BUYER'S GUIDE: NED RIG FISHING ( Worms, Heads, and Finesse Fishing Gear

In today's Buyers Guide we're taking an in depth look at the "Ned Rig"! The Ned Rig has changed finesse fishing forever. This finesse technique catches fish throughout the country, regardless of conditions or lake type. From shallow to deep, lake to river, the Ned Rig is a fish catcher that can't be ignored!

The Ned Rig has become a staple bass fishing category. It's caught the attention of all the major lure companies in the industry and now there are countless "ned baits" on the market. With dozens of new Ned products hitting the market each year, it's hard to see through the tentacles, paddle tails, and claws, to know which baits are worth your time.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, heads, and equipment. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM

•Jig Fishing Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/lESY9QQngqE

•Hover And Mid Strolling Guide: https://youtu.be/rwxsMZctqYo


STRAIGHT TAIL NED RIG BAITS...

•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby


•Zman SCENTED Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3RaJGMH

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby


•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, MMIII


•Yamamoto 3" Ned Floater: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pump Watermelon Lam


NED BAITS WITH TAIL MOVEMENT...

•XZone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Natural Goby, Violet Secret


•Duo Realis Wriggle ND Slim: https://bit.ly/3PQtGQq

Colors: BTM Dweller, Tube Worm


•Reins RND Fat Ned Worm: https://bit.ly/2m4Y26y

Colors: Smokey Madness #2, Margarita Mutilator


•Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pump Core, Wtrmln Red Core


UNIQUE NED BAITS...

•Zman TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Canada Craw, Mud Bug, Green Pumpkin


•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Mojito, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper


•ZMan TRD Gobyz: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: Goby Bryant, The Deal


NED RIG HEADS...

•ZMan Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz


•BKK Silent Chaser Draggin Ned: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/16 - 1/8 oz with #1


•ZMan Ned Lockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz


HIGH END NED COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline 6 lb Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BANG FOR THE BUCK NED COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET NED COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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Finesse Fishing Tricks You Need To Try!

Catching fish with finesse techniques can be really easy! But what about when its not? Subtle differences have huge impacts on these presentations. Today we're covering the baits and modifications that we use to consistently catch fish throughout the Winter months. 

These aren't your every day finesse tricks! These are the fine details that make a difference in our personal fishing. From which jig head should go in each tube, to the ned rig with the most natural action. We rely on these subtle differences to give us the upper hand every time we hit the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discusses in the video. We've also included links to Matt's favorite finesse rods as well as some longer budget options to help you tip watch the next time you go fishing. All the links go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SMALL SWIMBAIT...

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


DROPSHOT...

Bait– Netbait STH Lollipop: https://bit.ly/3zVbE7B

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Shiner, Killer G

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz


TUBES...

•Netbait STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3zAsnf6

Color: Green Pumpkin, Dark Melon Purple

Head– Xzone Goby Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 1/2 oz


•Netbait STH 2" Tube: https://bit.ly/3zAsnf6

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Ten Point

Head– Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


•Dry Creek Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Old Ugly, Crazy Eddie, Green Pumpkin

Head– Xzone 60 degree Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz


NED RIG...

•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin Goby


•Xzone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Color: Violet Secret


•Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Color: MM3, PB&J


NED HEADS...

•ZMan Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz


•Swagger Tungsten Flanders: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Size: 1/10 oz


HIGH END FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


MID PRICED FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'6" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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How To Catch Bass With Plastic Worms! **AMAZING UNDERWATER FOOTAGE**

Let's head underwater to watch bass eating ned rigs and dropshot worms! Want to become a better angler? Come along as we study this amazing underwater footage of fish behavior while Tim teaches the differences in presentations and how you can use them to match different bass behaviors!

We learn a ton about bass behavior when we head underwater, but we also learn about the lures we're using. From above, ned worms and dropshot worms don't look like much but there are huge differences between the different worms when you get them below the surface. Some days a ned will out fish a dropshot and other days it won't, but you've probably never considered that how the bass are positioning in different weather conditions can dictate that outcome. That is just one small take away from this underwater bass footage. 

Below you'll find links to the different baits in the video. We've included the exact colors you're seeing, as well as our favorite rigging components and equipment. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


NED BAITS IN UNDERWATER SHOTS...

•Roboworm 4" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Color: TW Black Blue Pumpkin


•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Color: Green Pumpkin


•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Green Pump Blk, Prism Shad


•Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Color: Fishalicious


DROPSHOT BAITS IN UNDERWATER SHOTS...

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Color: Green Pumpkin org blk purp prl


•STH Baitfuel Crush Worm 3.75: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Color: Dark Smelt


•Zman Trick Shotz: http://bit.ly/2TqJwAR

Color: Twilight


MORE OF TIM'S FAVORITE BAITS...

•XZone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Color: Violet Secret, 309


•Yamamoto 3" Ned Senko: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass


•Yamamoto 3" Shad Shape Worm: https://bit.ly/3vafYg7

Colors: Natural Shad, Monster Shad


NED RIG HEADS...

Lead– ZMan Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz


Tungsten– Swagger Tungsten Flanders: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Size: 1/10 oz


DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2 or 1

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz


HIGH END FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


MID PRICED FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'6" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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WINTER FINESSE Fishing Tricks! How To Catch Bass NOW!

Winter fishing doesn't have to be hard! Even when its cold you can catch bass all day. Every Winter we rely on the same few confidence baits to get us the bites we need and you can too. Here's what you need to know!

When the cold sets in the finesse gear becomes a major factor! You'll still find us power fishing throughout the day but the effectiveness of the jig, ned rig, and dropshot cannot be argued. Today Tim is showing you his key confidence baits and explaining the retrieves he uses to get bit, no matter how cold the water may get. 

Below you'll find links too the exact baits shown in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and the heads we use to rig them. We've also included some of Tim's favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these techniques. 


FOOTBALL JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, The Go To


Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper


MICRO JIG…

Jig– Keitech 3/8 oz Tungsten Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue


Trailer– ZMan TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug


HULA GRUB...

Bait– Yamamoto Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Blk Purp


Head– Swagger Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/3jur4Ko

Size: 1/2 oz


NED RIG...

•Yamamoto Ned Senko: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk, Electric Shad


•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Color: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin


•ZMan Football Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm

Size: 1/8 oz


MICRO FINESSE NED RIG...

•ZMan Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, The Deal


•ZMan Micro Finesse Shroomz Head: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

Size: 1/15 oz.


DROPSHOT...

•Netbait 3" Jr Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bang


•Yamamoto 3" Shad Shaped Worm: https://bit.ly/3vafYg7

Colors: Smallmouth Magic, Monster Shad


•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2


•Swagger Tungsten Pencil Weight: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz


HAIR JIG...

•Spro Phat Fly: http://bit.ly/2mboisG

Color: Baby Bass, Grey Ghost


FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX 7'5" EMTF: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


ULTRA HIGH END FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Sedona FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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