How to Catch Bass on a Wacky Rig/Neko Rig (Strike King Ocho, Senko, & Straight Worm) Fishing Tip

[@rodcashman4793]

I'm older than dirt ! I'm just hearing about these methods. Sounds great plus you said you'd put link down below which not sure where you talking about maybe you can give me how to find. These smart phones are new to me also. Great information. Thank you.

[@lenclark6099]

Andrew, would please demonstrate how you tie the Alberto knot when tying your leader on to your braided main line? I know I have seen you do this before but I can not find it in any of your videos . Thanks so much in advance!!!!

[@cureoutdoors]

Holy Smokes another epic vid! This Corona stuff is serious! OK! For some reason the way your delivering your message just works for me. I threw the wacky rig quite a bit last year, never threw it with added weight though. After watching this vid I will definitely try weight. The information you graced us with on cloudy conditions, 2 words Thank You!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

James, thank you for the comment. The Corona Virus stuff is extremely serious. Hopefully it passes soon. I hope adding a weight to your wacky worm helps you catch more fish buddy!

[@vrt1032]

Great video Andrew! Do you ever fish a senko or ocho 5" weightless with just a 3/0 wide gap hook ?

[@robertrattray7253]

Great job Andy. The videos are great and the progression of you video and editing skills are showing. Keep up the good work. Love the channel.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Working hard! Thanks for noticing Robert!

[@WTFTV-sn3gm]

New subscriber based solely on the fact that you answer most all comments you get. New to kayak bass fishing and doing tournaments and your info has been helpful. Maybe I can pick your brain on some tournament tactics. How do you plan your tournaments? What do you look for? As a kayak angler I can't move all over the lake like a boat so my planning is lacking and needs help

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I try to. Sometimes I get behind, but I try! I plan for tournaments based on location and time of year, but honestly it’s so much more complex. I look at google earth for weeks before the event, map study, do an insane amount of research on the body of water. Basically what I do is create familiarity on the body of water before I get there.

[@WTFTV-sn3gm]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing thanks man. I work full time so prefishing doesn't happen a lot. So my planning needs a lot of work. And actually I'm a big fan just didn't know you had a channel up.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks buddy. Appreciate the support. In my opinion, your preparation might be just as important at the fishing trip itself.

[@robertrattray7253]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing this might be to in depth or might be boring for the average viewer. But can you possibly do a video in the future of how you use google earth to study a body of water. I don’t know if that would make good video for your channel but I would be very interested in it. Thanks.

[@brianpatrick9465]

Excellent information, I don’t use wacky enough, but I believe this video has me getting my lews mach ll rigged up for some different fishing. I’ve gotten away from it, even having success. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@mikesperko3921]

Just bought strike King pack of stick bait yesterday never did The wacky rig before I'm going all out this summer using baits I never used before wacky rig, shaky head rig,jerk bait, crank baits always fished alot of rubber lures and jig's so I'm going to try everything this summer spent a lot of money this winter to upgrade and rejuvenate my tackle

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Heck yea buddy: good luck, let me know how it goes for you.

[@csfishing1496]

Great video Andrew!!!! You went to school with my mom and dad,

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

What’s there names??

[@csfishing1496]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing my mom is Meghan Wright and my aunt is Kelly Wright my dad is a little older

[@csfishing1496]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing Meghan Wright

[@MrBdogg317]

I’m heading to st Clair in may. Do you think the neko would be a good one to throw?

[@kendalllunsford775]

Great stuff Andrew.......... Keep the content coming........ I really enjoy your page.....!!!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Kendall!

[@hkim-zt3bi]

Awesome info as always!!! Thanks for the insights! Fish On!!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

As always, thank you for the support Harley!

[@jesusreinoso7306]

Good stuff once again Andrew! Your one of my favorite anglers.✌🏻

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thank you Jesus! Appreciate your support.

[@clinthart6541]

Thanks Andrew be off work next week because of this silly mess so may be get in a little fishing.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Perfect time for “social distancing”!

[@clinthart6541]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing You can't bother any one on the lake by your self. The lake I fish up here is muddy what do you think getting into pre spawn

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

It should be pre spawn. Big one ounce spinnerbait, big thumper Colorado should be the ticket.

[@StaticSift]

digging the video man, the background video with you overlayed, good stuff.. watch your head on those reeds lol going fishing tomorrow

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Right? 🤪

[@mikegiradi]

I was going to say the same thing about the background video Trae. I haven’t seen it anywhere else. It makes the video much more interesting. Great idea Andrew.

[@jeffjackson7940]

Good video I live on chickamauga and fish it every week the rattle trap bite has slowed down so it's time to use your technics and where can I get a hybrid hunter

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

The Hybrid Hunter won’t be available until after July. A good alternative would be a 2.5 or 4.0

[@masfishing1]

I just started using hi viz yellow braid for my finesse fishing baits. How long leader of flourocarbon should i have? And what is the minimum leader length u would have before u tie on a new leader? Thx for a good video of wacky rigging.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I use about a 10-15ft leader. About the minimum that I will keep before retying is around 5-6ft

[@masfishing1]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing Thank u for responding. I sub'd your channel

[@joeb7508]

Great stuff Andrew! Can’t wait to try it out on Lake of the Ozarks

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Hope it works for you, Joe!

[@jeffhager9398]

Haven't got into the Neko rig yet, I may rig one up my next day I get to fish, thanks for the info!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

You won’t regret it!

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

Andrew, I have a question about your win at Cherokee. The smallies are starting a little early this year and I'm having a hard time getting them to bite right now. Water temp is 62 - 63 and I'm targeting those big rocks like you were fishing around main lake islands and banks. Were you sight fishing or just kept hitting those spots in between rocks knowing the chances were good a bass would be there? I did finally catch some largemouths that are not spawning but in the pre-spawn stage so they're eating. Thanks for your help, hope you and yours are well.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I was doing a little bit of both. The deal is, if you get just one bite between the rocks, you need to make it. More than likely 15-20yds on one side of that bite or the other you can get a substantial amount of bites if you slow down. When I was there I had just really small stretches where they were spawning. Sounds like they haven’t quite moved up yet there, but it literally could be any day! Good luck!

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing thank you very much! Going to give them a try tomorrow.

[@BeeJayBaits]

First time watching Andrew. Great information and awesome presentation. One thing, did I miss the link for the halfmoon weights? You got me hooked! Looking forward to the next video.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Brian. I didn’t realize I missed the Half Moon link. It’s been added! Thanks for the heads up!

[@BeeJayBaits]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing Thank you! Ordering now...

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

You will like them! The only ones I use anymore for Neko Rigging

[@robpatterson2441]

Love your videos! Great content and honest presentation. How long of a leader are you running on your spinning rod? What knot do you prefer for joining your fc to the braid -- FG, Alberto, Albright?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks! I use an Alberto and about 10 to 15ft leader.

[@martinallison8719]

Love it! Excellent, detailed info! Falling barometer with 80% chance of rain here tomorrow... oh yeah, I'm outta here! God bless!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Heck yea man! Go catch one for me!

[@rickwalt8767]

Hey Andrew great video, a lot of good information. Really like the background video. Just subbed, looking forward to more of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Rick. Appreciate the kind words and the sub!

[@timfontenot9921]

Good stuff ! Your always very informative! Thanks for sharing.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Tim!

[@mattbell3362]

Andrew, the videos are great and full of good information but can you do some on the water dealing with time management? How long do you spend on a particular spot? A particular bait? When do you decide it’s time to make a move?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I can definitely shoot a video on time management and how to cycle through baits.

[@adambristerfishing]

Shoutout to Larry and the gaffe hook! 😂 Great video, lots of good info.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Right?? That’s him. All. Day!

[@OhKee12]

They still doing your tournaments? Was questionable on our Lake Fork one.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Nope, everything is postponed until further notice basically.

[@OhKee12]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing Lame, you going to be putting in some water time in Oklahoma?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Agreed. I plan on fishing some, just hard because they put my son out of school for the next 2 weeks.

[@OhKee12]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing I understand, family first always. Hope to catch you on the water when all this clears up. In the meantime look forward to the videos

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks buddy. Keep on fishing!

[@walleyehunter8862]

I use O rings with a weedless hook because I love fishing in heavy cover and don't like snags 🎣

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Not a bad idea!

[@robyngreeson585]

what size is the hook your dad uses for his power wacky rig

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

He throws the 4/0 for the 6” Ocho.

[@robyngreeson585]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing thanks

[@jaredkemperfishing]

Thanks Andrew, I need to make myself throw one of these more so now I'm better equipped when I do. Have u ever used half an ink pen as a ring tool? It works and cheap.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I have one. I use it solely for the finesse worm though.

[@davidshields1726]

When you insert your nail weight ,bend about one inch of the worm at 90 degrees and push the weight towards the end until it's enclosed in plastic. Can't fly out on the cast.

[@danielpayne7759]

I fish Cherokee alot love your channel

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Daniel!

[@markdoerr5529]

What rod action do you use for wacky, Neko, drop shot and Ned rig???

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I use a couple of different ones. My favorite by far is a Custom Pro Dock Sniper Rod. It’s 6’11” medium, Extra Fast Tip. www.tacklewarehouse.com/Team_Lews_Pro_Speed_Stick_LFS-X5_Spinning_Rod/descpage-LSX.html

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

To answer your question, I typically use that rod for everything you just mentioned. If I change up rods, it’s solely because the rod model I picked up doesn’t have the “Dock Sniper” available.

[@jimwarden9617]

Good job. Some food for thought.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks buddy

[@BeeJayBaits]

Hi Andrew, going to Guntersville for a club tourney next month. First time there for me, any technique suggestions?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Ocho, green pump Thunder Cricket, and a Sexy Dawg.

[@BeeJayBaits]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing Thx, canceled due to COVID. Just have to wait for my first tournament. Stay healthy Andrew!

[@7spliffs370]

Do you ever do any good wacky riggen in rivers?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Yes I do. Typically in rivers I like to use a 4” Ocho. The smaller profile gets way more bites.

[@7spliffs370]

Ok thanks bud

[@juanarellano4377]

What do u think of the Giant TRD!?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’ve fished it a few times. It’s good, but it seems really centered around the ned system. It has too flat of a front to rig it weightless or on a Carolina rig.

[@juanarellano4377]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing Thanks that’s what I thought!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

👊

[@juanarellano4377]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing starting to figure it out slowly!!lol

[@StaticSift]

weedless or not weedless, that is the question... also question, do you use the band and tool ever?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I use weedless around cover, like stumps, bushes, laydowns. If I’m around grass or docks, I use an open hook.

[@damianorslene6792]

Andrew,,,,,what no slides? Awww man i had to take notes!!!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I just started the slides. I think it def helps with the note taking aspect of things.

[@williambates9929]

Great job on the videos 👏👌

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks William!

[@williambates9929]

What do you think of the VMC resin eye waky hook or what hook do you recamend

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

It’s a really good hook. A lot of pros that I know use it.

[@vegasvato55]

If you have a Soft Plastic worm that naturally wants to float, and you add a weight which naturally wants to sink, you have two diametrically opposed forces that can be Tweaked, you can laterally set the depth at which your lure will be "Neutrally Buoyant".

[@cajunnathan4586]

I appreciate the valuable information you are giving us. Only thing is b/c of lighting or background contrast it makes it very hard to see what you are trying to show us. Appreciate the information very much. Just thought that I would bring this issue to your attention to help us the viewers be able to see what you are showing us.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I have quite a few more lights. I’ll work on it in future videos!! Thanks for the heads up.

[@RedXCross1]

Good stuff, again, Really good intel!!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Brad!

[@MurkyWaterCentral]

Very detailed!! Thanks for the insight.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks!

[@DEADKING624]

Neko rig use a nail weight and melt the end of the worm after you put the nail in so it won’t fly out when casting

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Good idea!

[@turner773]

Thanks buddy great tip

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Appreciate it Lamont. Y’all stay safe buddy!

[@Anthony-wi1ny]

Andrew thanks so much for the tips

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

You’re welcome Anthony!

[@johnnystone5432]

Don't overlook the Zoom speed worm during the spawn. Killer...

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

One of my favorites!

[@ditchfishing9148]

Good job

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks!

[@lightlinefishing9179]

Great tips man.. thanks

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks buddy!

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Thanks again for your help It's much appreciated

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Kenny!

[@jerryvalentour164]

At this time teaching is a great thing for you to do.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thank you Jerry. Stay safe!

[@user-ds8it7nf8j]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Michael!

[@chrisduffy2737]

Green screen or blue?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Green Screen

[@funkymojo111]

Right on, thanks for being brave enough to doing a PSA.

[@zacklee3899]

Fire content.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Zack!

[@barthjackk]

Hello Andrew, I want to start by saying that I have really enjoyed your videos. I’ve been subscribed for a while and I typically send links of your videos to friends. You have a gift the way you explain things, I say this from experience as I am a retired professor. You did something recently that really put me off. So much so that I am not sure if I want to remain subscribed. It was on this particular video. You were talking about the Corona virus, you said: “Please listen to the leaders of this country, we elected them for a reason and put them in that position where they have to make the decision, that hard decisions that we a lot of times can’t make…” Well I assure you that “we” did not elect them, you may have but I certainly did not so to hear you say just do as you’re told because of elected officials that I did/do not agree with or vote for, I find that personally offensive. I would also like to add (whether I voted for them or not), in my 60 something years, have never had to rely on a politician to make a hard decision for me that I could not make on my own. I don’t want to launch off on politics but I do want to give you some advice to consider, take it or leave it. If you want to be on a public platform and gain subscribers to your KZbin channel and gain advertisers, then you need to not say a word about certain topics that have nothing to do with the topics on your channel and certainly not subjects that other people feel strongly about. Some blaring examples would be politics, religion, sports etc. You have nothing to gain from it and only subscribers to lose. Right or wrong isn’t the issue here, people are people, they’re not going to mold to you, it’s you that must mold to them if you want to gain viewers and prosper. I feel like there was nothing about what you said that had ill intent and that probably in your eyes it was harmless but you are young and hopefully you’re as good of a learner as you are a teacher. I was going to message you back in the spring when this video came out but I decided to wait a while first so that I didn’t go on a political rant. I have refrained from watching your channel ever since then. I would have preferred to send this to you privately but was only able to find other social media for you (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) as opposed to an email address, I don’t do social media. Michael

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Michael, First off, thank you for subscribing to my channel and watching some of my videos. I always appreciate hearing that and seeing the interaction. You said that I recently did something that upset you, per my Wacky Rig Tip Video, about my stance (at the time) on corona virus. I want to clarify, that particular video was posted March of 2020, right at the beginning of the COVID Pandemic. There were a ton of "Unknowns" that no one could have predicted and we were dealing with a virus that literally shut the country down. So my stance about people being smart, listening to our President at the time, and locking down while the government had time to figure out how to combat the virus was smart. You don't have to agree with me, and thats ok too. When it comes to content produced on my channel and topics discussed on it, I take full responsibility. I know there are hard topics to discuss that may or may not turn viewers away like religion, politics, sports, etc. But see, that's the thing. I am passionate about all 3. I wouldn't be who I am without those 3 (story for a different time). I am religious, political, love sports, and play video games. That right there will turn away a ton of people. Do I want my KZbin channel to boom and have millions of subscribers? Of course I do. But I will never jeopardize who I am and be filtered for a few extra views and subscribers. I really wish you nothing but the best. I'm sorry I offended you, but I am not sorry for what I said because I believed it was true at the time. I hope you stay subscribed, but understand that you may go. With that, have a great day and I hope your 2022 is the best one yet! Andrew

[@genelemon2698]

I enjoy your vids. While you have a little time on your hands, I think you would be the perfect person to do a instructional video on how to return to, locate and fish a waypoint. There are tons of electronics videos out there, but most are brand specific. A waypoint is a waypoint. It sounds simple but I'll guarantee you most of us who buy all these great electronics don't understand how to apply them the most simple fishing tactics. Just a thought keep it simple, keep it real. P.S. I like your green screen back round. It has possibilities.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’m all about simple. I like your idea. I’ll see what I can do. Yea, that was my first time using a green screen. Have some adjustments to make, but it will be cool to have in the future.

[@jerryvalentour164]

Thank you

[@roddybieber7031]

Please put your hand behind the hook so we can see it. Great info.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I threw a link in the description with each hook that I use!

[@lipsnatcher7483]

Bro, is that your washer or dryer going off in the back ground?? lmao

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

YES! Thank goodness it didn't last long. Im embarrassed!

[@lipsnatcher7483]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing hahaha i heard it and know it only because mine have the same chime to them too, I really enjoy your videos man, keep them coming!!!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks a lot buddy!

[@csfishing1496]

Who else heard the washing machine at the start 😂

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Right? Lol

[@Shiloh3498]

You may have elected them but I sure didn't... Love your channel though!

[@david9668]

Yeah just practice everything you were taught in kindergarten

[@baldinghero3107]

Pls stop biting the soft plastic lures the softner is basicly cancer juice.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thank you for the heads up!

[@robertcarr5190]

I'm sticking with it being a democratic hoax and fishing every day.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I hope you’re right!

[@robertcarr5190]

Only repeating the dear leader . . Those are his words.

[@FisForFishing777]

Diawa Neko fat is money