LURE 101
Rig catalog / Wacky Rig
R.05Wacky Rig

Wacky Rig

A mid-body hook lets both ends of a worm move on the fall and shake.
Hook, weight and line
Wacky Rig
Watercolors and line drawings are illustrations; line lengths and proportions are not specifications.
SETUP & PRESENTATION
Setup
Line → wacky hook → worm midsection; a suitable ring can reduce tearing.
Softbait options
Worms / Stickbaits
01Use & Limits

Use and limits

When & Where

Open shallows and dock edges when fish will not chase.

Limits and common errors

Exposed hooks snag vegetation; lightweight rigs are harder to control in wind or deep water.

02Setup & Retrieve

Setup and retrieve

  1. Hook the worm centrally and keep the hook gap clear.
  2. Cast to cover edges and watch the line during the slow fall.
  3. Lift gently and let it fall again; recover line and sweep rather than striking wildly.
03Softbaits

Lure options

19Softbaits
Worms / Stickbaits

Worms / Stickbaits

Slender worms and stickbaits presented with slow falls, shakes and drags; the rig defines depth and action.

Mid / Near bottomAdded weight 0–10 g
REFReferences

References and scope