Wacky Rig Versatility - Justin Lucas
Wacky Rig
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30m
Join Major League Fishing Pro Justin Lucas and Bass University as they fish shallow water docks of Lake Champlain using the highly effective wacky rig technique.
Justin credits much of his impressive consistency on the professional tour to his ability to simplify his approach, often relying on the versatility of the wacky rig when targeting finicky bass in shallow cover. In this detailed on-the-water seminar, Justin reveals his favorite tackle setup for maximizing your landing percentage and explains his strategic approach to presenting the wacky rig around docks and other shallow structures. He emphasizes the importance of using Berkley MaxScent to entice more bites and keep bass hooked longer, sharing firsthand insights that can boost any angler’s confidence with this finesse technique.
Discover how to efficiently approach dock fishing, select the right gear, and adapt your presentations to changing conditions as you learn from Bass Pro Tour Champion Justin Lucas’s proven methods.
Wacky Rig Class Chapters
0:15: Justin Lucas Introduction
1:08: Power of the Wacky Rig
5:55: Setup & Gear
8:55: Advantages of Maxscent
10:22: Fishing Docks
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