TRY THIS Finesse Fishing Rig NOBODY Is Talking About!

[@k9er233]

We used to fish this style of rig back in the dark ages with a Mann's Jelly Worm (purple grape), but to avoid the line damage from a split shot on our 6lb and 8lb Trilene, we would clip the brass out of the tiniest bell sinker we could get and run it on the line pegged with a soft toothpick or a slice of rubber band pressed into the hole in the sinker. Worked great, especially on heavily pressured waters. The tapered bell sinker (now turned into a sort of primitive bullet weight) would come through cover much better than the round split shot ever did. Still use the rig today, 45+ years later and it still gets the bass.

[@pauleyplay]

`you sure are old How do I know I did the same Good things never change. Thanks for the memories

[@jeffreywaters3934]

Haven't found a split shot yet that won't slide on fluorocarbon line! Mono no problem! Crimp it to hard and you will cut your line, I found if I wrap the line around the shot once and crimp it stays put, but now I just use 2 bobber stops before and after the light bullet weight and get the same effect.

[@DavidBronstein1961]

What a great reminder! I actually started bass fishing with this rig too many years ago to mention-I am as old as dirt-and it caught me a TON of fish. If you can find a worm with a bit of float to it that also has a curly tail, that also works great.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice!

[@jack03111969]

A 6 inch straight tail Robo worm with a light wire 3/0 hook on that rig has been deadly for me this year

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Awesome!

[@rlperrin3876]

This rig does work even in Lillie pads, I used it 4 days ago. Thanks, Nathan for trying to give us new ideas. There is always something new to learn. Keep on videoing there are those of us who appreciate it.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you!

[@jakestevens8552]

Nice dude. That’s a good idea

[@rogerhallau5284]

I was shown this setup years ago by a teacher of mine that ran the Conservation Club ,of which I was a member. We would use worms & we often did very well on bluegills, bass, catfish etc....

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Awesome!

[@shadybanks8625]

This is a good rig, when I tie the swivel on I leave a half inch tag end that I can crimp the split shot onto. That way it can't damage your main line.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

That’s a great idea!

[@richardmajewski3815]

Love this concept and can see where it has several applications. Thanks for sharing.

[@pauleyplay]

GREAT tip Well said Well done ! Many Thanks Pauley

[@danw.7483]

Tried this exact set up this morning and it worked like a charm....thanks buddy!

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Awesome!

[@buzzworth2396]

In the south we have called it split shottin. I've used it for 40+ yrs. It's one of the most versatile ways to fish live bait and plastic baits as well.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Absolutely!

[@midwestfischerman]

Your stick bait split shot rig is an exceptionally great rig for the Z-Man Bang StickZ (not meaning to step on the products you promote).

[@CasualBassGuy]

Hula Stick 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

No that is a great bait as well!

[@joebrann4612]

Dude, I'm 55, my Uncle is dead now, and he was fishing this rig when they came out with the Creme Worm a billion years ago

[@gibby9209]

A Bull shot is a better weight for coming through weeds. It's a bullet shaped version of a split shot

[@pauleyplay]

Great tip Many Thanks !!

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Yep it would be!

[@franklombardo5066]

I like using the split shots that are all without those little wings on them. It makes the beat spin around and you can get hung up to.

[@jholl7339]

a classic rig that I used as recently as this past Sunday.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice!

[@WesleyKennedy]

I use a pegged 1/16 oz tungsten worm weight and a light wire 2/0 or 3/0 hook with a 6" fat roboworm. You don't need the boyant bait if you are using a light wire hook.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

True!

[@rickvann3489]

The reason it's not talked about years ago it was modified into an adjustable sliding carolina rig small weight pegged with a tooth pick or two sinker stops. The split shot damages the line as you noted.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Yep!

[@timg185]

I prefer the mojo or Petey rig for this.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

They work too!

[@RocketDaryl]

I do a similar rig that’s kind of a cross between this and a Carolina rig. But, I prefer to peg a light weight instead of using a split shot. That 6th Sense worm really piqued my interest. I’m going to check those out! I currently use Lunkerhunt sticks that I cut in half. I also use them on Ned rigs. But, they fall faster than I’d like.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice! A light weight pegged works too!

[@jamesthomas6537]

my dad just sent me this video while i was in the middle of watching! Instant SUB

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you!

[@jerryc2709]

YIKES! Never fished a split shot rig. I am more of a power fisherman but you've really piqued my interest. Subscribed.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you!

[@gregorywhite6830]

Thank you Nathan. I appreciate your expertise. I learned alot. Those 6th Sense bait look good and I will try them.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you!

[@DominusEstOK]

Thanks Nathan. Another great video.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thank you!

[@BrianCooperFishing]

Try this rig with light bullet weight using a peg it. No frays but works the same.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Yes it would!

[@greghiday]

Nice video. Will have to give it try.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Good luck!

[@bigrippa556]

just got my pb (8.2) on the texas rig sanko with a 1/8 oz bullet the texas rig sanko in any form is deadly

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice! Congrats!

[@mandogfish7418]

This is killer in the spring for Smallmouth. It's basically a finess Carolina rig.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Definitely!

[@FinkeFishing]

I've done a split shot worm since I was a kid that's how my grandpa used to fish a worm

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice!

[@rodcashman4793]

Great info.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Thanks!

[@jeremycriss5467]

How far up are you setting your split shot from your hook?

[@pequenioedgarito3067]

I believe he said 18 inches from the bait/hook. 👍

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Yep about 18-24 inches!

[@dwheeler016]

Thanks

[@JRIvy]

I ordered plastic coated splits from Japan!

[@MichaelRomero]

The FattyZ by Z-man is a great bait for this technique also.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

It would be!

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

I know everyone is a bait expert on KZbin but you want the ultimate grass rig involving a senko (stick bait) run a hitch hiker small willow blade screwed in the end of your choice stick bait weightless! Preferably gold willow leaf and hang on!

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Nice!

[@Ronjon86]

Any reason not to use a pegged worm weight in place of the spilt shot?

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

You could use either!

[@ricksonora6656]

Split shot is removable and less expensive. But a bullet weight is less likely to snag, which is a big issue where I fish.

[@tonyallen6439]

Am I missing something here? It seems the concept is to keep the worm just off the bottom but have the weight maintain contact with the bottom. Seems very similar to a drop shot rig to me.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

You could also use a dropshot in its place

[@nickdigrino4423]

Mojo Rig

[@JamesP29]

How far up do you place the split shot?

[@mattnash5159]

He said 18 inches. Did you even watch the video lol

[@JamesP29]

@@mattnash5159 Yes I did, I must have missed it.. but thank you.

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Typically 18-24 inches up!

[@EMS-do5bb]

Isn't this just another form of Carolina rig

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Kind of!

[@RickiBobbi69]

Pretty much a mojo rig?

[@nathanquincefishing7122]

Similar yep! Lighter weight usually

[@-MAX813-]

This rig does not work. I repeat this rig does not work. Move along, nothing to see here…

[@timanderson4539]

Exactly...this rigs been kicked under the rug...

[@huskergator9479]

Lol😂