Whether you're a beginner angler or a professional bass fisherman, fishing the wacky rig is one of the best ways to put fish in the boat. This presentation style may seem strange initially, but it gives stick baits a tantalizing and realistic falling action in the water.
To fish a wacky rig, you'll need rubber O-rings, a wacky rig tool, and most importantly, specialized bass fishing hooks. In this guide, we discuss the best wacky rig hooks on the market and why they're better than standard fishing hooks.
Weedless vs. Regular Hooks
The two types of wacky rig hooks we discuss are standard finesse hooks and weedless hooks.
Weedless varieties use weed guards to protect the tip and are ideal for fishing thick cover or flipping along the shore.
Regular finesse hooks don't have weed guards and are better for open waters and environments without aquatic vegetation.
For other soft plastic presentations, see our guide to the best texas rig hooks.
Wacky Rig Hooks
Gamakatsu Wicked Wacky Hooks - Best Hook Overall
4.6 Stars | 103 Angler Reviews
The Gamakatsu Wicked Wacky Rig Hooks are the best hooks for this presentation. These are what we use, they're what the pros fish with, and they're worth every penny. Gamakatsu is known for making the strongest, sharpest, and best-shaped hooks on the market.
The specialized weed guard, sharp tip, and smooth curvature of this hook significantly increase your chances of hooking and landing fish.
Compared to other slightly less expensive hooks, the Wicked Wacky Hooks greatly increase your hook-up ratios. Gamakatsu also developed a durable, hand-tied weed guard just for the wacky rig setup.
Cheap weedless hooks will oftentimes pick up traces of debris and make it more difficult to get a good hook set. We've always found it's worth spending a few extra dollars to avoid the frustration of missing out on bites.
Trokar Pro-V Finesse Hooks - Most Innovative Design
Another line we've had success with recently is the Trokar Pro-V Finesse Hooks. These wacky rig hooks are new on the market and feature an innovative design. A district notch on the bottom of the Pro-V's curve is designed to hold the O-ring in place.
We found that it doesn't only keep your bait from sliding around, but the sharp angle actually helps hold the fish tightly to the hook.
While it hasn't been on the market long enough to produce definitive results, we're optimistic that this hook design could change the industry as we know it.
This wacky rig hook has the perfect balance for fishing Senko worms and other stick baits. If you want to be at the forefront of fishing innovation with us, it's worth picking these up and testing them out for yourself.
Harmony Wacky Rig Kit - Best Fishing Hook Bundle
4.4 Stars | 104 Angler Reviews
The Harmony Wacky Rig Kit is the best "one-stop" fishing hook bundle that gives you everything you'll need to start catching fish. It offers the most value for the money as the included items are high-quality and far more durable than other knock-off versions you'll come across online.
This kit includes six Z-Man ZinkerZ stick baits, ten O-rings, a wacky rig tool, ten weedless wacky rig hooks, and a guide to fishing with this presentation.
Whether you're new to bass fishing and you want to try out the wacky rig setup, or you want to save money by buying everything you need in a bundle, we highly recommend this kit.
We also love that the Senko-worm style stick baits come in the green pumpkin color, as these are the most productive plastic worms for catching bass.
For more information on wacky rig stick bait selection, check out our guide to the best Senko Worm colors.
Berkley Fusion19 Fishing Hooks - Best Budget Option
4.6 Stars | 2,040 Angler Reviews
Whether you're looking for an affordable option or you lose too many hooks to trees and shrubbery, the Berkley Fusion 19 Fishing Hooks are the best budget option.
These wacky rig hooks are weedless and ideal for everyone, from novice anglers to advanced bass fishermen. Berkley claims their shank length reduces the number of hang-ups and keeps grass off your presentation.
While this isn't the sharpest hook on the market, it's one of the most versatile weedless hooks. You can fish the Fusion 19 on a wacky rig setup, Texas rig, drop shot, Carolina rig, and anything else that involves heavy grasses.
Harmony Wacky Weedless WG Hooks - Most Popular
4.6 Stars | 1,515 Angler Reviews
The most popular wacky rig hooks are the Harmony Wacky Weedless WG Hooks. This classic design features an all-metal weed guard that keeps your presentation 100% snag-free.
We use this hook for flipping under docks, casting into thick cover, and anywhere there's a high chance of getting snagged.
Harmony's "turned-in" tip design does an excellent design keeping fish hooked. They've actually upgraded the wire weed guard from the previous generation, making it even stronger and featuring a black epoxy wire wrap.
This hook is chemically sharpened, which means it's even sharper than standard machine-refined hooks. It's great at keeping big bass on your line, but watch out because it's sharp enough to hook your angler buddies as well!
Owner Wacky Hook - Highest Ratings
4.8 Stars | 32 Angler Reviews
Many anglers among us never stray from the Owner brand. If this is you, you'll love the Owner Wacky Rig Hook. This item has incredibly high ratings and has received multiple testimonies from anglers who swear by its capabilities.
Everyone loves the sharpness Owner is known for. While this helps you set the hook on the toughest of bass jaws, you'll have to take extra care not to set this hook in any logs because it won't come out!
Anglers also love the final bend of the tip towards the eye of the hook. This design helps you keep larger bass from shaking their heads and throwing the bait out of their mouths.
We recommend the 1/0 hook size for 4-inch to 5-inch Seno worms, Yum Dingers, and other soft plastic bass fishing worms.
Owner 5377 Mosquito Light Wire - Best Tournament Hooks
4.7 Stars | 425 Angler Reviews
Last but not least, Owner 5377 Mosquito Light Wire Hooks have proven their capabilities in tournaments across the country. If you're willing to spend top-dollar on quality fishing tackle, many anglers claim these hooks are worth the money for wacky rig fishing.
You can buy these hooks in bulk and know that every hook has the same dimensions and proportions. While they're not as practical for anglers who only need small packs of hooks, if your tournament relies on consistent quality, it's a great option.
The Mosquito Light Wire hooks come in both weedless and standard finesse designs. They're exclusively designed for wacky rigs and perform best with Gary Yamamoto Senko Worms, Berkley Finesse Worms, Z-Man ZinkerZ, and Yum Dingers.
