Neko Rig 101: Catch More Bass Than Your Buddy

Does a tough bite have you digging through your tackle box? Whether bass fishing from the bank or boat, the Neko rig is tough to beat if getting bites is your top goal. Nick Smith (wired2.fish/In...) and Brandon Coulter discuss the importance of experimentation when buddy fishing, with Nick demonstrating the Neko rig's ability to mop up behind other anglers or when bass are in a funk.
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The Neko rig is basically a wacky-rigged worm with a nail weight inserted into one end. This creates a presentation that quickly sinks nose-down and fishes vertically across the bottom. Smith delves into the basics of rigging the Neko rig and where and how to fish it. He details the simple tackle selection ranging from his favorite worm, terminal tackle, and what he looks for in a spinning rod setup for casting and fishing the bait.
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[@Brooksburford21]

I started using the Neko rig this year. I gotta say it’s my new favorite bed fishing lure. I love it when the bite gets tough. Super cool technique. Awesome video!

[@daver1634]

Nick the Informative Fisherman is the best. Thanks for having him as a guest.

[@Wired2Fish]

Glad to collaborate with him Dave, there's more coming from him in the near future.

[@Mr40tt]

Thank You for your valuable instructions. Your guest was the icing on the cake. Captain Carpman, Eastern Utah

[@BassGeek]

Man I love a Neko. I always have one rigged. The highland reservoirs I fish a straight wacky is a no go any other time than the spring really. So this is the deal.

[@GRILLBUOY101]

1 if my main mlm lures is the jackall flick and neko wormsmi use 3/0,& 4/0 octppus hooks with no weight get bit on the drop 75% ..another great wirm wacky is the zoom centipede.but now they only make 4 colors which is really dumb. but its way it is .im surprised its not made by many other lure companies as it catches weightless. Texas ,shakey ,wacky.and u can chop off 1.5 in and use it on a ned rig.

[@GRILLBUOY101]

great vid.cant wait 2 get out thid yesr with my new arsenal of swimbait, wavky worms , ned wirms and buzzbaits

[@LucasSnider86]

My guy Nick Smith!! Hell yea

[@Wired2Fish]

We like us some Nick! Here's a few other goodies from Nick on Wired2Fish: 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqOopKRqrZVnqJI 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3O3l2mQe8ylkLc

[@TackleJunky81]

Cool to see Nick on the show. Fantastic video fellas! 👊💪

[@Wired2Fish]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GRILLBUOY101]

ok i use this on my senko worm but i use the jackall flick shakes and any real thin worm u cant get a nail weights into it

[@ralo4265]

Good stuff guys! 👊🏼💯

[@Roboworm99]

What? Nick on Wired2Fish?

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Ray, yeah, it was a fun collaboration between Nick and Wired2Fish.

[@bradenjenkins6810]

Why did he not use the stix rods?

[@InformativeFisherman]

I was in Florida, didn’t have my gear 🤙🏼

[@arturomoreno4911]

Using braid??? I want to learn how to fish that way... great great informative video... ur awesome

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Arturo. Nick was using straight 8-pound fluorocarbon in this video but generally speaking, most anglers use a 8- to 15lb braided mainline to a fluorocarbon leader (usually 8lb). If you're interested in learning more, there are several more Neko rigging videos in our "Neko rig" playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLqCVQ-qVE7YeMn4r228edtOMZUfzzXjp4

[@arturomoreno4911]

@@Wired2Fish beautiful!!!! Yes for sure I will look up more. Thank u deeply for responding... awesome..... gracias!!!

[@garymeierhenry3223]

OH I see.... so thats what Nick has been up to lately. :)

[@trevorsalladay2210]

Could you neko rig a zoom lizard?

[@Wired2Fish]

Absolutely. That's the beauty of the rig -- you can experiment with pretty much any plastic. The profile and seductive, undulating appendages of the right lizard could be an awesome trigger. Here's a video we did on Neko rigging crawfish plastics... something that's proven very effective for us. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZy2qKV9f8edrrs

[@trevorsalladay2210]

@@Wired2Fish thank you very much. Really enjoy your videos. Especially the ones with Gerald Swindle

[@NorCalFishermen]

i learned more in 10 mins than from this vid than a 2hr siminar at bass pro shop!!

[@Wired2Fish]

Right on! Nick is a phenomenal teacher. Awesome working with him when we get the chance.

[@kennyd2134]

Need to put some bend it that hat bill dude.

[@Wired2Fish]

Bent bills, straight bills, bell bottoms, skinny jeans, mustache, clean shave? Who cares.

[@markcody8227]

What size of nail weights do you use when fishing the neko rig and at what depths?

[@stoneysdead689]

It's not that picky- whatever is enough to get you on bottom in a reasonable amount of time and allow you to work the bait correctly. It's affected by line weight, what worm you use, what depth and how much current you have- so no one can really tell you specific weights but- if you ned rig and you know what weight ned head you generally use- the same neko weight should work well in that area or areas like it.

[@youtubzkoz]

Isn't the hook supposed to be vertical not horizontal for weedlessness. ?

[@InformativeFisherman]

When I’m dragging the bottom yes, when I’m shaking it just above the grass I keep it sideways

[@MRbassmasterman]

👍

[@lilhito9498]

It’s pronounced “neck-o” though...

[@Wired2Fish]

He references with the proper pronunciation in the video.

[@lilhito9498]

@@Wired2Fish I spoke too soon my fault