Finesse fishing doesn’t always equal big bass but the Ned Rig is special. When the bite gets tough and you’re faced with changing conditions it is a great way to upsize your catch! On this day we started with swimbaits and crankbaits but ended up getting all the big ones on light tackle.
The ned rig is a great option when conditions aren’t ideal. We were using two different versions of the bait to catch our fish. Tim was using the Roboworm offering while Matt was using the traditional Z-Man TRD.
The tackle…
Tim’s Worm- Roboworm Ned Worm (Desert Craw): http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Matt’s Worm- Z MAN Finesse TRD (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
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Matt’s Head- Z Man Ned HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK
Swimbait Head- Matt Allen: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Swimbait- Keitech 4.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Tim’s Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 6’10” Mag Med: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Daiwa Certate: http://bit.ly/2hjRZXg
Line- Sunline SX1 Braided Line 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Matt’s Setup…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’8″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 1000 series: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb PowerPro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 6 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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I take the keeper off the shank and glue my trd to the head. It will last for countless fish
I've been on the hunt for a video like this for a long time! I live here in the PNW and love to see pros tear up my water! 🤘great info guys. Thank you
Do you guys ever throw the TRD Craw as your neg rig? If so, what colors would you recommend?
i was on the resivor with u guys on this day
Just retired and jumping back into bass fishing after a LONG absence. I think that your videos are the best out there. Wife and I are getting 2 Hobie PA 14' s to pull behind the small motorhome and fish Texas for starters. Look forward to each new video.
Dang!
Im up in Washington and this body of water doesnt look too familiar. Either way great video! Ned Rigs are the juice!
Thank you. Just wish you could describe what you are doing, changes you are making to create angling success in this new fishery.
Most of my fishing is in new fisheries sine I am a new angler.
The ned rig really does get it done. Yesterday I was out and casted a lot of baits (craws, topwater, crankbait, chatterbait) and was getting skunked for about an hour. I only had like 3 small bites that whole time, so I decided to try the ned rig and in about 45 minutes I nailed roughly 15 fish. A truly remarkable yet simple bait.
I’m truly thinking of looking into that striper guide Matt’s gone out with my bday is next month in Oct last year was my worst bday ever maybe my 30 will be my best ever lol I know it not going to be cheap but ima try and use whatever I get and throw some more at it I know it’s gotta be multiple hundreds of dollars I’m assuming but if I can find the area hehe where that guy is catching those striper it’s well worth it hahha yea I’m excited 😜 and of course pull a 30 plus lber would be soooooo awesome maybe more
Hey that bow snap really does work sometimes especially on rocks etc I’ve gotten a lot more snags loose trick is not to yank them in real deep when you realized you are snagged just teachin you guys a thing or two lol 😂
Timmy timpleton long time no see at least for me I haven’t kept up on all videos lately been fishing myself
What's the technique Matt uses to try to get his bait unsnagged? Looks interesting
I’ve Emailed you guys asking about merchandise and no response
I love ned rig. Have a video on it myself. Great video!!
Can you do a video on floating worms and how to fish it, where to fish it, also best times to fish it
🔥MATT OR TIME PLEASE ANSWER🔥I’m confused and I know I’m dumb but you said the water temp was 59 so it should be a Spawn Pre Spawn type deal for smallies??? So did you just mean in terms of water temp or they will be getting ready to spawn due to water temp?
It sucks that we have in Europe no Smallmouthbass, i`m jealous !
Just picked up some Yum Dingers in Watermelon! NeD Out!
Those were some pretty Smallies! I have the tackle to throw the Ned Rig. I just need the lake to do it, lol. Maybe I will try it next time I head to Falls or Jordan Lake.
I just bought some Z-Man shroom heads and TRDs. Can't wait to try them now!
Are you guys matching braided line diameter size to the leaders? Or does it make a difference if the leader diameter is a bit bigger than the main line. Thanks!
If you only have to choose one or two spinning rods and reels what size and power would you get? For finesse and maybe an all purpose. 😬
Net rig fishing is the best; very enjoyable fishing program.
Random but what shorts are you wearing?
I can be on this water in 45 mins from my home. Nice video. Hint- Come back in early November.
+Tacticalbassin That little TRD really is something lol, great video fellas. Question…I've been using braid to fluro leaders on my spinning gear for a while but my issue is the knot between the two breaks when I reel it through the rod eyes… usually FG knot but switched to blood knot (held up longer and WAY smaller than FG) but it still broke on a hookset today 🤯. Any suggestions? Thank you!
wow 6 lb leader lifting up 4lb smallie ?
Nice fish great place in the fall also.
Hey guys! Try pinning a Zman micro jig on with that TRD! Money !
love fishing for smallies!! and love fishing the z-man ned rig stuff crushes bass!!
That's a record bullhead.
I really enjoy watching how you guys work together on the front of the boat.
Oh yes! We got the duo back together baby!! Missed you both Matt and Tim.
Looks like drorshak or coer de lane in idaho sice suff
Smallies are freakin awesome fighters! Great video gents!
Hey guys, u have a really informative channel. I appreciate ur channel and subscribed. Maybe u have covered my request in another video, if so let me know title and ill look for it.
What i would like to know, since im new to trying ned rig, is what kind of retrieve do you use on catching these bass using the ned rig?
Those other anglers were on the 'bent rod pattern' lol.
Pretty neat video/conditions, thanks for sharing!
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Just started fishing the Ned Rig yesterday. Put 5 in the boat in less than an hour. Most fun I have had fishing in a few months.
Very cool Congratulations, beautiful video.
Have a good week!
Hugs and good fishing.
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Is that your boat Matt?
you guys are an awesome team. looks like years and years of development
I MUST use the ned rig more often
What weight of Ned Heads were you throwing?
Hey I know that lake. I'm also a traveling fisherman. The only time I'm not fishing is the spawn.
Nice fish I need to go after some smallies sometime I never have done it