What I WISH Someone Would’ve Told me About Wacky Rig Fishing

Tips N Tricks June 22, 2025 7 views
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Have you ever been out-fished by someone who barely even picks up a rod? That just happened to me—my brother, who only fishes maybe five times a year, landed a 21.75″ 5.6lb bass on a simple Wacky Rigged Senko… and it had me shaking my head. In this video, I break down everything I wish someone told me about Wacky Rig fishing—from the best Senko colors for clear and muddy water, to hook size, rigging tips, rod & reel setup, and how to make your worms last longer with O-rings, tape, and even VMC crossover rings. Whether you’re just learning how to fish a wacky rig or you want to refine your presentation to catch bigger bass, this is the ultimate Wacky Rig bass fishing guide. Plus, I’ll show you why hook choice matters more than you think, and how small tweaks to your setup can land you your next PB. If my brother can catch a trophy bass on this rig, so can you. -Daren

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Yamamoto Senko: https://geni.us/XfksxnK (Amazon)
Yum Dinger Worms: https://geni.us/Dingers100Pack (Amazon)
Wacky Rig Hooks: https://geni.us/WackyWorm1_0Hook (Amazon)
BFS Kestrel KastKing Reel: https://geni.us/KestrelBFSReel (Amazon)
BFS Kestrel KastKing Rod: https://geni.us/KestrelBFSrod (Amazon)
10lb Braid: https://geni.us/10lbBraidedLine (Amazon)
8lb Fluorocarbon Line: https://geni.us/Invisx600Ft8Lb (Amazon)
Wacky Worm Tool: https://geni.us/WackyWormTool (Amazon)
Clear Shrink Tubing: https://geni.us/ShrinkTube (Amazon)
VMC Crossover Rings: https://geni.us/VMCCrossoverRing (Amazon)
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**TIMESTAMPS**
0:00 Wacky Rigged Senko
0:19 How to Rig a Wacky Worm
0:44 Best Colors for Wacky Rigged Senko
1:05 Best Hook Size for Wacky Worm
1:53 Rod and Reel For Wacky Worm
2:30 What Line to Use for Wacky Worm
4:10 Wacky Worm Modifications
5:20 How to Fish the Wacky Worm
6:50 Where to Fish the Wacky Worm