Best Wacky Rig Hooks

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Best Wacky Rig Hooks

My favorite wacky rig hooks are Owner Mosquito hooks. Owner makes super strong hooks that can handle large bass while maintaining a small size. Mosquito hooks have a minimal effect on the action of your worm.

This allows your worm to slowly flutter as it sinks down to the bottom. That slow sinking flutter is what most often triggers a bite on a wacky rig.

Best Weedless Wacky Rig Hooks

The Gamakatsu G-Finesse is my favorite weedless wacky rig hook. If are fishing in grass or around thick cover then switching to weedless wacky rig hook will go a long way in preventing getting hung up.

These hooks are super strong for their size and razor sharp. G-Finesse hooks are great for pulling big fish out of heavy cover.

Best Weighted Wacky Rig Hooks

Gamakatsu G-Finesse Jig Head are my go to weighted wacky rig hook. Weighted hooks are needed when targeting deeper depths. or to push vegetation. As mentioned above, Gamakatsu makes superb wacky rig hooks that are razor sharp and super strong.

Best Hook Size for Wacky Rigs

When choosing a hook for the wacky rig you want to use a small enough hook to minimize the impact on the action while also having enough hook exposed to get a good hook set. I use two sized when fishing a wacky rig: 1/0 and 2/0.

Worm Size	Wacky Rig Hook Size
5″ Worms	1/0 Hook
6″ Worms	2/0 Hook

Gear Up for Wacky Rig Fishing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use a worm hook for a wacky rig?

A worm hook is not ideal for a wacky rig due to it’s longer shank. The long shank affects the action of your worm more than a small circle style hook while not providing any benefit.

Can you use circle hooks for wacky rig?

Circle hooks are the best style for wacky rig fishing. Circle hooks are minimal in size while having a wide enough gap to get through a worm and still have enough exposed hook.

How do I rig a wacky rig?

The wacky rig is one of the simplest ways to rig a worm. We have an in-depth guide on how to setup and rig a wacky worm.

Can you drop shot a wacky rig?

Wacky rigging your bait is a great way to fish a drop shot.