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

Post Spawn Bass Fishing! Day On The Water With Matt!

Hop in the boat with Matt for a fun day on the water! Watch how he adapts to changing conditions as fish move into the post spawn period. He begins the day with a shallow water plan but quickly finds himself downsizing to target offshore bass. He learned a lot along the way and takes time to explain how fish behavior and environmental conditions shifted his plan.

Days like this remind us that bass fishing is full of surprises! Matt intended to fish swimbaits, swim jigs, and topwater but quickly realized that slow finesse presentations like a shaky head worm were key. He also spent a few hours chasing a random fish in hopes of a pattern that never emerged. Explaining these errors and how he adapts to them, is how all of us grow our fishing knowledge base.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors for the baits, as well as the exact rod and reel combos for each presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Juvy Gill

•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Color: STP

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Tactical Shad

•Nomad 4" Dozer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA

Color: Astro

GLIDE BAIT...

•Berkley 8" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Color: MF Shellcracker

SHAKY HEADS...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Dark Junebug

•MissileBaits Warlock Shaky Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

KARASHI COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Expada

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX 1 Braid (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

KARASHI 80 COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

AFFORDABLE SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://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

Neko Rig Tricks For Stubborn Winter Bass + Power Fishing Confidence Baits

Jump in the boat with Tim for a fun day on the water! Tim is targeting bass with a variety of swimbaits and power fishing techniques but quickly realizes the fish are shut down, and he's going to need finesse presentations to be successful. Tim immediately pivots to a neko rig, and starts catching big Winter time bass!

Knowing when to switch between power techniques and finesse techniques can save your day on the water. If Tim hadn't adapted, his day could have ended much differently. Instead, he embraced the change, grabbed his confidence bait, and not only caught fish, but caught several big kicker fish! These are the subtle details that make the difference in Winter time bass fishing. Pay attention to the clues, adapt, and overcome.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim fished throughout the day. We've also included the rod and reel combos he used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND MERCH)

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 5" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/4gNg7LN

Color: Stealth Rainbow

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Color: Threadfintastic

PADDLETAIL...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: See Through Shad

NEKO RIG...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Electric Shad, Natural Shad

•Xzone Tungsten Pagoda Nail: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

•Owner Weedless Sniper Finesse Hook: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1/0

•VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7mm

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer 6'11" Landsat: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel– Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Model: Utility Player

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Leader– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

KEITECH COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70 BFS: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Seaguar PEX8 Braid (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

5 Key Finesse Baits For Winter Bass Fishing!

These Winter finesse tricks can save your fishing! If you're struggling to get bit, it's time to adapt. Turning to finesse presentations isn't giving up, it's a smart choice to consistently catch Winter bass. Tim pays close attention to subtle details, as well as key sizes and colors when he's trying to fool stubborn bass in cold water.

Power fishing in Winter is really fun, but it doesn't always work. When fishing gets tough, Tim focuses on 3 key concepts to get bit. Slowing Down, Downsizing, and focusing on baits with subtle action, are all critical pieces of the puzzle for cold water fish. From his football jig to his ned rig, there are subtle nuances that Tim believes give him an upper hand on the water.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors, rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos he uses to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT...

•Megabass Haze ST: https://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq

Colors: Ghost Shad, Live Wakasagi, Moroko

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Natural Shad, Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Big Bite Baits Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Chick Magnet, Smelt

•Xzone Stealth Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Moon Dust

•Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 2–4

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 1/4 oz

NEKO RIG...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass

•Owner Sniper Finesse: https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Size: 2

•Tungsten Screw Weight: https://bit.ly/3KPTrAs

Size: 5/32 oz

NED RIG...

•Zman Fuzzy TRD: https://bit.ly/48y7rIA

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Violet Secret

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Size Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special

•ZMan Finesse Shroomz Jighead: https://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Size: 1/15 oz

MICRO JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin ,Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

STROLLING BAITS...

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

•Crush City 2.5" Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Shad

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 1/8 oz

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT 2500 XH: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elitę 2500: https://bit.ly/4f74P56

Line– Seaguar Smack Down Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3y63F96

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 821 NRR: https://bit.ly/4bIiddV

Reel– Shimano Exsence B 2500: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion North Wall: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Braid– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/47Cdeee

Reel– Exsence B 3000: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz