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Getting Wacky For Spring

1 [It’s Totally Normal To Wack Out]

The bait may be called a wacky rig, but there’s absolutely nothing wacky about consistently getting bites in the springtime, and that’s exactly what anglers can expect from this trusty technique.

What Makes A Wacky Rig Great?

Once the springtime rolls around, bass become much more difficult to catch on moving baits. The bass have fed up throughout the prespawn and are shifting their focus toward spawning. As this transition happens, baits like a weightless wacky rig become much more effective due to their subtle nature. Bass see baits like a wacky rig as an easy meal that’s not going to require as much effort as chasing down a baitfish or crawfish

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