KVD's Favorites | Dice Baits, Neko Rigs, Drop Shot | Kevin VanDam
In this video I’m breaking down two of my all-time favorite finesse techniques: the Neko Rig and the Drop Shot, and the exact baits I rely on when the pressure is high and the fish get finicky.
Over the years, whether competing on the Bassmaster Elite Series or the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour, I’ve learned that when conditions get tough, finesse presentations flat out get bit. And when it comes to confidence plastics, I lean heavily on Strike King.
🔥 Featured Baits in This Video:
Strike King Tumbleweed
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This is a next-generation dice-style bait with a unique tumbling action that triggers reaction bites. The subtle shimmy and multi-directional movement make it deadly on a Neko Rig or Drop Shot. It looks natural, unpredictable, and alive, exactly what pressured bass want to see.
Strike King Sexy Bug
https://affiliate.basspro.com/4aexd1
It’s especially effective when bass are feeding on smaller forage and you need a compact but lively presentation.
Strike King Fat Baby Finesse Worm, Filler Worm, and Ocho
Classic stables for Wacky and Neko Rigs.
KVD Perfect Plastics Ocho 5″:
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KVD Perfect Plastics Finesse Worm 6.5:
https://bassproshops.vzck.net/XYXJ73
KVD Filler Worm:
https://bassproshops.vzck.net/0Zd4VN
🎯 Why Dice-Style Baits Are So Effective
Dice-style baits flat out work because they create erratic, natural movement without you having to overwork them. When rigged on a #NekoRig or #DropShot :
They glide and pivot unpredictably
They stand up off the bottom
They create subtle vibration and water displacement
They trigger bites from pressured or suspended fish
That “do-nothing but still do something” action is key. Sometimes less is more and these baits shine in clear water, heavy pressure, and forward-facing sonar situations.
KVD Perfect Plastic Drop Shot Half Shell :
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Strike King KVD plastics :
https://bassproshops.vzck.net/3eERaM
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💡 In This Video I Cover:
How I rig the Tumbleweed for maximum action
My preferred Neko weights and hook placement
Drop Shot leader length adjustments
When to choose Sexy Bug vs. Tumbleweed
The situations where dice-style baits outproduce traditional worms
If you’re looking to catch more fish when everyone else is struggling, these are techniques you need in your arsenal.
Make sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and drop a comment below with your favorite finesse bait!
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