Neko Rig Fishing: Tricks For Rigging And Fishing This Finesse Technique!
The Neko Rig continues to gain popularity! This highly adaptable finesse presentation has earned its place on the deck of the boat, even for guys that prefer to power fish. It can be fished shallow, deep, or around cover. It's simple to rig, easy to fish, and bass love it! Here's what you need to know about this overlooked technique.
The key to the Neko presentation is the rigging. Once you've got that part dialed, the rest is very simple. It's a very adaptable presentation, and with a few simple modifications it becomes even more universal! Today we're covering how we set up the rig, our favorite baits for the presentation, and a few tricks we use to get more bites.
Below you'll find links to all the gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and hooks for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SIMPLE NEKO RIGGING COMPONENTS...
Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake
Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW
Size: 3/32 oz
Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz
Size: 7
Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH
Size: 2
CROSSOVER PLIERS...
•VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN
•VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz
Sizes: 5 – 7
UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS...
•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5
Colors: OG Junebug, Plum Candy, Green Pumpkin Black
•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x
Colors: Dark Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin Blue
•Hog Farmer Utility Player: https://bit.ly/4s8AzxH
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Plum
•Zman SMH Wormz: https://bit.ly/3c2orvf
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, Junebug
•Big Bite Baits Nekorama: https://bit.ly/48LN6Qr
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug
•Berkley Magnum Hit Worm: https://bit.ly/4m3B9Ks
Colors: Plum Apple, Green Pumpkin
LEAD NEKO WEIGHTS...
•Big Bite Spring Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/441tOEg
Sizes: 1/16 – 1/8 oz
•VMC Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/2Xx8K8R
Sizes: 1/32 oz – 3/32 oz
•ZMan Neko Shroomz Wacky Weight: https://bit.ly/3GJTpb1
Sizes: 1/20 – 1/10 oz
•MissileBaits Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/3Z6UaRH
Sizes: 1/32 – 1/8 oz
NEKO HOOKS...
•Owner Sniper Finesse (Weedless): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH
Size: 2, 1
•Owner Sniper Finesse: https://bit.ly/2kfdv37
Size: 2, 1
ACCESSORIES...
•ZMan Rattle Snaker: https://bit.ly/48q8mLp
TIM'S HIGH END FINESSE NEKO COMBO...
Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 "Landsat": https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
Model: 6'11" Medium Light
Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2
Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G
TIM'S HIGH END POWER NEKO COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/4farXAh
Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe
Leader– Sunline Super FC 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren
Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1
Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
