Best Wacky Rig Reel
Omnia collects thousands of detailed fishing reports from anglers across the country to power our local recommendations. Here are the top Reels recommendations for using the Wacky Rigs technique mentioned in fishing reports from anglers near you.
Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel
$159.99

Reported by
Simi
Chisago Lake (MN)
Reported by
Andrew De Kock
Lake Jefferson (MN)
Andrew De Kock reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Wacky Rigs technique and Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel on Lake Jefferson. Additional comments from this report: "The bass spawn was on over Memorial Day weekend with the bigger fish related to the shallow spawning flats on inside weed edges close to gravel, rocks, and boulders. The bigger fish came on a wacky senko on green pumpkin with red flake and got several also on the green fish swim jig in a bluegill imitation and a Keitech 4 inch bluegill flash trailer. Several smaller fish were caught on a wake bait and also whopper plopper70 in bone. "

Reported by
Bemidji State Fishing Team
Turtle Lake (MN)
Bemidji State Fishing Team reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Wacky Rigs technique and Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel on Turtle Lake. Additional comments from this report: "The bass are up shallow looking to spawn. "
Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel
$239.99 – 249.99
Reported by
Phelptwan
Magician Lake (MI)
Phelptwan reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Wacky Rigs technique and Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel on Magician Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Water was about 77° and very clear. Vegetation is heavily dying off all over the lake. Lots of pleasure craft moving around as well. Did not find a pattern until sunset. After sunset the smallies started hitting walking stick baits and whopper ploppers, but we didn't find any keepers. The ones in the photo were caught on a Maxscent General and a Ned earlier in the evening. Tournament weights were 6.5lb, 8.52lb, and 8.56lb. "

Reported by
Mac
Forbes Lake (IL)
Mac reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Wacky Rigs technique and Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel on Forbes Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Fish are shallow, very shallow. Flip laydowns all day long for a few select bites. There are plenty of laydowns to cover so keep at it. Tried to find fish deeper but they were reluctant to bite anything."

Reported by
JerkBaitJerk
Budd Lake (MI)
wind was 10mph water temps in the low 50s caught 14 largemouth between 11 and 16 inches flipping wacky rigs around fallen trees from 8 inches to 6ft of water.
Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel
$99.99 – 109.99

Reported by
Yakcaptn
Thole Lake (MN)
Yakcaptn reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Wacky Rigs technique and Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel on Thole Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Work the points and shoreline using green pumpkin, watermelon red flake or purple 5" Senko style worm. Working very slowly throw it out wait and then wait some more and keep close eye on your line you see movement set the hook"

Reported by
Garrett W
Cedar Lake (MN)
Wacky rigs around bluegill beds

Reported by
Rich Lindgren
Lake Stella (MN)
Rich Lindgren reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Wacky Rigs technique and Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel on Lake Stella. Additional comments from this report: "Both smallmouth bass and largemouth bass patrolling inside weedlines. Topwater poppers, wack rigs and light neds all effective tools"
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Simi reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Wacky Rigs technique and Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel on Chisago Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Two bays are filled with small lilipads and small patches of wood. Anywhere the wood piles come up out of the water you will find fish. Fishing in 1 to 8 feet of water. Slow down with a wacky rig and fan cast. "