A wacky rig hooks a soft stick bait or worm through its middle so both ends fall and wiggle. It is simple, needs no weight and works well in calm water. The hook is left exposed.
What do I need?
A hook and a soft stick bait or worm. We sell offset worm hooks in sizes 6 to 5/0 and soft plastics such as grubs and 20-piece sets. Pick a hook that fits the bait.
How do I rig it?
Find the middle of the bait and push the hook through it from one side to the other, with the point showing. Some anglers add a small rubber ring to protect the bait.
How do I fish it?
Cast it out, let it fall on a slack line and watch the line. Twitch the rod tip now and then and let it fall again. Fish often take it on the drop.
When does a wacky rig suit?
Calm, open water where a slow, natural fall works. The exposed hook snags weeds, so it is for open water.
Compare what we sell
| Product | What the listing says | In the box | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offset worm fishing hooks, sizes 6 to 5/0 | Sizes: 6 to 5/0Per box: 10 or 50Material: High carbon steel | Offset worm hooks: 10 or 50 | $9.99 |
| Soft plastic lures, 20 pieces, 6 cm | Size: 6 cmWeight each: 1.4 gPieces: 20 | Soft T-tail lures: 20 (one colour set) | $9.99 |
| Soft plastic baits, 10 pieces, 7 cm | Size: 7 cmWeight each: 2 gPieces: 10, one colour | Soft lures: 10 | $8.99 |
| Curly tail grubs, 10 per bag, 1.6 g | Per bag: 10Weight each: 1.6 gColours: 5 | Curly tail grubs: 10, one colour | $8.99 |
Questions people ask
Does a wacky rig need a weight?
No. The bait falls slowly on its own, which is the point.
Is it weedless?
No. The hook is exposed, so use it in open water.
What bait suits it?
A soft stick bait or worm that is easy to hook through the middle.
