Underwater Neko Rig! ( 9 Most Popular Worms Compared - Underwater Action Test )

9 of the most popular Neko Rigged Worms compared underwater! Let's dive below the surface of the lake and see how your favorite worms compare to the rest of the market. Underwater footage gives us a unique perspective that cuts through the marketing hype, dock talk, and misinformation. Think they're all the same? Think again!

The Neko Rig is an important Summer bass fishing technique. Around the country, anglers trust this simple rig to put fish in the boat when nothing else will. We were shocked to see just how different some of these worms are from the rest. One worm stands up with perfect action, while the next quickly falls to bottom. We can clearly see what worms look the best, saving a ton of time and money.

Below you'll find links to all 9 of the worms that were shown in the video. We've also included links to the rigging components, as well as some great rod and reel combos to help you fish the Neko Rig effectively, regardless of your budget. 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

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (Size 1): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Band– VMC Crossover (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

THE WORMS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE...

•Zman SMH Worm: https://bit.ly/3c2orvf

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Hot Snakes

•Hog Farmer Utility Player: https://bit.ly/4s8AzxH

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Plum

•Crush City Janitor Worm: https://bit.ly/3Fy6nsd

Colors: Candy Bug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: TW Dark Junebug, 309, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Colors: Blue Craw, Junebug, Redbug

•Berkley Hit Worm Magnum: https://bit.ly/4m3B9Ks

Colors: Blue Fleck, Plum Apple, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Green Pumpkin Blk, SunGill

•Yamamoto Fuzzy Senko: https://bit.ly/3Wgm6B7

Colors: Baby Bass, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Big Bite Baits Nekorama: https://bit.ly/48LN6Qr

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Junebug

TIM'S NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Model: LXTS71MF

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3WYpX75

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

Leader– Seaguar Gold label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MID PRICED NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'1" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/46TZviy

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D–XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 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

Neko Rig Tricks + 2 Other Ways To Catch Bass On Sunny Days!

Jump in the boat with Tim for a fun day on the water! The sun is shining, the conditions are flat calm, and the fish are around shallow cover. Watch how Tim adapts to these conditions with 3 baits, and has an awesome day on the water! It doesn't matter what conditions you face, when you know how to adapt.

Tim did most of his catching with a Neko Rig. This underutilized technique is an excellent choice for wary bass, often outperforming a shaky head in clear water situations. He had it paired to our new "Tactical Shad" colored senko. Once a ripple returned to the surface of the water he shifted gears to a swimbait and topwater to round out his day.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear he used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

NEKO RIG...

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

Color: Tactical Shad

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (Size 1): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Band– VMC Crossover (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Bone Python

THE NET...

•Frabill Conservation PLD Telescopic: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Model: LXTS71MF

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3WYpX75

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

Leader– Seaguar Gold label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'4" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Metanium (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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 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