I’ve been fishing the wacky rig for many years, but the last few years in particular have really opened my eyes to its seasonal versatility and effectiveness. What I used to consider a spring-only technique has quickly turned into a year-round fish catcher; especially when the fishing gets tough. This is exactly why it’s one of my primary tools when I’m guiding inexperienced anglers.

If you can avoid the following common mistakes while fishing a wacky rig, I genuinely believe you’ll discover an entirely new dimension of your finesse fishing repertoire.