Just snagged this gear tonight. Have never done it at all. (Been Trout and salmon fishing my entire life) Will these work for a setup? Do I need anything else to go with it? Do you guys use a lead?

 

 

 

 

If u plan on wacky rigging ild use different hooks.  But thos will work. They are just not ideal.  U can also use those hooks to throw them t rigged weightless or run a bullet sinker out in front for some weight.  

Like mentioned above, hose hooks are not meant for wacky rigging. I would use a hook that is more of a circular profile something like below.

I use the gamakatsu weedless finesse wide gap.

 

If I'm trying to fish the whole piling (top to bottom) I add a tungsten bead with a bobber stop above the hook.

I recommend Gamakatsu finesse wide gaps hooks in 2/0 or 3/0 with no weed guard. I would ditch the dingers for some ochos or senkos.

Thank you all for the replies. I'll be changing my hooks today, might still stick with the worms though.

Changing your hooks will help. I'd also suggest using an Eco Pro Tungsten Pro Wacky Weight in the 1/16 oz version. It will help to make your Dinger fall a little faster which adds a little more action and it will help your worm last longer as well. 

Those are what I use (or 2/0) for texas rig with those worms. If it is thick and weedy where you are fishing, fish what you got texas rig (add a bullet weight on line before hook). But if you are set on wacky, you should get more of a circle hook, like above says. But I am bias towards T-rig.

49 minutes ago, David Neil Jr. said:

Thank you all for the replies. I'll be changing my hooks today, might still stick with the worms though.

 

Get some finesse wide gap hooks. Put on one of those O rings around the middle of the worm and then slip the hook under that.

 

The hooks you bought are great for rigging the worm weedless texas style. There is a hollow line in the dinger that hides the point of the hook.

 

Keep in mind when fishing Dingers they sink slooooow and most strikes come on the fall. Depending on the depth of where I cast I usually count to 10 or 15 seconds before I check to see if bait has hit bottom.

EWG's will work, however, these are what you want ultimately. These hooks also work well for drop shotting too.

 

If I'm throwing wacky worms, I'm using a Falcon Weedless K Wacky hook (3/0 - 1/16).  I use the o-rings, like you bought.  For bait though, for wacky rigging, I think there isn't any substitute for a senko.  I'd go buy some senkos.

 

You can throw those on a wide variety of gear.  The senko/hook combo is heavy enough to easily throw on a bait caster setup.

A long time ago I used to use a 6'6" Med action All Star rod with a Calcutta 200 TEGT and 14 lb fluorocarbon.  Then after I broke that rod I graduated to a 6'10" Falcon Eakins Jig Special ( which is on the med side of med/hvy) and an old Shimano Curado.

Currently I use a 7'2" Fenwick MH Aetos with a Chronarch 50 and 15 lb Abrazx.   This doesn't catch me any more fish than my original rig did - however it is a lot lighter and I like fishing it better.  My wrist feels better after a day of pitching at things.

 

Or you can use spinning gear, which I often when my Aetos rig is scheduled for other duties.  The spinning gear I currently use is a 7' Fenwick HMG MH and a smaller size Pfleuger spinning reel filled with 20 lb braid.   I like a light colored braid so that it acts kind of like a strike indicator i.e. the line moves and you nearly always see the strike before you feel it.  I like a short 1-2 foot fluorocarbon leader.

 

Well, that's my current thinking on wacky rigs, along with some history, hope it helps.  Again for wacky style fishing, ditch the dingers, get some senkos.

5 minutes ago, Fishes in trees said:

Well, that's my current thinking on wacky rigs, along with some history, hope it helps.  Again for wacky style fishing, ditch the dangers, get some senkos.

 

Not necessary to ditch the Dingers as they work great in shallow water ponds. Senkos are better for deeper water.

 

Get both and have options.

Circle hooks help reduce gut hooked fish.

I use eco pro Tungsten for non GY senkos. GY is perfect as is weightless

1 hour ago, fishballer06 said:

EWG's will work, however, these are what you want ultimately. These hooks also work well for drop shotting too.

 

 

...and nose hooking flukes if the spirit moved you.

 

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I use Gamakatsu - Wicked Wacky Hook in size 2/0... The Gamakatsu Wicked Wacky Hook is a groundbreaking hook that will elevate your fishing game to the next level. These hooks will be a great hook for wacky rigging in open water and heavy cover..

Link:   http://www.thehookuptackle.com/fishing-Hooks/Gamakatsu/Wicked+Wacky+Hook

Thank you everyone for the amazing replies. I didn't expect everyone to be so nice, this forum is awesome.

23 hours ago, Hot Rod Johnson said:

I use Gamakatsu - Wicked Wacky Hook in size 2/0... The Gamakatsu Wicked Wacky Hook is a groundbreaking hook that will elevate your fishing game to the next level. These hooks will be a great hook for wacky rigging in open water and heavy cover..

Link:   http://www.thehookuptackle.com/fishing-Hooks/Gamakatsu/Wicked+Wacky+Hook

 

Cool idea, thanks for sharing

I like those finesse wide gap hooks as well.

The yum dingers still get bit. Gary Yamamoto senko's work the best but the price is way higher. Bass pro stick-o's are probably the best bang for the buck in terms of price, action and durability. 

At the top of this section is a topic called SENKO FAQ.

 

You would get most of your questions answered here.

 

Some of the members r s and Glenn have put together volumes of information on this topic.

 

Good luck!

Ditch the O-rings... go to http://cadmansjigs.weebly.com/.  Got to "other products" and buy the wacky worm sleeves.  They last several, several times longer than O-rings.  Even get several hook ups on Yamamoto worms which are the softest on the market. 

Thanks for all the help! Landed this guy today with it.