Here’s everything you need to know about fishing a wacky rig. The standard wacky rig is a 2/0 octopus-style hook rigged through an O-ring that’s been placed in the center of a 4- or 5-inch stick bait.

Ned rig fishing for bass is a slow ... classic Ned bait that looks like the tail end of a normal soft plastic stick bait still works really well. Step 3: Place the soft-plastic bait beside ...

If you seem to be getting more bites with gentle hops, stick to that. Don’t add more action unless you have to. Picking the right time to throw this rig is simple. Since you’ll be fishing it in ...

Whether you’re fishing clear water or targeting finicky fish, the Comida SI delivers. Versatile Ways to Rig Soft Stick Baits for Any Situation One of the best things about soft stick baits is ...

3. Soft Plastic Stick Bait – Wacky-Rig and Texas-Rig Success Tenth-place Jake Whitaker and seventh-place Gerald Swindle put a wacky-rigged soft plastic stick bait to work this week. Whitaker ...