Bass Fishing - How to Fish the Neko Rig

[@darryladams519]

Tried the Neko rig for the first time today, yesterday now. Fishing a public fishing area in east central GA. First cast tap tap caught one, third cast again. Fifth cast I got hammered, I was so excited I snatched it away from the bass when I set the hook. Caught several more before leaving. This in a place that gets pressure almost every day. Thanks Gene your videos are the best, yes I do watch others but I come back to yours for the how to part. Your video on drop shot showed what I was doing wrong when I tried to rig it up, no body else explains these tips like you do. Thanks man and keep up the GREAT work.

[@cthreeadkins6296]

Gene is hands down the very best fishing KZbinr. He sticks to the roots. FISHING!! AND TEACHING THE WORLD TO FISH!! not KZbin reality t.v.

[@jamesleary1405]

Agree

[@yateswebb]

@@jamesleary1405 same! and he don't talk branded tackle all day he just talks rigs, gear, finding fish, retrieving... the building blocks and you WILL catch fish.

[@yateswebb]

i went 1/8 catching a fish my first times out this summer (and hadn't fished in about 5 years due to my location in Brooklyn... used to live in Georgia). then found this channel and started studying and reading more and since then have gone 8/10. Not always big ones, but got one real big bass. I'm catching fish its crazy.

[@jamesleary1405]

@@yateswebb That's why I commented I agree! I've been a bass fisherman for over 30 and still enjoy watching.

[@yateswebb]

@@jamesleary1405 nice! it's been fun getting back into it. Definitely a lot to learn :)

[@clintsimpson4690]

I never knew there was a proper name for this!! Lead core solder for the weight is what i was taught. A small spool goes a long way.

[@BlueRidgeMarine]

Gene: I have watched a lot of your videos, even learned the FG knot from you and the salt guys. I just want to thank you for taking the mystery out of rigging baits and techniques for fishing them. By the way, congratulations on going full time with your fishing career.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Brother

[@tinysupreme6417]

2:28 That's funny you say that because I've had the exact opposite results. I only use palomar knots with fluoro because it seems like improved clinch always breaks when tightening the knot down.

[@extremephillyfishing]

I have never tried the Neko Rig yet. Very instructional. Definitely want to give it a try. Tight lines!

[@markrehfeld1791]

leo!!

[@extremephillyfishing]

Mark Rehfeld Mark!!! :)

[@huknlipzfishing]

Extreme Philly Fishing it's great isn't it I caught my pb on it

[@gloriamiller1745]

I love your videos

[@ruthzulli5858]

Extreme Philly Fishing with the best of all

[@Nick_Hunter2]

Anytime I want to find out how to use a rig or anything I type it in on KZbin and always look for your videos first! Thanks for teaching us bud

[@dant8213]

Gene I have to agree with how you rig the hook into the bait more than anyone else I've seen. I feel like just getting the normal o ring or skin hook, the hook point is burying into the bait when setting the hook if they are deep or close to the boat. I was trying to do a sweep hookset until I started rigging them like you do. Now I feel like I can set the hook in either direction with a great hookup percent. Thanks for the great vid!

[@CampariMM]

Gene, great work on all of your videos. You actually teach. And it is much appreciated. Thank you!!

[@apassionforcarping5275]

Excellent video mate I like the no nonsense approach how to rig the lure and where and when to fish it etc I live in the UK and we adopt a lot of different techniques from around the world for our big perch fishing. Thanks

[@Billywagner22]

This is why I love KZbin. Great info!!!!!

[@reellifebassfishingalexrey1330]

thankyou soo much Flukemaster, ur are one of the "better/more informative youtubers out of the "group" u gave me a ton of confidence to start my own channel last month, thanks soo much for all the videos and tips Fluke

[@johnnye3]

About to try my luck with this. Thanks for the info. Like the wiley x shades. Just upgraded my lenses. Favorite fishing glasses now

[@joedennehy386]

Watching from New Zealand. We have been using gulp 4 and 5 inch gulp softbaits for sea fishing. We use similar tackle. But I use 10lb fireline braid with 20lb fluorocarbon. We're just starting to use these worms, whole new world. Thanks

[@IntrepidFisherman]

Great information. I don't freshwater fish as often as I could so these types of rigs are a little foreign to me so it is good to see how to use them when I do have the chance.

[@jayrominger]

First time I have ever heard of the Neko rig. Thanks Fluke!!!!

[@orlandoaponte913]

Happy new year, Gene i’ll be 74 years young this year. God‘s willing just wanna tell you I really enjoy your videos. God bless you.

[@wootluver]

Very very good info Gene. I've been wearing out the drop shot this summer here in Texas, excited to try this method now.

[@z.a.fishing9207]

I liked the really zoomed in look when you were rigging it a lot of youtubers don't do that.

[@mikeweller326]

this was one of the techniques that was show cased at bass pro 2nd tues of the month seminar the other was big swimbaits ..as always good stuff

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

I have got to try out the Neko rig in the morning with the Zman turbo craw. Should be wicked.

[@derricksadlowski1066]

I really enjoy your videos. Have learned a lot over the last few months of viewing them. Thanks for another idea of things to throw on a tough day on the water. Great video. I was wondering if you could show some underwater footage of some of the rigs you use like this one, that way I would know exactly how to mimic the bait. I always try to view how my lure looks next to the boat or in shallow water. Thanks.

[@Flukemaster]

I would love to. I just need to find a clear water lake around here.

[@whitechin99]

Another great video Gene. Just a note on gut hooking. I use a gamakatsu shiner hook and it reduces gut hooking, for me anyway when wacky/neko rigging

[@Flukemaster]

+whitechin99 that's basically what this hook is only much smaller.

[@profishingsniper149]

GREAT video Gene good info that has merit to it and you prove that it works. I look forward to a another tournament video soon.

[@russellsands7519]

Good video. I've been wanting to try this technique. I been using the Ned Rig all summer so I try this one.

[@ifyourasknimbassn8138]

awesome video gene been waiting on a good neko rig vid!

[@unolove]

Never really liked fishing the worm but liking this technique and will definitely give it a try.....thanks

[@kongvang4132]

I love it when she take it in deep. lol on a more serious note I like tip of heating up the weight so it goes into the worm easier and then molds itself.

[@kayseven520]

Good vid I've been interested in this rig for a while. Thanks, keep it up!

[@andrewleboeuf8997]

Hey I'm new to your channel and i just wanted to say your videos are very institutional and help me out a lot!

[@Flukemaster]

Thank you

[@Tronaldregan]

Great channel, man. Just hopped on board today - love the knowledge.

[@noreastangler3755]

For shore fishing at reservoirs, what rig in your opinion has the best action for steep ledges were your line may only be resting on the top of it and your bait is coming up it as you retrieve.

[@jaredwolf1699]

Fish Gone Wild you can use anything that will keep the head of the worm down. I used a heavy gauge staple point I clipped off and it was close to the same action.

[@evrytingcriss9198]

great video as usual Gene, i was just sitting here thinking which rig to try out this weekend since the temps here in NC are 90+ dropshot and ill switch my wacky to the neko, got plenty of nail screw around.

[@francocasarcia6894]

Great videos. Luv the tutorials,, quick question of topic what shades are you wearing....

[@matfeysolovey558]

great video you taught me a lot of things in the past few videos

[@ejpittak]

Hey Gene. What's the benefit of using a worm weight vs a standard nail as my Dad taught me?

[@Flukemaster]

Lead is just heavier in a smaller package. This makes it so you can get more weight closer to the end of the worm.

[@kentaylor5228]

When i use a wacky neco rig i use 2 o rings and criss cross them. Then i put my hook under the o rings. This put the hook 90 degrees to the worm. Seems to work for me.

[@aidankeller1717]

Your kids are already in school? I don't go back to school until the end of August. Plus, does the neko rig work on ponds and soft bottoms?

[@burkemathews9071]

Fish don’t care about line!!! Great video!!!

[@maxdittmer710]

I wonder how a 6 inch curl tail worm would look on it. I might need to try that out.

[@csalinas-sf6jg]

nice videos buddy, I noticed in a couple of videos you use a 6lb lead line and my question is about setting the drag on the spinning reel? have you made any videos on how to set the drag?

[@brennyhedderman8993]

Very informative video! I'll have to try that when the bite is tough

[@davidmccarty927]

Since you embedded the hook into the body of the worm, what's the function of the o-ring? By the way, I really like your videos, but usually prefer the shorter ones since I usually have to squeeze it into short spare times.

[@seanpratley3042]

Would it be a bigger hook set if it one of the seedless wacky rig with the guard under the point or not really

[@BitesOutBack]

Gene your videos are great! I'm from Ontario, Canada.. I lost a 2lb largemouth yesterday at the boat.. Can you do a video on setting the hook and how to get more fish in the boat? I was using a weed less wacky rigged senko.. Thanks for the help!

[@HuntDawg146]

The only thing I ever Neko rig is a Biospawn Exostick like Jon B. had in his Neko rig video.. Great video

[@buffland5188]

What is your opinion on NanoFil from Berkley? I use 14lb test on my spinning setup and 6 to 8lb fluorocarbon leader when going finesse. NanoFil flies off the spool so smooth.

[@anthonyhill3771]

The way you have the hook I always hook them bottom lip...I flipped it and it hits upper leg now but too many bluegills tear up the worm.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Do you still use the plasma tails? I haven’t seen you use one in a while. Also what size hook do you recommend and what size weight?

[@Grogers70426]

Do you think that small nails from the hardware store would work? I'm wondering bc I'm fighting to get my disability and I don't have a decent sporting goods store near me and I get my baits from Walmart. Just wondering if either paneling nails or some a little bit heavier would work

[@Grogers70426]

Frank Mclain Thanks for letting me know, I haven't had the chance to try it yet

[@donbushek]

I'm confused about how you hook the worm. Since you're burying the hook shank in the worm body, what's the purpose of the o-ring? And I would think you're only going to get one hookup before the hook is torn out of the worm.

[@kwrinn]

Hey Gene. Thanks for all the instruction. Quick equipment question...what rod and reel were you using in this vid? I’m asking brand and model, if that’s ok?

[@Flukemaster]

I can’t remember the exact rod but I use a 13 Fishing Fate Black. 7’ Med Light

[@thegreatadventures2024]

I just bought hooks in the 1/0 size being the titanx wacky/neko hook by mustad and after seeing them they seem huge. What size baits would be good for this size hook

[@grim5002002]

great vid bud love the f g knot all I tie for finesse and those hard bites and I learned it here on your channel 👍

[@EricRomines]

Love doing this technique with a senko! awesome vid Gene!

[@adamtudor9391]

Can you use a cut off 6 or 8 penny nail for the weight?

[@ronirohr03]

Love your videos and I'm in the market for a new pair of sunglasses. Noticed you are wearing WileyX in this vid? What model? And do you prefer blue mirror or green mirror for fresh water fishing? Thanks.

[@Michigame269]

Love the vids...what are your favorite plastics to fish on this rig. Also is the O ring necessary?

[@akira3871]

It's not a necessity, but it greatly increases the chances of keeping your bait after a fish hits it.

[@keyeblackmon]

what are some of the best rigs for bank fishing (rocky area)? I normally fish around boat docs or at the dam. Don't have any ponds around.

[@jdbuggs]

You say that's a med light? It looks like a med. my st croix med light doesn't look that stiff or large.....what type of medium light rod is that? What are the specs. On the rod you have Great video BTW I love always love fishing the nekeo rig

[@87blackbronco]

Had no idea what that was called but I have been using that same rig for years to catch trout just on a smaller version

[@jensensneed8001]

Have you ever fished the South Carolina side of Hartwell

[@michaelpass1831]

How big are the worm weights used in this video?

[@SendIt2121]

What kind of reel is on that pool. I'm looking to buy a medium light finesse rod and reel. what setup is that that you're using or do you have any suggestions

[@raymondholten3488]

What are your favorite size of O-ring VS worm diameter do you use?

[@boashna]

good video fyi there are two times that I don't stick my finger in mouth a. when I have fish poo on my finger and b; if I handle lead weight ... lead used to be a nuclear material at one time. .

[@gotskinn]

Why does the O'ring on the worm matter? Strenght?

[@sirhodlholdington7550]

I use steel screws.. screw them in the head of the bait and you're good to go. This is my favorite channel on KZbin!!

[@FortWayneFishTanks]

steve g what size of screws?

[@MrBrandonPz]

What’s the point of the o-ring if ur still putting the hook in the worm?

[@BigMacksTrains]

Gene, where do you find these screw in type worm weights?

[@Matt-cr8vt]

what's the advantage of using this technique versus a worm wacky rigged with a flick shake?

[@hawkeyeanglers111]

you can keep bottom contact

[@gabeblackmon5991]

What size worm weights are you using like 1/4 oz?

[@caserta909]

if you keep the knot loose on the Palomar while you tie it, you wont get any line burn (as long as you pull your tag end and not your main line to cinch the knot down)

[@mikekowal4051]

That's a killer looking worm,would work great at Mead.What worm is it and most what colormThanksm

[@nicknush1630]

What is the exact name and style of that hook? I love how you hooked the worm with it!

[@bradjohnson4787]

Would a circle hook work with this? I know you'd have to rig it differently but it might keep it from being swallowed a lot.

[@jaredwolf1699]

Brad Johnson that's what I started using because I had had no other hooks and they work well rig the same way

[@stryfe2009]

Are you still planning on making that video on how you use your lighter to fix soft plastics?

[@MidwestFishingClub]

What do you use to edit your videos? Great job!

[@pumbanation2434]

Its okay man! Sometimes we all hook a fish a little too deep. At least we know how to get a hook from a fishes throat going through the bottom gill. it has to be done. But as I was saying, we all feel a little bad after doing that. I was throwing a Jig from the bank into some thick lily pads and I guess the fish just hit my line (probably didn't even go after the jig) and I set the hook right into his eyeball. Because when I slid him out of the water, he came off the jig and he was missing his left eye. I felt bad but there was no blood, just worried about an infection. Fish can still catch food with one eye :) Sorry i had to tell someone about this, I really felt bad haha.

[@zackbryant6822]

Did u do a video on how to fish shaky heads

[@Flukemaster]

Yep

[@Grogers70426]

Can you use an actual nail that is slightly bigger than than a paneling nail?

[@Flukemaster]

sure

[@dwhitt1970]

my dad and I use 1 1/4 stainless roofing nails with the head cut off, works great and cheap.

[@orlandoaponte913]

R u using a number 2 or 1 hook

[@smdbassin5145]

👍 vid I finally learned the neko rig thanks man

[@Jfldhr]

The weight always come out and fly away when I cast, is there any way I can fix that,? Thank u master

[@Flukemaster]

A drop of superglue

[@benlastname7154]

Wondering what purpose the ring serves

[@texassoul7649]

What do you mean the fluorocarbon burns ?

[@ahhReno]

What color senko would you use in relatively clear, shallow water?

[@Flukemaster]

Green Pumpkin

[@ahhReno]

Flukemaster Thanks, I actually think that's the only ones I have left!

[@User-es2yz]

Or try a relatively clearer colour, not really familiar with all the Senko colours but a clear with a watermelon or green pumpkin tint would be good

[@pumbanation2434]

Clear water=brighter color worm **If its overcast or very cloudy you can get away with a darker worm. Dark water=Darker color worm ** If its very sunny, you can get away with a brighter color worm. Dont know if thats right AND it works for me!

[@upfishcreek3536]

doesnt the knot it the middle of your line mess up the length of the cast

[@Flukemaster]

This one has less of an effect than any other knot that I've tried. You rarely hear it hit anything on the way out.

[@upfishcreek3536]

Ok thc

[@anglingil1381]

What camera do you use for vlogging?

[@Flukemaster]

+Angling IL Canon G3X

[@surfdetective]

hey that is my line when I miss a bite.." had to been a bluegill"...guess the bluegill followed the worm and turned into a bass

[@paulyludovici]

I think I have an idea why you use braid abrasion resistant and braid has no memory and also no stretch also you can feel contact with your bait better it's a lot more sensitive then floro or mono cause they both have stretch but the floro leader sinks witch is good and it makes it invisible to the fish as to using straight braid when fishing sketchy fish also the bio spawns are an amazing drop shop bait

[@teejcar2100]

I'm in Nashville. Would love to fish with you and Chad Hoover some day.

[@taralaidley3312]

I tried this rig and i didnt have the things to do it so i put a chomper hook on a zoom trick worm and caught a 3lb bass! 😂 thx man for the idea

[@bitchnfishing5901]

Hey Gene how do you end up getting sponsors just for fishing for later on if I were to want any how do you get them

[@Flukemaster]

I made myself more valuable to them than they are to me.

[@bitchnfishing5901]

+Flukemaster thanks

[@michaelyee5813]

Do u think a fluke would work Neko rigged? Given ur title I thought I would ask the master... Anywayz great work and look forward to ur insight...

[@jonhenning]

What does finesse mean in fishing?

[@noahharper3449]

you are definetly the most informative fisherman out there. Could you do a tournament tips video?

[@Flukemaster]

+Noah Harper I don't fish tournaments

[@gamebred5x]

How long was that leader??

[@Nanosplicer]

How do you deal with a fish thats swallowed the hook?

[@fetalalien1369]

My local lake is full of rocks and debris, so I'm thinking seriously about trying this rig. I'll probably snag anyway, but it couldn't be any worse than using an open hook.