This Is The Greatest Ned Rig Hack Of All Time! It Catches Big Bass!

This is one of my all time favorite Ned rig hacks and works amazing for big bass! Using a Clam Silkie is so easy!
Get access to my monthly livestream and additional videos by becoming a member of the channel here: / @mattstefanfishing
Check out my Lake Breakdowns at fishthemoment....
Schedule a 1 on 1 Virtual Lesson With me here - fishthemoment....
Get Exclusive Matt Stefan Fishing content on PHYX TV! www.phyx.tv/au...
LINKS TO BAITS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO:
1) Clam Pro Tackle Silkie Trailer - www.avantlink....
2) Zman Finesse Shroomz - www.tackleware...
3) Zman Finesse TRD - www.tackleware...
How to Support this Channel:
1) Purchase tackle through this link from Tackle Warehouse. Don't forget to bookmark the link:
www.tacklewareh...
2) Share my videos on your social media platforms!
3) Purchase Merchandise from my Store mattstefanfish...
4) If you enjoy the content and want to see more of it. Consider donating to the channel to show your support for future video creation. Very much appreciated!
Paypal - paypal.me/Matt...
Venmo - account.venmo....
New KZbin videos uploaded EVERY day!
Click here to SUBSCRIBE to my channel:
/ @mattstefanfishing
Follow Matt Stefan Fishing on Instagram / mattstefanfishing
Follow Matt Stefan Fishing on Facebook / mattstefanfishing
Follow these KZbinrs if you enjoy my content:
Bass Fishing Declassified - / bassfishingprofessors
Fish The Moment - / fishthemoment
Sonar Fishing with Miles Burghoff - / sonarfishing
Intuitive Angling with Randy Blaukat - / intuitiveanglingwithra...
Kyle Cortiana Fishing - / kylecortianafishing
Do you live in Wisconsin or plan on visiting anytime soon. Contact me for a guide trip!
MY SPONSORS:
Bridgford Foods www.bridgford....
Berkley www.berkley-fi...
Abu Garcia www.abugarcia....
Striker Brands
DuraSafe durasafelocks....
Battle Born Batteries battlebornbatte...?afmc=3p
ugo ugowear.com/
Lowrance www.lowrance.com/
Skeeter Boats www.skeeterboa...
The Boat Center www.theboatcen...
Power-Pole www.power-pole...
PROcise Outdoors prociseoutdoor...
Mud Hole Rod Building www.mudhole.com/
MHX Rod Blanks www.fishmhx.com/
CRB supplies crbproducts.com/
Costa Del Mar Sunglasses www.costadelma...
Picasso Lures - www.tackleware...
My Profile:
www.mattstefanf...
I was born and raised in Chicago, but after working 12 years in the financial Industry regulating the futures and options markets at the CME/CBOT I decided to pursue my passion fishing professional tournaments and left my full time corporate job. At that point, I moved to Junction City, WI with my wife Sara and two boys Hank and Duke. I've been fishing professionally since 2011 and full-time since 2015. I've qualified for seven MLF Championships and won over a half million in tournament winnings at the professional level.

[@rodchurchill5576]

Just wanted to say . Your page is without a doubt the best as far as real info . Not one of the many copy cats that see something and hurry up and post it as their idea , you see that in bunches all the time .

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks! i dont even watch other channels haha

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Cannot argue with this comment at all. Made me a much better angler here in South Africa.

[@midwestfischerman]

Hey Matt, ever try to rig the TRD first, then leave the Silkie back on the bend of the jig hook? That way the flair of the silk would happen more off the bottom where it would be more visible.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds like a good idea!

[@Jeeg_Quebec_CAN]

Them little details and unique lures sometimes make a big difference, especialy on pressured fish, again a great piece of advice there Matt! I keep my jig trimmings and poke them through on swimbaits and sometimes ned rigs, making fin-like appendages. It bulks up the presentation from the top or bottom view. Slows the fall of the bait too if you put more than a couple strands in!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes they do

[@johnnyweaver1300]

I'm glad you're a tackle junkie, bringing us these new ideas that you have had success with, cool video, thanks!🎣👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@douglasspickler4925]

You are absolutely the tackle tinkerer. Cool, little accent to the Ned rig. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@theorthattorney]

It's like a super finess-y version of the old Chompers. I love finding unorthodox ideas from other types of fishing to use for bass. Thanks for a GREAT suggestion!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like it!

[@Bass-ackwards]

You're giving away all my secrets, Matt. I've been making Ned heads with rabbit fur and marabou collars for 4 years now.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sorry

[@Bass-ackwards]

@MattStefanFishing just giving you a hard time, there's no secrets in bass fishing anymore. If you want I can send you some photos of what I make.

[@willperryman4559]

Matt, once again, your tips are 💯 appreciated and work great for a fantastic modification of the Ned rigs,or dropshot😎 Thanks 🙏 so much 🍀🎣🍀

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help!

[@quelchx]

Zman TRD with football jig 1/2oz maybe 3/8oz football jig does work for me in Southern Ontario. I've caught bunch +20 inch bass with this combo.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Looks great!!! Hopefully I can find the trailers & make some jigs for next season!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good luck!

[@513EM1]

I may trim/reuse some old skirts and give this a try. Thanks Matt great tip!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Go for it!

[@robinallen8773]

I do a lot of buying my open water baits during the winter months to stock up my inventory! I like your idea and will try it. You need a test tank in your tackle room! I use silicone jig and spinnerbait skirt strips to dress mine up!

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes i do!

[@richshackelford5793]

Nice little hack, thanks for sharing Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@edseegert71]

Awesome tip Matt! This is one the better lure modifications I've seen in a long time.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Never thought of using a silkie for a Ned rig. That’s a clever idea!

[@MattStefanFishing]

It works

[@jadeolin8514]

Bass pro carries them Thanks for the tip Matt! Def gonna pick a few colors up.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@reneflores6625]

I absolutely love this idea thank you so much I can make finesse jigs out of my head now I've been trying other ways and haven't come up with the viable idea this is gold truly thank you!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad I could help!

[@jjh31]

Wonderful stuff!!!!! I love modifying finesse baits!! Here’s 1 to try Matt…once rigged, pierce the tip of the Zman TRD with a nail or anything you can. Then run a Zonker strip thru the hole you just made. It gives a very fluid motion and new look to Ned.

[@MattStefanFishing]

good idea!

[@erichildreth7562]

The little things somehow always make a big difference! This is similar to the modification that you did awhile ago with the bobber stops and the small willowleaf blade setup that you shared before, it justs adds some more to it just enough to make a difference. I bet that if this bobber stop and willowleaf blade combo is added to a swimbait using one of your core tackle rigs would be a good setup to try, just a thought. Thanks Matt for sharing this with us!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you betchya!

[@brianwardrup3926]

Great tip matt I'm definitely going to use this technique on my ned rigs thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@rvfishingyet]

Ok, this is a must for me. I have been wanting to tinker with the various Ned skirts but this one really looks like a fun one! Perhaps even on a rear treble if you can get it over the eyelet?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it a try

[@Basspundit]

I bought a pack of Silkies last winter, but hurt my back and really didn't get much of a chance to use them. Never would have thought to use them in this way. I'll give it a shot.

[@MattStefanFishing]

go for it!

[@DanielBoone337]

Im not the biggest user of a ned rig because we have so much timber on Toledo and Rayburn but I've actually trimmed up a punch skirt and done this exact thing. Im on a time share up in Hot Springs Arkansas on Lake Hamilton and I go every year but thats really the only time i throw a ned rig but i got the idea from a local throwing a ned rig and the plastic had little tentacles... i didt have any of those but ive got a bunch of punch skirts. Youre probably not going to get the exact same effect as this but punch skirts are probably easier to find for us down here... LOL Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@badcrispy3933]

The chartreuse and white on a acme tackle size 3 glow mick-e jig was the go to crappie jig last winter. No meat needed.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome

[@ryanvarner6520]

Cool idea... gonna give it a try!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Go for it!

[@stevesmith7164]

Great tip Matt, thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@johnmiller5987]

Nice hack. I bet it works well on the chain. Kinda reminds me of the Dan Gapen ugly bug. But different and probably better

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@RickyCarter-ro8fr]

Another great tip, a must try

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it

[@donyarborough4114]

Hello Matt, Thanks for your informational videos. You show some good tips. Just watched your participation in Todd's podcast. Your views seem to be right on target. I just hope you are not looked on in a negative way when you go to BPT. I think you will be among the best out there. Good fishing and tight lines.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@cliffmiller2130]

Matt, I also watched the podcast and it was very plain to see you are an innovator, motivated, are very intelligent, adaptable, and you love what you do. You do a great job representing your trade. You should be proud. I wish the best for you!!

[@brandonsmith606]

Those are sweet, great tip thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@ballzybaits4414]

This is why I've traveling to hard water places. I get to buy items we don't have here in Cali!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@maxcole3930]

Thankfully no ice fishing here in southern SC. I don't have any silkys & have never seen them either. Great idea though. Super finness jig

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@johno7435]

Matt, great tip! Thanks for sharing. I will have to try this out. What do you think about adding rattles to ned worms?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I don’t do it much but it can work in some situations

[@PhoenixMoore]

You had me at "ned rig."

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Thanks Matt🤠.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the support!

[@XxNiteStockerxX]

Decoy has little silicone stoppers. I wonder if you can thread a few strands of jig skirt material on a Ned hook.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Maybe

[@secretbassrigs]

I like it! 👍

[@secretbassrigs]

Use a bobbin threader

[@johnniemalone5141]

Thanks for the tips Matt. I really enjoy the content of your videos. I have a question. When fishing a lay down, do you start on the outside of the tree and work you way back toward the bank or vice versa?

[@MattStefanFishing]

good video suggestion and depends on the setup

[@mikeeller557]

Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

you betchya!

[@davidmeyer9648]

I just hand tie some rubber or silicone from a jig skirt to the head of a Ned rig jig. Works great.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@phjl1963]

I learned that years ago in Escanaba and I use it down here in Eufaula now.but anyway thanks for the video

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@dmacc9299]

Love the idea but did I see right, $6.99 for one of these tiny skirt/trailers? Might have to see if I can make one DIY first.

[@MattStefanFishing]

It’s a pack of multiple skirts

[@Roboworm99]

Deadly by itself on a dropshot when they’ve got lockjaw during spawn and on a inchi wacky hook

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@haroldrogers6566]

I use the old living rubber skirts off of a spinnerbait

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@wolverinex4243]

But did I say skirts and bulk attract big fish? I need to get on the Tube to do a mauling of my own.

[@MattStefanFishing]

make a video

[@secretbassrigs]

👍 nice!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks! 👍

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

That's pretty nifty if I may say so myself

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@SpookyRedz]

Good one

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@andybales7318]

Get some 40 lb. or higher solar colored Big Game mono...cut short lengths & stick them in...little "chartreuse" can never hurt

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@andrewszot3094]

Fire

[@MattStefanFishing]

Works great!

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@johnwagers2013]

Fish USA has them $6.99 for a 4 pack.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I put a link in the video description to some at scheels

[@bobjohnson7207]

That's not a Hack but a Hackle. Great idea though.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha