The Ned Rig - The Ultra Finesse Rig for Bass Fishing

I was finally able to put together this video that I have been promising for a long time. The Ned Rig is an amazing little simple fishing rig that will catch more fish. Simple by design but very effective. It has saved a lot of days for tough fishing for me. It not only catch bass but as I write this I'm sitting on the shores of the Niagara River and just today me and the guys in my boat all boated 28+ inch Walleye using the Ned Rig. In my opinion ZMan makes the best componants for the Ned Rig. The last a long time and the Shroomz Head has great hooks and lure keeper.
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Equipment Used
7'3" Med Light 13 Fishing Omen Black Spinning Rod
Lews Gold Spinning Reel
6lb test Seaguar InvizX line
1/20oz ZMan Shroomz Head
Green Pumpkin TRD lure
Tied with and Improved Clinch knot
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[@GalaxysGreatestDad]

Gene. Thanks for all of the videos you put up. You have taught me a lot about bass fishing. Growing up (I'm 34) with no dad my Grandma would take me bullhead fishing and that is all I knew. Your channel has been instrumental in me learning how to bass fish. I take what I learn from you and others and teach it to my 4 year old. I just want you to know your videos make a difference even if you don't know it.

[@Flukemaster]

+Lyndon Durgan thank you Lyndon. I make these videos for people in your situation. Thanks for letting me know it's working

[@waltersmith1100]

Fishing has been tough in NJ. I was almost ready to pack it in when a little fluke master dropped into my brain and told me to use the Ned rig--- 5 bass later turned a bad day into gold. Keep doing what you are doing. I learn so much!

[@dravenharrington1412]

I don't know if you remember but last week I asked you when to set the hook on frogs after I missed all of mine and couldn't hook up with my first frog fish. you told me count to 3. when the weekend came around I just fished the frog non stop and I caught some which made me happy. but I had a five pounder come up and miss my frog as much as I wanted to set the hook I watched and waited she came back I counted to three and the fight was on. thank you for all that you do. you really help me with all my fishing. I'm glad I found your channel I've been a viewer for years. thanks keep doing what you do.

[@dustinstone5498]

This is my go to!!!! I love this rig!!! I have got my PB on this at 8 lb 7 ounces. I showed this rig to my buddy which is our local high school fishing coach. They won their tournament last week with this!!! You did not cover the hook set!!! Light wire hook. For me I just reel in and lift the rod straight up seems to work great! You are doing a great job love the videos. Thank you!!!!

[@FishingChanneltv]

just love all your videos for two reasons, first I always learn something and second I love to fish light and usually that is the way your go

[@AllForTeags]

Takes me 30 minutes to get through a full video. I'll hear you say something, pause the vid and think and visualize about how I could use the lure/technique. Rinse and repeat... Tight lines, Gene!

[@TheBonz31]

I've been hearing a lot about the Ned-Rig lately out here in Oklahoma, thanks for explaining - Seems like a good tool for the toolbelt

[@FranchizetheKing]

Best fishing channel; I tell all my friends to check you out! You've made me a much better angler! Thanks bro!

[@grippinglipsfishing5671]

I have only used this technique once... I caught a few but lately have mainly been fishing top water. last few trips have been slow... I am going to give this technique a try again today! Tight lines!

[@netfishandchilltv237]

Awesome video as always Fluke! Your videos are so jam packed with info and I always look forward to watching! Keep er' goin👍

[@Flukemaster]

+Netfish and Chill TV thanks

[@MattLunaFishing]

Good info in this for sure

[@alan350z8]

my mystery tackle box came with the Z-man hula sticks and those mushrooms jig heads last month. I just rigged it like a shakey head and caught a bunch of fish doing that. great video as usually!!

[@timgriffin1245]

Hey man just wishing you luck with your career change. We got your back on this. Looking forward to more great videos.

[@Flukemaster]

+Tim Griffin Thanks Tim

[@CoryProducts]

Sweet...have a ton of ned rig stuff..will try tomorrow..thanks for your honest, non know it all style...great info!

[@chrisstroot7221]

Been watching your videos forever and still learn stuff everyday. Even in your old videos.

[@MrSkeyxc]

Sir you did a "really" great job in this video, thank you so much for your time and effort. I'm just starting to fish the NED Rig so it helped me very much. Thanks so much my friend...

[@ScuffedThumbZFishing]

I'm excited for the kayak vids with your kids my dad and I got kayaks this year. Sure is fun.

[@catman7153]

I tried the Ned rig in some of the really clear sand pits in my area and it definitely catches fish! I even picked up a couple of nice crappie with it. Thanks for the great tip!!

[@texasheat2731]

Another great video from my main man, love your stuff!

[@Fyre904]

Dude you are awesome. I just got my NED rig stuff in today. I can't wait to try it.

[@Chris351971]

Great stuff!!! Gene you do and awesome job teaching all to fish!!

[@Flukemaster]

+Chris351971 Thanks Chris

[@ChrisKingOutdoors]

Gene your the man! We use Ned rigs a lot up here in Michgan for huge smallies! Fish on brother!

[@JimmyMack814]

Awesome video Gene. I just started using that rig this month and it is by far my favorite technique to catch bass. I use them in tournaments.

[@Flukemaster]

+Jim Womack Fishing Thanks Jim

[@reecemiller9467]

been fishin this all year and my buddies thought I was crazy with such a simple and not all that natural looking of a bait, until I caught 3, 4 pounders on it, love this set up!

[@Flukemaster]

+Reece Miller Thanks cool man. Congrats

[@MattLunaFishing]

Reece Miller i bet they were hooked too after that

[@Arientis]

Me and a buddy threw these on West Point last year and I was amazed by how the spotted bass get after that bait to where you have followers after you hook one.

[@alangrant7349]

Ned Rigs are awesome in the south too! I fish a Z-Man Weedless and a baby brush hog with the tip bit off. Jig it up and down in cover next to deeper water. BAM...works every time!

[@christopherthurman4435]

G really enjoyed the Ned Rig and Creeper videos. Both are informative. Finesse tactics are awesome.

[@cotetroy242]

as always very informative.I like the new intro thanks Gene

[@RealisticFishing]

I have to try this!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you for breaking down and explaining thoroughly of the ned rig.

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

Just picked up some zman trds and craws....ready to hit the creeks for smallies🤘

[@joyrideswithde2303]

thanks for your help on this form of rig I'm going to be trying it out soon .

[@basicreviewsbydavid7594]

Who would thumbs down this video? Haters man. Anyway, love this rig and yes, it's saved a couple days for me as well!

[@JUST2DUDEZ]

Awesome vid by the way. I live in Missouri and I usually always have a ned rig tied on to one of my finesse sticks !!

[@Milehighsnake98]

Here in Colorado this is a popular rig. Last year probably 2/3 of the tournament payouts were on the ned rig. I've never noticed a time when it was any better than just a texas rigged senko. One tournament I fished at Lake McConaughy in Nebraska, my boater was catching them on the Ned rig, and I didn't have any ned rig stuff, so I threw a 3/16oz weight and 4" senko. Then ran out of 4" so I stepped up to 5" and caught more and bigger fish.

[@Flukemaster]

+Sean I'll have to put that to the test too. Thanks Sean

[@Handberrydea]

What advantage does the bed rig have over a shakeyhead with a small 4 inch worm?

[@FreshwaterNation]

Great video Gene. I have to figure out a way to use one of those down here in Florida with all the salad in the lake. Thanks for the follow too. Keep up the good work.

[@Flukemaster]

+Freshwater Nation That might be tough

[@scottpitts3966]

Great rig! One of my favorites. A little trick i found is when the fishing is really tough and the ned rig isnt producing ill pop that trd off and rehook it wacky style on that shroom head jig. I have had some whoppers hit that set up. Tight lines Fluke!

[@greatdane5444]

+Scott Pitts do you push it all the way down to the jig head or keep it in the bend of the hook?

[@scottpitts3966]

+FrogginMaster the bend of the hook like like a normal wacky style.

[@motoman3290]

Just started fishing the ned rig this year and have done great but was just curious if on the trd bait if it matters what end you put the hook into it ?? One end has little bumps and the other does not . Thanks

[@shanewoosley8303]

Thank you for the video. Just getting into bass fishing trying to learn i can

[@rick4649]

Gotta try the Ned Rig. Thanks for the video.

[@evrytingcriss9198]

I love it!! Z man baits are the best

[@tommyalbrado7840]

Trying the Ned rig this morning. Thx for the video.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Tommy Albrado it’s an awesome bait!

[@kevinoliver8667]

Hey Gene, my home lake is extremely clear, to the point where you can see the bottom in thirty feet of water. So I just really use very finesse baits so thanks for this information. I will for sure be trying it.

[@Flukemaster]

+Kevin Oliver That's the kind of water that this rig was designed for. Good luck Kevin

[@JUST2DUDEZ]

I use the pbj color and the goby.. I fish it like a Texas rig, I drag it, and sometimes I'll even use the slightly heavier mushroom jig head (not the heaviest one) and actually shake it on a slack line like you would a shaky head. Sure catches them numbers

[@adamoconnor2240]

Glad to be your 140,312 subscriber after watching this video especially since I'm from the Midwest.

[@Flukemaster]

+Adam O'Connor thank you Adam.

[@adamoconnor2240]

Also what kind of line do you use for you spinnerbait/ swim jig setup?

[@MattLunaFishing]

It’s crazy to get that many subs!

[@codydutton1712]

Man I JUST bought some Z~Man Product today...Other that Chatterbaits n what not...I bought some NED Gear! Have no clue how to use this. However, ur video was really helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@JoelFishes]

Terrific and very informative, multiple other vids have referenced this video by you.

[@JaredTuck]

Not very familiar with this type of fishing, are there any alternatives to the mushroom jig head? Will a regular jig head get the job done?

[@JaredTuck]

Gotcha, I understand now. Thanks!

[@daveking8691]

Maybe iam not quite getting the advantage over a 3 inch stick bait.If the main way it's fished is gliding it what does it matter if it floats.Only if its dead sticker I can see it.And it looks like a snag machine compared to a Texas stilko.plus the still gets hit a lot on the slow fall.Just asking,thanks Dave

[@lucaslures5688]

I always know when I need to learn a new technique to come straight to your channel!

[@ryanbrezina3803]

Gene you said you are running a 6lb leader with this setup. I run straight 8lb fluorocarbon with mine, but thinking of going to braid and fluorocarbon combo. What braid size would you reccomend with the fluorocarbon? Great videos, you are the reason I added finesse into my arsenal.

[@Flukemaster]

I run 15lb on my spinning reels.

[@TriStateOutdoors100]

I started using the Ned. rig this year and I've caught so many fish on it first fish was a 20 inch walleye and I've already caught any size bass up to 4.5 lbs on it this year so far I bet I can get a giant on it .. it doesn't just catch bass its great for walleye perch crappie bluegill and I even got a trout on it its such an amazing rig

[@Flukemaster]

+Chris Ullrich Fishing I totally agree Chris

[@MattLunaFishing]

Chris Ullrich Fishing I’ve caught catfish on it at Lake mead! Haha hammered it

[@daveking8691]

Well done.If I put the trd on in the middle straight it doesn't have enough hook left.I need a close up of the z man finesse shroom rigged😎

[@50JoshLovesFishing]

Nice I caught a pickerel on a ned rig yesterday I love it

[@bluen25]

Damn Gene! Quit giving away all the secrets! LOL By the way, this only works in the Mid-West...

[@Flukemaster]

+Nik Brown lol

[@MattLunaFishing]

The ned rig is legit!

[@adrianinniss3601]

cool presentation bro still waiting to hear from you about the trip to NC or if we have to come to you we will make that trip too. just got my boat 1972 glastron CV 16 ss just need to put a new part in it.

[@YaknStein]

Ned Rig is a great presentation. Catches multiple species of fish.

[@Flukemaster]

+Yakn Stein (yaknstein) Yes it does

[@Owen_5505]

Bro your crocs are fire no joke🔥🔥🔥

[@greatsoutherntrendkill79]

Im bummed out that Natures Tackle box closed their store. I think I’ve seen you around west Ga

[@SKUNKPROOF]

Ok, Im headed out in morning, transition from summer to fall, no 24hrs BPS here. So Im thinkin 1/2 or 3/4" brads inna Trick worm? Enough weight? Hope to make it to one of your seminars sometime soon.

[@Flukemaster]

They will be on the points at the mouth of major creeks.

[@evanyaj437]

already smokin bass in WI with a shakey head, wouldn't be surprise this works

[@theochristensen4447]

ive caught over 30 fish in one night with the ned rig. i love these things, probably my favorite finesse bait

[@Flukemaster]

+theo christensen awesome

[@reeldealfishing5038]

Great tips! Thank you for the info! In gonna try it on my channel

[@FastTacX]

Love the ned rig always catch a ton of bass with it!

[@MattLunaFishing]

TeamCarl128 it’s definitely a great technique

[@americanman6347]

i caught my pb two weeks ago the first time using the ned rig i got in my mtb box

[@Flukemaster]

Awesome

[@drakew8574]

Robert Grasso I caught my pb on the Ned rig yesterday

[@americanman6347]

That's awesome I'm going back for mine again she was on a bed when I caught mine so hopefully she's there again this year. I'm going to try the trd tube this time Drake Outside

[@drakew8574]

Robert Grasso good luck

[@MattLunaFishing]

Robert Grasso i love the ned rig!

[@msmitty28]

Nice video on the Ned Rig Gene. You always come through with great information. You mentioned that you were using a sinking braided line. Do you know of any other braids that sink and are easier on the wallet? Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@Flukemaster]

+Matt Smith Thanks Matt, I don't know of any other brand right now but I'm really thinking about changing things up for the rest of the year. This braid isn't as abrasion resistant as regular braid and it breaks a lot easier.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Try using a longer fluoro leader and the sink will be better

[@XEmeralDQueenX]

Looking forward to use these Finesse Rig, got some the other day and I can't wait to go out fishing this weekend.

[@anothersomebody8195]

Huh, my family did this back 14 years ago and KILLED the bass. I didn't know we were inventing a technique, just seemed like a good idea. Caught walleye and white fish too

[@zacharyedwards2011]

Just got my new ultra finesse rod from my sponsor gonna throw a ned rig on it. Only question in South Georgia its real weedy. I know zman makes weedless mushroom jigs. But you reckon it will work in weedy grassy areas? Shakyheads are killing them right now but I'm afraid the size will be too small for the area, what do you say?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Zachary Edwards i think if you use a light weight you can still fish it in grass and not get too hung

[@FishSCTV]

Another great video Gene!

[@Operator9010]

I love the Canada craws !! Crushed smallmouth last year with em

[@mossypiggames]

Gene do you ever fish different species like trout or crappie?

[@Flukemaster]

+MossyPigGames yep but not that often.

[@mossypiggames]

oh ok thx

[@Wavetrains]

Neighborhood pond is starting to have some bedding activity. They ignore everything but the Ned rig. Funny thing is they only hit it if I swim it like a fluke.

[@DarianODirling]

Thanks for the video I caught some bass today with this

[@iaintshit803]

Nothing like the Ned !!!

[@sexywhitebriefs]

im going to fl in a couple weeks. im looking at pictures of gulf bait fish. im noticing that a lot of the salt water bait fish im seeing have a dot on their side just like a shad or a blue gill. then, today im fishing and i notice a blue gill with its gills flared out and the dots look like a big pair of eyes. are the dots a defense mechanism? im not sure if ive ever heard it talked about.

[@Flukemaster]

+richard gould I don't know man. Interesting observation though.

[@fishonfish1]

Hey Fluke, I want to get into the swimbait game and was wondering what type should I get? Thanks

[@Flukemaster]

+fishonfish1 Don't break the bank, Start with the simple paddletail and go from there.

[@fishonfish1]

Thanks!!

[@coasternut3091]

I can't get my line out very far with such a light weight. Any tips?

[@Snitchols]

Gene, you mentioned it falls in a semi-circle. Have you noticed any line twists as a result of this?

[@theunluckyfisherman4845]

If you're using spinning gear you're bound to get line twist. If you're using braid just use a swivel to your fluoro leader instead of a line2line knot. Every 20 or so casts just dangle your rod (har har) over the boat and let the line untwist a bit. Also, engaging your bail by hand helps reduce some twist aswell, as opposed to reeling down and forcing it to engage.

[@Flukemaster]

+Snitchols Nope it falls back towards you not in a spiral motion.

[@robertchillcott7669]

It seems like you would get hung up a lot with that exposed hook. What kind of bottom structure would be best to fish the Ned Rig?

[@weets69]

I use the Z-man Ned rig weedless jigs. They are awesome with very little hung ups. Thanks Gene

[@bassinassassin4542]

River smallmouth love the Ned rig. Caught 11 today in a little over an hour!

[@Flukemaster]

+Bassin Assassin that thing will catch just about anything

[@bassinassassin4542]

+Flukemaster I believe it

[@JDsSportsRoom]

Gene I'm aware of the braid your using but what lb are u using?

[@Flukemaster]

+JDsSportsRoom I think it's the 14lb test stuff.

[@jerrywhatley5168]

can you do a review on that new fishing line called gliss it may be good for the Ned rig idk thanks for all your vids

[@wickedbassn]

My 9 year old son slammed 'em on the ned rig yesterday. I had him use a 4 section piece of a biospawn gp exostick. Crazy stuff!

[@MattLunaFishing]

Jeff Hunter great technique for kids

[@garrettmckenziefishing161]

Great video, I love the Ned rig

[@TheGnthreman]

just got them and going to try it tomorrow in tournament.

[@andydavidson4108]

GENE, Nice explanation. Just a minor correction where you said it sinks on a semi-circle. The shape might actually be a catenary (I know most people don't know that word), so semi-circle is probably the best.

[@Flukemaster]

+Andy Davidson I don't even know what that word is.

[@andydavidson4108]

Catenary: the curve assumed by a cord that hangs freely between two fixed points

[@jamesmitchell6288]

As always thank you 🙏

[@nathanduong1821]

These intros are getting pretty good

[@drewthompson978]

Do you ever get board of fishing? serious question

[@solodoloflyco.]

Nice ending🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@pdoggtheog]

That's a table rock special right there.

[@Flukemaster]

+Spinny Yep

[@tonydavila2606]

Spinny lol that funny. Jon B just had a tournament their..they placed 48 out of 100.

[@WretchedAbomination]

its funny my dad gave me his old tackle box and it had some of those 4'' slider worms. great on a drop shot rig.

[@andrewgilmore9054]

Hey Gene, Thanks so much for your videos. Very informative. The Ned rig, now I have another rig in my arsenal.

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great video keep them coming

[@lscheck22]

What settings do you have your go pro set on when you take your videos?

[@Flukemaster]

+Lakin Scheck 1080p@30fps

[@DTSN_Marty]

the Ned rig is killer!

[@robertviether6741]

Will the pop and glide work for those that are stuck to bank fishing?

[@Flukemaster]

+Robert Viether I'm sure it will

[@burkdog24]

Which ZMAN jighead size do you prefer for the TRD 1/6 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/15 oz or 1/20 oz ? Thank you!

[@Flukemaster]

+Pure Catch Outdoors with 1/10

[@MattLunaFishing]

This depends on depth you are fishing. General Rule of thumb is that you want the lightest you can but still feel bottom

[@1984duck]

Where you from? That lake looks familiar