What are weedless lures?
What are weedless lures?
Weedless lures are generally designed so that they don’t get snagged on weeds and cover. Some lures will have built-in hooks that, for example, curve around the body of the lure to that it’s flush with the body. In other cases, the point of the hook will be embedded within the body of the lure….
How do you fish in weeds without getting snagged?
Spinnerbaits and buzzbaits are two top choices. Upturned hooks run well through the weeds and are relatively snag proof. Weedless frogs and creature baits are ideal for pads, slop and weed clumps. If jigging, stick with bucktail as opposed to plastic trailers….
What is Neko Rig?
The Neko Rig is a relatively new phenomenon in the bass community. Basically, it is a weighted version of a wacky rig with a weight inserted into just one end of the soft plastic, giving the bait a unique action as it falls and allows it to stand straight up once it hits the bottom.
What is the best wacky worm?
Senko worm
What size hook is best for wacky rig?
For wacky rigging largemouth bass, I vary between three different hook models. Most often I use a 1/0 size Gamakatsu Weedless Split Shot/Drop Shot hook….
Do you use a weight with a wacky rig?
The added weight to the wacky jig head helps you cover water much faster, while still presenting a finesse presentation. Another bonus is that the added weight and increased fall rate also helps you apply the technique in deeper water, or while fishing in current.
What size hooks for senkos?
Depending on depth, I’ll fish the Senko on a weighted Texas rig with a 4/0 hook or a weightless Texas rig with a 3/0. With the weightless rig, the 3/0 size is better because there’s less hook and I don’t overpower the Senko and mar the action….
What hooks to use for senkos?
Try a 3-inch senko style bait on a 2/0 straight shank hook with a drop shot rig for aggressive bass in deep water. Hook the worm in the weedless Texas style or exposed wacky fashion with a 1/4- to 3/16-ounce weight positioned about 1 foot below the lure.
What size Senko is best?
Most of the time when fishing Senkos weightless, I am using the 9-series (five-inch) Senko, and I prefer to use the 63-Series size 3/0 Gamakatsu EWG with an offset shank. That is, with fish of an average size.
What is the best color jig for bass?
Contrast/Black & Blue Black and blue offers the ultimate in contrast, which gives bass a target any time the water’s got some stain. Use a black and blue jig in dirty water, during low light conditions, and anytime around vegetation.
How do I know what bass lure to use?
Tips
- In clear water use smaller size spinnerbaits no heavier than 3/8 ounce.
- If the water is stained or you’re fishing 20′ deep or more start no smaller than 3/8 ounce and go upward.
- In spring smaller spinnerbaits are very capable of hooking big bass.