Ned Rig: The best WALLEYE bait no one’s throwing

[@troylindner]

"You Either Die A Bass Pro Or Live Long Enough To See Yourself Become A Walleye Angler”

[@aaronotto7010]

This made me spit my beer out laughing. How many Minnesotan’s have had the same joy of setting the hook on a walleye to just throw your net down once boat side, to land a Largemouth? I think the creative types call them “happy accidents”……………

[@Ironman-zq8hv]

Bass fishing was created for those that can't catch walleye.

[@chuckmasonfishingmichigan]

Love tossing Ned Rigs up on Saginaw Bay, and those Clam Fortis nets are great, go to net now

[@bobmorton4633]

Last year, I watched this video. We were out in our usual spot that we catch a few good size walleye. They were not hitting their usual baits that we always throw at them. I tried this method. Bang land one. We also tried another one of your little tips. A jig head and half a worm. It too was a game changer. So far, everything you have suggested has worked for those stubborn walleyes. I know this year, the bite may be different. So I am going to be prepared with some of your tricks, including the ones you used this winter on Lake Winnipeg . Thanks for all the great advice.

[@TheMWink911]

Brett, I just got back today from a fishing trip to Ear Falls, Ontario Canada. I have been to the lodge for the past 20 years. This video on throwing a Ned Rig completely dominated the walleye and SMB this past week. I was throwing a green pumpkin finesse TRD and green pumpkin Hula Stick with matching mushroom jigs. I caught so many walleyes between 21-27” and bass from 18-22”. I was out fishing my dad who loves using minnow setups (I used to use minnows as well).The entire camp was dumbfounded. Your content is awesome to watch and learn from! Keep up the amazing work.

[@joshuahaley4367]

I just caught the first walleye of my life on a ned rig yesterday while fishing for bass. It was 22 inches and 4.5 lbs. it gave me an amazing fight so now I’m addicted. Thanks for the tips I’m sure this will help me catch more walleye

[@TargetWalleye]

That is awesome!

[@donaldjdickinson]

Like you, I tried fishing for bass (smallies). Only first used the ned a couple years ago and have had great luck with Pike and Walleyes. I've never heard of anyone else using it for walleyes, so this is a really good tip for a lot of people I'm sure. I've had the most luck with the orange z-man's ... the walleyes love them. I fish a lot of minnows, but this is one goto that can outfish the minnows at times.

[@jaredgibbs1011]

Started throwing the ned rig 7 years ago on the Illinois river for largemouth and started catching Sauger and walleye

[@TargetWalleye]

Didn't realize until now that my man Clayton Schick Outdoors had just posted a Ned Rig walleye video too. Wasn't trying to ride any coattails 😂 but pretty cool to finally see some other folks deploying the deadly Nedly for walleyes on purpose too. Much love Clayton 👊

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

HA! All good man.... You have been using it for a LOT longer than I have. This was my first year using it for Walleye ever, and it has been unreal!! Been loving the Savage Gear Ned Minnows!!

[@billsutorius2753]

Brett you're a very gracious man to say that I give you a lot of credit you got real class man

[@jaxfishn0]

Brett, I'm a big fan of the Ned and I throw it almost everywhere I fish, with excellent results. I regularly outfish my boat partner when he fishes something else. I haven't caught any walleye with it yet but that's only because the smallmouth beat them to it. Will keep throwing the Ned wherever I fish, because I know I can always catch something with it.

[@jasonbroom7147]

I believe this technique has gotten even better with the unfortunate goby invasion. When you swim this rig real slow, it looks like a goby...when you work it slow and then pop it, I think they are convinced it's a crawdad.

[@TargetWalleye]

Could absolutely be a thing. We don't have gobies, but we do have little "sculpins" which look similar.

[@CS-te4th]

Just loaded up the Yak...definitely gonna try this set up tonight, great intro music too

[@MechHeli]

great video Brett....who would of thought a ned rig....interesting!!

[@TargetWalleye]

Thx man! They LOVE it. Like I said, I honestly figured it out on accident while bass fishing...but now it's legit one of my go-to confidence baits they seem to eat anywhere. Bonus points for the multi-species day and extra hooksets lol. Hope you're summer is off to a great start.

[@dlo3607]

True, I found out accidentally a few years ago fishing summer walleye on humps. Snap jigging them was slow so I changed to slowly dragging a z-man HogZ in green pumpkin thinking maybe I'd pick up a few smallies but the walleye were all over it. they love it

[@mnfarmerfarmer3600]

My favorite way to fish is a jig head with Half a nightcrawler trolling .5mph. Basically a ned rig.

[@dennispalmer8622]

Love my President reel!

[@country3608]

That phone call probably your wife to tell you, you don’t need another reel if she’s like my wife !😅👍 Great video on NED tips 👍🎣

[@logancunningham4801]

Nice! Awesome to see someone else using the President XT. I've got a 35 size on a 6'9 fenwick HMG ML. It's awesome!! Killer videos man!!

[@TargetWalleye]

Thx dude! And they are insane for the money. Have 3 now but plan to order more now that I see a a few more in stock 👊

[@logancunningham4801]

Ya for sure! I'm up in canada and i practically stole mine at $115CAD. What do you think of the changes between this and the regular President? I've heard some people don't like the Cork handle on the XT as much but i personally love it! The carbon fiber is a nice touch too

[@TargetWalleye]

@@logancunningham4801 The XT has a faster gear ratio (6.2:1 vs 5.2:1) so you can pick up about 6" more line per crank. Weighs 1-oz less. And is supposed to be more durable 'cuz of its aluminum main shaft and pinion gear. Oh, and they look freakin' gorgeous lol! I love the bigger cork handle too.

[@logancunningham4801]

Awesome! Ya i forgot the president was only 5:1 i was between this and the Piscifun CarbonX and I'm definitely glad i landed on this one🤘

[@UncleKrusty68]

Works great for Sauger on the St. Croix River

[@After5Outdoors]

Been trying ole "Ned" myself. It does work like a charm!

[@j.craigh.3480]

I know what you mean. I learned about the Ned rig three years ago and while fishing bass have caught such a variety of fish on them including walleye, lots of pike, sheep head and my best a 4 ft musky on the same three inch green goby turd you had in your video. I keep shocking my buddies because while their trying to catch fish I’m pulling them in on this weird looking bait they’ve never seen before that a young lad who’s father owned a bait store turned me onto.

[@bluntwizard996]

savage gear ned minnow is what ive been getting walleye on this year

[@country3608]

Thank You for the tip!👍🎣

[@TargetWalleye]

Appreciate you checking it out!

[@jeremygladish]

The ned rig.... tough to beat!

[@TargetWalleye]

She's a mean little gal 🔥

[@iowasilvia]

I caught a few last fall on our local river here in SW Missouri.. I was very surprised to say the least!! One, I was Smallie fishing. And Two, I didn't know the walleye traveled that far up the river from the lake. I just got home from our local walleye lake tonight. We have been killing it with Northland Fireball jigs tipped with minnows. We switched to crawlers after running out of minnows. Did even better with them... Next time I'm out I will try tossing some turds at the walleye. We like using PB&J here and also Bubble Gut. Smallies love em!!!! Great video BTW!

[@TargetWalleye]

Heck yeah that's awesome! Thx much for watching 👊

[@williamkrejca4641]

Very informative, credible presentation, well done!!!!!

[@TylerGoesFishing]

Love the Ned Rig. works so well good results

[@TargetWalleye]

No doubt! 👊

[@Morillon2]

Im gonna try it today. Your video came in clutch, I'm leaving in 30min. Great video as always!

[@TargetWalleye]

Heck yeah go and get 'em!

[@tonyknott3789]

Absolutely nailed it man on the pflueger president reel, every reel I currently fish with is pflueger, I have Trion for my panfishing, presidents and xt for smallmouth river fishing, saugeye fishing both lake and river, soon my birthday gift from my children is gonna be a pflueger reel, but I'm not sure which one, I've been told "this time it's a surprise Dad" lol. So we will see. Great information on the nedding for walleye, sauger, saugeye, thought bout for years but never tried. So I've got me 7'2' carbon med fast rod and I've picked up some Ned type tackle, and we will see if I can manage some late summer/early saugeye. Keep up the great videos, thank you for what you do.

[@williammawk1720]

It's funny you are having success on the NED Rig for walleye because I have been wondering how it would work for eyes. BTW. I just bought my second president after finding out what a great reel they are.

[@baccoff3308]

Great video!

[@billsutorius2753]

Hey Brett I thought this was a great video, sorry I didn't comment on it sooner but I learned a lot from watching it and purchased a few of those vmc finesse and regular half Moon jig heads. Great tips. Thanks a lot, I learned a lot from you and the website. You're a top notch angler also you got a dope a.. boat and electronics man!!! And you sure know how to use it all 🎣

[@TargetWalleye]

🙌

[@carsonmillar1015]

Neds are great . I use em for anything up in Ontario just like tubes. Even caught a beaver this weekend (thought it was a record pike) . Hell of a fight

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Dude I always have been a jighead/paddle or jighead/fluke type of jigger, never yet have ive found the magic in them on our north east rivers. Now that Ive seen it fished as a retrieval bait, im excited to try it more asap!

[@Riverlifeoutdoors]

Good stuff 😎

[@FrankvanVliet]

Nice info Brett, i will try it for zander in the Netherlands :-) Must be working to....

[@TargetWalleye]

YES! Pls keep me posted! #goals

[@FjFished]

Have used them to catch perch here in Finland, and also caught zanders as bonus! Now when I've watched this video it clicked for me, let's target zander with nedrig also :) thank you!

[@hunterseifert2497]

I use Janns netcraft 4 inch ringworms for walleye but I’m fishing heavy rock cover in current. Not too deep

[@mattress2331]

Great Information

[@davealles9927]

It's not just simply that the Ned rig today is just a jig head and soft plastic, nor has it been around since the 70s. Zman TRD was introduced in 2014. The biggest difference with it is the buoyancy of the plastic, which postures the hook upright as the jig head remains on bottom. Today's Ned rig will outfish any old jig head from years ago any day of the week. We have been throwing it for walleye for a couple years now, of course it originated as a pleasant surprise as walleye was not the target species.

[@TargetWalleye]

I definitely agree that the buoyancy of the plastic is the key difference, and also that most days it crushes other plastics that do not float - depends how you are fishing them. But FYI the first Mushroom Head Jig mold was created in the mid-70s, and were first sold in 1976. Some folks were crushing the MN bass tourney scene with the new style/technique. Started with craws, but soon Ribbontail worms and Slug-Gos entered the scene a couple years later. Funny enough, Ned Kehde was first shown the Mushroom Head Jigs by my old boss Ron Lindner while on a fishing trip in Minnesota in the early ‘80s. I personally knew local central-MN guides and others (who have since passed on) that were using the “jig worm” technique for multi-species guide trips all the way back in the late-70s, putting their clients on bass, walleye and northern without ever having to fuss with live bait and they were dumby-proof to fish. It’s obviously progressed since then - and the floating plastics has been a huge development in getting more bites…I’m just saying you take away the floating properties and folks have in fact been doing this since the late-70s. But I'm happy we have floaters now!

[@JaKeMaRtiN-lh3xr]

dude i catch sooo many walleye on a black ned rig here in michigan. such an underrated walleye lure and i catch them on accident while fishing for smallmouth. great video dude!

[@44_83]

Who give a f ck

[@44_83]

I shot a cat by mistake and who wood give a f ck bout that too

[@44_83]

meth is a fc ked up drug

[@charliekorabek3846]

I am gonna try this! Seems like it would make sense….

[@TargetWalleye]

It works! Silly and simple, but catches.

[@ethanellisonwhite8925]

Hey man. I work at natural sports in Ontario. We have a bunch on president xt in stock. We ship to USA too

[@gordjohnson70]

Hair jig mighta been worth a try.

[@DirtyJobsGuy1]

Is this just a spring and early summer presentation? Or can you chuck this in the heat of summer?

[@kevinmassenburg3253]

I have two of those reels and there amazing!! 💪

[@codyprice1987]

I’m trying a ned rig today. Northern Manitoba still catching them in 6 ft of water

[@jenks626]

Still trying to decide between these 2 rods on which to order 🤔

[@TargetWalleye]

I’d do the 7’ 3” ML fast, it’s a much more versatile rod 👊

[@BuckI2Bdad]

Great info, I have a question for you, How would you fish this rig in current i.e. in rivers and below damns

[@TargetWalleye]

Thx! Depending on the current I run the 3/16-oz or even bump up to 1/4-oz. Less dragging the bait and instead more hops to keep it out of snags. Have had some great sucess on rivers around central MN, but if there's too much current or the water is just too dirty (limited clarity) there's better options to move more water for fish to track down your bait. For sure worth a shot tho! Oh and bump up that fluorocarbon leader to 10-lb. If the water clarity is only about a foot or so then just tie it straight to the braid.

[@privatelabel4004]

I like to use the Morning Dawn Rattlin Ned. It’ll catch all bass and walleye like mad

[@TargetWalleye]

Heck yeah!

[@dougmasters4620]

It probably helps if you’re fishing in Canada where they’ll also Bite plain mister twisters

[@TargetWalleye]

This is from central Minnesota. 🤷‍♂

[@whales302]

So will this actually out fish just a simple jig head and twister tail. I really don't get how fish see it any differently than the good ol standard jig and plastic.

[@Alodybawb]

will this work on a river with some current

[@kingbeans9707]

Sorry Amanda lol 😂

[@TargetWalleye]

LOL 😂😂😂 Big texting guy

[@huntermike1256]

It may or may not work in Oklahoma for Walleye and Saugeye 🤫

[@TargetWalleye]

Ohhhh snap!

[@307mtb]

Ever use the Tokyo or child rig for walleyes?

[@TargetWalleye]

I may or may not have a Tokyo-rigged 3" Storm Largo Shad rigged up right now.... 🤐 More on that later.

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

Greetings and thanks for the terrific video(s). Do ya think this might work on this God-forsaken beautiful Blue Ridge Lake or Carters Lake in Georgia where the walleye are not so plentiful and are finicky a.f.??😩

[@TargetWalleye]

Absolutely! I really think it's one of the most universal fish catchers there is. All species really, but has actually become my favorite for walleye in any conditions, deep or shallow, weeds or rocks. Bonus points that you'll catch a little bite of everything even while specifically targeting walleyes.

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

@@TargetWalleye Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the motivation & awesome videos.😉👍🏾

[@TargetWalleye]

@@TheSilverSurfisher for sure! And thank YOU.

[@outdoorsman9384]

Do you fish it 30 to 50 feet and what ounce for that depth? Thank you

[@loreneckert6812]

Thanks for the great info. Truly appreciated.

[@ReeceBert123]

That scared me when he stuck his fingers in the walleyes mouth😬😂

[@garyogren3207]

Lake Whitefish will suck the small Z-Man's TRD's up too :)

[@TargetWalleye]

Sick! Makes sense - I have only fished whities a couple of times but those days we had caught 'em feeding right off bottom. Not counting ice fishing for lakers lol.

[@garyogren3207]

@@TargetWalleye Lakers will slurp them up too ;)

[@chuckmathias488]

how do you like your boat? looking at buying one and i am guessing not many people get more time in one than you

[@TargetWalleye]

Absolutely in love with the layout of the Lund 2025 Impact XS. Fishing, family, multi-species...they nailed it. Tons of storage, lots of room with the flip-up jump seats in the back and open gunwales. Handles big water well but can still sneak in little lakes. Literally couldn't be any happier.

[@chuckmathias488]

@@TargetWalleye thanks looking a littler smaller 17 or 18 but same idea

[@TargetWalleye]

@@chuckmathias488 my buddy Nick Lindner just got the 18' Impact. I had the chance to hop in it for league the other night and it somehow feels like it has the same amount of space as mine. They did an awesome job shaving a few inches here and there and hardly making it noticeable that the boat is 2' shorter. I think no matter which Impact you go with you'll be thrilled. The hardest part will be finding one to buy right now...no one wants to sell there's and most dealers are already sold-out for the season. best of luck tho! And thx much for taking time out of your day to watch these videos.

[@chuckmathias488]

@@TargetWalleye i love your videos keep them coming and i found one at dealer in Marquette mi near me so yeah wife might not talk to me for a few weeks but trigger is getting pulled. thanks for your response

[@TargetWalleye]

@@chuckmathias488 lol absolutely. That will change once she hops in it tho!

[@DieHardAngling]

Awesome video bro they are definitely underrated for Walleyes but I put a albino fluke jr on the head🤫🤫🤫

[@TargetWalleye]

🤫🤫🤫! Lol thx man!

[@jacobbelcher3110]

Been using the ned type rig for years for walleye just never shared my success with it lol

[@TargetWalleye]

You're a smart man lol. 🔥 Same here, but the time had come hahaha.

[@longhaul007]

When all else fails crack out the Ned rig 🤔😉

[@scottduflo7348]

Another great video. You have a new subscriber. I can watch and listen to you without becoming bored like I do TRYING to get through other videos. I'm definitely going to try this.

[@nicholasmoen3244]

Anyone know the 'green pumpkin purple' color name he is referring to? Looking like maybe green pumpkin goby or molting craw

[@TargetWalleye]

It's the "green pumpkin goby" color Finesse TRD and a "watermelon purple swirl" color in the 4" Stick.

[@nicholasmoen3244]

@@TargetWalleye Awesome, thanks for the info!!

[@matty91423]

What you using for teeth whitener? 🦷

[@TargetWalleye]

😂

[@scottduflo7348]

LOL

[@cheezuscrust7730]

I've been fishing the ned rig for walleyes ever since senkos and stick baits came out on the market... I'm so hip.

[@TargetWalleye]

No doubt! lol

[@tiredredneck8159]

WTF iv been using this the entire time!!! 9 danm years!!! Stop telling everyone my secret!! Lol jk Man great stuff!! Awesome footage!!

[@alexfamie5255]

Imagine if you were REALLY like that..

[@EricH4777]

You stole B rocks song lol

[@TargetWalleye]

Other way around 😂 I used it for a YT vid back in July 2018. Much love to B-Rizzle lol ❤️ and I actually didn't realize he used it for his outros now. Super sick song! Nate Rose puts out some heaters.

[@EricH4777]

It's for sure a catchy toon!

[@fishntools]

Hummm, It's always bothered me that a proven fact is that fish ALWAYS have better visibility of a dark colored bait against a light background and a light colored bait against a dark background and yet when we thread our two toned plastics we always do the REVERSE of what is BEST in regards their visibility??? Nature/our creator gave bait fish their best protection to AVOID against being mauled in their color scheme and yet, we mimic that very same color scheme when we're trying to catch the prey we seek! Think about it, how does this make any sense???? I got to believe that we'd have more success if we would change this mentality.

[@TargetWalleye]

To me, it makes sense when you're trying to match the hatch. Depends where you're fishing. Super clear water, heavily-pressured fish that see lots of artificial baits every day...I'd usuallyyyyy rather sling something that looks like the real thing. Even if it means it's harder for the fish to see. Fine by me if it fools the ones that get close enough to it to eat. That being said there are definitely certain days and lakes where doing the opposite beats the snot out of them! 👍 And it seems backwards, but dark baits actually do a better job of creating a silhouette in dirty water. It doesn't really make sense in my tiny brain, but there's some great underwater videos on KZbin where you can see the difference it makes. Thanks for watching!

[@fishntools]

@@TargetWalleye Lets say you're using a fluke jerk bait, would it not seem more realistic to reverse the color scheme to better imitate an injured/ dying minnow?

[@lukeyboii1046]

Basically same thing as a mister twister tail. People been using for walleye way before you were born.

[@TargetWalleye]

Oh yeah those have always and will always catch fish. The bigger difference would be how you're fishing them.

[@scottduflo7348]

They are very different. He is just too nice to tell you that and explain why.

[@murphykakeeway]

Been using a ned for walleyes for years . Your jus getting it now ?? Lil late to the game buddy