Every Angler Should Do This With Ned Rigs

The Ned Rig is a much more versatile lure and presentation than we often think. Learning how to use this lure in places we normally wouldn't, will take your Ned Rig fishing to another level.
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[@Woefman911]

Still best Tips Channel, with state of the art underwater footage. Your the best Steve.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@anthonyyates3128]

Steve, where to buy jig rig?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@anthonyyates3128 I buy them on the Varivas website. The hook is called Rock On and the weight is the TH grenade.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@anthonyyates3128 on the Varivas website. The hook is the Rock On and the weight is the TH grenade.

[@TheWoefman]

Hands down awesome channel I agree

[@jjh31]

Good stuff! Been fishing the Ned for years here in the heartland. Zman and some others make weedless jig heads and they work awesome!!!! Also, hi vis main line to leader is a must to see that line move.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Yes! I love that hi-vis. Helps me out so much.

[@stevedennison4438]

Where can I find those weighted hooks?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Those are by Varivas. If you do a Google search the page with be titled something like "Varivas USA."

[@rdollaz6173]

I’m torn. Your channel is absolutely gold and you should to grow. However, you give so many gems away in your videos I don’t want others to know 😅 love the detail and footage! wishing you all the success in ‘24

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks so much! Have a wonderful start to '24 as well.

[@rickvann3489]

You still have to excuse this learned techniques.

[@LowBrowFishing]

I've gotten to where I'm learning to trust a ned rig in thick vegetation and get confident with it. It's a learning curve and I'm having to adjust how I fish it, but I feel like I'm improving every time I go out and try it!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It took me some time as well. Those first bites sure help that confidence level. Some friends really excelled at this and that gave me lots of confidence as well.

[@allboatnotackle3698]

Hey Steve, love the channel and all the great content. Found the weights but, I’m trying to figure out your set up based on the video. Does the EWG have a welded hook or a split ring? Saw a barrel swivel too. Any insight you can provide is much appreciated!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is the Varivas Rock On hooks. The weight snaps over the ring for a quick setup.

[@squonto47]

Awesome stuff as always Steve! I’ve gone to using a weedless EWG Ned head in typical river smallie fishing, and a modified Free Rig in really nasty stuff or for more finicky fish. A ZMan TRD or ZMan tube on a #2 Gammy EWG hook will float up the bottom on the free rig. And if you slide the sinker stop up, you can maintain the separation of the bait and weight. Keep up the great work! Ken from Naperthrill 👍

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great to hear from you! And thank you for sharing all this. That is a great setup.

[@claudesylvanshine6551]

In northern MN here and never tried that jig worm shimmy on weeds. Might need to give that a go come summertime, but for now I'm all in on the hardwater. Have you heard anything about using neds through the ice?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I haven’t ever tried them through the ice. I would sure think they would work fine. Let me know how it goes if you try it.

[@shannonkirby9295]

Great tips, Steve. Pray u and your family are well. Be safe

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You as well! I hope that your 2024 is off to a great start. Been traveling for a month straight and ready for a little rest. Lol.

[@mysteryman5213]

Admittedly I am posting before watching the entire vid. I saw the title and hoped this question would find an answer. I'd love to know what causes my line twist when I fish the ned.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great question. That often happens when reeling the lure back at the end of the cast. If the bait isn’t straight this will cause it to roll, if it still rolls when it looks pretty straight I just put a small swivel between my mainline and the leader.

[@mysteryman5213]

Add another level of respect . I appreciate the reply Steve. I suspected the alignment to be the issue and tried my best to ensure it is straight. I guess my vision isn't too reliable. lol I'll resort to using the swivel going forward. Thanks. @@SteveRogersOutdoors

[@rickvann3489]

I call that dragging a turd...lol I have not used that setup yet but I bet it catches bass and good one's too. Unfortunately this Joe Biden economy has me in a terrible financial crisis and have a new bass boat and only seen the water twice in 15 months, very sad and may have to sell it.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Oh no, I hope things get better soon and you can get out there.

[@rickvann3489]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors I know Jesus has my back and I'm in trials right now but it all comes back to me because GOD is a giving Father and it's really all his anyways. I've been blessed but maybe not like I wish it could be but blessed none the less. Biden has cost me 2/3 of my income compared to Trump economy

[@Lanny-io9bi]

Hey Steve this is a really cool setup that I definitely have to try! It looks like a little different action than the EWG jig head's that I use... thanks for sharing and hopefully you are having a awesome start to the '24 season so far!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! So far 24 has been off to an excellent start. May your year be blessed as well!

[@Lanny-io9bi]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors yes sir thank you! Currently I'm watching blizzard like condition's at the moment with high winds wishing I could wet a line! 👍

[@adwhite804]

I swim neds, yo yo Ned’s, jigem’ even done they old drop Ned once or twice. Didn’t have time to tie a Carolina or drop shot. So I made it work quick on the water to cover bottom and mid … worked , ok I’d say. Great info!!! Thanks

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is terrific! Thanks.

[@colorado_koolaid2625]

What’s the brand of that clip on weight on the Gika rig??

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is by Varivas. The TH Grenade. I really like it.

[@timothyroche6445]

WAY TO GO, EXCELLENT VIDEO , KEEP AT ER WE ARE WATCHING

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@bass1445]

Great video funny you put this video out at this time I just bought myself a new spinning rod and real the other day to fish the lighter bates thanks for what you do love the videos.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Good luck with it! And thank you for watching.

[@markhogquist2000]

How are those grenade weights in chunk rock? Pricy little guys!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

So far, I have had good luck with them. They are definitely on the pricey side for sure.

[@normanwiggins1320]

Thanks for that great tip Steve. Think I'll give it a try when the bite gets tough or in high pressure areas

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@normanwiggins1320 good luck!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Excellent video Steve!!! Thanks for those tips!! Getting ready to place an order from Varivas for the jig rig!! Can't wait to try it out this season!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I really like it a lot. Good luck!

[@turtlepoi]

I had a 30 gal tropical fish tank that I put a few crawdads in. They became the apex predator in the absence of anything hunting them. They would regularly climb high into the plastic weeds and "graze" like ticks do. They just held with their big claws open, waving around and grabbed anything dumb enough to get close, they wiped out everything after a while. But It got me to rigging realistic looking ones with big eagle claw weedless hooks and spot fish them of the bottom just like the Minnesota worm guys you describe. I got to dig some out and Ned rig some to go deeper, maybe inject some air in the tails for flotation if have no 3X.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is super interesting! That had to be so intriguing to watch happening.

[@repairking1990]

Am I the only one who uses (2) bobber stoppers for Carolina rigs? Anything 1/2oz or smaller especially. Can change leader length easily without retying

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I've actually got a video I did on that last fall. It is an excellent way to go. Thank you for bringing this up and sharing it with other viewers. I appreciate it!

[@The_Mechanic_Dad]

What's up Steve! Getting my mental game ready for Spring!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Hopefully will be here soon!

[@BankFishVince]

Every time this guy talks he grab my attention immediately!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheWoefman]

Steve if i may, I generally do not like to comment in this fashion, after watching a great lesson. I have fished with many people and they always laugh at me or scold me for using light line in bushes or lay-downs. In fairness anything can happen. But i tell them, generally if dont horse a 5lbs bass they generally come out of cover on their own heading to deeper water. Ive seen this first hand hundreds of times, just keep pressure on them they dart away from cover into deep. Despite living on lake as kid, no boat, I was forced to put bait in tough spots, use my rod and pressure to turn fish, but im not the excitement or panic type , can you confirm ?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I have definitely found that if I just maintain pressure the bass will often slip to deeper water like you said. These extremely sharp hooks these days have changed the way I set the hook for a lot of presentations. And some of these fluoro lines are so tough I don't mind putting lighter lines into some places I never would of before. I still retie often but some of the situations I have brought fish out of and there aren't any noticeable nicks on the line is impressive.

[@hirambrashier1449]

Steve, your site has become one of my favorites. You explain your tips very well.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks and I appreciate you watching!

[@WilliamShepherd-v8e]

Good morning in your honest opinion what is the best spinnerbait on the market today

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great question. There are starting to be some out there that have wire tied skirts. That makes such a big difference for the longevity of the lure. So I always look for that feature. Naturally, I use a lot Strike Tour Grade but I also really like the Booyah. But for me, it is the wire tie and then looking for the smallest diameter wire for the blade to head attachment I can find.

[@oscaraldaiz9628]

Where can I get the Jig Rig like in the video? Thanks in advance.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You can buy them right from Varivas. The hook is called the Rock On and the weight is the TH Grenade. Really love this setup. Thanks for watching!

[@johncoopes1056]

Could you send me the links for the hardware for this rig?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Here is the hook: www.varivas.fishing/product-catalog/saltwater-fishing-line/ The little weight is the TH grenade. They work so well. Good luck!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is the Rock On hook.

[@johncoopes1056]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors thanks for the info! Appreciate it !

[@johncoopes1056]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors what size hook do you suggest for the Ned?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@johncoopes1056 i have two sizes. The #1 and #2.

[@Basscater81]

The owner weedless block head works great too

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks for adding this!

[@MegaBassbite]

Who makes the clip weight set up...looked everywhere 😢

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is by Varivas. The hook is their Rock On and the weight is the TH Grenade.

[@MegaBassbite]

Thank you.. love your videos helped me a bunch​@SteveRogersOutdoors

[@SheldonShay]

where do you get this rig setup

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is made my Varivas. I get them from their USA site. The weight is the TG Grenade and the hook is the Rock On. www.varivas.fishing/shop/

[@somewhereinsd362]

Steve , this was the video I needed... thank u so much for reminding us and encouraging us fellow anglers to step out of the comfort zone... great underwater footage as always

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! I love filming underwater.

[@somewhereinsd362]

@SteveRogersOutdoors where do u find those clip on weights for ur gika rig ?? Thx

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@somewhereinsd362 They are made by Varivas. I order them off their website. They have a US website that ships here from the States.

[@somewhereinsd362]

Thank u

[@svengalt9546]

YES! Thank you for covering this material Steve. I love the ned rig but wish I had more confidence with it, and I always wondered if there was a name(gika) for my rig with homemade weights in front of the hook. I absolutely love the underwater shots of lures. You are someone who really listens to his viewers, and that kind of quality content almost brings a tear to my eye.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I’m so glad that the footage was helpful!

[@rodneychandler82]

Good one Steve 👍

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!