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Wacky rig setup #15058981 04/28/24 08:13 PM
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What size line are yall using for wacky rig? I have 10lb flouro on the rod I've been using, the last 2 times I've snapped the line on good size fish. My drag isn't set tight, it's loose enough. Been using some 1/0 wacky hooks, is there a better choice?

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Depends on the cover you're fishing. I usually use 12lb but have used 15 and 17.

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I like throwing a senko on 15 fluro.

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20lb braid to a 12lb INVISX leader.Alberto knot on leader, Palomar knot on the hook.


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I have 30lb braid on 10lb leader dbl uni which I hate and palomar held up on a 6.4 fatties with a lews custom lite spinning reel and falcon expert, and hr later lost a 9+ on same setup so broke out the abu garcia Ike spinning reel with a Veritas rod that's caught several over 9. I knew that lite setup was gonna cost me too.

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12lbs BPS Fluoro is awesome. I’ve tried other brands and ended up breaking off a ton of fish. Several years ago there was an article rating different Fluoro brands and the BPS was up at the top. As far as hooks go, I like a 2/0 Trokar wacky hook with the fiber weed guard. I only wacky rig Senkos so I have been using the clear silicone bands from Arsenal to prevent throwing off the worms and ending up with a mess. I rig them just like I would without the bands and hook through the body of the worm. Not a fan of the o-ring and hooking the worm sideways. Hope this helps!

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12 lb Izorline XXX

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Fishing heavy cover I use 50# Power Pro on a Gamakatsu 4/0 circle octopus hook (28414)

Re: Wacky rig setup [Re: Mikeyb_23] #15059272 04/29/24 01:59 AM
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Not really wanting to tie on a leader. Probly just go to 12lb flouro in a different brand. Who makes good flouro?

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Originally Posted by Mikeyb_23
Not really wanting to tie on a leader. Probly just go to 12lb flouro in a different brand. Who makes good flouro?

If you’re using a baitcaster, straight fluorocarbon is great…actually preferred. If you’re using an egg beater, the braid helps with line twist.

Seaguar is a great line, as is Daiwa.

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I have both, but been using a spinning reel for the wacky

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Originally Posted by SteezMacQueen
Originally Posted by Mikeyb_23
Not really wanting to tie on a leader. Probly just go to 12lb flouro in a different brand. Who makes good flouro?

If you’re using a baitcaster, straight fluorocarbon is great…actually preferred. If you’re using an egg beater, the braid helps with line twist.

Seaguar is a great line, as is Daiwa.



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As I mentioned in my original reply above, you can’t go wrong with Bass Pro XPS fluoro. It is actually manufactured by Toray out of Japan and offers a good combination of strength and abrasion resistance. A little stiff, but not so stiff that it doesn’t work on a baitcaster. The TackleTour fluorocarbon line test results can be found here:

https://www.tackletour.com/reviewfluorocarbontestpg2.html

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I use McCoys Xtra Clear CoPolymer 17 lb line. I am not a very good Wacky rig fisherman but this time of year you just have to throw it some especially with those post spawn fry guarders.


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My wacky rig set up is 50 lb Power Pro to a 12 lb Sunline Sniper leader. I use a leader that is about 5 foot.

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