A wacky rig is perhaps the most subtle, natural, and non-invasive presentation bass anglers use. It's a very slow and finessed presentation unlike a crankbait or chatterbait. But the true beauty of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author releases a smallmouth bass caught on a neko rig. (Photo by Derek Horner) In the world of bass fishing, you can try ...

There is a plastic worm rig that's so outlandish its creators just had to call it the "wacky worm." It looks silly, yet works like a charm for catching largemouth bass. It has become the secret go-to ...

A wacky rig is one of the most effective techniques for enticing reluctant bass to bite. It is also one of the best finesse presentations for shallow-water fish and for suspended bass near the surface ...

I'm back today with another edition of my "Best of 2026 so far" for my fellow bass anglers. I've already walked through my ...

Breaking out finesse gear when the fishing is tough is so 2009. Anglers today are sticking with light line and egg-beater reels even when the bite is good for good reason. A quick look at a lot of the ...