I’ve been using the neko rig since 2018. I pretty much only use zman fattyz 5” in the deal color or bruiser with vmc Ike approved neko hook #1. Put a drop of super glue on the 1/16 or 1/8 weight. O ring along with zman elaztech makes this bait stand tail up and usually catch 10-15 bass per bait. Matt, try this combo on the Wisconsin river and I think you’ll be pleased. Seems to also get better bites. Bruiser seems to work better low light with the deal catching most of the fish. Smallies, pike, musky, walleye, catfish they all eat it.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@chuckfish18553 ай бұрын
Thanks for that life changing nail weight insertion tip! Here's one for you, solid brass wood screws are a cost effective alternative to the screw in weights.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing!
@chrisfryer9333 ай бұрын
If you like the Zoom Trick worm - you may prefer another worm that I find far superior for Neko fishing. It's the GrandeBass Airtail Wiggler. Looks exactly like the Trick Worm, but has an air bubble in the tip of the tail. I think the tendency with Neko fishing is to overwork the worm, because many will start upright but eventually fall flat on the bottom. The Airtail worm does not do that and will stay in the upright "feeding" position much better without having to constantly work it. Sometimes subtle movement or even soaking the worm gets the big bites.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@patrickcotter9453 ай бұрын
I use that one with a flat jig head instead of wacky
@yankeebass13 ай бұрын
The Neko rig has taken the place of a shaky head for me. Since I love fishing a wacky rig I will use the VMC rings. I can swap from a wacky to a neko in a flash. I generally use a 1/0 Owner weedless sniper Finesse hook and my favorite baits are the Strike King Fat Baby finesse worm in green pumpkin and moon juice. After the spawn when they start moving deep I will go with a 3/0 Owner and a heavier tungsten nail weight and throw the 8" Strike King Bull worm in either green pumpkin or Red Bug. I usually throw that on my Medium Jerk bait Rod with 10 to 12 lbs fluro. I think this year though I am going to try the 1/8 oz wacky shot with the bull worm on bluff walls and see how that works.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
It’s a great presentation
@rodneygreen99683 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt for sharing your great tips. I always appreciate your videos.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@mikepeterson280412 күн бұрын
I really like the netbait t mac and mag t mac for neko rigs. I also really like the zman fattyz and mag fattyz but elaztech and nail weights can get tricky.
@MattStefanFishing11 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@andys11703 ай бұрын
Zman ticklers tube looking part on top no ring needed with elaztec. Imo of course. Keep hammering Matt
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Will so
@markhogquist20003 ай бұрын
Cut tail worms are nice. I like the Jackall Flick Neko. The sky is the limit with baits you can use for this presentation.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Yes they are!
@ericfoster62633 ай бұрын
THANK YOU MATT GREAT INFO ON THE THE OLE NEKO RIG
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
You bet!
@fishinwiththegriffins73043 ай бұрын
I like the nail weight tip. I've never used them but at some point I probably will so it's good information to have. Thanks for the video 👍🏻
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bassmedic3 ай бұрын
I used a zoom lizard on a neko rig last week to catch some bedding bass. those suckers hated that lizard coming on on them. nailed it on every cast.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
It’s a great spring bait
@sheepdad5563 ай бұрын
Good tips.. I love my Magnum Trick worms and 6" Generals. Definitely gonna try the mag hit worm. 👍
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
You got to!
@johnrayner55993 ай бұрын
Great video Matt, I love your tip about inserting the weight, makes total sense to me and I wish I would have thought of this a long time ago, question… do you ever use these on a baitcaster or only spinning equipment? Thanks for your help.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
i prefer spinning gear
@Southpawreb3 ай бұрын
Great tip on hook position. Thank you
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Your welcome
@adammitchell34623 ай бұрын
I love your tip on how to put in a nail weight...a typical guy would just cram it in the nose lol
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@frankfarris64853 ай бұрын
Thank you
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
You bet
@itllkeal3 ай бұрын
Great video. Have you ever tried a neko rigged craw
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Yep and it works great
@heinrichkellogg75633 ай бұрын
🍺Thanks Matt🤠.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
thanks!
@Joseph_Brown19863 ай бұрын
That magnum hit worm is the juice.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
so good!
@andyvelez93903 ай бұрын
I love and hate watching your videos Matt. Another fishing box!!!! “My wife in a few days”.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Haha sorry
@mikeeller5573 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt Do you change hooks between wacky and neko ?
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Yep
@patrickcotter9453 ай бұрын
I can’t think of any of the brands right now but what about the worms that float for this presentation ?
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
They can be ok
@bassmasterbrewski73923 ай бұрын
Do you use same baits for neko if you’re targeting smallmouth? Or would you rather throw a dropshot for smallies?
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
I’ll use smaller worms
@harahara103 ай бұрын
Do you use them differently under different situations? I love trick worm for my neko rigging. It gets bit and bigger ones like it too!
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Not really
@mtayloroutdoors3 ай бұрын
Do you have standard weights you use for various depths? Do you think an o ring makes any difference on getting bites?
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
I go as light as possible
@user-jn7yo1cy9t3 ай бұрын
Drewski gill is the neko master.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Yep and he uses one of these
@user-jn7yo1cy9t3 ай бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing oh trust me ik. Went to college with him. He’s a beast
@williamknight51423 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@romaloboda22802 ай бұрын
Neko is the Japanese word for cat. You, probably know it, but well, whatever.
@MattStefanFishing2 ай бұрын
Yep
@NeilGraham.I.M.F3 ай бұрын
Great tips! Have you seen the geecrack neko hack? I think that'll work a lot better than the rubber band. And possibly save you a few baits as well