Is This The Worlds Smallest Ned Rig?!?!

[@Sporophore_Hunter]

I love this new micro finesse line and throwing it on BFS gear!

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@robertcwillifordii2630]

A few years ago, out at the river, I neko rigged a micro craw, and had a smallie key in on it. Caught that guy five times. Same fish. He stuck around each time, and I was more than happy to catch him again and again. Craziest thing I've ever seen.

[@MattStefanFishing]

spawner!

[@billgibson9968]

Berkley half head is the real deal! I use the 3/8 head on a TRD or the Big TRD in 18-45 ft and pound the big ones!

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep i love them!

[@sklxbnz5667]

I'm a big UL fan and have a ton of confidence in it so seeing more micro anything is great. I used these over the summer and they work! The ZMan micro line has a few fun things in it and I've caught big and small everything in ponds, streams and rivers.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@victorsimonsen921]

been making my own for years with a 16oz or smaller crappie jigs and a strike king finesse 7in worm cut into thirds also the hula stick cut in half you get a mini trd and a tickler out of one .

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@wolverinex4243]

Exactly. You get it.

[@sheepdad556]

This was great and with perfect timing. Just starting out with BFS and getting equipped to start the new season and technique. Like you said, these are gonna be fish catchers for sure.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xibfwmz]

Yea it really is crazy how small those baits are when compared to regular ned rigs, I can't wait for spring to use them in Wisconsin

[@MattStefanFishing]

gonna be so good!

[@bassfishingasia]

If i can recommend a great hook..Zappu cocho cocho heads.. size 2 & 3 hooks

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Thanks Matt! This is right down my alley, love finesse bass fishing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@basstex6703]

Great Info. I've had days when I used a crappie bait to catch a lot of bass

[@MattStefanFishing]

Same here!

[@jkieffer123]

I’m sure you already know but Z-man came out with Micro-finesse shroomZ jig heads specifically made for these baits and they come in multiple colors and weights.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yeah i saw that after i filmed the video while looking for heads so i put the link for it in the video description

[@johndrx165]

2" Senkos are fish magnets! I can only imagine how good that will work. Catch everything!

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@midwestfischerman]

Hey Matt, I think you would like the products from Mule Fishing Supply Co., a small independent lure company out of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. They make durable Elaztech-type soft plastics in a variety of styles. They also make different styles of finesse Ned-style jigs. I know the owner, Ethan. He is a great guy who makes quality tackle.👍🏻🙌🏻

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ill check them out! thanks!

[@JP-dj1ow]

I've been saying it for a long time but the pressure has been pushing the sport in the finesse direction for a long time. I always say look at Japan first. They're always ahead of us for the most part in finesse bass fishing. It's not a coincidence that you catch bass crappie fishing with those small plastics and good ones at that. I love finesse/micro finesse.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@mjk86100]

I think the mini trout magnet is probably the smallest ned rig bait I've used.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@RG-bf9if]

In cold waters, i currently do have a lot of succès with microbaits with allmost no animation of the bait. Many anglers around me but nothing else was working. I share your point of view.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@nsac3450]

Ned rig has been my go to.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@Marvld1]

I have used them here in the Ozarks rivers for Smallmouth and Rock bass, killer micro baits. You have to have the right combo to throw these lite lures. I wonder if it work on trout? I use like a lite hair jig but on the bottom.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i bet it will!

[@fishingusa2051]

It works I’ve already been introducing on days when it’s tough to get bit. Unfortunately it’s only available in very few colors. Hopefully they will have more colors out soon. Yes your correct I’ve caught all spots on it which are predominant species in the lakes I fish

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the info!

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

Looks like a leach! I’ll tell you leaches are like pure crack infused candy for smallmouth and I’ll go out on a limb and say it is one of the most overlooked forage that no one who fishes for bass either doesn’t recognize or talk about if they’ve realized it. I realized it when I was a hardcore walleye fisherman 25 years ago.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes they are!

[@edwardwicht5271]

I’ve cut down baits to about 2 inches. The purportions weren’t exactly right, but the fish didn’t care. Think this will be great for triggering fish that won’t commit to bigger targets. Thanks for letting people know about it!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you got it!

[@mikeeller557]

I'm glad the small baits are coming back. You will catch MORE fish! Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

lots more fish!

[@GeorgeHamilton285]

Spots on Norman will eat the micro TRD’s like candy. Now if Zman would make some Micro TRD Spinz Spinners they would go nuts for those little things.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@charliehefferan9396]

I don't get to fish alot but do as much as I can and I tried the ned rig this past year and caught a lot of fish. I'm definitely going to be trying that tiny one

[@MattStefanFishing]

good luck!

[@greatestever3827]

That micro finesse Ned will catch a lot trout

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep!

[@exteriorhomeservices6458]

I sure hope so

[@leeeck3866]

I am curious how has the enurig worked out for you? Love your excitement for new baits. The start of the tournament season is going to be like Christmas morning for you. Happy and blessed holidays for you and your family.

[@MattStefanFishing]

caught a bunch of fish on it!

[@johnbutler307]

Matt that bait looks good I will give it A try.

[@MattStefanFishing]

good luck!

[@secretbassrigs]

I wonder if there will be issues with hooks being swallowed. Normal sized Neds supposedly get swallowed a lot.

[@MattStefanFishing]

just cant wait on setting the hook

[@aaronh4431]

Check out mule baits their mule heads are a perfect fit down to 1/80 and good hooks with mushroom style head

[@MattStefanFishing]

i will

[@johnnyweaver1300]

I've been telling ppl for yrs that I caught fish on a Ned rig but using something a little different that way the fish are not used to it, I've bought micro Neds not long ago plus more micro baits, I wanted to start fishing creeks using them but haven't had chance yet! Was wondering if you ever fished with the hybrid hunter by strike king, I saw you had some of their crank baits hanging up!🎣👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

i need to give the hybrid hunter a try

[@terrytresemer2864]

You'll have to weed thru all the other critters. Don't ask me how but last year a caught a bluegill on a five inch dropshot, hooked in the mouth. The bait was as big as it was. But yes I've used some pretty small baits, 1.5" craws, 1" grubs, not forgetting my rocket shad. They're not a sure thing but when the bite is tough I'm all for giving them a try! You'll want your light action though. Try that Rebel Wee Craw also, I'll use it on those long shallow points. Beware they take crappie too. If you ever go trout fishing try all the above also.

[@richardbossman9875]

Berkley used to make a 1” power craw that was awesome on a 1/32nd head, they are out of production as far as I know but between those and the old school Yozuri pin minnow I could always get bite no matter the weather or conditions.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I love catching fish! nothing wrong with weeding through fish!

[@Larry77777]

Hey Matt: I bought Z-Man's 1.75" TicklerZ instead of their 1.75" TRD (seemed logical because I already like their 2.75" TicklerZ better than their 2.75" TRD)

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@Browntrout1878]

That would be great on lake James nc!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@Browntrout1878]

Do quite a bit vertical fishing. Have you tried snell in a circle hook about 2 inches above your small baits? Had one come up and hit Yellow perch Had on. Sadly the big one broke off !

[@johnrayner5599]

I have not tried them but I can see the possibilities in using them, good things come in small packages at least thats what I tell my wife… lol!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@brady8257]

I’ve always power fished for largemouth but I tried to pick up finesse fishing for neutral or negative bass when the Ned rig blew up. I’ve had a hard time with making the change. Anything more finesse than a shaky head is a challenge for me to get bit. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@MattStefanFishing]

this is ultra finesse.

[@jasonjordan1548]

The Zman micro shad is a dangerous bait I have cought a lot of bass blue gills and crappies with it

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@bassboxingoutdoors]

Zman makes a micro shroom hook

[@MattStefanFishing]

i saw that after doing the video

[@marktapley7571]

Wonder if it will work for Crappie? I stocked 2.5 acre pond with Bass, Cats, & Crappie 26 years ago and did not fish for all those years. Recently retired and discovered the Crappie have taken over. No Bass left. Started looking into the situation and it appears to be a common problem in smaller bodies of water. Will have to Rotenone the whole damn thing at some point and restock for blue gill, red ear, cats and bass. No crappie although I do think they are very good for eating.

[@MattStefanFishing]

im surprised the crappie ran everything off

[@marktapley7571]

@@MattStefanFishing The pond experts tell me that the black crappie reproduce ap. ten times as many fry as the bass and so they out compete them. Also I failed to have structure in pond so once minnows have to go deeper in colder weather they get eaten. Cat fish also have to have cave like structure to spawn in so I have now cut drums length ways with pvc weights. They say never put both bass and crappie in small ponds and the only way to correct the problem now is to start over. Maybe this info. will help others. The fish farm outfits don’t tell you this of course because they want to sell you more fish.

[@robertchadwick1552]

I think that'll work well also.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@k9er233]

'Micro-Finesse'. We used to call that "using trout rigs to catch bass". Especially river smallies. I'm talkin' 1970's. What was old is 'new' again. 😉

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@stevencochran4274]

I wonder it this would work in place of fly on old fly n bobber winter smallmouth technique? … I remember a video where Al Lindor was kill n them on a bluff wall n winter …. It was popular

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep it could be worth a shot!

[@phil2470]

So, with these micro finesse worms, what keeps a guy from just cutting a piece of a trick worm off and using that instead?

[@MattStefanFishing]

you can try it.

[@bassthelure]

Matt!? I'm sure I'm not the first to ask, but what's that GIANT Rapala bait back there!?!

[@MattStefanFishing]

A gift

[@bassthelure]

@@MattStefanFishing 😅 Awesome! Let us know when you can! Merry Christmas!

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Matt. I wasn't crazy about the Ned rig when it came out so I'm not going to say how ridiculous I think this is. I hate being wrong but damn that's small, I have caught keeper bass on shad darts (by mistake) so no comment.

[@MattStefanFishing]

its small but its going to work!

[@darrellgrant7615]

When I read the title I thought you somehow got ahold of my noods….

[@MattStefanFishing]

hahaha! keep them to yourself please!

[@Surfer-727]

Why are are Z-Man's so popular, I know they do not break much, is it cause they are buoyant in the water and bass fisherman want them mid water or to keep them just off the bottom ?

[@MattStefanFishing]

those are both positives!

[@exteriorhomeservices6458]

Between the chatterbaits and trds I need Zman to leave my wallet alone

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@ChristophercurtisChris]

No I haven't used it yet one of those men rigs I would like to have a smaller size

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@rooterdaddy6889]

I wonder, did Z-Man get this idea from Blaukat's "half-ned" rig? 🤔

[@MattStefanFishing]

No idea

[@hirambrashier1449]

I like your Bigfoot there in the background

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@mindobersaglia3374]

Using the smaller ones might cause them to be swallowed a lot. But you would have to have a sensitive rod.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@alanwinge8775]

Don't wait to try it, take iit ice fishing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

That's the plan!

[@LowBrowFishing]

I'd really like to be able to throw a ned rig. But deep south lakes and ned rigs just don't mix. The guy who invents a line tie that can come through these super vegetated waters is gonna make millions.

[@MattStefanFishing]

interesting!

[@pensnut08]

I bet ice fishing guys will be trying that!

[@MattStefanFishing]

probably!

[@MJ_Bass]

I mean at a certain point aren’t these crappie baits? 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep! but the work on bass too!

[@LilTommy.]

Not the size its how u work it 😎🔥🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

oh boy! haha!

[@jesseboyden3119]

Randy calls em lil tid bits lmao

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@dawg0059]

Okay.... Hottest Bass baits for 2023...BPS panfish kits and or any crappie baits....Guess they missed it at ICAST this year... Price will skyrocket in 2023...Just because it now can be marketed as the new hot bass bait... better get you some of that👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@k9er233]

Non-pro tip. Standard worms. Small scissor. You're welcome. 😁

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺 Some good things come in small packages.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes they do!

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

🤔 Only until a fish rips off a section/ portion of this bait. Then it has gotten smaller 😆👍🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@Garminrules]

Just started bfs couple years ago....love the small stuff

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@wolverinex4243]

Ultra ultra small jigs will get the job done better bc of tail action, fishy profile, and ability to swallow due thinness, but who the heck am I? I use trout gear for this technique. Ned and ultra finessy jigs are about the same unless they float. You can always cut a floating worm. When I tell you I do this at the highest level, trust me. Think bigger by thinking outside the box.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@johnlantz7278]

First we want to just get bit ,then figure out how to get a big one ☝️ ❤

[@MattStefanFishing]

bites always come first in my book!

[@wolverinex4243]

You do realize you can make them micro by cutting?

[@MattStefanFishing]

you can make anything by cutting

[@mikeschulz5070]

Not the smallest… check out mule jigs… I use them for crappies and gills…

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@scottehrlich6653]

Although it’s been suggested and declined. I’ll be cutting an inch off. Over

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@LilTommy.]

Delete this video!! 🤫😉🔥🔥🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!