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Weedless Wacky Rig Hooks

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Just wondering what brand and size weedless hooks you use for wacky rigged 5 inch senkos (or knockoffs)

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I use a #1 gold hook.

A 1/0 weedless hook.

A 2/0 weedless hook.

So far these have worked on all sizes of Senkos and finesse worms.

Yes, you can wacky rig a finesse worm, too.

Give 'em a try.

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Yes, you can wacky rig a finesse worm, too.

Give 'em a try.

Glad there aren 't many mexicans around BR, other way I would have to go up there and whup u good for disclosing one of my secrets.

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Any hook can be made weedless for wacky rigging

Any plastic bait can be wacky rigged

Absolutely do not add a pinch on weight above the swivel   :)

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I found some Eagle Claw weedless 5 pack hooks at KMart in the bargain box for 20 cents each that look just like those ichiban ones in the first post.  I bought them all, and they've served me well.  I also have some just like it by Mustad, and they're good too.

I used the Reaction Innovations W.W. Hook, which is now discontinued. It was a heavier gauge Gamakatsu kahle style hook with two monofilament strands as a weedgaurd. I had a few of the points roll on me so I lost confidence in them. The closest hook that I have found is the Falcon Lures "K" Wacky Hooks - http://www.fishingworld.com/FalconLures/Details.tmpl?ID=10243676811008277&Cart=120062290062713153&SKU=52%20GAMY. I purchased the weedless weightless version but have yet to use them. The Gamakatsu Finesse Weedless Hooks are a good hook, but I like a wider gap. Some people have told me that this hook is better if you use a sweep hookset.

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plan to invest into these...these are the new owner wacky hooks.

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For smaller diameter baits than the Senko type, this rigging is the strongest and less visible to the fish.

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I use a 3/0 Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (red cause that is only color I found locally). But since I use a weight 1/4 to 3/8 and my local lake is heavy with salt cedar brush I tie a loop of cheap 50LB mono for a weedguard. I tried the Gamakasu Finesse Wide Gaps that come with a weedguard, but they pop open so easy the weedguard is a waste.

I also use small o-rings I get at Lowes in the Plumbing dept rather than bury the hook in the worm.  Doesn't tear the worm up every fish.

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Links is on the right track...  find the hook you like best and have a buddy that ties flies add a mono or fluoro loop to it.  Takes about 60 seconds per hook.  You can cover a lot of ground during halftime of a game!  :)

There are several types of loops.  I prefer the kind you see on the gammy finesse weedless hooks but tied in with mono or fluoro.

Try Falcon hooks

I find it easier to skip a wacky rigged senko over a TRig senko. How are these hooks around wood, docks and other solid objects for hang ups?

Thanks

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