Tokyo Rigging Walleye

One of the newest rigs in bass fishing in recent years is the Tokyo Rig. Initially designed for fishing heavy weed cover, anglers have since applied Tokyo rigging tactics to different species and angling situations. Join Jeremy Smith and James Lindner with a little primer on Tokyo rigging for walleye.
James and Jeremy's Tokyo Rigging walleye fishing gear & tackle (updated 2023):
•Tokyo Rig•
➡️ VMC Tokyo Rig Finesse Neko (#2) omnia.direct/z...
•Weights•
➡️ VMC Tungsten Worm Weight (1/4oz-3/8oz) omnia.direct/W...
•Line•
➡️ Sufix 131 Braided Main Line (10lb) omnia.direct/N...
•Rod•
➡️ St. Croix Legend X Spinning Rod (7' Medium Fast) omnia.direct/o...
•Electronics and Mapping•
➡️ Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link MEGA-DI/SI Trolling Motor omnia.direct/3...
➡️ Minn Kota i-Pilot Bluetooth Remote omnia.direct/l...
➡️ Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging Transducer (Ultrex) omnia.direct/R...
➡️ Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging Transducer (Universal) omnia.direct/W...
➡️ Minn Kota Weedless Wedge 2 Prop omnia.direct/O...
•Trolling Motor & Accessories•
➡️ Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link MEGA-DI/SI Trolling Motor omnia.direct/3...
➡️ Minn Kota i-Pilot Bluetooth Remote omnia.direct/l...
➡️ Humminbird MEGA Live Imaging omnia.direct/q...
➡️ Humminbird MEGA Live TargetLock (Ultrex) omnia.direct/x...
➡️ Humminbird Open Water Adapter Kit - MEGA Live omnia.direct/M...
➡️ Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging Transducer (Ultrex) omnia.direct/R...
➡️ Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging Transducer (Universal) omnia.direct/W...
➡️ Minn Kota Weedless Wedge 2 Prop omnia.direct/O...
•Tools•
➡️ Bubba Fishing Shears (Medium 7.5”) omnia.direct/2...
➡️ Bubba 6" Hook Extractor omnia.direct/l...
➡️ Bubba Fishing Pliers (6.5”) omnia.direct/L...
➡️ Bubba Fishing Pliers (7.5”) omnia.direct/E...
➡️ Bubba Pistol Grip Pliers (6.5”) omnia.direct/w...
•Fillet Knives•
➡️ Bubba Lithium Ion Cordless Fillet Knife omnia.direct/r...
➡️ Bubba Fillet Knife 6” Ultra Flex omnia.direct/l...
➡️ Bubba Fillet Knife 8" Ultra Flex omnia.direct/r...
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[@eduffy4937]

A couple large splitshot on a standard drop shot rig works just as well without having to buy certain rigs. Add or remove splitshot to increase or decrease weight. When you get snagged in rocks the splitshot slide right iff the end tag of line. At least you get your hook and swivel back. Pinch on a new splitshot and youre back fishing in 5seconds

[@flannel872]

Why not add beads & a blade to the dropper?

[@flannel872]

@Hunter fishman A Tokyo Drift Rig is what you get when you tie directly to the hook on an Erie Dearie.

[@markpowell6240]

Did you tie braid right to the rig? Have you used it in rivers with lots of snags ? Have you used it rigged with minnows? Thx. Also what size braid or mono do u use? Do you use a leader ? Thx

[@eduffy4937]

For snaggy rivers,Tie a standard dropshot rig but use a circle hook for live bait, and a large splitshot or two or three instead of fancy weights. When snagged the splitshot slidevright off the tag end and you get your rig back. Circle hooks also hook into way less bottom structure.

[@trophybasscompany8375]

Checkout our Ned Rig Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/1790450444537568

[@leodelaney8714]

Love the videos wish you would put a link or list of tackle u are using..thank you

[@humblehombre9904]

The technology is a little too much for me. If you can see the fish, and only throw out when you see one, then all of the fun and the challenge is gone. No wonder teens can catch like old timers. You used to need to gain experience to catch a lot, but now you just need money…..and lots of it. The older I get, the older school I go, and I am enjoying it more and more.

[@jeramyh9344]

I don't know about Tokyo rigs, but almost every walleye I have ever caught has been while trolling Rapala's to cover water.

[@workinprogress4870]

Never once gotten one on a rapala myself

[@jeramyh9344]

@@workinprogress4870 #5 or #7 jointed shadrap, I always start with perch or firetiger colors on my lake. I also switch up, I have the same lures that run several different depths. So I will change that up. I rarely bother targeting "Just Walleye" any more. I was getting skunked when I set out looking for one specific fish. But when I troll an open water spread with 4 lines in 15' to 25' of water I catch Rainbows, Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth, black Crappie, and yellow Perch all on the same lures in the same trip.

[@69RT3X9]

Are there any general ‘rules of thumb’ you follow when deciding how much weight to use on your Tokyo rigs? James mentioned changing the weights based on water depth. I primarily fish the Mississippi River and really struggle with weight selection due to the variability of the river current from spot to spot. Thanks again for the great videos!

[@LindnerMedia]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Jon! For river current, 1/4oz could be plenty for slow moving conditions, and moving up to something like 3/8, even 1/2oz in faster current could work well. For stained river fishing, bottom contact is important.

[@bbqdad3133]

They sure aren't scared of that weight. In a more open, less weedy area, one would think that could be a deterent. However it's interesting the action that is imparted on the bait by this setup. Great video.

[@jeffreysather1442]

You mentioned it was a finesse rig. Could it possibly be a reactionary rig also? My thought of using in high current areas with heavy weight to go around rocks and bridge piling. Would this work and what tips of rigging the bait?

[@connorpenningsoutdoors383]

Only one way to find out

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

That is sort of like a controlled depth drop shot, and interesting enough it is the Japanese who invented the drop shot I believe…

[@eduffy4937]

All are a barely modified 3way rig. Used for 100 years in the us at least

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

@@eduffy4937 very true, I guess who invented what🤣

[@viclemmon]

But, can you catch a walleye without the top end electronics? I doubt it.

[@laddyaddy1963]

I’ll have to try that!

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[@spk7816]

nice