Neko Rig Fishing For Bass: Everything You Need To Know!

The Neko Rig continues to gain popularity as one of the most adaptable finesse presentations for bass fishing. It can be fished shallow, deep, or around cover. Its simple to rig, easy to fish, and bass love it! Here's what you need to know!

The key to the Neko presentation is the rigging. Once you've got that part dialed, the rest is very simple. Its naturally a very adaptable presentation but 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

Weight– Swagger Tackle Pagoda: http://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: 1


CROSSOVER PLIERS...

•VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

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


UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS...

•Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Electric Shad, Smokin Shad


•Roboworm 6" Straight Tail Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Color: Electric Shad, Aarons Pro Shad

Band: Size 5


•Missile Baits 6.5" Quiver: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

Color: Hillbilly Magic


•ZMan Floating Worm: https://bit.ly/3UFAWPb

Color: Green Pumpkin


TERMINAL BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F


PRE-RIGGED BLADES...

•Zman TRD Spinz Tail Spinners: http://bit.ly/2mPnyNF

•Talon Custom Lures Worm Blades: https://bit.ly/3htY3xj


NEKO RIG SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Miravel 3000: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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Finesse Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing!!

If clear water, bad weather, or a tough bite have left you scrambling, we're here to help! When tough conditions call for finesse fishing presentations a lot of anglers don't know what to do. The truth is, its easy! Here's what you need to know...

Every angler has "confidence baits" they turn to when conditions are tough. For Tim, the reach for light line and a downsized presentation is an easy one. From tiny swimbaits, to dropshot, to Neko rigging, he's confident in downsized offerings. 

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits, terminal tackle, and gear for Fall Finesse fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


MAIN DROPSHOT...

Bait– Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: TW Pro Blue, Electric Shad

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx


DROPSHOT BAITFISH PROFILES...

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple, Smoke Purple Flake


•Geecrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Color: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice


•Netbait 3" Junior Crush: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Color: Bang, Midnight Green, Smokin Joe


•Spro 3.75" Pintail Minnow: https://bit.ly/3ENKErf

Color: Natural Herring, Ozark Craw


DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Roboworm Straight Tail 6" Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Aaron's Pro Shad, Pro Green Pumpkin, MMIII


•Roboworm Fat 4.5" Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Baby Bluegill, MMIII, Pro Green Pumpkin


NEKO RIG BAITS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin 


•Missile Baits Quiver: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Goby Bite


NEKO TERMINAL...

Hook– Owner Neko Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1/0

Weight– Swagger Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 1/16 oz

Pliers– VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

Rings– VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7mm


WACKY WORM...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad

Weightless– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Weighted– Gamakatsu Wacky Jig: https://bit.ly/3O9yOw7

Size: 1/8 oz


NED RIG WORMS...

•ZMan Ticklerz: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Green Pumpkin


•Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core


•Yamamoto 3" Ned Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad


NED RIG HEADS...

Tungsten– Swagger Flanders (1/8): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead– Zman Finesse Shroomz (1/10): http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe


FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Albino Shad


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


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

Colors: Albino, Real, Silver Shad


FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS...

Underspin– Gamakatsu Mini: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Size: 3/8 oz

Bladed- Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/8 oz 

Bare Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz


BAIT KNOCKERS...

•Strike Zone Pocket Knocker: http://bit.ly/2csyRVT

•Magnum Pocket Knocker: https://bit.ly/3xPivLl


HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis Nrx + 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro Braided 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b 

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Nasci FC 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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Adapting Swimbaits and Crankbaits To Changing Conditions and Giant Smallmouth

We're on an epic school of Smallmouth when the conditions start changing. We were catching them up to 7 lbs but when temperatures began to drop and flows diminished the fish shut down. What do you do now?

Watch how we adapt to the changing conditions by transitioning to heavier weights, deeper diving crankbaits, and a variety of other baits to continue catching the bass in this crazy video!

We had an awesome time catching these big smallmouth but the story is really about how we were able to continue catching fish as the conditions changed radically. Below is a break down of the equipment we were fishing with. 

What were we using? 

Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Keitech 4.8” Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
6” Basstrix Paddletail Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR
Megabass Deep X 300 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Strike King 6 XD Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Neko Worm: http://bit.ly/2o2O3LG
3 1/2" Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r
1/2 oz. Finesse Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Matt's Crankbait Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6” Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Hooks- Megabass Katsuage: http://bit.ly/2r9lUmI

Tim's Swimbait Setup...
Rod- G Loomis NRX 7'5" XH: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Shimano Antares: http://bit.ly/2ha2zNI
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Reasonably Priced Swimbait combo for the average angler...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Our favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Our favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero5 GoPro Camera: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU
Brecknell Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Promar Net: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP


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