A wacky rig is one of the most effective techniques for enticing reluctant bass to bite. It is also one of the best finesse presentations for shallow-water fish and suspended bass close to the surface ...

A wacky rig is perhaps the most subtle, natural, and non-invasive presentation bass anglers use. It’s a very slow and finessed presentation unlike a crankbait or chatterbait. But the true beauty of ...

Jay Randall explains the basics of the wacky rig in this latest installment of the Jackson Kayak Tip of the Week! What I am about to tell you is probably one of the most effective ways to catch bass ...

Attaching a plastic stick bait to a hook in the most cartoonishly-simple way possible may seem like a goofy idea but, wacky or not, it’s proven tremendously effective in coaxing finicky bass to bite.

Wacky rigging got its name either because it makes a plastic worm look like a crazed creature, or because it makes bass go crazy when they see the action of the lure. Whichever is the case, it's a ...

From the weedless Texas rig to the fluttering wacky rig, these techniques make soft plastics like Senkos and craws irresistible to bass. Matching your rig to cover, water clarity, and fish mood can ...

There is a plastic worm rig that's so outlandish its creators just had to call it the "wacky worm." It looks silly, yet works like a charm for catching largemouth bass. It has become the secret go-to ...

The brisk southwest wind roiled the near shore shallows of Keystone Lake. Holding the boat a cast’s distance from the bank, I ...

When learning how to fish for bass, an essential first lesson for beginners is to master a few essential fishing rigs that use soft baits—whether they’re worms, crawfish, tube baits, or creature baits ...