This is my "NED RIG" set-up

[@donarney5042]

Sweet video. Thanks.

[@tommygilbert3382]

This is an awsome video. I am thankful when you pros make these type of videos. They are very helpful. Now if someone could do one on the scrounger head.

[@nathansmith4976]

Good video, just introduced the wife to ned rig fishing this weekend and she killed it. Nothing huge but a decent bag.

[@markcarter9599]

You are truly a gifted person. You are quality and do it RIGHT!! Thank you so much for being AWESOME!!

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Firm believer of zman fishing product and I am not a tournament angler with expensive equipment. They set the bar when it comes to lures especially a chatterbait. Well said MDJ Topdrop a Zman-believer

[@mikebailey9884]

Great video MDJ enjoy you Vids - Very informative and helps us weekenders - Thanks Again !!!!!

[@sonnymorrison9734]

Hey man I am a subscriber to your channel but never get notifications love your videos

[@mikegardiner3934]

Great Ned video Mark. I couldn’t agree more with the colors. I will say that the crawZ works great for me in the late winter, but I’ve had much success in the spring with the bugZ. Thanks!

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Both are excellent choices

[@Mc-pg5rk]

This is what I use almost exclusively now. Btw this is the best channel all time.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

❤️❤️🙌🏾

[@wts6496]

Excellent video. Congratulations on your finish.

[@machoman5928]

Excellent video! If possible can you do a video on Texas Rigging set up and baits that you use? Thanks man

[@fishngolfny925]

Hey, Mark I have been following you and Jacob Wheeler for quite sometime. I live in northern New York and fish the St Lawerence river and Lake Ontario. I have had great success with the ned rig and also fish exclusively Z Man stuff. Other then the kind of line I also fish about the same weight lines except 15 lbs braid and 6 to 8 lbs fluorocarbon leader but a longer leader. The water is very clear in the ST Lawerence. I was hoping to get a chance to talk to you two but the Ogdensburg [ST Lawerence River] MLF was canceled. Hopefully next year. Enjoy both of your channels. Larry Rosbrook

[@larrystolzman9337]

Thanks Mark for a wonderfully informative video. You asked what I want to see next. I’d like to see you win your next tournament!😇. Travel safe, stay healthy (family too) and continue to be a great example for everyone who loves fishing. God Bless!

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Man you and me both hahaha like you style 👊🏾

[@chill843will]

Good details. Dem hula sticks work real good on drop shot too.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Can’t go wrong with em 💯

[@treavusgage7827]

U talked me into getting that bass pro spinning reel a couple months ago and I love it got it on a favorite fishing pro rod

[@MarkDanielsJr]

🙏🏾🙏🏾👊🏾

[@TheRecon1a]

MDJ always enjoy your videos. Can't wait for your next video. I turned on to your channel after I Saw You and B.Lat take gold in Canada.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Much love 👊🏾

[@avainographer]

Great information Mark, what length do you recommend for leader? Keep the info coming!

[@nicholasporter4682]

TRD Tubes!

[@crfishing1980]

Never fish without the ned rig. I have two rods rig with neds, one craw and one trd or Ned tubes, you could fish the same bait all day as long as you don't break off. Can't say the same for other companies. Good luck on Lake Erie this week Mark,

[@bennysupreme1]

Thank you Sir, I have been really looking at getting into the finesse game. I have been telling all my buddy's that this rig will be my most expensive one. They look at me in bewilderment and everyone of them ask the same question, why? you want lightweight and super sensitive. Keep putting un work, enjoying watching your channel.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Thanks my man 👊🏾

[@BassandFurious]

awesome tips!!

[@fredbaldwin8438]

Thank for you for the knowledge keep up the great content!

[@charliedraughter1662]

Love the work big 🐕! I would like to see you break down a frog video and maybe hand line another 1!✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@MarkDanielsJr]

That was a crazy catch 👊🏾

[@fisherofmen9897]

Thank you for the video! Very informative!

[@truetaru]

Thanks! That was very helpful! Just started the ned rig technique this year and the Zman plastics are awesome!

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Glad you enjoyed it 👊🏾

[@daltybell]

Thank you!!

[@johnnyweaver1300]

Your spot on using zman products for ned rig, their plastics hold up a long time best value for the money, also great job on wearing them out on sturgeons!👍

[@MarkDanielsJr]

There’s no doubt

[@ronrobison2847]

Great job , love to hear from you .

[@midwestfisherman]

👍👍🎣

[@ericbrandon6504]

Great video!

[@HookLife]

Hey MJD. Great video man. Do you fish the net rig in shallow water? Am I shallow I mean less than 10 feet. Do you fish the same size weight in that depth of water? Are you fish in the net rig around vegetation at all or specifically rocky structure only? Keep up the great work man

[@thomasmartin8202]

I caught 8 this morning in well under 10 feet but you can use the Ned Rig in any depth; just increase the head size with depth to maintain good bottom contact and control or if it's windy/wavy/flowing, otherwise go with the lightest weight head you can. I like the 1/15 oz for up to around 8 feet, then the 1/10 for a bit deeper. Since it's an exposed hook, snagging or catching vegetation are always issues, though they make weedless heads which help some.

[@HookLife]

Thomas Martin right on man. I like the Ned. Getting better with it. Learning it’s all about the ROF. Fishing it in moving water is unique as well. I always like to get different perspectives on this technique

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Yes I love it in shallow water too 1/6oz is my go to. But you can go even lighter in super skinny water

[@robertbrost7777]

I use the Crawz but with a Bulletz hook. They don't stand as straight up as they do on the shroomz but, I think that's a more lifelike presentation.

[@zacpearson1878]

I tied on a Ned rig on a older spinning reel just because it’s starting to get that time of year. I put 20lb pline on it just cause I didn’t have anything else on hand. Caught a few small ones but def intrested in finesse now

[@rdfishing2886]

Great insight to the set up. I’m not a big finesse guy because I fish a lot of river systems. But wing versatile is going to be important. Thank you for the great info.

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Great video sir!! I due about the exact same setup as you due. I'm gonna have to try the green pumpkin hobi though

[@MarkDanielsJr]

It’s a good one

[@Roboworm99]

Why the Hula StikZ and not the TRD TickllerZ?

[@MarkDanielsJr]

They both are great choices I like the length and more streamline

[@YakSavageFishing]

This summer I have been fishing the Ned rig quite consistently. In the years past I was using 12 pound test leader I had some success but after recently dropping down to 8 pound test I have caught way more fish. I also do use the Z man finesse shrooms,But my part of the country a lot of our lakes grass up and I discovered I have equally or better success using the Z man bulletz. Thanks for making a video it was super dope and really highlighted how effective the Ned rig really is.

[@jamesmims5850]

Heck ya bro I don’t miss a vid. Always great stuff.

[@patrickdavis2614]

Thanks for the information I don’t fish the bed rig at all but I have been wanting too and with this information gives me a starting point for what to use and how to use it. Love channel love watching you fish keep the videos coming and good Luck at the tournament.

[@jamarturner60]

Can i use straight Flourocarbon

[@garybowers9605]

Love your video's! You and Jacob Wheeler tell it like it is.

[@AnglerMarv]

Great vid! ZMAN is the truth! Thanks for the tips ✊🏾

[@coachlance1420]

Perfectly said, delivered, hands down best video on the Ned rig thanks MDJ. When you coming back to Cali ?

[@MarkDanielsJr]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Matt-dj3tc]

That hula stick is my #1 neko rig bait!

[@chuckkaleel9105]

Great video

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Main line to leader knot?

[@MarkDanielsJr]

FG

[@MaximilianTheBassFisherman]

Why choose a 15-20 lb mainline over 10 lb or less?

[@MarkDanielsJr]

It’s all personal preference, if you like 10 or less I’m sure that will work👍🏾

[@alwayslearning7138]

Mark, I love the info. You are always clear & concise.. Nothing like an educated Black family.. But Mr Cosby of fishing, you have not told us how to fish the lure... I was on the Detroit River with the current, I see you fish current with the Ned Rig, but when I tried to duplicate what I thought I saw you do, I was lost... Mr. Davis, please expound... Thank You!

[@jodyhoward3487]

man do u fish?

[@springfield1911guy]

Why the hula stick over the trd tickler?

[@duncandriver]

Great video.... thanks! Been hammering the smallies on the TRD out of Egg Harbor all summer! Cool to see you fish it in the tourney with such success!

[@anthonywindfield8439]

I found the seaguar. Wish I could have gotten a bigger spool

[@willmurphy2525]

How deep was you fishing for those smallmouths?

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Anywhere from 0-40ft literally works in all depths

[@locodragon28]

How long of a leader? Mark

[@MarkDanielsJr]

My rule of thumb is the length of the rod so approximately 7 foot

[@xxcaseyxxc]

Love throwing the Ned rig, been killing it this year for me.

[@richardheflin1552]

Is the craw bait the bait you were using at Fork? Or can you talk about this bait yet?

[@joshgomes3644]

All great colors from zman. Need to check out the mud minnow, it sacks them up as well🎣🎣

[@babayagathebasscatcher_7922]

The GOAT 🐐💯🔨🤟🏽

[@lumpiestofcoles3724]

Do you need backing for your main line which would be braid on a spinning rod?

[@anthonywindfield8439]

You talked about using Seaguar hi-vis line.. Question does it only come on spool of 150. And 2 I can’t find it nowhere did you buy it all

[@tablerockkid8237]

Thanks for the tips. Hope to see you back on Table Rock one of these days. Take care. Rick

[@kirkreusch8415]

Love the breakdown and the channel. Continued success Mark.

[@edmelungeon2239]

The big trd is good for Lm, as is the fattyz.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Your 100% right on👍🏾

[@CentralCoastBass]

Hey buddy just checking in keep it going and stay safe. It's a different world right now.

[@amals51]

Great explanation on gear MDJ! Thanks...I starting using the smackdown last season but found that it tended to dry out maybe because this season I was having issues with the leader knots not holding or snapping. And yes, I use an Alberto knot that I think is an excellent line to line knot. I’ve since switched over to suffix nano braid, using same knot and same leader line with no issues. Maybe I got a bad batch of smackdown?? Anyway, tight lines!

[@bradycarver]

What kind of knot do you use to tie your floro to braid?

[@bigdoggstatus99]

Uni to uni.

[@Twangtown7]

Bill Lewis Rattle Trap was a bad example for originals being the best. There's a handful of lipless cranks that are better nowadays.

[@Twangtown7]

Ahh, I see now you're sponsored by Bill Lewis. See, this is why it's hard to trust you pros who put out videos. 100% biased. ;)

[@jamesmims5850]

Great info Mark love your channel. Go beat wheels in the next one

[@Mavejar520]

Does the main line pound effect the leader line in terms of action of the bait?

[@hk3248]

Catching them younders boi!! Great job on the bay bro. Love your vids

[@kumaboyy.7443]

You tore them smallies up! I love the trd! Enjoyed the vid, MDJ!

[@johnstewart2206]

Caught a 11 9 at chickamauga on the ned. 1/5 shrooms head pb&j hullastickz . In a tournament. Got big fish. I am a believer

[@mikebailey2119]

Mark, have been watching you on MLF live but just subscribed here on KZbin. Do you want me to use Mark or MDJ when I text. Great video and very informative. Is the reel in the video a shimano stella? What speed do you use? Congratulations on a great tournament. 🎣🐟

[@ufcguruofficial]

I use those same craws in 40-50ft visibility out west for Smallies. Killer bait .

[@brandonburker7330]

Man imma tell ya tho if u use a tungsten ned head u won't use no other. U can just feel so much

[@MarkDanielsJr]

True but they also snag a lot and that will get Expensive quick lol

[@brandonburker7330]

@@MarkDanielsJr Oh yeah that's definitely true lol I know I at least got $100 in the shenandoah River lol

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

For any one that has ever tried to use small braid anything under 30 pound braid if you don’t use a high vis color you can NOT see the line. Gotta use a bright color braid if your going with 20lb or smaller it’s almost impossible to see moss green line at that diameter.

[@TheRecon1a]

I exclusively use Braid Spider Wire. I just got back into bass fishing. Is it imperative to use braid to like Fluorocarbon. I'm using 15lb test 6lb diameter.

[@bigdoggstatus99]

Lighter braid tends to float, depending on the brand. Being a line watcher is just part of the game. How many times growing up did you see your mono swimming off, then set the hook. Like dad used to say, "stop playing around and watch your line" The only reason you're having difficulty is because you've conditioned your eyes to hi vis colors.

[@sonnymorrison9734]

Show us how you tie the Ned rig on 👍

[@jamarturner60]

$129 not bad at all Cuz, we Blue Collar Boys "work and get paid aka #staccandsave" 😎🤙🏿🎣🎣🤙🏿

[@phoenixw2w]

Yoga Pants, Smelt my two favs colors! 🎣

[@jasondill5372]

Love ZMan and Ned rigging. I usually choose 12-14 pound leader here in Florida. We got some mean ones. 👊🏼👊🏼

[@BiggCoffee]

I think the smallmouth lips are still tasting those TRDs in Wisconsin, lol. Let’s see another Creek video, or a summer Crappie video

[@danielnies7144]

I'm not a professional fisherman but I do know this I love the Z man products they Catch fish Can't wait till they start making crappie and Pan Fish Baits can't say enough good things about Z man❤❤

[@robwatumd]

Did anyone else see what this video was called in their notifications?!?!

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Yes everyone seen they “Typo” thanks for watching.

[@CasualBassGuy]

Now I just need you to send me some Seaguar Flash Green and Tatsu Leader and I’m Ready brobro! Lol great vid brodie

[@smalltownbassfishin1247]

Thank you for this video! I'm going to switch up my setup because I've had a little too heavy line on my finesse rig. I've got some TRDs but definitely have to get more colors

[@airassault130]

JJs will eat the Zman alive lol. DO NOT dip those plastics

[@Sp0rtcenter29]

Z-Man Goby Bryant is best bait name in the industry.

[@bigdoggstatus99]

All of the great techniques originate in the mid-west. Yes even Texas rig; it started as a walleye rig later adapted for bass fishing.

[@hoyasfan459]

Either I read wrong or I saw that you posted a video with a different word. I was kinda disappointed. Maybe I just saw it wrong.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Don’t be disappointed, it was literally a typo. Fixed 👍🏾 hope you enjoyed the vid

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Love the channel keep up the good work you and b lat on a Collaboration would be nice to see

[@bubbat6498]

They already did last year for the us open or whatever

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Bassin Bubba yes but a couple more would be sweet

[@chadbaugh7350]

What was said in my email about the title of this Video?? 😲😲😲

[@ROZDAB]

Z man floats better and keeps it up off the bottom.

[@Lucient]

Good video. You're letting too many secrets out with the colors. Folks if you want to catch fish and cash checks in tournaments, listen to what MDJ is saying.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Haha gotta share the wealth

[@connorklevesahl7846]

You say the original is always the best. Not true. It seems to me you are trying to just plug your sponsors Zman and Bill Lewis. After the first of a type of bait comes out, other companies have the chance to design something better like that

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Thanks for watching 👍🏾

[@nathanbishop7654]

Second

[@nickmayhew2054]

First