Explode Toad
Blue Baby
Explode Toad
Black Flash
Explode Toad
Fire Craw
Explode Toad
Green Pumpkin
Explode Toad
Green Pumpkin Pearl
Explode Toad
Summer Craw
Explode Toad
Watermelon Red
Explode Toad
White Pearl Shad
Pinner Worm
Watermelon Candy
Pinner Worm
Green Pumpkin
Pinner Worm
Hot Pink
Pinner Worm
Morning Dawn
Pinner Worm
Murky Minnow
Pinner Worm
Watermelon Red Flake
Wacky & Weightless Baits
Few baits catch bass as consistently as a wacky-rigged worm or a weightless soft plastic. This collection brings together the Googan Baits that excel with little or no weight: stick worms, finesse worms, soft jerkbaits and topwater toads that fall slowly and naturally, the way a real baitfish or worm drifts down through the water.
The Lunker Log is the classic wacky worm, a salty stick bait that shimmies on the way down. The Pinner Worm and Blazin' Worm add finesse options, the Dart soft jerkbait darts and glides on a weightless hook, the Drag n' Drop is built for finesse presentations, and the Explode Toad buzzes across the surface on a weightless swimbait hook.
How to fish it: for a wacky rig, slide an O-ring over the middle of a stick worm and hook it under the ring, cast near docks, grass or shade, and let it sink on slack line. Watch your line, twitch, and let it fall again. For weightless baits, rig Texas-style on an offset hook and twitch the bait on slack line so it darts and glides. These presentations are deadly in spring, in clear water and whenever bass ignore faster baits.
Rig them on the Lunker Wacky Hook, the Lunker Weedless Wacky Hook for cover, or the Dart N' Toad Hook, and browse more Googan baits.
Wacky & Weightless Baits FAQs
Tips on rigging, fishing and choosing the right wacky & weightless baits from the Googan Squad.
What is a wacky rig?
A wacky rig is a soft plastic stick worm hooked once through the middle, so both ends flutter and quiver as it sinks. It's one of the easiest and most effective ways to catch bass, especially when they're shallow, pressured or in clear water.
How do you rig a wacky worm?
Slide an O-ring over the middle of the worm and push the hook under the O-ring, so the bait lasts longer. Use a wacky hook like the Lunker Wacky Hook, or the Lunker Weedless Wacky Hook around docks, grass and wood.
What are the best baits for a wacky rig?
Salty stick worms like the Lunker Log are the classic choice because they sink with a natural shimmy. The Pinner Worm and Blazin' Worm also work great wacky style, especially for finesse fishing.
What does weightless mean in fishing?
Weightless means fishing a soft plastic with no weight at all, just the hook. The bait sinks slowly and naturally, which is deadly for shallow bass and fish cruising near the surface. Rig it Texas-style on an offset hook to keep it weedless.
How do you fish a weightless soft jerkbait?
Rig a soft jerkbait like the Dart on an offset or weighted swimbait hook, cast, and twitch the rod tip on slack line so it darts side to side, then let it pause and glide down. Bites often come on the pause.
When should I use a wacky rig or weightless bait?
Shallow water in spring around the spawn and post-spawn, and anytime fish are near the surface, under docks or in clear water. They're ideal when bass ignore faster, noisier baits.