Whacky worm

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Bdugg
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2016/07/20 16:22:47 (permalink)

Whacky worm

I love the WW fishing technique, it has been effective in all types of situations and waters. My problem is that its hard to get a good hook set using 6lb line and I feel like the hooks are a bit small. I have my hood spit about 40% of the time.  Any suggestions would be great.
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    zdub7
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    Re: Whacky worm 2016/07/20 22:29:53 (permalink)
    I used 6lb and 15lb braided line using whacky rig with size 2 bait hooks. I feel i get way better hook sets with the braided line you can detect bites a lot easier and there is no stretch when you go to set the hook. And as far as hooks goes I'd def recommend a size 2 or bigger. Also when the bass goes to jump I like to get my rod down close to the water while keeping rod tip bent seems to help prevent them from shaking out the hook.
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    Rich Fro
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    Re: Whacky worm 2016/07/26 13:14:25 (permalink)
    I've been having luck with size 1 and 1/0 wide gap finesse hooks for wacky rigs. I also use the wacky rings to help the worm last more than a few fish.
     
    I use either these or these....

    And times like now when the fish are holding a bit deeper due to the extreme heat, I'll even use these wacky jigs
     
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