New way to protect wacky worms?

Have seen previous posts here about how soft wacky worms work great but tend to not last very long after a catch or two. Some have mentioned using a ring around the worm with the hook through the ring. Others have said that kind of works but is a hassle or just doesn’t work as well.

I recently saw a product where the ring is embedded inside of the worm for strength and natural floating action. Anyone tried these?

http://www.bigbitebaits.com/Wackystick.htm

I’ve had great luck using this tool and it doesn’t seem to be a hassle at all. I can use any wacky worm I want this way.

http://www.basspro.com/OWacky-Tool/product/95042/

Interesting product though.

I use the same one Joe is using. Has worked really well for me and I get extra o rings at the hardware store when I need them.

I’ve been hand pouring my own for a few years. That’s a good idea to put the ring inside. Now I’ve got another new thing to try!

Cabelas came out with the same O ring worm last year…but they are never quite as effective as Yamamotos…Danggit!!!

I try every Senko style I see but it seems those Bass are on the Yamamoto payroll

They ain’t the cheapest but they sure catch more bass for me!

I agree with most all the other posters. The o rings are simple to put on with the proper tool.

I gutted a sharpie. Went to local hardware store and bought a bunch of little o-rings. I put all the o-rings on the sharpie. Put the worm in the sharpie and slide the o-ring on the worm. Works very well. Many more fish on one worm.

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I gutted a sharpie. Went to local hardware store and bought a bunch of little o-rings. I put all the o-rings on the sharpie. Put the worm in the sharpie and slide the o-ring on the worm. Works very well. Many more fish on one worm.

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Right on! I had that set-up for a few months last year until I misplaced it. I ended up buying the cheap plastic wacky tool off ebay for something like $4 with 50 rings. Sharpie will be my next tool again when I lose this one.

One of my favorite techniques in the summer is to wacky rig a small dropshot worm on a #8 octopus hook, I was losing way too many worms and then I had an idea. Skirt making tool and clear skirt bands. Works like a charm!

Get a cheap knitting needle wide enough to slip a worm into. Cut the needle off and clean up the flashing from cutting and then thread your rubber rings on the pointed end. Load it up and you’re good to go for the day.

The rings work great and all but I can never get the same action as as when I just use a hook. Losing a bait is worth catching a big fish.

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The rings work great and all but I can never get the same action as as when I just use a hook. Losing a bait is worth catching a big fish.

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I agree, I have never quite had the same action/luck with the rings. That’s why I might at least try the embedded product in the original post and at least experiment a bit.

I wish Yamamoto would come out with the embedded O ring, still think they have the softest, tastiest senkos. But then again, why should they? They’ll sell more without them.

Put the hook through the worm and under the o-ring. in a 45º angle. You won’t get as many fish per bait as you would with just hooking it under the o-ring, but you will get more than with no ring.. and the action is the same.

I haven’t found anything that protects them better than this jig:

Wacky Nuckle Ball Jig

Look for post #758751