Tokyo Rig Technique

[NHbassfisherman]

So, I ran across the newest craze to hit the Bass fishing market a few months back. Always ready to try any new techniques, that the fish may not have seen before. I went ahead and ordered the materials that I will need to make my own rigs (Barrel Swivel, Split rings, and Spinnerbait wire that's pre-looped). I'll get my hooks soon but want to see what other fishermen are using for the different size swivels,split rings and hooks. I purchased the #7 swivels and #5 Split Rings. I guess what I am more interested in finding out is basically what the standard size Hook is that most people are using along with their Baits. I am not a big creature bait fisherman per say. I love to Dropshot. I have a lot of different color patterns for craws. A lot of the videos are using a #4/0 hook. I really like the Trapper hooks so I may purchase some of those and try them.

[okiebass]

i saw a video where guy made some with those items and used large paperclip for the wire---i made some up and they came out good. cant wait to give em a wirl

[Buggs247]

What length wire are most ppl using for this?? Its basically a beefed up drop shot, the VMC version is only a inch or two long

[Jeff Hahn]

Retired In-Fisherman writer, Rich Zalesk, talked about this rig a number of years ago. He called it a "Bubba Shot" rig. But, his set up didn't use a wire to hold the weight, just a heavy pound test line.