This is my "they're being stubborn today" go-to. Kind of surprised you don't use the wacky rig as more of a slow moving search bait. I do the same as you with letting it sink to the bottom first, but I've caught many a bass (especially on days when they're fickle) by gently jigging it 2-3 times and then letting it sink again during the retrieve, rinse and repeat. Fall, lift lift lift, fall, lift lift lift, fall etc. Covers a lot more water and can get reaction bites. In fact I've caught more during such a retrieve than on the initial fall. Worth a shot when they're being picky!
The timing of your video is perfect for me. I’m a walleye guy but I’m in south Florida fishing largemouth with Senko worms for the winter. My go to rig has been a 2500 Daiwa BG series reel, 7’ fast action rod, and 10 lb yellow braid with a 10 lb mono leader. I’ve found the hi-vis braid critical to maximizing my hookups. Fishing a slack line is opposite of my walleye experience, so it took probably a half dozen missed fish before I figured it out. Thanks for the great video.
I just got back from SC two weeks ago and the wacky was definitely the ticket for the week. Your tip on the longer shank weedless hook is something I'm definitely going to implement on my next outing. Great tutorial and earned a sub.
I mostly agree with the wacky rig tips. I almost always use a 5 or 6” green pumpkin senko. I found the Mustad wacky o-rings with the black ring that has circle at the top for the hook keep my bait much longer than traditional o rings or hooking thru the worm and they are worth the investment. In addition, I use the Gamakatsu G Finesse Jig Head Wacky Hook Size 1/0-1/16 oz head and it has made all the difference to my hookup and land rate. The VMC cross-over rings are also great ways to keep Senkos on
Those Florida bass are so dark!!! We have the typical green tiger striped ones up here. I've only thrown a whacky a few times and never had luck, so I'm going to have to try this green braid trick after seeing it in action.
I use the exact same hook, works Fantastic!!!! I do use some Solerez Resin to help make the weedguard stronger so it won't loosen up, cause after a few fish the weedguard starts to spin or break but not any more! I do the whole pk of hooks like this!
Bro those VMC Neko hooks are so good for wacky rig it’s literally the only hook I use now since trying them a couple years ago. Great advice man and I agree with the bait selections as well. The 6th sense clout is my favorite option when using a weighted wacky hook like the jig style hook it makes it sink perfect with that added weight from the jig head. I use an 1/8 or 3/16 ounce weedless jig for that application. If your going weightless the senko or bass pro is the best one for sure
VMC makes a pair of pliers for wacky rig, plus a custom o ring that allows your hook to never go through the bait. Look up VMC Crossover pliers, it will come with 3 or 4 of their o rings with it and give a try. I like it because the hook runs parallel with the senko. So you can simply insert a shroom weight, turn the hook in the o ring and go instantly to ned style. I keep these pliers in my pocket now. I got the crossover o rings in one side of handle, reg o rings in other. I save alot of plastic, multiple fish on same worm and hook is never in it
Great video! But, at 6:53 in the video you are a bit wrong. There's no way that 50lb fluoro weed gard will help prevent that bass from shaking the hook off. Those are excellent hooks. I buy and use them. They work with hydrilla and similar weeds. Wood, branches ... not that good. But, these are the best Wacky, Neko hooks made.
Yum Dingers work like magic. Maybe I'll give Stickos or Yamamotos a try. I like to keep it all braid, as knots can cause some issues. I can get one to last all day. I use some plastic shrink tubing to keep mine on rather than an o ring.
I always use a hi-vis yellow main line for finesse fishing like this. Especially in cold water. When it's hard to feel the bite watching the yellow line makes it so much easier. Stik-Os also a good cheaper alternative. Although a normal wacky hook usually works fine for me but I think I will try a longer shank. Thanks for sharing all the good info.
I throw the octopus hooks for pretty much everything, and they've worked for catfish, pickerel, trout, and of course bluegill, but the longer shank tip for bass really seems to be a game changer.
I am in the wacky hook camp. It my have something to do with Hooksett styles or fish landing techniques. I rarely boat flip any anything over 2lbs. and play the fish like it's on 8lb test cause it is.
Great video! I just tried throwing the Wacky Rig today and had zero luck, not even a nibble but this was a great video. I never even heard of "Salt Content" in my bait. Anyway, I liked and subscribed! Thanks
If just starting out, use a 5” Senko (Most popular color is Green Pumpkin). Get the size 2, size 1 or 1/0 weedless VMC hooks recommended. Go cheaper on the plastics once you gain confidence on the “how”, “where” and such. Skipping the Wacky Worm on the cast can generate strikes. Try “pop up” casts where you find the first drop off or grass line edge and cast as high as possible and let the Senko “splash” on the landing. I have even taken a small rock and tossed to an edge, got the “splash” and then immediately make a cast right yo that same spot. I caught three in a row using three small rocks to prove it to a Friend once! Always watch your line. I use WHITE Berkeley Nano-fil 10lb. 30% of my strikes are by “line watching”. Suggest using an “O” Ring, VMC Worm Ring or a small piece of shrink tubing on the worm so the Senko will last longer. Before rigging, roll the worm in your fingers to take out the shine and, if using Green Pumpkin, roll the thinnest part through your fingers and it will turn slightly chartreuse. Be well.
BPS Stik-O's are THE DEAL!!! I'm going to try the Ozark Trails (Walmart brand) stick baits this year. BTW, use two O-Rings, criss-cross the rings, and slip your hook under the X made by the rings.
My first time fishing a wacky rig was in Dunnellon Florida but i didn't catch anything because i had no clue how to fish the rig 😂 thanks for sharing your tek, i will try it out.
I use 20-30 pound braid for all of my bass fishing. I never worry about breaking off on a fish and I outcatch everyone else on our local lake. I think the requirement of a fluorocarbon leader is way over-rated.
I have to agree about the leader....Fluoro in general is overrated & too pricey...I'm mostly mono, with a combo or 2 with braid for a couple techniques.....Mono is underrated these days & is much better than people think...the stretch factor is way overrated, for bass fishing
Good stuff Nathan! One bait that has worked for me when using a wacky rig is the Zoom 4" finesse worm. I've watched it sink and the ends flap like a bird flapping it's wings. Caught over 100 bass on that technique years ago. Yes, it's light and requires a dead calm day but, if you find they wont take the larger stick bait, try the Zoom 4" Finesse worm sometime! BTW, I switched to those Neko hooks and, they haven't failed me. If the weed guard isn't an impediment, I'll switch to those from the open hook ones.
I just subscribed🤙 My favorite whacky hook is the Mustad in-line demon circle hook 1/0. Imho it has a much higher hook up ratio. It is pretty weedless, and works pretty well as a drop shot hook too. Also cost isn’t too bad if bought in bulk. I agree on the plastics, but would add Zoom’s stick bait to that list for sure.
I use a black max bait caster. I have tried braided line but prefer mono. I was sceptical the first time i tried a wacky rig but boy does it work. Problem in East Texas is everything strikes this thing. I even caught an alligator garr, you don’t want these because they are like swimming chain saws. I catch fish to eat so I want them just big enough to fillet.
Spent a week fishing a lake full of nice fish in northern Michigan. I tried at least 8 different presentations on 6 different rods. We caught every single fish on weedless wacky rigs and jigs on bright yellow 15 lb. braid with 8lb. fluoro leaders I might as well have left everything else at home!
After fishing senko and catching fish, then running out & using a identical worm from another brand & then not, then switched back to a beat up torn up senko & catching them again, I’m a believer.
I totally see your point on the lime-colored line. However, here in California, these deep canyon lakes, some that are crystal clear are very particular when it comes to line. I fished Maxima for years, swore by it, told everyone else was they were crazy for not using it. My buddy years back told me to use flouro or get off the boat. Grant you he's my best friend, crazy marine. I heeded his advice and switched. What a difference. It was like night and day. I guess why I was so skeptical was because when braid first came out, it was an eyelet eater. Killed 2 of my Loomis rods. Grant you now, most quality line guides are ceramic now. I guess I'm a grumpy old man (49). Get off my lawn! Haha...great video Nathan. Do you pour your own baits? If you don't, it's time to!
I have a lot of issues with the weed guard on those hooks of the line wrapping up around it and hook sept being affected I’ve noticed most all fish I lost the line was wrapped around u under weed guard I went to the regular neko hardly loose or miss any yes I get more weeds n snag more but it’s a trade off
Thanks Nathan. Sorry you had to go to the senko in Florida but you do what you have to. Ever throw the 6' down there? There is alot of negativity towards the wacky hooks I can't figure. I have seen small circle hooks catch 6' shark. That being said I do not use them exclusively and have tried the weedless VMC. Good hook but if I am throwing around wood the Gamagatsu finesse weedless is less likely to hang up and a much better hook. Expensive hook but it really is that good. You are so right about yellow braid to leader, it's almost like bobber fishing. I use about 8' to 10' leader and take a black sharpie to about 6' of the braid.
Yamamoto 10 lb mono suffix green pumpkin red flake I don't even worry about any other color or bait it catches that's what I use. But I may try to braid trick Because sometimes it is hard to see if that fish bit and sometimes it is too late.
That’s what I use either the vmc or Trokar neko hooks mostly trokar field and streams has a kit of trokar it’s a wacky neko kit $20 bucks comes with everything you need weights oring tool and a few sizes of hooks since I switched I landed so many more fish
Using these hooks this past weekend in a tournament , with 30 minutes to go I jumped off a 3 1/2 pounder on a VMC wacky hook. On inspection of the rig after the hook was sprung open alot.......alot. Before you say anything 12lb test on a Dobyns 734 no over kill on the setup. Bad hooks straight up!
what about using a Wacky rig , in a river with slow to medium current, seems like the worm would just drift and it would be hard to detect a strike ???
I use the VMC nikko hooks also because I like the long shank.. One of the problems with the small octopus hooks is also that the fish can engulf the whole thing and get gut hooked . It doesn't seem to happen with longer shank hooks
Seems like the line tip is basically fishing like your using a fly rod with no strike indicator. Works great, never thought of doing it with my bass fishing setups though.
Can you post your links for your rod and real again? Links aren’t working. I tried to enter manually for the reel and that didn’t work either. Thanks. Great video!
Great video. You know what’s weird though, I have completely different results on our Colorado bass fisheries. I tried the Gary Senko, the bass pros, and some other fat ones like zoom and others. Turns out on the waters I fish, mostly clear and grassy, I have to downsize the worm diameter and length. I’ll catch almost nothing on the OG senko, but slaughter them with yum dingers and some other smaller 4-5” worms. Could be people just pressure these waters way too much here with senkos, so simply giving the bass a different look works.
I have was going to say something along the same line. I am in Florida but like the yums for pond and creeks that are shallow and the Yamamoto's for deeper water in the lakes and big rivers.
Wacky rigging is definitely a fun way to catch ‘em. Especially on the light tackle. When I take out people who don’t really fish, I set them up with wacky rigs. Unfortunately, the 2 clubs I used to belong to should have been called “wacky bass club”. That’s all everyone ever used. People would literally show up with 6 rods rigged with different size and color senkos. It was frustrating and brainless if u ask me. I really didn’t want to join the trend so I wound up quitting the clubs.
This is probably the best wacky rig video fishing tutorial I've seen on TH-cam. Simple and to the point
Thank you!
Thank you for being so simple and descriptive for us beginners!
Thank you!
This is my "they're being stubborn today" go-to. Kind of surprised you don't use the wacky rig as more of a slow moving search bait. I do the same as you with letting it sink to the bottom first, but I've caught many a bass (especially on days when they're fickle) by gently jigging it 2-3 times and then letting it sink again during the retrieve, rinse and repeat. Fall, lift lift lift, fall, lift lift lift, fall etc. Covers a lot more water and can get reaction bites. In fact I've caught more during such a retrieve than on the initial fall. Worth a shot when they're being picky!
I do something similar to that!
I USE 5/16TH HEAT SHRINK TUBING AS A HOOK REINFORCEMENT TO GET MORE USE AND LIFE OUT OF MY WORMS
That's a really good idea.
I just go with a 1/0 octo hook and pick up plastics baits I see left around fishing spots.
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The timing of your video is perfect for me. I’m a walleye guy but I’m in south Florida fishing largemouth with Senko worms for the winter. My go to rig has been a 2500 Daiwa BG series reel, 7’ fast action rod, and 10 lb yellow braid with a 10 lb mono leader. I’ve found the hi-vis braid critical to maximizing my hookups. Fishing a slack line is opposite of my walleye experience, so it took probably a half dozen missed fish before I figured it out. Thanks for the great video.
I just got back from SC two weeks ago and the wacky was definitely the ticket for the week. Your tip on the longer shank weedless hook is something I'm definitely going to implement on my next outing. Great tutorial and earned a sub.
Thank you! Good luck!
I mostly agree with the wacky rig tips. I almost always use a 5 or 6” green pumpkin senko. I found the Mustad wacky o-rings with the black ring that has circle at the top for the hook keep my bait much longer than traditional o rings or hooking thru the worm and they are worth the investment. In addition, I use the Gamakatsu G Finesse Jig Head Wacky Hook Size 1/0-1/16 oz head and it has made all the difference to my hookup and land rate. The VMC cross-over rings are also great ways to keep Senkos on
I’ll have to check those out!
Ah man I love e watching the line run when fishing wacky rig
It's perfect. Fishing is more convenient.
I agree with just about everything you said except for the line. I’m not a big fan of braided line, have no trouble seeing my line twitch. Good video!
Great info Nathan. I fish a wacky all the time. The only thing I need to change is my line. Gonna give it a try. Thank you! Tight lines..
Good luck!
I like using a circle hook when I am fishing open water, I will switch to a old school weedless sproat hook when around grass or laydowns
Interesting!
Those Florida bass are so dark!!! We have the typical green tiger striped ones up here. I've only thrown a whacky a few times and never had luck, so I'm going to have to try this green braid trick after seeing it in action.
Good luck!
I use the exact same hook, works Fantastic!!!! I do use some Solerez Resin to help make the weedguard stronger so it won't loosen up, cause after a few fish the weedguard starts to spin or break but not any more! I do the whole pk of hooks like this!
Nice!
Great advice regarding hooks and using the weedless! I'll try both!
Good luck!
Appreciate the tips. BTW, what size hook are you using?
Size 1!
great tips...i love braid but hate the trouble of tying leader on but u convinced me to fish a wacky this way
Give it a shot!
I'm in love with the Gamakatsu versions of those hooks. For me, the weed guard works much better
They are good too!
Bro those VMC Neko hooks are so good for wacky rig it’s literally the only hook I use now since trying them a couple years ago. Great advice man and I agree with the bait selections as well. The 6th sense clout is my favorite option when using a weighted wacky hook like the jig style hook it makes it sink perfect with that added weight from the jig head. I use an 1/8 or 3/16 ounce weedless jig for that application. If your going weightless the senko or bass pro is the best one for sure
Nice!
VMC definitely makes some of the best hooks going
What size VMC Neko hook? Very informative video.
VMC makes a pair of pliers for wacky rig, plus a custom o ring that allows your hook to never go through the bait. Look up VMC Crossover pliers, it will come with 3 or 4 of their o rings with it and give a try. I like it because the hook runs parallel with the senko. So you can simply insert a shroom weight, turn the hook in the o ring and go instantly to ned style. I keep these pliers in my pocket now. I got the crossover o rings in one side of handle, reg o rings in other. I save alot of plastic, multiple fish on same worm and hook is never in it
Great video! But, at 6:53 in the video you are a bit wrong. There's no way that 50lb fluoro weed gard will help prevent that bass from shaking the hook off. Those are excellent hooks. I buy and use them. They work with hydrilla and similar weeds. Wood, branches ... not that good. But, these are the best Wacky, Neko hooks made.
I like the strike king shim sticks. Those have heavy salt content and there are a lot of good color options for them
Those are good options!
Yum Dingers work like magic. Maybe I'll give Stickos or Yamamotos a try. I like to keep it all braid, as knots can cause some issues. I can get one to last all day. I use some plastic shrink tubing to keep mine on rather than an o ring.
Love the Wacky Rig. I have used Octopus hooks going to change to VMC HOOKS!
I always use a hi-vis yellow main line for finesse fishing like this. Especially in cold water. When it's hard to feel the bite watching the yellow line makes it so much easier. Stik-Os also a good cheaper alternative. Although a normal wacky hook usually works fine for me but I think I will try a longer shank. Thanks for sharing all the good info.
I throw the octopus hooks for pretty much everything, and they've worked for catfish, pickerel, trout, and of course bluegill, but the longer shank tip for bass really seems to be a game changer.
I am in the wacky hook camp. It my have something to do with Hooksett styles or fish landing techniques. I rarely boat flip any anything over 2lbs. and play the fish like it's on 8lb test cause it is.
They still work I just noticed an improvement when I changed!
What size neko hook do you use?
Size 1!
Great video! I just tried throwing the Wacky Rig today and had zero luck, not even a nibble but this was a great video. I never even heard of "Salt Content" in my bait. Anyway, I liked and subscribed! Thanks
Thanks!
If just starting out, use a 5” Senko (Most popular color is Green Pumpkin). Get the size 2, size 1 or 1/0 weedless VMC hooks recommended. Go cheaper on the plastics once you gain confidence on the “how”, “where” and such. Skipping the Wacky Worm on the cast can generate strikes.
Try “pop up” casts where you find the first drop off or grass line edge and cast as high as possible and let the Senko “splash” on the landing. I have even taken a small rock and tossed to an edge, got the “splash” and then immediately make a cast right yo that same spot. I caught three in a row using three small rocks to prove it to a Friend once! Always watch your line. I use WHITE Berkeley Nano-fil 10lb. 30% of my strikes are by “line watching”. Suggest using an “O” Ring, VMC Worm Ring or a small piece of shrink tubing on the worm so the Senko will last longer.
Before rigging, roll the worm in your fingers to take out the shine and, if using Green Pumpkin, roll the thinnest part through your fingers and it will turn slightly chartreuse.
Be well.
The Berkeley powerbait the general stickbait works well to
BPS Stik-O's are THE DEAL!!! I'm going to try the Ozark Trails (Walmart brand) stick baits this year. BTW, use two O-Rings, criss-cross the rings, and slip your hook under the X made by the rings.
They definitely are!
My first time fishing a wacky rig was in Dunnellon Florida but i didn't catch anything because i had no clue how to fish the rig 😂 thanks for sharing your tek, i will try it out.
Thanks for the great video on Wacky Rigs!! I have had success using this method!! Amazing how the fish just go crazy for it!!🐟🐟🐟
Awesome!
Good video Nathan. I fish a grassy lake and tend to catch more on wacky, neko and weightless senko baits than everything else combined. 🎣🎣🎣
Awesome!
What brand lime green braid are you using? I'm a Power Pro person myself. Thanks
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Just found your channel and on the 2nd video of yours. Enjoy your to the point information. Thank you!
Thanks!
Curious, can you tell us what model and gear ratio is your Shimano Sedona reel?
2500!
I use 20-30 pound braid for all of my bass fishing. I never worry about breaking off on a fish and I outcatch everyone else on our local lake. I think the requirement of a fluorocarbon leader is way over-rated.
I have to agree about the leader....Fluoro in general is overrated & too pricey...I'm mostly mono, with a combo or 2 with braid for a couple techniques.....Mono is underrated these days & is much better than people think...the stretch factor is way overrated, for bass fishing
Good stuff Nathan! One bait that has worked for me when using a wacky rig is the Zoom 4" finesse worm. I've watched it sink and the ends flap like a bird flapping it's wings. Caught over 100 bass on that technique years ago. Yes, it's light and requires a dead calm day but, if you find they wont take the larger stick bait, try the Zoom 4" Finesse worm sometime! BTW, I switched to those Neko hooks and, they haven't failed me. If the weed guard isn't an impediment, I'll switch to those from the open hook ones.
Zoom 4" finesse for wacky, huh? Never tried that...being a lure junkie, I may have to get a few packs & try it...certain color u prefer?
Good advice!
@@andybales7318 It works great. Maybe not in deep water because, it sinks pretty slow. Green pumpkin.
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I just subscribed🤙
My favorite whacky hook is the Mustad in-line demon circle hook 1/0. Imho it has a much higher hook up ratio. It is pretty weedless, and works pretty well as a drop shot hook too. Also cost isn’t too bad if bought in bulk.
I agree on the plastics, but would add Zoom’s stick bait to that list for sure.
I have never tried zooms version!
I use a black max bait caster. I have tried braided line but prefer mono. I was sceptical the first time i tried a wacky rig but boy does it work. Problem in East Texas is everything strikes this thing. I even caught an alligator garr, you don’t want these because they are like swimming chain saws. I catch fish to eat so I want them just big enough to fillet.
I fish the Strike King OCHO!! Love it.
Good bait!
Spent a week fishing a lake full of nice fish in northern Michigan. I tried at least 8 different presentations on 6 different rods. We caught every single fish on weedless wacky rigs and jigs on bright yellow 15 lb. braid with 8lb. fluoro leaders I might as well have left everything else at home!
Thanks again for another great vid Nate
Thanks!
Do you have a video on how you connect the braid to the flourcarbon leader
I do not currently
After fishing senko and catching fish, then running out & using a identical worm from another brand & then not, then switched back to a beat up torn up senko & catching them again, I’m a believer.
Absolutely I’ve run them head to head!
I totally see your point on the lime-colored line. However, here in California, these deep canyon lakes, some that are crystal clear are very particular when it comes to line. I fished Maxima for years, swore by it, told everyone else was they were crazy for not using it. My buddy years back told me to use flouro or get off the boat. Grant you he's my best friend, crazy marine. I heeded his advice and switched. What a difference. It was like night and day. I guess why I was so skeptical was because when braid first came out, it was an eyelet eater. Killed 2 of my Loomis rods. Grant you now, most quality line guides are ceramic now. I guess I'm a grumpy old man (49). Get off my lawn! Haha...great video Nathan. Do you pour your own baits? If you don't, it's time to!
I do not pour my own baits! I may get into it one day!
Fluorocarbon is definitely a must for our clear California lakes.
If you’re going too use the bans use the ones that have the hole for hook to go through sideways
Mustad makes one, called the wacky offset ring
I'v been using True Turn hooks. I like 90% of the time they hook the corner of the mouth .
Nice video, Nathan, very helpful. Also interested to know what size VMC weedless neko hook you're throwing on this set-up. Thanks!
Size 1!
very i informative lesson.thsnks. teah the less is more in wacky wormin
I have a lot of issues with the weed guard on those hooks of the line wrapping up around it and hook sept being affected
I’ve noticed most all fish I lost the line was wrapped around u under weed guard I went to the regular neko hardly loose or miss any yes I get more weeds n snag more but it’s a trade off
I absolutely agree!
Great video but i do have a question what size hook do you use?
Thanks Nathan. Sorry you had to go to the senko in Florida but you do what you have to. Ever throw the 6' down there?
There is alot of negativity towards the wacky hooks I can't figure. I have seen small circle hooks catch 6' shark. That being said I do not use them exclusively and have tried the weedless VMC. Good hook but if I am throwing around wood the Gamagatsu finesse weedless is less likely to hang up and a much better hook. Expensive hook but it really is that good.
You are so right about yellow braid to leader, it's almost like bobber fishing.
I use about 8' to 10' leader and take a black sharpie to about 6' of the braid.
You mean you mark the braid every couple inches to decrease the visibility?
Never tried the 6 inch down there!
New sub, got some of the Berkley Fusion wacky hooks last year, but lost a bunch of figure why, now I know, gonna try longer shank hooks!
What brand you use for braid?
The plastic worm it is one bait that will catch bass year round I never go fishing without a worm and jig tied on 👍
Yep!
With the O ring, I've had a single senko last a few hours easy with plenty of hits. Key is having the O ring though
Nice!
Yamamoto 10 lb mono suffix green pumpkin red flake I don't even worry about any other color or bait it catches that's what I use. But I may try to braid trick Because sometimes it is hard to see if that fish bit and sometimes it is too late.
It’s a game changer!
I catch just as many fish using the KVD Ocho's as I do with the Senko's - not sure what the salt content is with the KVD's.
Awesome!
That’s what I use either the vmc or Trokar neko hooks mostly trokar field and streams has a kit of trokar it’s a wacky neko kit $20 bucks comes with everything you need weights oring tool and a few sizes of hooks since I switched I landed so many more fish
Nice!
I was out a couple days ago for about 4 hours and only thing I caught was about a 14" crappie on a 5" senko I made
Hey Nathan,didn’t hear what size VMC Neko hook you were using for your Wacky rig set up? Thanks
1 or 1/0
Thanks! Appreciate you sharing!
Thanks!
Great tips, thanks! What pound braid do you use?
15 pound braid!
How long is your leader and what knot do you tie? Thanks.
10 foot with an Alberto knot
What size hook are you using for a 5”?
Size 1!
What size hook? Thanks!
Size 1!
When the bite is on you can purdie much get em on almost any brand but when its tough or a pressure lake SENKO hands down.
Yep!
Great video!!! A lot of good tricks & tips!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!
Thanks!
Using these hooks this past weekend in a tournament , with 30 minutes to go I jumped off a 3 1/2 pounder on a VMC wacky hook. On inspection of the rig after the hook was sprung open alot.......alot. Before you say anything 12lb test on a Dobyns 734 no over kill on the setup. Bad hooks straight up!
what about using a Wacky rig , in a river with slow to medium current, seems like the worm would just drift and it would be hard to detect a strike ???
Slow current yes it will
I use the VMC nikko hooks also because I like the long shank.. One of the problems with the small octopus hooks is also that the fish can engulf the whole thing and get gut hooked . It doesn't seem to happen with longer shank hooks
Try using a circle hook
They definitely don’t swallow it as easily with the longer shank
Seems like the line tip is basically fishing like your using a fly rod with no strike indicator. Works great, never thought of doing it with my bass fishing setups though.
It absolutely is!
I use high vis 8 lb mono.
Hey bud i use yamamoto for wacky but yum for neko think its ok for neko thanks
Yea if you’re adding weight like a Neko rig a yum works just fine!
Can you post your links for your rod and real again? Links aren’t working. I tried to enter manually for the reel and that didn’t work either. Thanks. Great video!
I’m in the process of switching them manually right now it will be a little!
Great giveaway well done to Daveo not gutted honestly 👏
My dad once caught a 14lb cat on 4lb mono. It took 38min to get it in the boat.
What size of those Neko hooks do you use for a 5” senko?
I use the size 1!
I guessed that I missed the specs on the rod that's preferred when using braid to leader
Any 7 foot medium spinning rod will work!
@@nathanquincefishing7122 thanks
What size vmc neko do you like to use?
1/0
I fish a shallow lake and the Yum Dinger seems to get hit more often than the Senko.
Nice!
Yum Dinger sinks slower than a senko
Great video. You know what’s weird though, I have completely different results on our Colorado bass fisheries. I tried the Gary Senko, the bass pros, and some other fat ones like zoom and others. Turns out on the waters I fish, mostly clear and grassy, I have to downsize the worm diameter and length. I’ll catch almost nothing on the OG senko, but slaughter them with yum dingers and some other smaller 4-5” worms. Could be people just pressure these waters way too much here with senkos, so simply giving the bass a different look works.
Interesting!
I have was going to say something along the same line. I am in Florida but like the yums for pond and creeks that are shallow and the Yamamoto's for deeper water in the lakes and big rivers.
They make smaller gary Yamamoto senkos to.
I got around 25 bass in a 5 hours sesh on choke canyon on the big bite red flake senko, just throwing that out there.
Nice!
Not sure why people hate on googan baits? I absolutely love them and have caught more quality bass on googan than any other plastic 🤷🏻♂️
so , no weights or sinkers needed?
Nope!
What size hook do you usr
Size 1
what size hooks? 1/0?
Size 1
Very well done Nathan.
I enjoy your postings often.
I like Kistler rods too.
I'll likely use my _Graphite, GRSP703LMH_
I’ve never tried that tool so I am not sure!
What size hook?
1
Thanks so much
Another good one Nathan
Thank you!
Is it a 2/0 hook?
Size 1
What line you using? Link dont work
Sufix 832!
Any senso will work
Do you find that fish hit it hard, or is it a real subtle bite? Underwater footage leads me to believe it is an imperceptible pickup.
Subtle usually
Good job
Thanks!
Wacky rigging is definitely a fun way to catch ‘em. Especially on the light tackle. When I take out people who don’t really fish, I set them up with wacky rigs.
Unfortunately, the 2 clubs I used to belong to should have been called “wacky bass club”. That’s all everyone ever used. People would literally show up with 6 rods rigged with different size and color senkos. It was frustrating and brainless if u ask me. I really didn’t want to join the trend so I wound up quitting the clubs.
Anyone want to clue me in to the reason for avoiding Googan baits?
I would also be interested. Their bandito bugs are effective
People can be jealous of success! Nothing wrong with the baits at all!
@@nathanquincefishing7122 Very true. Good to know.
very well made video！
Glad you gave googan some credit
People hate on them just for success it seems, not my favorite bait company but there is nothing wrong with them
I caught 100's of bass on the Yum dinger