Tokyo Rigging Finesse Worms | GMAN’s Stingy Bass System

Finesse fishing a worm is one of the best ways to catch bass and build confidence when the bite is tough. Gerald “G-Man” Swindle (https://wired2.fish/SwindleYouTubeChannel) shares a new twist on worm rigging using a specialized Tokyo rig equipped with a VMC Finesse Neko hook. The unique setup guarantees immediate bottom contact and the ability to straight rig worms with an exposed hook, Texas rigged, or wacky style.

TOKYO RIG SETUP
• TOKYO RIG – VMC Tokyo Rig Finesse Neko, size 1: https://wired2.fish/TokyoRigFinesseNeko
• PLASTIC – Zoom Beatown Worm, color – Houdini: https://wired2.fish/ZoomBeatDownTW
• WEIGHT – VMC Tungsten Slider Weight, 1/4-ounce: https://wired2.fish/VMC-SliderWeight
• O-RING (for wacky rigging) – VMC Crossover Ring, 6mm: https://wired2.fish/VMCCrossoverRings

ROD SETUP
• ROD – ARK Reinforcer Spinning Rod, 7’3” Medium-Light: https://wired2.fish/ARKReinforcerSpinningRods
• REEL – Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel (VF2500HGF), 6.0:1 (Replaces Ci4 Stradic): http://wired2.fish/ShimanoVanford
• MAIN LINE – Sunline SX1 Braided Line Hi-Vis Yellow, 10lb: https://wired2.fish/SunlineSX1BraidYellow
• LEADER LINE – Sunline Shooter Fluorocarbon (leader), 10lb: https://wired2.fish/shooterfluorocarbon
*Additional links below

On this shoot, Swindle targets bass near spring “run-ins,” aka tributary creeks. An influx of warmer water activates crawfish and draws shad and other forage to the area. While moving baits like crankbaits are his go-to, Swindle uses finesse setups as follow-up baits to determine if there’s fish in the area and maintain/build confidence. Bass will often pass on moving baits but seldom can resist a small worm fished across the bottom.

OTHER TACKLE MENTIONS
• CRANKBAITS
– Rapala DT-6 Crankbait, color – Demon: https://wired2.fish/RapalaDTCranks-IkeColors
– Storm Wiggle Wart: https://wired2.fish/StormWiggleWart

BOAT GEAR
• 360 IMAGING – Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging: https://wired2.fish/MEGA-360-TBT
• BOW FISH FINDERS
– Humminbird HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N: https://wired2.fish/HumminbirdHELIX10G4-BT
– Humminbird SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3: https://wired2.fish/SOLIX12-G3-TBT
• TROLLING MOTORS – Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: https://wired2.fish/MinnKotaUltrex-TBT

OTHER
• HAT – Rapala® Red, White & Blue Trucker Cap: https://wired2.fish/RapalaTruckerCap-DAV

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