Four-Seven Lures 5.5" WiggleRib Whacky Worm Soft Plastic Bait
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Four-Seven Lures 5.5" WiggleRib Whacky Worm Soft Plastic Bait
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
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descriptions, rigging tips, and JJ-specific language.
Specs & build (demo copy)
Specs & build (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Best ways to fish it (demo)
Swim Jig Trailer
Shallow grass, slow roll
Texas Rig
Pitching to cover
Ball Jig Head
Dragging sand or rock
Split Shot
Natural subtle glides
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.
