Fishing the BEST Heavy Cover Technique (NEW) - The Tokyo Rig

Fishing one of the very best Heavy Cover Techniques for Bass. The VMC Tokyo Rig can do much more than flip in heavy cover though. I hit the water for 2 hours with my good friend and Rapala Pro Staff Manager, Dan to help demonstrate and talk a little bit about what it can do and what we do different.
VMC Hooks Tokyo Rig rigged with a Googan Baits Bandito Bug
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[@myYOLOtek]

Great info and a beautiful morning on the water. Team YOLOtek loves seeing PowerStick powered GoPro boat mount on the back of your boat to make sure you can record all-day long and never miss a shot. Thanks Jacob! #AlwaysBeRecording

[@Big_Mike72]

Great information. I’ve tried the Tokyo rig last spring and struggled with it. After watching this video I will definitely try it again. Thanks

[@johnnyblaze2620]

Slaying them!!! The hook up ratio is awesome with the Tokyo rig

[@bradkeck5785]

Nothing but love! The first time I used the bandito bug I caught 6 bass on 1 lure! So sweet. Keep reeling them in!!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Tokyo is one of my favs I swear I'm one of the only ones in Granbury, TX throwin one. The B bug is 🔥on it

[@TexasJungle]

Love fishing! I would love to get into more bass fishing, I now mostly fish the Texas Trinity river for monster gar!

[@DoubleJsplumbing]

Trinity river is great for trolling white bass!

[@mr.k801]

Is the best thing man. I he up in the gulf coast and used to get fish the Tombigbee and Mobile bay, that's fun too.

[@joshwatson1703]

I agree. I fish the Trinity myself. Grew up in Trinidad

[@michaelmorrison9961]

Cool breakdown of the Tokyo-Rig.

[@richardsegura9102]

Congratulations on ur stage 7 win and I love watching u catch this bass

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks for the info. Been using the Tokyo rig on the Calif. Delta. Great rig for big fish.

[@billsutorius2753]

Great video, I learned a lot. I appreciate all the details that you have shown in this video. Thanks 👍🎣

[@281Race]

Great video as always. I got to get out on the lake up here in Sweden and try that out on some nice perch tomorrow before the ice are coming. Keep up with the real great movies, loveing it!!!

[@flxoutdoors2885]

I Live up in NY and I fish weed lines like this all summer long! Great video!

[@johnnyblaze2620]

I've used them on rock, grass and everything else. Truly one of the most versatile rigs

[@andrewoodson5706]

What size line do you use?

[@johnnyblaze2620]

@@andrewoodson5706 I usually use 15-20

[@mightyturtle]

Recently fished the Tokyo rig for the first time. Excited to fish it more.

[@bubbat6498]

Jacob, after watching your videos and seeing how your equipment performs I have switched all my Reels over to suffix line and couldn’t be more happy. I figured if the best bass angler in the world uses it it must be pretty good. I also just bought my first ducket rod as a present to my self for Xmas. Hope you and your fam have a good Christmas and New Years. Good luck on the up coming mlf season.

[@WheelerFishing]

Bassin Bubba heck yeah man! The new fluorocarbon is B.A! Can’t go wrong with any of their line.

[@quigleyshuntfishadventures9018]

It's really quite the little secret hammer hole out there eh! I'll talk with the big guy Scott and see if we can line up an invite to our derby in Sept 2020😁 fun video to watch and Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!

[@Shiloh3498]

Being from Minnesota I love this video! 😀

[@ronleski484]

Thanks for the explanation of a Tokyo rig. Did I see a good backlash? Didn't think you got those! LOL.

[@WheelerFishing]

Ron Leski all the dang time lol

[@coachlance1420]

Use a Shimano DC reel and you'll cut those backlashes 95% just saying. Keep it up J.Wheels !!

[@roblacitinola866]

Jdub fishing is awesome! The Wife and I always pull for Jacob!!

[@ericbrandon6504]

Wheeler is the man!

[@ABTRANSPORT1987]

The Tokyo Rig is ideal for lake Guntersville here in Alabama so definitely will be trying it out for sure.

[@jeffreeder8274]

I have watched alot of underwater video of the Tokyo rig and the reason it stays connected to the bottom so we'll is because the way the weight swings when it hits the bottom. When the weights hits a rock or anything it actually folds the weight up towards the bait then as it comes over the rock the weight then will swing back down to a 90° angle from the bait so the weight is actually swinging up when hit by cover and swinging back down after it comes over.

[@BassGeek]

I really love the Tokyo rig on softer bottom. Get to toss bottom baits not quit on the bottom hahaha

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

I like two weight for clunky noise hitting each other bullet are the best

[@herbalbert1810]

bullheads are great Flathead bait too...

[@av8r1999]

Jdub, you oughta do a quick tip video on your top favorite knots you use and when you use them. You and Brody make some of the best Utube vids there is btw. Keep it up!

[@WheelerFishing]

Aviator99 I’ll make sure to add this to the list

[@tommyd3jr]

In upstate NY (in my local lakes) we have A LOT of Perch, that’s why i like throwing green and orange or just plan bright orange.. i saw a vid of u throwing bright orange senko’s and i looked for some but couldn’t find any.. it’s always a prime color for me, i also think it does well bc people don’t fish it much

[@egmartin6969]

Thoughts on how it would perform in winter here in the south with a swimbait instead of throwing an underspin?

[@bunnyhop4677]

Bandito bugg! My fav

[@B_mount]

1K like, July 30 2020 Wheeler still top 5 Goat.

[@raywilliams6098]

gotta try em..

[@telemarkmann6870]

Jacob, Can you do a comparo between the VMC Jig Rig and Tokyo Rig. I catch way more fish on the Jig Rig and my biggest fish this year all came on that rig. I expected the Tokyo to out fish it. That was not the case. Please explain in detail the lure release method of sending the rod down the line. It looks like it could be an expensive mistake yet you did it a couple of times.

[@jnj2233]

Love throwing a Tokyo rig with a 3/4 REINS sliding football weight on it. Fish it like a swinging football head. Just as good maybe better!!!

[@FullCircleOutdoors]

Good stuff! Keep it coming...

[@ascitiesburn672]

Blue Baby looks like a Blue Crab. I crush them down in Louisiana with that color. Marsh fish go crazy over it.

[@topwatermafia5374]

I haven’t caught a fish yet on this rig!! I will keep trying next spring can the wire be longer to get bait out of soft mud. More like a drop shot. Midwest lakes for me are very soft bottoms

[@duxman10]

First time ive ever seen anythin like it ! Can’t wait to try it next open water season until then I’m on hard water fishin for anything that bites ! Thanks for the tips and tricks ! Anyone know what state this video was in? Minnesota?

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Omg I need that realtree fishing sticker

[@coach3958]

I rig mine with a Zara spook

[@johnniecameron8829]

I only caught 3-4 bass this summer ,NOT THAT GOOD BUT I HAD A GOOD TIME

[@chefzulfishing]

Nice..

[@nateperryshootingsports6201]

Tokyo Rig: The heavy cover drop shot.

[@tommyd3jr]

What lake is that?

[@sandycohen9862]

Ya gotta try Chase baits Flip-flop awesome soft plastic or love bug give them a try

[@WheelerFishing]

I actually bought a few the plastic ripped off the hook before I could catch a fish. They look great in the water but they definitely need to work on the durability

[@sandycohen9862]

@@WheelerFishing thanks for that input , So. Jersey natural lakes seem to be soft bottom and easier on some plastics . I can definitely see potential problems on the lakes you get to fish ,and I would love to fish . Hard bottoms and such . Thanks again ,Wheeler is my main man and then Brian Latimer, you are both decent guys and great role models, not to mention awesome fishermen.👍

[@oscarsolis9062]

I want to know if the essence of the bag is not removed in the box or is the same thing

[@squizits2585]

I'm looking to upgrade my walmart rod. And have been looking at your rods. But not sure what to get I fish lots of lily pads, grass lines, and have started fishing docks. What do you recommend from you lineup?

[@rogerharris1561]

Does it make a good trolling setup for Walleye or pike?

[@herbalbert1810]

still waiting on you to Release your Personal HODGEPODGE lure........

[@briangrider6604]

Mikey Balzz has used this but was months back....its ok he rigs his differently.

[@briangrider6604]

If you ever make it down toward Mobile A.L hmu Brian J Grider on facebook t@g outdoors also on facebook. I salt water fish and bass fish. Got giants in my front yard too. Could be a challenge lol

[@WheelerFishing]

Really appreciate the invite! That’s sounds like a lot of fun

[@chrishutchinson7611]

I tried the tokyo rig and i get stuck a lot. What am i doing wrong

[@JoeBlow-24]

Isn't this exactly like a Jika Rig?

[@fishingva9946]

Hey Jacob. What brand cylinder weight are you using? Thanks

[@WheelerFishing]

www.rapala.com/vmc/terminal-tackle/weights-and-sinkers/tsw-tungsten-slider-weight/TSW+Tungsten+Slider+Weight.html?cgid=vmc-terminalTackle-weightsSinkers&taglist=VMC%7CTerminal%20Tackle%7CWeights%20%26%20Sinkers#start=4&cgid=vmc-terminalTackle-weightsSinkers

[@petermurphy9854]

What time of year was this filmed?

[@WheelerFishing]

Late Summer/ Early Fall

[@hunting_fishing2879]

Are you using your 7’3 heavy or what rod are you throwing that on also what series is you favorite moving bait as in spinnerbait rod I have a micro 7ft medhvy I’m looking at our sliver

[@96bm]

This rod its 7 .3 Heavy ?

[@hunting_fishing2879]

@@96bm 7 ft 3 in hvy action duckett has multiple rod lines with that action

[@yeeyee1649]

Can you fish these around rocks and stuff even if there’s no grass or weeds?

[@StutteRx]

It could, for sure cause its kinda versatile, like always test new things.

[@WheelerFishing]

Absolutely!

[@yeeyee1649]

OH MY GOSH JACOB WHEELER JUST TALKED TO ME KIND OF

[@robertw.colemanjr.6617]

#900 !!! 👍👍👍💯❤

[@garylukas3476]

TOKYO DING ??

[@robertpatterson3406]

Far as I'm concerned Jacob is the hottest fisherman in the game right now followed by a close second Brent Ehrler .

[@paulharris6886]

Are you not concerned about leaving a very large hook, presumably barbed, with a weight and length of wire stuck in a large pike’s jaws? If there is a lot of pike, wouldn’t it be better to use a titanium trace? Look after the fish, no?

[@bevo7729]

On my wife’s phone back in the 80s they made catfish crank bait bagely and lazy Ike they called them mama cat fat cat and they use to fish catfish baby’s live bait called mad toms and willow cats will soon be doing Tokyo rig plan on zoom mag lizard and Mann’s 12 inch jelly worm

[@StutteRx]

You should do fishing with live bate video🙄

[@--RSL--]

Fishing live bait is cheating

[@waynerc2420]

Look them with buzzbait

[@judokick9264]

LOL way better hook up rate. miss miss break miss miss

[@Davo2233]

Wheeler would have landed 1st bass had he gone with 30 pound braid to 17 pound fluorocarbon leader!!

[@ronbimeal8341]

Pa

[@badtama07]

Seen this a couple years ago....but thought it was called the Zika rig or something ? Anybody ?

[@metallicblood]

The Jika-Rig. It's a different rig, though it has some similarities with the Tokyo.

[@badtama07]

@@metallicblood yes that was it "jika" rig ...I was hoping someone would chime in and help me out. That being said I dont really see any differences? What's so different about it?

[@jessecooper9795]

Wheeler's reel sounds like crap!