are there any weedless options for a wacky rig aside from a rubberband?

Gamagasu(sp) makes a hook that has a black nylon weed guard that works great for wacky rig. Not sure what it is called on the package.

Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Hook

Gamakatsu now makes a hook specifically for wacky rigging. I've tried it and I think the above version is better, though.

Rubberbands are cheaper!

Here is the one I use, not completely weedless but it does help
http://www.cabelas.com/fishing-hooks-owner-weedless-wacky-worm-hooks-5.shtml

Number 1 on Gama 2/0

How do you rig it weedless with a rubberband?

Mustad has one with a 1/32 weight on the hook and a wire weed guard. It is the best one I have found. The plus is I have never had a fish jump off them. Those little gama's are hard to keep a big fish on.

Just get the Kicker Fish Weedless Wacky worms! Can't tell you how many fish I have caught on those over the years and with a 1/0 or 2/0 hook you just rig it like any normal worm! Works great for me.

+1, much easier

+1 for the Mustad hooks

Get a small rubber band, the ones that kids get for their braces works great. Slip it through the part of the eyelet that doesn't touch the hook, then pull it tight and attach it to the barb.

Heres the ones I use. Never had a problem with them. Mustad

Yes that's the one.

I started using Pay Dirts Custom weedless wackys http://www.paydirtcustomjigs.com/ Go ckeck them out the hook is strong. You can use in heavy cover without the worry of a lost fish. I have pulled some fish out of nasty cover and have not had any problems with them.