How to Wacky Rig Boat Docks for Summer Bass
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Join professional angler Bob Downey as he dives into the nuances of dock fishing using the wacky rig setup, perfect for targeting summertime bass in these conditions. This rundown offers insight into selecting the right gear and understanding why the wacky rig excels in dock fishing scenarios.
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SKIPPING SETUP
• HOOK - VMC RedLine Series Wacky Neko Hook, size 1: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3zM3kJw | Buy at FishUSA bit.ly/4bVwZh7
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• REEL - Daiwa Tatula LT, size 3000: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3R7urno | Buy at FishUSA bit.ly/4eSTVAd
• LINE - Sufix 832 Braid Hi - Vis Yellow, 10-pound: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3W3oQRw | Buy at FishUSA bit.ly/43Zocq9
• CROSSOVER RING - VMC Crossover Ring, size 5mm: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3xPCpfv | Buy at FishUSA bit.ly/3RrcD7I
• PLASTIC RETENTION - VMC Crossover Pliers: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3W2XIlX | Buy at FishUSA bit.ly/4cOB8nW
ESSENTIAL GEAR SETUP
Downey starts by detailing the gear needed for dock fishing with a wacky rig. He emphasizes the importance of the proper hook with a crossover band, explaining its advantages over thinner bands typically used in wacky rigging. The crossover band's wider surface reduces the risk of tearing the worm, allowing anglers to use the same worm multiple times, enhancing both efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
WHY CHOOSE A WACKY RIG FOR DOCKS?
The wacky rig, characterized by its simple yet effective setup-a hook pinned through the center of a soft plastic worm-provides a simple presentation that's extremely enticing to bass up shallow during the warmer months. Downey explains how this setup mimics many different types of forage that bass feed on, making it very effective for bass lurking near docks.
TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESS
There are a lot of places to catch summertime bass on natural lakes, but boat docks provide the best shade and overhead cover. Technique, then, becomes essential for accurate skipping success. Focusing on technique, Downey shares his approach to skipping wacky rigs under docks-a method that requires accurate casts to target bass seeking refuge from the summer heat. He offers practical tips on rod selection, recommending a 7-foot medium-fast action rod for optimal control and precision. A brightly colored line can also help by making your line jump when a fish bites.
BOAT SETUP
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Bigger hook than wev usually see, I like it
I have fewer torn worms with the band, but I lose more whole worms on hook sets.
This is why I stopped using them after the first couple packs. Any time a bass only grabbed one end of the bait, it just ripped the worm out of the crossover ring. Seemed bizarre to me that I lost more worms with the crossover rings than I ever did just putting the hook directly through the worm.
@@FishingThePNW Exactly.
Good stuff Bob! 🎣 👊🏼💯🇺🇸
Thanks for the tips my friend!
Ok, thanks for explaining another difference in using the crossover band. I just thought it was kind of gimmicky. I fish from bank and rarely have any place to skip. We aren't allowed to fish near the boat docks in Southern California; legal issues.
What size line do you use and what kind of line?
I typically use 10-15lb sufix 832 braid and a 10-12lb fluorocarbon leader.
Never seem to see people using my favorite wacky hook. Perhaps I’m using the wrong hook lol. My favorite is the finesse wide gap gama in 2/0.
And a spinnerbait for the in-between
Definitely an option!