Four-Seven Lures 5.5 Inch WiggleRib Whacky Worm Soft Plastic Bait
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Four-Seven Lures 5.5 Inch WiggleRib Whacky Worm Soft Plastic Bait
How, where, and why it excels
Carolina Rig (finesse • 1/8–1/4 oz • 18–30" leader)
When & where: Flats, points, and saddles during the post‑spawn and summer roam.
How: Slow pull‑pause; feed slack so the ribbed tips breathe and the center section glides.
Drop Shot (nose‑ or mid‑hooked • 1/8–3/8 oz)
When & where: Vertical rock edges and deep marks on FFS.
How: Hold in place with micro shakes; the tapered tail quivers on slack.
Neko Rig (1/16–3/32 oz nail • O‑ring)
When & where: Docks, gravel, and edges in clear to stained water.
How: Short lifts and long dead‑sticks. The rib‑tip ends keep wiggling while the center stays pinned.
Standard (Ball) / Shaky Jig Head (1/8–3/16 oz)
When & where: Rock transitions, clay points, river seams.
How: Drag‑drag‑pause with two shakes after deflections to make the ribs thrum.
Texas Rig (light • 1/16–3/16 oz)
When & where: Docks/laydowns and edges where an open hook hangs.
How: Semi‑slack fall and shake in place; the ribbed tips flare without jumping the bait.
Wacky Jig Head (1/16–1/8 oz)
When & where: Shade lines, grass edges, and marina corners.
How: Hover‑fall; two shakes and dead‑stick—watch your line for the slow swim‑off.
Wacky Rig (weightless)
When & where: Calm docks/overhangs where a silent entry and long soak sell the bite.
How: Skip, count to five, twitch‑twitch, then soak; the dual rib tips shimmy with zero forward travel.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- O‑ring placement: Center for max shimmy; slide 1/4" toward the heavy end for a faster nose‑down fall on Neko.
- Nose taper: Trim 1/8" for compact Neko/wacky in ultra‑clear water.
- Keeper/glue: A tiny dot at jig keepers extends life; straighten the worm after each fish to preserve action.
Dial it in (color classes)
- Naturals: Green Pumpkin / Watermelon variants—clear water, rock/gravel, high pressure.
- Dark / Silhouette: Black Sapphire, Junebug—stain, night, storm fronts, dock shade.
- Reds & Plums: Red Bug/Plum—pre‑spawn rock, overcast clay transitions.
- Hi‑Viz Accents: Chartreuse dip on tips for rivers/dingy water and smallmouth scenarios.
Specs & Build
- Length: 5.5" (140 mm)
- Profile: Unique Wigglerib design with ribbed bulb tips at both ends, a tapered whip‑tail side, and a subtle mid‑section for O‑ring placement; engineered for maximum shimmy at rest
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Best Pairings: Wacky (weightless), Wacky Jig (1/16–1/8), Neko (1/16–3/32), Shaky/Ball head (1/8–3/16), Light Texas (1/16–3/16), Finesse Carolina (1/8–1/4), Drop Shot (1/8–3/8)
- Hook Sizes: Wacky/WJ #1–1/0; Neko 1/0 finesse; Texas 2/0 EWG or straight‑shank; Shaky 3/0 light‑wire
- Species: Largemouth/Smallmouth/Spots
- Availability: Ships promptly when in stock.
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag. Separate darks/lights to avoid dye bleed. Avoid prolonged heat to preserve tail memory.
Plastics Recycling
Recycle or dispose of torn baits properly. Learn more here: Soft Plastics Recycling.
Proof & Community
On‑the‑Water Notes
- Cold fronts/pressure: Neko with 1/16 nail—two 6–8" lifts and 10–20 s dead‑sticks; the rib tips do the work.
- Docks/overhangs: Weightless wacky; skip, let it shimmy down; most bites on the initial fall.
- River seams: Shaky head grind with tiny shakes; the ribs thrum in current without moving forward.
Q&A
Q: What makes Wigglerib different from a standard stick bait?
A: The ribbed bulb ends and tapered tip create high‑frequency shimmy at rest, so you can fish slower with more presence—perfect for clear water and pressure.
Q: Any rigging tips to boost durability?
A: Use an O‑ring for wacky/Neko, add a tiny gel‑glue dot at jig keepers, and re‑center the worm after each fish to keep the shimmy true.
