another great video, and outstanding explanation of the components and technique by Ike!!! I've mulled around the pros and cons of this rig in comparison to texas rigs, drop shots, wobble heads, and jika rigs... the ability to do what ALL of the techniques do only better just really makes sense. Let's hand it to VMC and Ike for bringing this here so we can all benefit... OUTSTANDING!
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and open mind Greg. We also thought Ike delivered some legit points. Our staff is looking forward to digging in and expanding our education on the system as well.
@jameshampton28992 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ike my favorite bass fisherman of all times..
@jeffjohns65295 жыл бұрын
first i have used the tokyo rig for about almost 4 months and it has worked great .great video keep up the great content
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience Jeff. Just one of the systems you have to fish to believe.
@thendricks94995 жыл бұрын
Jeff Johns what situations have you found where it works best?
@jeffjohns65295 жыл бұрын
Troy Hendricks around rocks docks stumps and bedding fish
@natehershberger22274 жыл бұрын
Ike breaks down any lure and technique best, specific and hitting on all the bases! Great video and explanations Ike! Gotta try it! 👍💥
@Wired2Fish4 жыл бұрын
No question. He's a true one take wonder.
@pat6322 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate for sharing this! I'm gonna try it out. Greetings from Holland and have a great weekend, Pat. 👊🏼👍🏼🇳🇱🎣
@annalexander87525 жыл бұрын
Definitely trying this the next time I fish. Great breakdown. Love it!
@NRVOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
I've made these litteraly for years. With paper clips and barrel sinkers. Mainly for drifting cut bait for catfish. But it's the exact same thing. That's awesome to see something so close designed and sold!!
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
And thanks for sharing some insight into your homemade setup. I'm sure some tinkering anglers will give your approach a try!
@jimroyce91594 жыл бұрын
Mike you give excellent explanations of how to! Thanks
@Wired2Fish4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Jim. Good luck playing with the system -- I suspect you'll come up with some of your own innovative ways to fish it. Stay healthy!
@ClarksOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
First time hearing about this rig and it looks fantastic. I’m gonna buy some right now. Thanks mike your the man and thanks wired for letting him shared the info.
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@jayward89564 жыл бұрын
Fished it for the first time last weekend here in NC. Solid set up. Fished it in the narlyist laydowns and it punched right through it. Pulled out a few lunkers too ;)
@Wired2Fish4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for sharing Jay. We've had excellent luck with it around hard cover too.
@dougwisdom12395 жыл бұрын
Here in Tennessee we use a short piece of .035 spinnerbait wire! Been doing this for several years! Great video, keep um coming! Thanks
@The_Bass_Stunters5 жыл бұрын
Just heard about these last month about to buy a few then make my own. Great looking presentation!
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stuntman, if you're interested, here are a few other recent and informative videos using the rig: 1) Tokyo Rigging Bass Shallow to Deep - First Impressions - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJeXhWumoLahodU 2) The Bluegill-Bass Connection for Early Summer - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6CzhmaOo9Gqn68 3) Busting Matted Grass Bass With the Tokyo Rig - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmaTZpyGo7N9icU
@JeffGeraldFishing5 жыл бұрын
Nice breakdown. I definitely need to try these out this year. Great video 👊🏻
@marvincostanza27385 жыл бұрын
Mike, awesome video on an unique technique. I'm gonna utilize the Toyko rig this spring.
@sausagewizard69755 жыл бұрын
Marvin Costanza *IKE
@motionmadnessdecoys12414 жыл бұрын
Hey Ike / Fellow Anglers , I been fishing this rig a while now . Got a tip for ya .Try putting a clicker and bead between the 2 weights , similar to a Carolina rig , works great !!!
@rickshipley72325 жыл бұрын
Great video Ike. Made me buy one.
@willeypoboy60525 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ike!
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
You bet Willey Poboy!
@dtech12245 жыл бұрын
Great presentation plus info I just order a few to text out. Than you.
@FISHINandJUNK5 жыл бұрын
The Tokyo rig looks like a great I look forward to trying it.
@otownFLA5 жыл бұрын
It works... I’ve caught LMB even during the winter. I’ll even add a glass bead between the weights
@robswestvirginiabassfishin6175 жыл бұрын
That looks really good. I hope to get to try one soon.
@waltercabral8715 жыл бұрын
Awesome...keep up the great work.
@tonyeichenlaub95115 жыл бұрын
I love picking Mikes brain about new rigs. I could listen to Ike talk about tax forms for 3hrs.
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Lol! tax forms with a little fishing talk mixed in maybe. Yeah, for this vid, he just went off like the radio -- didn't eliminate any of the audio, just all really interesting info and pointers on this rig.
@lulumink05 жыл бұрын
I've seen pro Japanese anglers fishing this rig for a long time. It's a quite unique rig.
@diggy5615 жыл бұрын
I miss being able to buy the Devil Spear bait he's using off the shelf. I caught a ton of fish on them. I will try one on this rig.
@stevemccormack81015 жыл бұрын
I miss them as well. eBay you can find smoking deals though.
@solaydbak5 жыл бұрын
I could see putting a glass bead between the weights.
@buck195 жыл бұрын
Gonna try this idea on the ice.
@BassGeek5 жыл бұрын
Nice breakdown man. I really need to pick some up.
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Will be curious to hear your thoughts and experiences after you get some wheel time with it.
@BassGeek5 жыл бұрын
@@Wired2Fish I'll happily keep ya posted.
@masfishing14 жыл бұрын
Good video/presentation. Im a bank fisherman. I think i might try this.
@mooreoutdoors215 жыл бұрын
been doing this for years. But great video! keep up the great work.
@joenothanks.86605 жыл бұрын
How many bends will the wire take till it breaks?
@LimitedGunnerGM4 жыл бұрын
The concept seems sound. Why the short wire? Why not a little longer depending on the bottom you’re fishing on?
@jbjgibbons5 жыл бұрын
I love this rig. But if plan on changing weights on the fly, have 2 pairs of needle nose. It’s hard to get that wire straight enough to take weights off without 2 pliers. 👍🏻
@ps74625 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a Salmon rig (for steelhead with noodle rod), where 3 way swivel used, pencil lead for weight (cut to length to change weight to match the flow). Main difference is no line leader. Could attach hook to 3 way with split ring. Interesting! Often thought about using a steel head rig for bass. I have to check out what a Tokyo rig costs.
@jamesamaro5 жыл бұрын
Thanx ike
@ronnowak29244 жыл бұрын
great advice from a fish master..impressive
@tommymckiddy78725 жыл бұрын
It looks like it would land more fish with the weight being free like that. It seems it would reduce the leverage that a fish has versus a normal pegged Texas rig. Have you found that to be the case with your hookup to land ratio on it?
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. That's a major strength of the Tokyo Rig. No interference from the weight. Letting the hook penetrate first minimizes the leverage a fish has to throw the bait and also increases the odds for a solid hookset.
@mr.skeptical30715 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks for having teaching videos and not "fishing" videos! Could I use a braid to floro for this rig?
@twinbadger12 жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you know what gage the wire is to hold the weights?
@Wired2Fish2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty heavy stainless steel dropper but not sure about the wire gauge.
@countryfriedfishing5 жыл бұрын
Oh,a diferent drop shot......Thought this was called the Bubba Shot.
@262Fishing5 жыл бұрын
Seems like a less discreet drop shot. If you let the line go slack, it will fall to the bottom whether it's wire or line. But maybe in spring I'll do a Tokyo Rig vs Drop Shot head-to-head.
@ejzabojnik8345 жыл бұрын
I agree. The cutting edge technique is more $$$$ in Mike IKE's pocket. Its just a wire drop shot, plain and simple.
@shawnseabaugh5 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍, Game Changer!!!
@chrishutchinson76114 жыл бұрын
Whenever i throw the Tokyo rig i get stuck a lot. What am i doing wrong
@zajdabneeg5 жыл бұрын
This works like bottom bouncer for walleyes.
@markwalker22715 жыл бұрын
Mike, what is the name of the trailer you were adding to the rig?
@lovefishing75194 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@Ratlstrap5 жыл бұрын
I tried a Tokyo rig today with a weedless wacky rig........*MONEY*
@carlsorg5 жыл бұрын
Cool rigging, first time seeing anything about it really. Any footage of it in action out there? Like underwater with a few strikes?
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Hey Carl, here's some underwater footage: wired2.fish/TokyoRigUW We have a few fish catch videos dropping here soon as well so stay tuned.
@BayJoua5 жыл бұрын
I made one this past weekend and caught a fish within 5 mins.
@peytonsapp87475 жыл бұрын
So is the devil spear that he was using to demonstrate this rig discontinued or not? Because I’ve been searching for that thing every where and heard it was then see he has them in this video
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
We're pretty positive it has been discontinued. A lot of the Havoc line morphed into PowerBait and I don't think the devil spear got the nod.
@raygunz4885 жыл бұрын
After opening and closing the ahank to change weights does it break at the bend point?
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Jj Rayguns we haven’t had that issue. The metal is pretty pliable so it avoids breaking.
@guymiller72885 жыл бұрын
How about put glass bead in between the weigh?
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, a lot of guys are doing that for increased sound 👍.
@tyleroser20155 жыл бұрын
Going to be punching some heavy pads with this rig this weekend
@fishbrat5 жыл бұрын
I wonder how this rig can be used in saltwater if it makes the transition over to it.
@barrydouglas41795 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe using a thick mono wire instead of metal....im thinking super clear water. Theres gotta be a way to make this less visible. In dark water this is awesome im sure. But in the ocean down here in the Keys......hmm
@balamont11505 жыл бұрын
🤔Wonder if this could be perfect for inshore saltwater fishing too?
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Probably some cool applications. We're not as knowledgable in salt water but very curious to see if there is some crossover.
@kazuhironamiki30915 жыл бұрын
In Japan we use heavier sinkers on the rig for some grouper and flatfish species.
@SOFTAILX5 жыл бұрын
These are awesome. When do they hit the shelves in the North East?
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
They're on the market now. Link in description, but if Tackle Warehouse is out, you should he able to find other places.
@bastiandelpiero4345 жыл бұрын
I got 4 tokyo rigs ready for spring that i made myself dasa
@georgeclapenstein78235 жыл бұрын
what did you do for the solid ring ...connecting the wire, hook and line?
@1android375 жыл бұрын
@@georgeclapenstein7823 just use a split ring...
@5.7.0bassin25 жыл бұрын
So with all that in mind whats the best hook set a swip hook set or a more over the head hook set
@andrewthomas43995 жыл бұрын
570 bassin same as if you were flipping or punching. Set the hook overhead as if you’re trying to make that fish fly.
@Arientis5 жыл бұрын
Overhead is the best way to go
@stevesteve43505 жыл бұрын
I like the idea but what's the down side? Has anyone tried this thing yet? Serious question.
@vire5595 жыл бұрын
Like Texas Rig or any rig with weight barrel, don't use this in rocky area. It will snag
@Godisforyou89895 жыл бұрын
The first time i used this I caught a catfish on a worm punching thru sum thick grass...fun surprise!
@Дмитрий-р6ц5в5 жыл бұрын
💪👍Thank
@Mattcruger5 жыл бұрын
Love VMC products, this rig looks great.... Can I get a VMC decal for my Skeeter please. I need to dress her up some. 😂
@Evobassfishmn5 жыл бұрын
Is there a finesse version of the Tokyo rig?
@xb20032805 жыл бұрын
Evobassfishmn yes a drop shot lol
@damienbethea74432 жыл бұрын
What soft plastic is that?
@georgetrigleth95724 жыл бұрын
How did you get the s on the hook
@Wired2Fish4 жыл бұрын
Hi George, Ike goes through that at the 3:00 mark -- it's just a simple crimp in the wire using a needle nose pliers.
@guitarjunkienc48755 жыл бұрын
It’s like a drop shot with a really short leader except it’s stiff
@Billy-BKK5 жыл бұрын
How is this different from the drop shot presentation? Hahaha. Watch the rest and you kind of answered it
@Bboy14335 жыл бұрын
It's not any diffrent...either way if you go slack on a drop shot or a tokyo rig its gunna collapse and if you keep it tight it's going to stand up just the same..buuut if you punch with it like Ike said its not going to blow the fishes mouth open and that can be a game changer
@ejzabojnik8345 жыл бұрын
I punch grass with a heavy drop shot. 65 pound braid and a 1oz torpedo weight and it works just fine. Just because the Tokyo rig has a wire leader most seem to claim that it keeps the hook off the bottom because of the rigid wire. Nonsense...Cast it out and drop your rod tip after the rig hits bottom and see if the wire is holding the bait off the bottom on a slack line. A rigid line is what keeps the bait above the weight and It doesn't matter if you have a braid leader or a wire leader. Whoever came up with this rig is very smart because it is just a wire leader drop shot, nothing more and they are selling a bunch of them.
@AyoMancing-wa5 жыл бұрын
Mantappp bang terbaik dah nyimak saya ya.😆
@michaelcatalano8882 Жыл бұрын
I already have some Lilly pads in mind that I want to punch with that
@robertdiehl12815 жыл бұрын
That bait is going to fall from the weight of the hook and the bait and end up next to your wire/weight system, unless it’s constantly moving.
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Yes, most anglers are going to keep it moving. Definitely worth experimenting with floating plastics like Z-Man to see how it counterbalances the weight of the hook at rest.
@KayakOutbreak5 жыл бұрын
Anyone knows what bait is that at 5:55?
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Believe it's a discontinued Berkley Havoc bait.
@TradingJohn5 жыл бұрын
Really cool. And easy to make so we dont really have to buy it.
@feralgrandad44295 жыл бұрын
You running it on florocarbon line?
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Fluorocarbon or braid depending conditions and angler preference. Works well with both. We have noticed a performance enhancement using braid on long casts (retrieving swim baits deep) - swinging jigs situation. Better feel and hook sets.
@feralgrandad44295 жыл бұрын
@@Wired2Fish Thanks for taking the time to repiy.
@mikesackett45715 жыл бұрын
We have been doing this for almost a decade in Wisconsin lol
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
You're ahead of the pack! How does the system work for you?
@wulfn75 жыл бұрын
Would be all over it if you could swap out hooks, i don't like EWGs.
@longrider6920015 жыл бұрын
1st, I'm sure when this technique catches on, VMC will expand and do straight shank flippin models. there's plenty of videos out already about making your own too
@gagamisko51865 жыл бұрын
What line you are using
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
Hey Gaga, your standard fluorocarbon or braid flipping and pitching line works great. We've swam swimbaits across the bottom in 30 feet of water using 15lb fluorocarbon but 20lb fluoro is probably the most common for shallow, heavy cover applications. If you're a braid person, then 30-65lb will work depending on the cover. In general, favor the smaller diameter lines in deeper water or where heavy cover isn't as much of an issue and scale up based on the cover. Thanks for watching!
@gagamisko51865 жыл бұрын
Thank you for answering
@johnmartin20825 жыл бұрын
That's good for Florida but not here on new Hampshire
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
We have fallen in love with it in the Great lakes region. Practically replaced some Texas rig and flipping situations. AND.. You can fish it on deep rock for Smallmouth. Stay tuned!!
@paulinoregon75385 жыл бұрын
its one of his best F**king rigs.
@MitchLtd5 жыл бұрын
Why not just peg it instead of bending the wire? It looks thick enough that a bobber stopper wouldn't slide off.
@luckyGdogg5 жыл бұрын
It's made to fish cover as a drop shot-ish technique. Slightest cover would push that bobber stop off and lose alot of weights.
@23KCOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Hate to break that off those weights are 8.99 a peice
@apugali5 жыл бұрын
o ring or split ring?
@Wired2Fish5 жыл бұрын
It's a welded steel O-ring. This VMC product video breaks down the actual bait specs in greater detail with some graphics: wired2.fish/RapKZbinTokyoRig
@BigGuy86ed5 жыл бұрын
Toss a glass bead in-between the weights for a different clack....
@blackhawku5 жыл бұрын
I can make that rig easy use a old spinner bait wire cut the wire and a ewg hook .
@kennethroth67575 жыл бұрын
It's a japanese micro drop shot
@VMykeV5 жыл бұрын
So this is a glorified Scooby rig? Y'all can do this to any soft plastic rig with a small section of mono and clamp leads
@fueyang48085 жыл бұрын
Lol its a copy of jika rig which i been using for 4 to 5 years
@stevemccormack81015 жыл бұрын
Similar, but not even close.
@thereelaccountant92464 жыл бұрын
big ole wire hanging down, makes me wonder why we worry about fish seeing our braided fishing line, and worry about fluorocarbon
@Wired2Fish4 жыл бұрын
Very true. Bass eat the heck out of plastics on the Tokyo Rig and don't seem to mind the wire.
@jerrylanglois78925 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Hiroshima rig.
@--RSL--5 жыл бұрын
Tokyo rig isn't close to being new
@stevemccormack81015 жыл бұрын
He never claimed it to be new, just unkown. This video is more of an advertisement for VMC than anything else.