Tips on Bass Fishing the Neko Rig

Mark Courts shows us how to rig and fish the Neko rig in a variety of habitats, and demonstrates its effectiveness over the Wacky rig and Shaky head in certain conditions.
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[@joeduca8582]

This has to be one of the best videos I've watched from any channel on fishing! This is like all the live bait methods I've used for years, air injected crawlers on a bottom bounce or 3 way rig, drop shot, wacky, all combined into a streamlined rig that's relatively weedless! First thing I thought of was walleye when I saw that worm tail wagging perpendicular to the bottom just like the mayfly nymphs or any bottom critters, then Mark says is multi species and pulls up a walleye! I thought that screw lock weight looked odd and familiar with a line tie on it, how the hell is he going to rig this, then I read the comments and you guys spilled the beans. I'm from the north too, maybe that's why I enjoyed this and the producers (sorry forgot his name) fall swim bait video so much because the water is similar and I love walleye and smallies so much. I'm definitely trying this next year on Onieda Lake. Thanks guys!

[@6bolt_Z]

YES! We need more videos like this! Super easy to follow, and showed how to set up as well as fish the Neko rig. Learned a lot in this video!

[@mikebusmc88]

Nicely presented...easy and simple presentation that I have not seen before but look forward to trying it.

[@IronBass]

This is such a great rig to use on northern bass, I love it!

[@DixieBratHornyGirl]

Outstanding, thanks for the good tips and thorough description!

[@WarEagleTheBest]

ANOTHER GREAT and INFORMATIVE video from Wired2Fish!

[@FishingChanneltv]

nice video, like that walleye :P here in Oporto Portugal the bass is small but we got big walleye, will try this for them

[@wlacalle]

Thanks for a very informative video 👍

[@NjordFishingChannel]

Really good this neko! I will test that

[@TeamWildCardFishing]

Awesome video. can't wait to try this.

[@Wired2Fish]

+Team Wild Card Fishing Our staff has fished it from Minnesota to Kentucky with awesome results. We'd be interested in hearing how it works for you and your fishing situation.

[@LandsharkOutdoors]

Good info!

[@jorgea.sanchez1218]

Thank you for sharing the best video so far !

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks Jorge, an awesome and innovative presentations that's been smoking bass throughout the country.

[@jorgea.sanchez1218]

Wired2Fish I watched lots of videos on the Neko rig and I really think the way your present it is as natural it's going to get, anything extra is unnecessary wish you guys have a podcast!

[@deerslayer425]

This thing is a monster Favorite rig for dropping bridges

[@codykelley4338]

Straight up deadly!

[@fishingfrenchy3341]

I did this today it is awesome only thing is I lost alot of fish what size hook is recommended thanks in advance

[@cxiong0109]

Which dobyns champion extreme was used in the vid?

[@ALBassin]

Where could I find those Shaky Head Screw-Lock Weights?

[@TheTpowell]

Just curious but what rod n reel combo were you using?

[@brianweatherly7995]

Great video, I'm curious how do you tie on that fiber weed guard?

[@Wired2Fish]

You can make this homemade with a heavy monofilament line, or in this video, it's a pre-rigged hook. Here's a couple off the shelf options we like: VMC Ike Approved Weedless Wacky Hook: goo.gl/NLynh2 Gamakatsu Wicked Wacky Hook: goo.gl/C9qZGU

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

what type of hook is that? the brand and size I mean? can't find any good weedless finesse hooks on tackle warehouse

[@indee6190]

brilliant!

[@Minecraftkid44]

Could someone tell me more about the hook he's using? What brand, what size, etc.?

[@HighAsCaptnKirk]

Looks fun! Unfortunately for me i all the lakes I fish are full of weeds. Like at a 12ft depth I got 10ft of weeds. I can't shakey head or drop shot. Sux!

[@utepphotosutep3281]

Why is the way you rig the worm different then the presentation in the water ?

[@way75mit9]

Any body know the name brand or seller of this screw in ned rig weights used in this film and where i can purchase them , can't find them on line any where ???

[@bobbyt762]

My favorite rig! I don't use the screw in weights. I buy nail weights that BassPro sells. Then I stick my hook through the worm like he does. Then I fish.

[@Wired2Fish]

+Bobby T That's a good way to do it. Most folks do the nail weight thing.

[@greatbeastofchess]

That would be great at my lake

[@kentaylor7664]

I just use a copper headed nail that I can cut for different weights. Works great.

[@Wired2Fish]

Slick, thanks for the tip Ken.

[@bowlerjr]

what weights are these? I tried to find them but can't

[@civilized5734]

Awesome

[@caughtbyconsul96]

I've tried shakey head and wacky rigs but not Neko. Would there be a situation where regular shakey head would be better or will Neko rig be the way to go in all the same situations?

[@Wired2Fish]

A shaky head may require less rigging than a Neko (no nail weights, o-rings) so if they're biting it, I'd keep with the shaky head. The Neko rig excels during tough bites, and gives you a lot more experimentation. You can use different weights, weight positioning, hook positioning, etc, so chances are fish are less conditioned to the Neko rig.

[@surfclam89]

curios of rod and length was using

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

what size hook? I have size 2 drop shot hooks

[@krevo81]

Who makes these screw in weights?

[@jonashamrah2428]

What type of hook is Mark using? Looks like an Octopus hook, right? What size hook is that as well? Any special brand as well?

[@lancechristopherson9663]

he's using a gamakatsu 1 or 2/0 octopus weedless hook

[@lespaulguitarist92]

would the hook rip through the plastic worm during casting??

[@Wired2Fish]

The plastic used in this video didn't tear, but I'm sure we'll have some rigging videos in the future that incorporate the use of o-rings and surgical tubing, which would extend the life of the plastics. Good question for sure.

[@kylerittenhouse2226]

What rod and reel setup would you recommend for multi-species fishing under $100

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

for freshwater a medium spinning setup will get the job done. 6'6" to 7'. in saltwater, a 7 or 8 ft spinning MH

[@kylerittenhouse2226]

What do recommend for a freshwater a medium spinning setup . 6'6" to 7'

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

If its multi species and not just for bass, a 6'6" medium spinning combo and 8-10lb test will handle most anything in freshwater. Try an Abu Garcia combo. If you want REALLY cheap, yet effective, Shakespeare and south bend are better brands

[@deerslayer425]

But you can achieve the same results using a small nail Those screw lock heads arent cheap

[@gammaren]

That's exactly what I said lol that seems like its an easy way to loose your screw lock nail weight is the smarter way to go

[@antbanks7548]

Wired2Fish Wouldn't a normal round head screw superglued in place produce the same results you just described?

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

there's neko weights on TW for like 2.99

[@Dskraps55]

+ant banks a nail doesnt have the same weight. i think its like everybody though if we had to fish for money we would probably use those screw locks but im definitely not losing 20 bucks catching two pound fish in my backyard

[@map3dsp]

ant banks yes, but that's a little secret

[@gorgileny69]

Dose this work good on rocky ledges as well

[@Wired2Fish]

This presentation does very well on hard bottoms for both largemouth and smallmouth. Will snag in boulders though.

[@5oz94]

Yeah guys we all know those heads are expensive....lol Just stop for a second, what if the screw head is the better alternative. We all have little tricks we believe in more than other tricks. We pay 1/4 of our salaries a year on tackle, why stop at a Neko or a nail head....I prefer the screw head, it adds a lot more profile to my bait. #5oz #bassfishingisfun Great Vid!!!!

[@Fe23reeZe]

He never talked about setting the hook!

[@sandman7914]

didn't see the screw on head weight name mentioned. ???

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Sandy, I think these were some old Northland Jigs that are no longer in production. Mark was snipping the hook off and using as his "nail" weight.

[@parkerkluesner5263]

could I put a nail in the end instead of that head

[@MADBASSER1]

Parker Kluesner true but it would not sink as quickly

[@Austin-lp5vv]

Whats a good worm for this?

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Austin, Mark Courts is using the Berkley Powerbait Shaky Snake in this video, which is a great option: goo.gl/RI5dTr Most stick worms work fine. Lures like the Yamamoto Senko or Zoom Fluke Stick have the right profile. We also produced a video on using creature baits for Neko Rigging: www.scout.com/outdoors/wired2fish/story/1614992-neko-rigging-tips-and-tricks

[@Austin-lp5vv]

Thanks for the reply, you guys are so helpful!

[@camronkraus1990]

where was Mark fishing

[@Wired2Fish]

This was just north of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul, but I can't cough the exact lake ; ).

[@bennycracchiolo8729]

What are the worms he used???

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Benny, it's the Berkley PowerBait Shaky Snake. They're being launched at ICAST next week and should be available soon.

[@ryanspalding6252]

What worm is that?

[@KLin105gr]

Ryan Spalding kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJSzk3honZiEaLc

[@ryanspalding6252]

k Lin Wow how did i miss that lol thanks

[@BassMonkey]

more humminbird stuff please not onix because us meer morals could only dream of those units great stuff

[@DaveDangles]

So it's just a wacky rigged worm with a weight? This Neko guy is ground breaking

[@Wired2Fish]

+Dippin' Dave Essentially, only you're nail weighting the end so that it falls through the water very fast, and vertically. When dragging in, the nail weighted end maintains bottom contact with the tip moving very naturally. I guess you can think of it as a very efficient vertical wacky rig.

[@kitrellheiden7613]

Wow just too much trouble to rig just to catch a few dinks