The Tokyo Rig | Bass Bait Underwater View

[@ЯрославКошелев-ы6х]

Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.

[@skittles7001]

Thanks for the underwater view. Everyone talks about using this rig in the rocks. Not a lot of rocks in my lake, but you showed me many different presentation 's.

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks Michael. The range of applications for The Tokyo Rig is huge and keeps growing with angler creativity. If you're into flipping and pitching, here's an informative shallow water video where the Tokyo Rig was effective: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmaTZpyGo7N9icU&list=PLqCVQ-qVE7YcrHoKPJmkp-oOZ_204FvwR&index=4

[@enthusiasticfisherman1229]

The action that this rig gives off is FIRE! I have never tried this rig before but now I need to try it!

[@jonathanguillen4152]

Enthusiastic Fisherman same here ima order a lot of them lol

[@jeffother1455]

Sheeple

For all of the comments saying this is just a complicated drop shot, or no different than a Texas Rigged bait....I think the point is that your bait isn't digging so far in to the mud, it is adjustable with weight and length, and can work the bait a few inches higher. As far as the fish being bothered by the "extra tackle", just look at a spinner bait. If ever there was a fish catching machine that looks like nothing natural...I like the concept of the bait being off the bottom a few inches, and it didn't seem to catch much grass or snags.

[@Wired2Fish]

All good points John. Ike really lays out the gamut of applications in this extended sitdown. Tough to argue with common sense. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHaknnl8qbmSl80&index=2&list=PLqCVQ-qVE7YcrHoKPJmkp-oOZ_204FvwR

[@brettjamesmiller]

The swim bait looks amazing in the water

[@rimotivri]

under surface things kick ass. Cool.

[@unicornsteaks6769]

You can make your own with an EWG hook, split rings and a paper clip. There are lots of tutorials on here. I made one but it sits in my box because it looks like it would always be fouled with weeds. Most places I fish are weedy.

[@dboutdoors8756]

My team mate got some of this for the upcoming season. This is a nice video showing just how it works. I think I'm gonna have to get this myself.

[@Wired2Fish]

DB Outdoors let us know how it works for you. Be sure to check out Ike’s vid further down in the video description if you're interested in more info about the rig. Thanks for watching.

[@Ratlstrap]

Tokyo/punch shot>drop shot for me lately 👍👍

[@zeffish244]

Tokyo rig is great, I would recommend buying spinner bait skirt wire and some slip rings and make your own so you can adjust height and wire weight. Same as drop shot, just easier and you don't have to untangle all the time. Also, it cast way better. Great video

[@jamesleary1405]

This is an absolutely awesome rig works super nice and well built great work vmc

[@johnbaker4847]

I could see future versions with different size "weight wires" to adjust the height off the bottom depending on size/type of bait, maybe even lipless crank bait?

[@Wired2Fish]

Absolutely. We'll see a lot of innovative applications for the rig start to develop in 2019 -- it's reported that Swindle had some very interesting offshore ledge patterns going with the rig on Guntersville. You have to believe the folks at VMC are thinking along the lines you mention John.

[@simplymidwestfishing6461]

It's on the front deck of my boat for tournaments!! 👍

[@Wired2Fish]

Awesome. Good feedback for others right there.

[@simplymidwestfishing6461]

@@Wired2Fish absolutely its take alot of proof for somethin to make the front deck...the Tokyo Rig earned its place!!! Continuous improvement is an ongoing effort to improve. If you dont try new things, you limit your chance to improve.

[@davidallison976]

Got mine, just too cold to fish up north! The concept is great. Hope it works like that. I think the wire makes it a little more natural than a drop shot!

[@Wired2Fish]

It's legit David. We had our best smallmouth action of the year on the setup in mid-Oct. We may even drop the video even though it's not timely -- just to go over the details on what we were doing application-wise, and how the setup was perfect for the situation.

[@QuantumRadii]

Amazing action. After seeing another video on the Tokyo Rig I decided to make my own. I already had the hooks, barrel swivels, paper clips and bullet weights. Cost $.99 for a 10 pack of split rings. I’ve not fished it yet, but I’m excited to try it.

[@Wired2Fish]

Very cool D, the applications really are endless. The setup is believed to have originated in Japan, certainly a play off the drop shot but much more effective with heavier tackle applications. Good luck with your experimentation.

[@1979coyote]

That’s great in theory but what happens when it gets jammed in between 2 rocks? That extra weight is more of a problem than a help.

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Mike, the rock deal is situation dependent like pretty much every other bait. I will say that we've been very surprised by how well the Tokyo setup comes through rock/boulders on a steady retrieve (fished just like a swinging jig). We'll have a video publishing soon using the setup with a 1-1/4 ounce tungsten weight through a deep boulder field with very little snagging. There's no way we could've fish a small swimbait at that depth with a swinging jig and have kept it on the bottom.

[@nathantoburen6770]

I think I like the Tokyo rig now .

[@tommclane9544]

what advantage is the Tokyo Rig over rigging a short drop shot?

[@reptradecocustomcrankbaits2006]

What’s the first bait you showed? Blue orange one?

[@clydeflannagan1209]

I made one ,but I used wire leader instead of straight piece of metal,wire leader gives more flex

[@luster5497]

yeah this is basically a improve "drop shot". but if the sinker gets lodge in a rock I think you'll probably lose both sinker and hook because that looks pretty sturdy. as for a 'drop shot" most of the time its just the sinker that's gonna go. so... eh idk. on a boat the "Tokyo rig" 100% percent better than a "drop shot." on land & bank "drop shot" seem more affordable because you'll probably lose a lot of these. I love how after all this time we can still make new semi-original lure that blows people's mind. that's why we love fishing.

[@ashtontaylor1202]

So it’s a dropshot rig but with wire?

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Ashton, it certainly is similar to a drop shot but this particular setup excels for heavier line, casting reel applications.

[@msl8247]

You can get a lot more action out of a standard texas rig by placing another bobber stop beneath the sinker, about a quarter of an inch above the hook eye...still kinda free swinging, and still very weedless...(still a fan guys, good video). Thanks

[@Fredb]

wow, pure magic at 1:42 when this rig knows exactly when to jump over the obstacle ^^ not sure it would have passed it in real situation ;)

[@joefish63]

And pure disgust @1:54...when it got wedged and stuck in between those rocks.

[@bassnbucks3238]

Nice video love watching your videos very instructional and inspirational 🔥🔥

[@robertoroque8987]

My main question is why ike iaconelli gets to use the berkley havoc devil spear and its not for sale ?

[@anon5955]

go to Amazon... they are for sale!!

[@gtrapper3745]

Now that’s cool !!!!

[@jeremiahbecker139]

Thanks for posting this video!

[@Wired2Fish]

You bet Jeremiah!

[@tonyboucher9350]

What brand creature bait was that with the double jointed tail?

[@CalamityBYC1]

I like how it keeps the hook pointed up

[@OpticDetailingKY]

I think it would be best for swim baits. I would like to see the action compared to a Texas rig. Looks about the same to me, but I could be wrong.

[@austinsoutdoors6724]

Agreed if you are jigging it. I really believe the only application that makes this rig better than a t-rig is for maintaining bottom contact while swimming your bait. As far as jigging goes it is no different than a t-rig

[@coleabbott2192]

Is it strong enough to punch/flip with

[@MongoFishing]

I was told that it was actually originally designed for punching. It does not come with a weight though so you can go as light or heavy as you want.

[@орыбалкеинетолько-л6ю]

very good!!!

[@mr.happyfunguy3772]

Neat concept, but this can easily be made by ourselves. I hope they make a Perch rig though, I would buy that.

[@adanzavalza3134]

So it’s just an expensive and complicated variation of a drop shot ?

[@Wired2Fish]

In our opinion, it's actually a very simple rig in design with tons of applications. It originated in Japan, as was the drop shot, but better for heavier line/setups. It's excellent for punching, standard flipping and pitching and also when fished as a swinging jig. We're sure to see deep worm applications arise as well.

[@pawelkrowalski3730]

Yes of course it is !

[@jell-oputin8036]

Time to modify my bottom bouncers 🤙🏽🎣

[@kylegadd6277]

Nice flex but what’s your point? Trying to re-invent the wheel? It’s a short wire drop shot

[@mrmisterman999]

Figure that out all by yourself champ?

[@robswestvirginiabassfishin617]

Man, I gotta try this!

[@Wired2Fish]

Rob's West Virginia Bass Fishing 👍 you won't regret it!

[@mrmisterman999]

I want one with an offset straight shank. I always lose fish on ewg

[@jamesh7469]

Just make your own, really easy with a split ring

[@coryklein84]

you can get the same action from texas rigging a drop shot. far less complicated and far less gear

[@Wired2Fish]

More rigging in our opinion and not optimal for a lot of situation. For things like punching, flipping and pitching, it's very efficient to have a tightly connected rig without a dangling dropper of fluorocarbon.

[@thereelaccountant9246]

@Stoney Lonsome all the points you literally just made help make the commenters point. All of the points you made help his. He didn't say just a texas rig, he said texas rig on a drop shot. can easily be done.

[@scamlikely1442]

If u did a side by side of the rod and reel action, that would be amazing.

[@scamlikely1442]

With underwater action on split screen is whatimsayin

[@lipripperzt.v.9594]

I really don't see the point,

[@onfootbassin]

It looks the EXACT same as when punching a texas rigged beaver or craw. I swear this is a ploy to convince people to buy more tackle. Btw, when you punch thick stuff, that fast fall and hop up is what draws a reaction strike. They don't look at the bait supwr closely. They see a potential meal flash in front of them and they either eat it or they don't!

[@mrmisterman999]

This rig is good for soft bottom lakes so youre not dragging it through leaves and mud. Keeping it off the bottom is the "point"

[@onfootbassin]

This looks great for punching as I imagine a better hook up to land ratio because you won't have the weight out in front to blow the bass's mouth open. With that said, it does not in any way appear to present the bait off the bottom enough to make a difference in thick grass. Also when it was rigged on a swimbait, the profile looked awful, like a baitfish with a nutsack hanging from it. Sorry, just how it seems.

[@ComeOnPelican91]

I see an ewg hook. That can probably be swapped for a worm hook and a flipping hook

[@muskybites505]

The hook can’t be changed, it is built on a solid ring.

[@mindcrime828]

@@muskybites505 VMC has it a on welded ring, but there are other (and cheaper) options that use a split ring so you can choose your hook type. Can also make your own rig fairly easy.

[@rimotivri]

uw topics rule. Cool.

[@bkm___]

I wonder when Russian rig is coming?

[@egomaniac247]

I think most fishing lures and "new concepts" like this are designed to catch fisherman, not fish.

[@Wired2Fish]

This is a legit system. We had outstanding success with it in 2018 and have talked to a lot of other anglers finding new ways to present lures using this system too.

[@egomaniac247]

@@Wired2Fish I'm not saying it won't catch fish, just saying that you could probably throw a gummy worm out on a texas rig and catch a fish too....or walk the dog with a mcdonalds french fry and catch a fish. I totally get "throwing something they haven't seen before" but let's be honest with ourselves and say that a lot of lures (including their packaging) are designed to catch fish when a handful of lures would accomplish the same thing.

[@Wired2Fish]

egomaniac247 no issues with u not liking the system. Our experience has been that it allows us to present some baits super efficiently such as swimbaits and creature baits at depth, glued to the bottom on a steady wind better than anything on the market. We make our living making content and fishing with and studying tackle across the bass industry. Our experience has been the Tokyo is a legit producer, may not be for your fishing situations.

[@egomaniac247]

@@Wired2Fish , more power to ya, I'm not hatin. Just expressing an opinion. Ya'll are just as welcome to your opinions, activities, research, whatever as I am :) That's what makes this country great! At the end of the day we're both fisherman! Tight lines! Also, on a side note, as someone who works the stereotypical white collar 6 figure but I hate my job type of job, I APPLAUD you for pursuing a career in a field you have a passion for!!!

[@Wired2Fish]

egomaniac247 glad to have you as a viewer bud and wish you and awesome 2019 fishing season.

[@knowsheet4506]

if it comes from Japan it's usually worth trying imo

[@Wired2Fish]

Pretty good rule of thumb right there 👏

[@kinfolkcustombaits]

Just a weight hanging off I wonder if fish can see it

[@rschreck876]

Kinfo Mob No way. But it could definitely see your line if it were braid. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@harlanmorrisson6490]

Longer wire gets you farther off the bottom so fish can see from farther away !

[@bassinbilliards6279]

No thanks. I use about 20 different ways to catch bass from Carolina, dropshot, topwater, jerk Bait etc. This has worked just fine over the 1000s of fish and 10lb+PB.

[@Wired2Fish]

Well, then I suppose you'll never know if your next PB was to come on a Tokyo Rig. We're all for experimentation but can appreciate the tried and true. You just never know- Thanks for checking in!

[@ZZ430T56]

I gave a thumbs down for the bait concept and not the fine vid. Too complicated and just ridiculous.

[@mrmisterman999]

If a bass lure is too complicated for you then it's time for you to play checkers champ

[@fredlindh9780]

I would use a weighted hook. That way I wouldn't have to have all that nonsense hanging off my bait. Most bass fisherman could get rid of 75% of their tackle and still have plenty to pick from to catch bass.

[@momogol70]

TOP😎😎😎😎😎

[@chadloon2315]

Lame. Lure companies trying to squeeze every last dime out of us

[@GetRichBuyGuns]

Looks like rugby head a little higher off the ground. Looks terrible verticle jigging. Proof that during the spawn, some fish will eat anything.

[@mattietiger2959]

Over complicated drop shot

[@Wired2Fish]

We think it's an overly simple setup but can work similar to, but better than a drop shot with heavier line casting reel applications. Guys in the Cal Delta have been punch shotting for years with like-setups to bust mats while allowing the bait to retain freedom of movement. The dropper wire also keeps the plastic/hook out of the bottom sediment.

[@addictedtofishing7080]

I see lots of snags with this rig and looks complicated i stick to my drop shot rig same action

[@mrmisterman999]

You see snags? Lol get glasses kid

[@ForrestOutdoors]

Very informative, very cool, sub your way, have a great season from Forrest Outdoors. Check us out when you have time.

[@FiciousCritik]

Short dropshot.

[@tapeglue8315]

They gotta sell something...

[@Wired2Fish]

If you enjoy experimenting with new ways to catch fish, it allows you to do a tremendous amount of tactics presented in a way bass haven't seen. We have a video dropping soon of a phenomenal late fall bite where this rig excelled over everything else we tried.

[@pawelkrowalski3730]

Ooor just use a drop shot no diffrence at all !

[@frankmayer1565]

Just a lot more nonsense! This appears to be the least desirable way to fish a plastic lure. Of the many ways to present a bait why would I choose one that will collect debris off the bottom? Can you imagine casting into a brush pile, weed bed or mossy bottom. Rule of thumb: Use the least amount of terminal tackle you can get a way with.

[@chadloon2315]

Weed magnet

[@zubertish]

Just like ZZ430T56 stated, thumbs down on the rig, great video... they may catch a ton of Fisher Folk! I can see a bobble head/football or pinned tungsten rig fooling the fish while the Tokyo rig fools people.

[@Wired2Fish]

We'll have a video publishing soon of dominating deep bass on this setup. It outperformed everything else so our confidence is sky high.