Buyer's Guide: Ned Rig Baits And Tips For Year Round Success!

[@timzaleski1270]

Hi guys, not a Ned specific comment here. 4 months ago I got to borrow my cousins kayak and brought along a baitcaster and a friend gave me a little piece of junk hollow frog bought off Amazon for 5pcs@$10. Its was crap! I hooked about a 5#er after a few days going to this pond nearby. Since then I've been painfully aware what real life addiction looks like-to tackle, gear, and especially techniques! Thanks forever to yall both for the videos that have started to change my life in a specific and amazing way. I'm an ex-drinker who needed a healthy outlet so badly- and have rediscovered a passion from my childhood thanks to that cousin, a China frog, and the information you both provide so readily and consistently! I could never say thanks in a way that would properly express how life has changed for the better here in Maine for me... so grateful to the powers of the universe that have realigned my senses of what's important and real and good. Thanks again forever for helping this happen. Best wishes TZ

[@gunn89]

The energy you guys bring to the bass fishing community is unmatched

[@MrGingermToxic]

I take it you've never watched Richard Gene The Fishing Machine??? I'm talking 'bout WOOOOOOOO!!!! 😄

[@H8er-Maker]

Back in the day when your senko ripped you bit it in half & boom ned rig. Now it has it's own aisle in the sporting goods store.

[@ballzybaits4414]

Right? 20+ years ago the neds been around...just never picked up because there was no internet to boost it, imo.

[@crashmanjones7286]

Back in the day we had to walk uphill in the snow to school, both ways! Only had one pair of boots between the three kids

[@Itz1Adam12]

@@crashmanjones7286 exactly my thought whenever I hear people talk about back in the day. lol.

[@scalnation3069]

Yup, I would save my torn up senkos to use on a weightless T-rigg on pressured ponds. That gets bit when nothing else will especially when they are just big enough to be rigged on the hook properly.

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

But it wasn’t rigged the same way!

[@kylemattix5561]

Dude......someone seriously, tell me how the hell peric can have close to a million subs And these guys be sitting where they are. Love the channel guys pl3ase dont ever stop doing what you do

[@diegocurry9884]

Good question

[@b3nzy581]

Yes.

[@RageFan4Life]

Because ap is entertaining and unpredictable. While giving information on a variety of things these guys videos are all the same. They are more like a reference book than a narrative.

[@jtotherog]

Best bass fishing channel on youtube. Hands down.

[@anokangler]

Absolutely insane how the ned rig has taken off! New age beetle spin minus the spin lol

[@RichardAPinon]

I haven't been fishing quit sometime and all your show are assumed and love them. keep them come. Just moved to AZ and just started gearing up and taking notes. Thanks

[@lucianochavez]

Due to a freak accident to my casting hand, I've come back to conventional bass fishing after primarily fly fishing for the past 15 years. I found your channel and read a lot of your reviews and picked up new rods and reels to outfit myself. I also repeatedly watched all your finesse technique videos, especially the ned rig ones, so I could try them out on the water. I tried the ned rig this past weekend on a local river in rainy, low 50s weather. Threw a green pumpkin TDR on a 1/16 Owner block head jig using 10lb Sunline Asegai braid with a 8lb FC leader. First fish was a small 10 inch Largemouth. Second fish I landed on the ned rig was a 5lb Largemouth! Now I am excited to try shaky head rigs, neko rigs, drop shot, etc. and see how that goes! Thank you Matt and Tim for all the great info and tips! I'm a proud follower of your channel now!

[@zekereed5990]

I got schooled on ned rig by a older fella out here in eastern nevada...never forgot it, and next to the Texas rig, is one of my favs....thanks guys for the hard work

[@xxdrexyxxyt3755]

Hey my name is Phoenix I’m 13 I know this is off topic but thank you so much for helping me catch my pb 7.42 on a swim jig from watching your vids. Hope I get to meet you I’m in East Tennessee

[@yaboijacob1473]

what is your home lake or river. I also live in east tennessee

[@xxdrexyxxyt3755]

@@yaboijacob1473 watts bar

[@6776L]

Good for you bro keep on fishing

[@robertdtimmerman6507]

Over a year ago you guys turned me onto the Missile baits Ned rig bait. It’s a fantastic lure. Really enjoying the buyers guide vids.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Robert!

[@davidpenner2903]

This entire buyer's guide series has been spot-on. Well done, gents!

[@rich5916]

Keep the buyers guides coming. Need a video just for budget lures and plastics.

[@riclindsey329]

I love seeing you both filming together,,just another awesome video guys...

[@christopherlawrence3927]

You guys are by far the best informative Bass fishing KZbin channel out there keep up the great work guys

[@19DESERTFOX91]

Watching your guys older video on ned rigs as a just got some... Oh look 4mins ago new video on ned rigs lol. I needed this! :)

[@telemarkmann6870]

Matt and Tim, Nice to see you devote an entire buyers guide to The Ned Head a finesse style bait. Tossing one of those on Matt’s Conquest casting rod would be nice. I can not fit a Conquest in my budget but if anyone is looking to go finesse and use a bait caster I suggest the Phenix Feather 7’ 1” light 4 to 10 lbs line weight. Don’t let the low line rating fool you. This rod has a lot of backbone once you get into it, nice soft tip to load up those light lures. I have horsed a few 3, 4, 5 and 6 lbs small mouth and large mouth on it. A joy to fish with,very light in hand paired with the right reel. A balanced combo as you mentioned in your recent video. I am waiting for the Curado K MGL to become available so I can pair the two up. I think it will be the perfect budget finesse combo. Tight Lines to all.

[@remimarshall9678]

Most versatile Bait I have. I've caught trout,bass,walleye and a kokanee on the ned.

[@shtty17]

“You called me a hoarder...” “...I haven’t had these for 20 years” Matt Allen’s infectious laugh ensues

[@tacticalbassin]

😂😂😂

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

Definitely a genuine laugh lol

[@Itz1Adam12]

Day after day, pumping out the best bass fishing info on KZbin. Now I need to get some Ned gear and a box!

[@TheRecon1a]

Awesome video as always guys...I just got back into bass fishing back in June after a 20year lay off and started hearing about the ned rig. I didn't start with the original TRD I saw a Jacob Wheeler video about a TRD Bugz in Green Pumpkin I went to the little lake just down from my house a few weeks after I got the ned rig and I had a pretty good day and from that point I have thrown ned rig 80% of the time. I almost always catch something on a Ned almost every time I go out. Large Mouth, White Bass, Carp, even a catfish lol I use a medium action 7' rod on straight spiderwire...I'm still working on the braid to Fluorocarbon leader.

[@ScruffyCityFishing]

I just recently tried a non Zman Ned.. the sukoshi bug. It has been unreal good for me this year. Great video as always!

[@derekwilliams6403]

That bait is awesome very underrated bait chris zaldain girlfriend trait swears by that bait lol

[@joshkeith6084]

I got to admit Tim and Matt you guys have grown on me and I think you’re passion for the sport is awesome and your dedication to your fans puts you at the top of my list! 👍🏼

[@moohankim9370]

Loved this one. Thanks a million guys. 👍

[@joshsawyer2622]

I picked up an $80 medium light Pflueger Trion combo at Bass Pro and threw some Yo Zuri #8 topknot mainline fluoro on it and have been having a blast using it as my ned rig setup. Cheap setup but tons of fun. GP and Junebug are my go to colors and they have been slaying the large mouth in the pond I fish.

[@IV-fad]

Love me some ned rigs. Puts em in the boat almost all the time.

[@johno7435]

Great info. I just used the TRD Crawz in green pumpkin on a Ned rig mushroom jig head with fluorocarbon on a new medium light spinning combo and caught three fish at night when my go to senko was just not working. Thanks again for the great tips!

[@FlippinOkie]

Its 11:06a.m. central time in oklahoma and i havent received my daily meds of a tactical bassin buyers guide video for the day yet!!

[@apugali]

Tim,ya seem really relaxed and comfortable.Didnt catch that vibe in years past.It really comes through.👊

[@odb233]

Me and my kid fish our local creeks, and the Ned rig is usually what one of has tied on if not both. Sukoshi bug has been our best Ned lately.

[@mikesawyer6742]

Thanks for this series of videos it is a blast to watch y’all do them!!!!

[@shawneastman9210]

I have thrown a couple of z man Ned rigs in with a different brand not thinking nothing about it and after you mentioned about mixing them I dug that box out and what a melted mess but the z mans are solid as a rock lesson learned

[@bobdonatello7353]

Great video as always! You guys have improved my fishing so much since I started watching your channel. Once the buyers guides are over, you guys should do a video on how to find out what the bass are eating. I don’t know whether the bass in some of my lakes are eating gills, shad, shiners, sculpin, or crawfish. Your insight would be immensely helpful

[@OnOFFishing]

Thanks for your videos! I didn't know the ned rig and this summer I caught a lot of largemouth bass with them.

[@slknic7]

Matt and Tim, you guys do such a amazing job on your videos, reviews, description on product, technic and more! Thank you for all the reviews and your knowledge that you provide! I hope you guys are enjoy Tennessee. Love that state for camping. Never really got to experience the fishing there. Anyway.. hope you guys continue providing us your knowledge for many years to come.

[@terribleatfishing]

My most used plastic, CPF is my go too ned. The Powerbait Chigger Craw is my go too for a guarantee bite, something about it that it works better than anything else. I use an EWG Ned Rig for a lot of versatility in bait options. My shimano sensilite rod with a bfs reel is my fun setup for ned rigs or my ultralight spinning combo, these two are a blast when I hook a fish.

[@jordanbridgeo3154]

Love the buyers guide videos keep em coming!

[@garrettmccoy6863]

Awesome video! Thanks for the Ned rig info; haven’t used on before but will immediately!

[@TAStormChasing]

Ah ned rigs. More my speed for winter haha. I like the z-man heads & trd. Also strike kings coffee infused ned plastics Catch them. xzone has caught me some too. Usually dip all tails in jjs magic. Thanks for vids.

[@OmahaFisherman]

Been watching your channel for a few years! I would love to see you guys come up North and do some ice fishing!

[@Czarlite]

Never fished a ned rig before. I also skunk often, so here we go!

[@DeadPool9206]

When the fishing is tough the dropshot used to be the last resort. Now it’s the ned rig for sure! You’ll get some bites for sure

[@gaterb11]

Look into the finesse free rig as well. Thank me later lol

[@stpbasss3773]

Never had even a bite on any soft plastics lol I try everything too.

[@DeadPool9206]

@@stpbasss3773 I’m the opposite, never got a bite on hard baits. Ive caught three craws on squarebills but thats freakin it lol

[@stpbasss3773]

@@DeadPool9206 oh I've never caught anything on hard baits either lmao. Nothing works, I foul hooked a bass with a jerk bait but that doesn't count because I just randomly ran into the side of him. I religiously watch videos on techniques and how to use each bait and nothing works besides throwing a nightcrawler on a hook.

[@envylures5770]

How do y’all not have podcast channel yet ? We love the KZbin channel obviously, but just thinkin it would be a perfect fit for y’all as well just another outlet for your brand. I mean let’s face it these day you guys info an love for the sport have brought more people into it with success which keeps them in it and grows the sport even more. I don’t know how many times at work I walk by a person with the phone out listening to your channel as they work more then watching including myself 🤣. Pausing it at key points and writing the bait down or screen shorting the bait 🤣 ... again love your channel enjoy all your videos always learning from ya and soooo happy y’all landed in TN excited for the new yr of vids 👊😎👍🍻

[@dougp8345]

Strike king 3 inch cut r worm works well too. Caught a 3 lber on it drifting behind my jon boat.

[@katebeckinsnail910]

I fish the ned a lot for smallies, and this past summer I really liked using the yum Ned dinger. I was a total trd guy, but I like that bigger profile, but not as big as a big trd.

[@tylerlove8986]

Matt invents the word “waggle” and cat stop using it haha. From swimbaits to ned rigs, it applies!!!

[@josephhillman8831]

I used a zoom salty ring worm on a shakey head to catch huge bass in the winter here in NJ we all have a throw back version of the ned !

[@fisherboys9197]

Good summary. Any good options for weedless Ned heads for brushy water?

[@youtubzkoz]

Missle baits are great as a trailer also. Vertical on chatterbaits and spinnerbait. On a finesse jig.

[@CanadianBasserman]

I need to throw the ned rig more... Great info as always!!

[@yaboijacob1473]

I love the video keep em coming. They are a big help. Ps. I also woke up early again just to watch your video.

[@MarkPolsky]

I am also late to the party, lol I started fishing the Ned for the first time this year. It works!! Hahahahaha Awesome breakdown thanks guys!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Better late than never!

[@MarkPolsky]

@@tacticalbassin lol absolutely! I will have to make another order to Tackle Warehouse!! I definitely will be adding a few of those baits you all talked about to my arsenal!

[@bruceksdwilson]

There is a picture of a boy around 9 or 10 years old with a 13 lb Largemouth at my local bait and tackle shop. The guys at the store told me that it was his first time fishing with his dad and on his first cast using a Ned rig caught that fish.

[@brandonsmith606]

Love that ned zone that's my favorite color too.

[@mre4875]

I am a Ned-aholic. Catching 20+ fish off one Z Man bait is beyond awesomeness! Rainbows love em too. 👍🍺🎣

[@mantaBLS7biturbo]

An other top video!! Thanks for making them and the useful tips you all! Matt, make once a picture from your 20 year old ned baits in the original package, would love to see them and maybe you guys show us some classic baits from your youth or even those from your grandpas! Video idea maybe? Do you attache the ned rig head with a loop (slip knot) on the line? Greetings Mitch.

[@josephhrnciar9376]

Awesome tips and suggestions guys!! Thanks!!

[@seizedcarcass8440]

I like the bugz and OG TRD the best. I haven’t tried the Ned rig enough yet to say weather or not the others are as good for me. But I’m sure they are going to be as long as I get a good color!

[@coco5475]

Great video!! You guys should start fishing for grinnel (bowfin) they fight so hard but they are not huge. I would much rather hook a grinnel than a largemouth any day. Not saying you shouldn’t fish for largemouth but just to try another fish. They are really underrated so I think if you guys started talking about them then more people would fish for them.

[@tacticalbassin]

We fish for them from time to time, they're really fun!!

[@bruceksdwilson]

Tim's combo is so high end that they don't even mention what it is.

[@jimw1518]

🤣

[@bruceksdwilson]

That combo cost so much. When you go to the tackle shop to buy it and ask how much is it all together with tax. They write the number on a piece of paper and slide it over to you

[@joshkeith6084]

@ Bruce Wilson don’t forget special financing for 24-36 months lol

[@Maven-220]

Great videos guys. You were a big part of me returning to the lakes. However, I believe I am about to hang bass fishing up for good. I stopped fishing for nearly 10 years bc I was tired of being stuck on the bank. I got back into bass fishing again heavy and starting going 3 days or more prior to work for a few hours. But… once again… dry foot fever is kicking in again. Fishing from the bank has huge limitations that are pushing me away again. I love bass fishing but without having a way to cover water it severely limits my fishing season. Hell I’d take a jon boat with a smaller motor and foot controlled trolling motor but the funds just aren’t there. I bust my butt every single day to make a living but a boat isn’t in my near future… if I had a boat to cover water I would fish year around without a hint of quit but dry land is a bummer and once again killing my love. Anyways… keep up the tactical videos!

[@jividenpower8195]

you can find kayaks online prett cheap used

[@omartorres1119]

I just googled the topic and this came up perfect timing

[@georgepalmer4938]

Great video have to get some of the Ned rig head thanks

[@Scarecrow8880]

Terrific summary TB! Thanks. Hey, whose boat is the Legend that your using in this video?

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

My Ned Rig set up is a 6’8 ML pro qualifier II with a Pflueger president!

[@frankh2213]

If you're the type of person that prefers to keep your elaztech baits in a box look into the Flambeau K series boxes. I reached out to Zman a little while back and they said that the K series is acceptable because it's made out of a different type of plastic than normal boxes. They're not available on tackle warehouse but a quick google search will pull them up.

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

I use the CrawZ the most, I like using them for finesse jig trailers. But I believe I’ve caught more fish with just the trd stick. The bugz and the minnowz are cool too.

[@robertraynor7594]

The TRD Craw has been a great cold water redfish bait in Mississippi's marshes the last two years. It's almost time to break it out again.

[@joshuahawks894]

Hey guys I love tuning in and you have never steered me wrong. Im looking for another spinning rod setup. I currently use a Shimano Sahara 3000 on a St Croix Mojo Bass 6'10'' Medium Light. I am torn between the Ultegra and the Nasci. I would use it for various types of presentations it won't be just for Ned Rigs. In the description it says your preferred set up is the Ultegra 1000 or for budget the Nasci 2500. Which would you guys go with I'm not super concerned with the 50 dollar difference in price if its worth extra performance. Finally, would you combine it with the Shimano Intenza 7'6'' Light or get another St.Croix Mojo Bass I have been really impressed with mine so far

[@habcab3771]

I really love your videos I fish a lot but have no one to teach me this stuff you guys really help me up my game but the like I fish is supper supper clear like 10-15 feet of visibility any tips for that.

[@richardbossman9875]

Perfect timing, my area( probably most of the Midwest) just got hit with post-frontal conditions.

[@juiceman33]

What do you guys think about the NRX 901 as a ned rig rod? Too light? Or is the 902 a better choice?....

[@rickyallaroundfisherman9389]

This year in March I caught one that was 8.04lbs on a ned rig it’s the biggest bass I’ve ever caught

[@jeremyblair8534]

I like the chartreuse heads and I also use red heads too.

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

I like a dobyns fury 661 lite paired with a daiwa regal lt2500 and 5lb k9 braid down to 6-8lb red label seagaur leader. Another probably lesser known bait that I like to use for the ned is the Nikko craw or Nikko hellgrammite.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

Cabelas walleye prodigy 7 to 7 and half foot one piece rod medium light is a awesome ned rig rod with 6 lb p line flouro clear line is awesome 🎣🐟👍

[@yaboi802]

Any good fishing tips for lake Sam Rayburn Texas? Particularly winter weather/cold

[@serge617]

What length rod should I be using? Thanks guys!

[@cherokeeboggs534]

Thanks for the input on the ned rig I fished it this year and did pretty good but I've got a question on when to use different sizes on the ned rig head.

[@jaredgibbs1011]

I started ned fishing on the Illinois river backwaters 7 years ago. 1/8 th head with a shaped worm. I was catching 30 largemouth a day. I don't think fish will get conditioned to like other baits.

[@victoradams4420]

You must add the strike king ned bug to your box!

[@ryanprellwitz8565]

The Ned Bomb in Sunfish IPA is a killer for river smallies in my part of Wisconsin.

[@hectordominguez7125]

You guys are the best. !!

[@TheKodiakWay]

Thought I spied the Legend logo last vid... Any news?

[@jeremypierce1607]

Y'all gotta try the SK Rage Ned Bug. On a ned head or paired with a really small finesse jig lile the bitsy bug.

[@ronswinford4952]

Another great video, lots of info, but do you guys ever use the hooks with the weedguards on them, because most of the lakes in NW Georgia or Alabama you can't throw the open hook ones without losing them all.

[@jameslary2528]

Great job guy's.

[@FooshiAdventures]

Nice video!

[@CapnPink28]

Love your videos guys!! Headin’ back to Chick in the spring, hopefully, when are you going to get your guide services going down there? Gonna have to set something up!

[@chaseoutdoors5897]

Y’all need to try the bigger zman creature baits like the palmetto bug which is a bigger bugz.

[@derekwilliams6403]

They have they have underwater videos with video of this bait underwater

[@northeastpac-man7652]

I like how Matt’s budget combo that he uses is still a $400 combo ,

[@antwansneed9051]

Those Z-Man baits are the deal guys. Those are my confidence ned baits I just hate it when I fish rocky lakes and lose 1 of them 😂.

[@midwestfischerman]

Buy Z-Man Bang StickZ, the 5 3/4" Neko rig stickbait, and cut them in half!!! TacticalBassin fans this is my TOP Ned rig tip!🤜🏻🤛🏻🔥 The front half is a 2 1/2" TRD, the back half is a 2 3/4" TicklerZ!!! Best of all Bang StickZ are SALT FREE so you don't need to soak out the salt as you do with cut-in-half ZinkerZ! So, for the price of one bag of Elaztech you get TWO SETS of baits! Fish smart, shop smart!!!! You're welcome!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@simonzehr5273]

I have had no really good luck on the Ned rig. A Zeman Crawz claw fell off one of my lures. I may need to look into it. Any sugestions?

[@ianfung503]

Hey Simon, I have seen Tim recommend using Gorilla Glue to stick it to your ned head. Good luck!

[@pistolpetepeterson]

Lets see if you can solve my 2 month dry spell. water is cold enough to ice over but not thick enough to walk on. there are open water spots under spillways and where the current is flowing. the river main channel also has no ice yet. what should I throw to catch anything? and where should I go? mississippi river pool 8 and nearby. Wisconsin side

[@zackrodgers1037]

What storage box was Tim using for his ned rigs!?!?

[@juanverdugo764]

Do you guys recommend a Ned rig in current? If so, what size?

[@zman-mq2fz]

How long of a fluorocarbon leader should I use foe bed rigging fishing on lakes like lake Almanor and Shasta

[@anthonystinson3981]

Have you guys tried the 10000 fish sukoshi bug?

[@brennanmcluckie9005]

What are your thoughts on the googan rattlin ned?

[@bobbygossett8364]

Do you guys ever throw white on a Ned rig? I have a bunch of Shad lakes around me and have been curious if white would be a good option.

[@ryandoll3684]

Zman Bullet finesse hook with them TRD BugZ is money on small rivers and creeks 🔥it’s super snag free and still gets them pinned good !