. you are able to navigate the weeds way better than I can... nice job going in after number 3. Well done. Keep it realistic.. Fish on!

[@RealisticFishing]

It comes through the weeds, thats what I like about it

[@kilolifter9491]

Great video! One of your best. That last bass!

[@marklouderbaugh2761]

Great video Alex- I like to see you lock in the hubs and 4x it to the fish💪🏼

[@RealisticFishing]

👊

[@catfish6138]

Hell yeah! No wonder he wasn't going to come through the weeds easily. "Makin' ya' come after me!"

[@dylant4737]

It never gets old seeing you *respectfully* giving other bank anglers space 👊🏻

[@RealisticFishing]

Walk around 👍

[@DeltaRogueFishing]

Realistic Fishing, great video! I love how simple you keep the fishing. I try to keep it that way on my channel. No need to break the bank on expensive, hyped up fishing tackle, and you caught the fish to prove it! Keep doin what you do!

[@octaviofuentes7781]

Will watch after work

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👍

[@1of437]

Awesome use of the hair band. I need to try the wacky rig. Awesome video.

[@RealisticFishing]

Worth a try for sure

[@63Bare]

Thanks for sharing another fishing trip Alex.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@rossbowman202]

Going out to get a bass, now that is realistic. Nice bass Alex. I need to try those hair bands.

[@RealisticFishing]

Hair Bands rule

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

You've got it dialed this year Alex! And fishing my favorite rod of yours too!

[@TravisMFBrantner1317]

That rod I love

[@RealisticFishing]

#serialnumber 😎

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

Yessir. That’s how you getter done Good stuff Alex🤙🏽

[@nielminor7529]

This is where i always go fishing with my kids i think! Off Benders Ferry? I've never caught anything over a lb. though. Your videos have taught me alot.

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

That was great Alex that's determination right there way to go nice fish keep up the great videos

[@themustafagoldenboy9008]

I was at the beginning of watching a Jon B video when i saw this video popped up, i never clicked anything that fast in my life.. Keep up the great content! 🎣

[@leannemotley8982]

He was worth wading in for!👍👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah!

[@tedlincolnsfishinglife]

I know your not much of a braid to leader kinda guy but those guides on that all star rod a awesome for leader knots! I have a matching set of all star rods that I bought in the late 90s and I still use them all the time!

[@RealisticFishing]

That makes sense, because the knot can slide through. 👍 I really like this All Star

[@wiles0826]

We always want just one more!!! Nice fishing brother!

[@Mrs.Tincher]

The water in old hickory is looking really clear but there is sooooooo much grass everywhere. Spend half the time cleaning green gunk off my hook/bait. So awesome to see a Debo promo! You guys are 2 of my favorite channels. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@RealisticFishing]

Weeds are a blessing and a curse 👍

[@tomfisher2103]

Nice work out there on wacky rig brother, keep slaying them!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! Will do!

[@chrislandrio3222]

Keep up the good work. Your style is great. Thanks.

[@RealisticFishing]

Realistic Style 😎

[@blindsquirrel]

Nice retrieval of the fish in the weeds. I liked the appearance by two of my other favorite’s #DebosFishing and #TackleJunky81.

[@matthall8378]

You just saved me money with the hair tie trick! I can't wait to try a wacky rig now!

[@jeffwelch5571]

Nice to see Debo on the channel!!!

[@johnstevens2972]

Always killing it man.

[@RealisticFishing]

I consider this average, but I am still pleased

[@kevintebo3736]

Awesome 3 banger. Got to love the wacky

[@RealisticFishing]

I love me some wacky!

[@totalannihilation9065]

I just remembered you were the guy who taught me how to work the june bugs. I've caught a lof of Bass because of that video. Thank you my good sir.

[@nashguy207]

Nice job on this morning Alex. You are a very good fisherman. I can tell you have had a lot of practice over the years. I'M sure you are helping a lot of beginners and showing them you don't have to have a boat and spend a small fortune on tackle to catch fish. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Have a great weekend!!

[@RealisticFishing]

I just hope I can get through to them 👍

[@massachusettsprepper]

Early morning fishing and catching pretty nice bass is always a good thing. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@RealisticFishing]

Its how I like to start my day

[@stevelaurezana7739]

Awesome morning fishing thanks for sharing!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Steve

[@MrKMENACE82]

Nice thank you for giving me tips bro greatly appreciate it

[@360fishingadventures8]

My favorite summertime bait overall. Frogs, T Rigs, and jigs are close contenders. Things like spooks and poppers work well in evening, night and morning. Lots of baits work, but the senko is my favorite.

[@timothythao9010]

Love using YUM Dingers, always use em or a dropshot when fishing isn’t going well. Love your videos too btw!!

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

I am one of those folks that like seeing the gear used. Glad to see Debo on the channel!

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👍

[@laidbackfishing3045]

The wacky strikes again!

[@jkittle05]

my favorite channel

[@RealisticFishing]

🥉 Third!

[@BastaGenug]

Love how that fish at the end just can't be bothered to get upset about his experience.

Your fishing equipment is amazing, CONGRATULATIONS, your fishing was very good, many BEAUTIFUL fish.👍🎣😉

[@RealisticFishing]

Thank you very much

[@Thespanglerangler]

Man, wading out there to pull that one out of the weeds is master level keeping it realistic!

[@RealisticFishing]

It was worth it

[@johnusher5283]

A Yum Dinger wacky is gotta be one of my all time favourite rigs. Good job buddy.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks

[@matthewfordyce8313]

I will use this for the tough murky post spawn lake I've been skunked on to many times to count. Thanks!

[@michaelradican7216]

Yea buddy!!! Nice lookin fish, great retrieve at the end... Cheers brother!!! 🍺

[@RealisticFishing]

Cheers!

[@davidb2920]

Debo maid an appearance everybody loves realistic 🎣

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats him

[@justinhd9865]

you're the whole reason i started using the watermelon redflake yum dinger lol. still one of my favorite baits!

[@roberthall9525]

2 good fish great video as always 👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@porkskin9359]

Fishing is all of a sudden hugely popular. Never have I gone to Bass Pro and struggled to find of all things hooks. Ending up getting some a couple things for wacky riggings, never tried it before but saw some gear in the new In-Fisherman magazine. Looks like it’s effective!

[@RealisticFishing]

worth a try for sure

[@FirstCatch]

Nice fishing when others left. Glad you got in water and pick up your reward. Like always a big 👍 Have a fabulous day! 👊

[@RealisticFishing]

Splish splash I was catching a bass 😎

[@gekkokoalaman9385]

Love the channel bro! It’s awesome to be able to learn from you👌🏼

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck out there 👍

[@gekkokoalaman9385]

Realistic Fishing thank you💪🏼

[@nickrouco2889]

I absolutely admire your originality man. If it can be fished you’re gonna use it, and it seems that you are one of the few who represents that way. Keeping it realistic in a medium with a lot of professional phony’s 😎🤘🏻

[@RealisticFishing]

professional phony - I like this phrase 😅

[@hoosierbackoutdoors1237]

I was gonna say.....those are some thick bass. Nice work Alex! Way to get those shoes wet. LOL

[@RealisticFishing]

Splishy splashy!

[@taylorjordan1362]

I have never seen that hair band trick. Sweet.

[@paulviverette7554]

Great video! I’ve just tried the wacky rig worm a couple of times with no catches yet, but I’m gonna keep trying. Thanks Alex!

[@RealisticFishing]

Stick with it, you will get a feel for what they want

[@law1831]

I used to never catch anything on senkos. When I really slowed down, I started catching em. Good bait, good catches Alex

[@RealisticFishing]

twitch twitch pause 5 seconds

[@law1831]

@@RealisticFishing that needs to be on a T shirt or the Gary Yamamoto package 😂😂😂

[@BASSNGRASS]

Sometimes you got to get in there After them..Nice video Buddy

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats right

[@inevitablefishing6591]

Catching em in 6 inches of water! Great job Alex! 😎 awesome to see the feeshing friend Debo and Dude! Keep up the amazing work 👊🏾🎣

[@RealisticFishing]

👊

[@davetheheretic295]

I just want one more, said every fisherperson ever.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats right!

[@soulfoodqueennet]

Great fishing nicely done

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@joycedimaggio3816]

Woohoo! Patience is a virtue.

[@aderoutdooradventures3175]

Great vid!

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👍

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

Man, that was awesome!! Great job getting that last one out! And Nice bass too 😊👍👍👏

[@RealisticFishing]

Splish splash!

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

Realistic Fishing 🤣🤣👌

[@louisweckesser1704]

I wanted on 2 but I landed on 3 ,way to go Alex, as always keep on keeping it realistic 🐟👊

[@RealisticFishing]

3 day!

[@deepiper6529]

I love the Yum Dinger in junebug. That color has worked well for me.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats a good'n 👍

[@clearwaterfishing]

Not a bad first fish. I love catching them that size. Feisty at that size.

[@dylant4737]

Now that’s a worth it fish!

[@RealisticFishing]

Splish Splash

[@jefferybeene6563]

Awesome video...i just was getting my soft plastics out last night to fish the wacky rig...niiiice move on three really nice bass..fishing those weeds and weed lines really does pay off..great job..had fun watching as always...keep it realistic!!

[@RealisticFishing]

KIR! 👍👍

[@chrisbeavers909]

Great video today and a few big guns giving you a shout out👍🏼

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@TheJuggaloFishingPosse]

Awesome catches brother. 3 on the wacky rig dinger!!! Really cool. Had to get the feet wet for that last one, but he was a decent size bass. Totally worth the effort. Great job homie!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks ninja! 🔪

[@RocknMesa]

DEBO!!! Another realistic fisherman!

[@RealisticFishing]

There is only one Realistic Fishing 😉

[@RocknMesa]

@@RealisticFishing my apologies, you are right. Allow me to rephrase that. Another fisherman...that keeps it realistic!

[@airmobiledivision7759]

Nice!

[@victorsimonsen921]

thanks

[@Guitarbr87]

I just started fishing and I’m hooked (ha!) I’ve been targeting bass here in Nova Scotia, Canada and I can adapt some of your tips to our region. Keep up the good work with the videos

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@TravisMFBrantner1317]

Nice man been slaying fish this year and that chunky one had a really nice white belly on it loving every video cheers and as always KIR 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Cheers! 🍺

[@randymorris8740]

Great job Alex... I finally get to go fishing tomorrow so, Woo Hooooooooo... LOL

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@honkeykong85]

Yum dingers are the bees knees. I’ve lost count of how many packs I have lol. Keep up the great work,Alex!

[@RealisticFishing]

They are amazing!

[@howsbubbs]

I have 2 all star rods from way back that i still use all the time they are the Carolina rig rods. Good show bubb

[@RealisticFishing]

Cool! I like the old All Stars

[@octaviofuentes7781]

Hope for a 4th one and you'll catch it watch I know you I know you (keeping it very realistic)

[@RealisticFishing]

Maybe, but I was soaked

[@jberejik]

Thank you for helping beginner bass anglers. No $30,000 boats with satellite connections. So sick of those videos. I'm a former trout fisherman who now lives in warm water country. Had no idea how to begin before watching your videos. Great stuff. Peace.

[@samwell4407]

Love the yum dingers

[@RealisticFishing]

Me too !

[@stevegraffmusic]

Just an FYI, Dingers seem to be more durable than the Creme stick baits from wally world. They don't tear around the hairband if you pull 'em through the weeds.

[@mr_b22]

Beautiful day, great weather, 3 nice bass. I spell that F.U.N. Yeah baby.

[@RealisticFishing]

Fun indeed 👍

[@HotWheelsATL]

Awesome seeing Debo on here. Maybe one day ya both can go fishing.

[@RealisticFishing]

Maybe!

[@hempseedaddict]

yep, that'll do!

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah!

[@PHFishingBiking]

Nice bass the last one really made you work hard to get em!! I hear ya about fishing's popular now I can't go anyplace only in the 2 swampy places that no one hardly dares to fish in it's so overgrown and bad!

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh man, the tackle at walmart is pretty much gone 😮

[@J-Rod73]

Very nice fish!! I've been catching 2, 3 and 4 lb bass with wacky worms here in North Florida 👍. Going to try some swimbait next. Great video!!