On 2/22/2017 at 8:37 AM, GreenGhostMan said:

I've always used two o-rings crossed so the hook is perpendicular to the senko.  Not sure if this helps with hookups, but I've always done it. 

 

I just tried this out yesterday for the first time and out of 6 fish only lost 1 senko.  Didn't miss a hook set.  Great way to save senkos.

 

Walmart has a floating wacky rig tool. The K&J Tackle Wacky Rig'R comes with a few O rings in the bag for less than $10

 

I have started using an O ring combined with a small rubberband that was left over from when my son had his braces. They were sitting around collecting dust now that his braces are off. When combined with the O ring they keep stickbaits on better than the O ring alone.

 

I don't know if I am alone in saying this but my hook up ratios seem to be higher using the O ring method. The hook seems to set itself since it is totally exposed. This is opposed to when you run it though the middle of the worm and only part of the hook is exposed. I lose a few fish when they jump with the later method.

1 hour ago, Finesse Wayfarer said:

small rubberband that was left over from when my son had his braces

 

Light bulb goes off!  My daughter has a ton of these tiny rubber bands for her hair.  Those will work fine!  I dont need the tool.  Thank you for the idea!!!.

 

Update: they are pretty thin.  They wont cut through the plastic will they?

3 minutes ago, bitsandbass said:

 

Light bulb goes off!  My daughter has a ton of these tiny rubber bands for her hair.  Those will work fine!  I dont need the tool.  Thank you for the idea!!!.

 

Update: they are pretty thin.  They wont cut through the plastic will they?

 

They have not on mine. I pre-rig a bunch of mine before going out on the water They sit in a baggy for over a week sometimes and they are Ok.

 

I do find that using the rubberband alone doesn't work as well. If the hook or a toothy pickerel nicks it, it will snap.

59 minutes ago, Finesse Wayfarer said:

 

They have not on mine. I pre-rig a bunch of mine before going out on the water They sit in a baggy for over a week sometimes and they are Ok.

 

I do find that using the rubberband alone doesn't work as well. If the hook or a toothy pickerel nicks it, it will snap.

 

What about doubling up on the rubbers, to make them criss cross and then place the hook parallel to the senko. 

Plenty of guys do that.  I don't think it's necessary.  How do you know a Texas rig is perfectly oriented in the fish's mouth?  You don't, and it hooks up just fine.

We've used a single o-ring for years, have had no hook-up issues and stick worms definitely last longer than without the o-ring.

We install the o-rings as soon as we get a new bag of worms so they are always ready to go. We used to use a 4/0 4X wire salt water hook for the extra weight, but lately have switched to a 1/16 oz. weedless wacky jig with a 1/0 hook and have been pleasantly surprised at how well that small hook holds fish.

1 minute ago, bitsandbass said:

 

What about doubling up on the rubbers, to make them criss cross and then place the hook parallel to the senko. 

 

I have tried that as well. The rubberbands are much more fragile when compared to the O ring. I lost a few stickbaits using the rubberband alone.

2 hours ago, Finesse Wayfarer said:

 

I have tried that as well. The rubberbands are much more fragile when compared to the O ring. I lost a few stickbaits using the rubberband alone.

 

I agree, rubber bands can't take the punishment. O-rings are pretty good, but I'll rely on my time tested "Goodies":

 

Wacky Rigging My Way

 

Been doing this for about a dozen years. Time tested. Inexpensive. Easy to use. Effective.

8 minutes ago, Crestliner2008 said:

 

I agree, rubber bands can't take the punishment. O-rings are pretty good, but I'll rely on my time tested "Goodies":

 

 

I am going to buy some of these before the weekend. Thanks!

rubber bands from braces work too and are free

4 minutes ago, Quarry Man said:

rubber bands from braces work too and are free

 

The braces weren't lol.

Just now, J Francho said:

 

The braces weren't lol.

 

there goes my money for a new boat!

On 2/22/2017 at 9:26 PM, MichiganBass80 said:

I've tried a single ring and the double ring method. Didn't care for either.I am going to be giving these EAgle claw wacky rig harnesses a try this year. 

 

 

I didn't see this earlier, but how is three tear holes in a senko better than one or none?

On 1/10/2017 at 0:20 PM, Yeajray231 said:

 

Not really though. I usually average 3-5 easily. Sometimes 8. With no o-ring. 

 

I start with em Texas weightless, if it's too torn I'll cut about 1/4" off and re-hook. Right back in the fresh plastic. Start with a 5" senko and before I'm grabbing a new one it's 3 and 3/4" . . Sometimes I'll just flip it and throw it wacky. 

 

Some people believe these baits are limited to only throw wacky style. And although wacky is very effective; I could argue (based on results) that Texas rigged weightless is more effective. 

 

If anybody is only wacky rigging stickbaits they are missing out on these baits hardcore. 

I tried the biting thing using dingers, but found that the plastic behind the nose of the bait is much more salted than the nose, and doesn't hold the hook as well. Maybe I'm crazy though, can't check right now though. The cost of vacation. ☹️

Edit: dang it picture, flip!

Fastenal 50 o-rings for $1.85 if that seems "expensive" maybe a different hobby is in order.

https://www.fastenal.com/products/hydraulics-pneumatics/flanges-gaskets-and-rings/o-rings?r=~|categoryl1:"603388 Hydraulics 9and Pneumatics"|~ ~|categoryl2:"603576 Flanges, Gaskets, and Rings"|~ ~|categoryl3:"603580 O-Rings"|~

 

and if you notice a tear in your senko use MEND-IT (here is the BIG money saver) to fix the tear and 20+ bass on one senko is quite doable.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/MEND-IT-GLUE/2288491.uts