If I was a multi millionaire I would NOT even buy that kind of gear. Dude, I'm lying I would have all the gear. I promise... I'd be recommending high end gear to matt and tim. That kinda gear.
A Stella on a Conquest... Come on Tim, are you trying to see if the fish has any cavities before setting the hook? Lol That combo is worth more than my car.
Y'all should do a vid on when and where each type of soft plastic usually dominates over the other soft plastics. Like when do you like a tube over a creature bait. And you could throw a jig in there also because its fished in a similar fashion most of the time.
I would love an in depth review on that Shimano Intenza I keep seeing recommended here. How does it compare to the Dobyns Fury series or SLX? I do like that the light spinning rod is available in that 7'6" length.
I had my reaper hoodie on all day yesterday and it was cold and windy on the lake. That AFTCO hoodie is awesome!!!! Can’t wait to get one with the TB Logo!!!!!!
After fishing this rig, I'd say the lighter the better. I'm using zmans 15 ounce mushroom head jig and they still sink pretty fast. I wouldn't use anything heavier. Size #1 or #2 hook. Don't use a 1/0 or 2/0 too thick and too heavy.
Tim,How do you feel about Ned Rig baits that don't stand up? For me, it has to stand to be more productive. Z man TRD is still the best bait in my opinion.
Great video really helped me. Im learning so i can help in kids group I buy rods reels baits tackle all and budget not your budget prices 150. For rod I cant get not even me. Im not that blessed. Ive spent 45 maybe ugly stick. Most I get yard sales swap and trade ill never own any rods or reels over 100 or 150 just one cant afford on disibilty nit even when I was working just didnt make that back then. Wish I did. But the 15 years ive been giving to the kids all over I give cheaper baits gear that way I can bless so mamy kids. When you give to dozen kids in 2 weekend have to have friendly priced gear to give to more. But I dont fill im worth the really nice rods reels plus when I gett new rod for me new or used I give away the one i did use and there always in good shape i make shur no rods are gonna break easy. But the kids last time out wanted to no if I had ned baits guess was few years ago the virus going on havent fished much i have lupas so scared to really be out there I get sick will Prob kill me. But ive been buying baits having hard time finding right jigs think I found deal 5 dollars for 25 hooks hope not 5 each lol. But 25 for smaller 6.25 for the bigger there some with chips in the company cant sell as perfect so im hoping to buy 3 sets each unless he only has the 25 each than just the 2 but 50 give 1 each size to kids that's 25 kids get free set ups. Im making bags 24 baits 4 sets 6 of a color the 2 hooks that keep them busy hope for month or 2. On baits atlest. But ill find more when I make some more money or next months disibilty check. But thank you for your vidoe that helped me with color baits to show the kids. Ill even save video to share with them and there dads. God bless you.
IDEA. A making of video for your crank bait. How did you do it? What steps? Tank shots, sounds selections, color selection. I want to see it all. Most dont know what all you went through but I know we want to see it.
I have been trying out the new ned rage bug by strike king . Looks great under water . Seems like everyone is coming out with a ned bait . I do love the ticklers and robo bait as well. The one I have the most success with her in upstate NY is the misslebaits .Some reason that little beaver tail seems to work well for me . Also if your someone who likes to swim the ned that bait is killer too . Green pumpkin flash is the go to color for myself . Love to see the finess vids as its something I use a bunch of here up north . Love the vids guys keep up the hard work .
So pumped to hear were gonna be able to buy those hoodies!!! Thats awesome! I've had my eye on the MB Flyssa for a cpl years now and still have yet to pull the trigger. I planned on using it for a spybait also, do you guys think it can dbl duty well?
I have a Flyssa and it is a great all around finesse rod. I've used it for dropshots, ned rigs, hair jigs, spybaits, and very small neko rigs. If you are a finesse guy and you are thinking about the Flyssa, just buy it lol. I did it and I haven't had a regret
@@lexm0 Just curious what is the Max Wt Spy/Spinbait would you throw on this rod? or think it can handle?.... As I'am about to pick up one of these today for a very discounted price from a rod trade-in program and also would like to use it for some of the same baits you mentioned here along with the Soft Spybait System Megabass (1/16 - 1/8oz Okashira Screwheads, but I would also like to use it with some Hard Spybaits as well too such as the, Duo Realis (80, G-Fix 80, maybe a 90), Spro Spin John 80, Storm Arashi Spin, Etc.....So do you think it can handle those baits without any issue? or slightly more then the Rod's Max 3/8oz Lure Rating?.....Any info or experience using the Flyssa with such baits you can share with me I would appreciate it.....Thanks, JD
@@joed2497 The Flyssa is probably one of the truest rated rods for its weight range of any other spinning rod I have ever owned. It will handle all the baits you mentioned easily. I did happen to throw a 3.8 keitech on a 3/8oz matt Allen swimbait head with it and the bait was easily 1/2oz or more, never weighed it though. Since the rod is so long, when you cast a heavier bait, the rod will load pretty deep so it doesn't feel like you're stressing the blank with too much weight.
I set up a PFUEGER PRES XT reel for $79 and a FENWICK HMX 7’6” rod for $50.... this is my perfect set up after 3 years of trying different setups. Absolutely go for a longer, lighter rod for fighting better fish, as it doesn’t round out the small hook hole bigger and then you lose the fish. I can cast a mile with 10lb braid and a 6lb flouro leader, and can feel subtle tics and inhales with it.... I catch more fish than my power techniques, but the fish are smaller. In one local private lake last year, where I typically catch and release up to a dozen or more 5-6 lbers each year, last year my 3 biggest were only 4 lbs.....But in smallmouth waters, Ned’s can’t be beat!
Trd hogZ is the best ned bait, black n blue speck. It looks like a bug or craw. I have never not caught fish on it. I dont use a traditional ned head. Some companies make 1/8th ball heads with size one offset ewg hooks. You can rig the ned COMPLETELY weedless like a texas rig. None of those crappy wires or anything, it works 1000x better on offset hook heads.
This video comes at the perfect time for me. The ned rig is one of my most used baits, and I finally decided to go buy a dedicated setup for it. I’ve been looking at rods for the past few days, but have been having a hard time settling on one.
I'm a stickler for my ned baits to have the highest percent chance of standing up. With a high floating plastic, like zman, and a ned head, they have a 99% chance of standing up. What would you say the % of a robo or so SK ned bait standing up overall would be generally?
I bought some Ned items a couple years ago based on their ability to score. Thanks for this video and others actually showing how to fish, rig and how they look underwater! Now! Have you ever ice fished this setup? And have you ever applied scent to them to attract fish? If so, which ones?
So I had a question about the " trd ticklers". I got a pack and they seemed to be loaded with salt and don't stand even a 1/16 oz head up, is this typical? I got some packs of the original craws and tubes from Zman and they didn't have as much if any salt and floated straight up easily.
Can you add Aftco link in the description. I purchase alot from aftco I would like to help out the channel by purchasing my Aftco clothing through your channel link.
Hey Tim and Matt. Great video as always. I have a question that I hope isnt dumb. I am wondering your thoughts on using a crappie rod for finesse ned fishing. I have a 7’ medium lite moderate action rod that I think might work well. I am very new to finesse fishing and would like some advice on this. Thanks guys!
y’all need to make a snapback hat that fits dudes with lots of hair/ big heads lol like a Richardson or whatever company Megabass uses , 6th sense hats run small so do Gamakatsu
Gotta be willing to invest a little into fishing, as he mentioned any worm/dropshot rod will work but these are specific to throwing ned rigs. Considering how light the bites can get I'd pay for the sensitivity.
😂 Its all relative. But in Tim's defense, he did say any finesse rod you had would work... These just make it really fun 🤪 And truth be told, I chose that "budget" offering because it's the lowest price rod we trust in the 7'6" range to have that same tip and flex as the high end offerings. -Matt
Another awesome video brother as always! Thanks for your knowledge and time for sure! And as always, keep grinding and slaying them pigs! #BIGBASSENERGY 👍👊🔥
I don't know if Tim or Matt will read this but I bought a small fortune in the swagger Tungsten jig heads on their recommendation and I am VERY unimpressed with them. They are very fragile. If you smack a dock too hard or need to adjust the keeper, it tends to bust open the tungsten heads as they are not poured but rather pieced together around the hook. Have you guys experienced this at all with those heads?
Thats terrible, sorry to hear that! I wonder if a bad batch came through? I'd definitely reach out to Swagger and let them know ASAP because we've never had a single one do that and we fish them quite a bit. -Matt
@@tacticalbassin Thanks for the follow up! You guys rock! I've had it happen with 1/10 and 1/8 in black, green pump, chartreuse, and the vader non painted ones so I can't give the "bad batch" option much faith. In open water and minimal structure, I have had no issues. However trying to skip them under docks and around dock pilings or bang into a pontoon float one or two times and they bust open. I will reach out to them and see what they say. Thanks again!
I miss the most amount of fish on this rig, but that’s also because I get a shit ton of bites on the ned rig. It’s real hard to feel the bites like he said, braid is a must for ned rig imo
Obviously it depends on the fish. That being said the time of year effects the personality of the fish as a population. If fish are looking for beds or on beds then yes. I go as far as turning electronics off and complete silence if I’m sight fishing. But if your fishing a row of beds at a distance and crawling your bait through them then you don’t have to go to such extreme lengths. I don’t claim to be an expert but that’s just what I’ve found/noticed. Would love corrections if anyone has them.
You don’t need a 1000 dollar set up or even a 300 dollar set up the Rodney hunter over at big 5 for about 29 99 works great keeping a cheaper set up we’ll greased are oil get several years of weekend fishing caught many fish in Clearlake over five with it very fun robo worm neds suck also they don’t float like the real Zmann TRD are way better 1000 dollar set 😂
@@stevestory8483 I know... kinda ironic, yeah? I mean, with a Stella and a Conquest, you should be able to drag a mushroom head across a dime from 30 yards away and tell wether it's heads or tails.
2 questions: 1) what is the dirtiest water you will typically throw a ned rig in? 2) I fished the roboworm side by side with the TRD the last year on fisheries all over the country. To this day I still have never caught a thing on the roboworm while I've caught hundreds on the TRD. Thoughts on what may be the cause of this?
@@bobbarnhill8557 that's my take as well, but obviously Matt and Tim have lots of success with the roboworm. So I was curious if there was a situation where the roboworm is better or if they fish the roboworm differently. Floating definitely makes a difference in my opinion as well.
I have used the Ned Rig in some pretty dirty water and had some success, but it seems to work much better in cleaner water (at least for me). I have used both the Z-man TRD and Roboworm Ned worm. The Z-man really catches WAAAAY more fish than the Robo (again that's been my experience anyway). However... I have had really god success using the Roboworm Ned worm on a drop shot. In fact for me... the hook up ratio is much better using the Robo Ned Worm, vs Roboworm's standard 6" worm. Also... despite Z-man recommending using the lightest jig head you can get away with to fish the Ned Rig, I prefer to use their heavier "Power SchroomZ" head (1/5 or 1/6 oz). For me it allows me to "feel" whats going on with the bait, makes it easier to detect bites, and my hook up ratio is a lot higher. The setup I use for nearly all my Ned Rig fishing is a Powell Inferno 6101 spinning rod, with a Shimano Sahara 1000 reel. I use 15lb Power Pro HiVis yellow braid tied (with either a 7 turn Surgeon's knot or a Double Uni knot) to an 8lb P-line Fluorocarbon leader. Three of my favorite TRD colors are PB&J, The Deal and Molting Craw. You will get a lot of snags with the Ned Rig, it's just gonna happen with an exposed hook. But... you will catch a lot of fish with it as well. One day my son and I caught 139 fish all on the Z-man Ned Rig. He caught 75 fish (spotted bass) on the exact same jig head and TRD. That's how durable that Z-man Elaztech is.
Took my very first 1st place win yesterday in a local club tournament. With a ned rig. Super Tough lake. Most guys only got 3-5 fish all day, I was closer to 30. Gotta fish them slow and set the hook if you feel ANYTHING...the bites are subtle.
My number one rig for getting hung up and losing the entire setup ... does anyone else have this problem??? I should add that I primarily fish from the bank
great video ! Any time I want to research a new technique, I type it in the search bar and scroll til I find a TB video first. Always longer and way more detailed than most other channels. I think it helps that I like to fish a lot of the same techniques that you guys fish also. I love finesse fishing.
Love your guys show, but man, walk those items up to the camera, as we can’t se them from that distance. Great job on the heads.
yea I just looked up that 902 conquest.. 649$ .. yea I'll pass
Yeah now check out the reel: Shimano Stella LOL
If I was a multi millionaire I would NOT even buy that kind of gear.
Dude, I'm lying I would have all the gear. I promise...
I'd be recommending high end gear to matt and tim. That kinda gear.
A Stella on a Conquest... Come on Tim, are you trying to see if the fish has any cavities before setting the hook? Lol That combo is worth more than my car.
Y'all should do a vid on when and where each type of soft plastic usually dominates over the other soft plastics. Like when do you like a tube over a creature bait. And you could throw a jig in there also because its fished in a similar fashion most of the time.
Lost 2 jigs yesterday on downfalls, decided to go with the Zman Ned Rig Green Pumpkin.....7lbs later!!!
I would love an in depth review on that Shimano Intenza I keep seeing recommended here.
How does it compare to the Dobyns Fury series or SLX?
I do like that the light spinning rod is available in that 7'6" length.
Did you just try to get me to buy a 600 dollar rod..Hahaha no!!!
yea right! and i had to go to the ER to get zman craws unglued from my head
A Ned rig video, the new Top Gun trailer. This Monday is turning out okay afterall
I just cany make myself use an ugly ole ned rig even tho I know they work lol
Great vid but you call that rod combo suggestion a budget combo?!? lol
I had my reaper hoodie on all day yesterday and it was cold and windy on the lake. That AFTCO hoodie is awesome!!!! Can’t wait to get one with the TB Logo!!!!!!
Have you ever tried the Rattlin Ned? I’ve had success with it
Another great vid Tim... I love the new Xzone... what is your go-to finesse bait for Northern SMB? I like the hair jig, then the NED.
What weight jig should I use with what size hook? I've watched a million of these videos and they all missed that detail. Too many options.
After fishing this rig, I'd say the lighter the better. I'm using zmans 15 ounce mushroom head jig and they still sink pretty fast. I wouldn't use anything heavier. Size #1 or #2 hook. Don't use a 1/0 or 2/0 too thick and too heavy.
It still surprises me that Tim "Mr. Finesse" Little was hesitant about jumping on the Ned Rig
Tim,How do you feel about Ned Rig baits that don't stand up? For me, it has to stand to be more productive. Z man TRD is still the best bait in my opinion.
What’s you guys favorite size swagger tungsten head.
Xzone soft plastics have become one of my favorite baits this year. Their stickbait and the Ned Zone are great. I love the 309 color.
Great video really helped me. Im learning so i can help in kids group I buy rods reels baits tackle all and budget not your budget prices 150. For rod I cant get not even me. Im not that blessed. Ive spent 45 maybe ugly stick. Most I get yard sales swap and trade ill never own any rods or reels over 100 or 150 just one cant afford on disibilty nit even when I was working just didnt make that back then. Wish I did. But the 15 years ive been giving to the kids all over I give cheaper baits gear that way I can bless so mamy kids. When you give to dozen kids in 2 weekend have to have friendly priced gear to give to more. But I dont fill im worth the really nice rods reels plus when I gett new rod for me new or used I give away the one i did use and there always in good shape i make shur no rods are gonna break easy. But the kids last time out wanted to no if I had ned baits guess was few years ago the virus going on havent fished much i have lupas so scared to really be out there I get sick will Prob kill me. But ive been buying baits having hard time finding right jigs think I found deal 5 dollars for 25 hooks hope not 5 each lol. But 25 for smaller 6.25 for the bigger there some with chips in the company cant sell as perfect so im hoping to buy 3 sets each unless he only has the 25 each than just the 2 but 50 give 1 each size to kids that's 25 kids get free set ups. Im making bags 24 baits 4 sets 6 of a color the 2 hooks that keep them busy hope for month or 2. On baits atlest. But ill find more when I make some more money or next months disibilty check. But thank you for your vidoe that helped me with color baits to show the kids. Ill even save video to share with them and there dads. God bless you.
IDEA. A making of video for your crank bait. How did you do it? What steps? Tank shots, sounds selections, color selection. I want to see it all. Most dont know what all you went through but I know we want to see it.
How long to you go before you change the bait? Thank you 👍🏼
I have been trying out the new ned rage bug by strike king . Looks great under water . Seems like everyone is coming out with a ned bait . I do love the ticklers and robo bait as well. The one I have the most success with her in upstate NY is the misslebaits .Some reason that little beaver tail seems to work well for me . Also if your someone who likes to swim the ned that bait is killer too . Green pumpkin flash is the go to color for myself . Love to see the finess vids as its something I use a bunch of here up north . Love the vids guys keep up the hard work .
UpState Angler +1 for the missile
Ned rig definitely works great! Z-man for the win on bates but yeah those rod and reel combos are a bit out of most of us watchers price range!
God is good
Another note about Z-man plastic. It will also melt plastic tackle boxes. Just keep them in the bag they come in.
Usually once I catch a couple purdy small mouths on fake worm I know there’s gotta be a fatboy lurking around good tip brother
Those mega trash rods break easy too definitely not worth the money, but the reel certainly is!
My 10,000 fish sukoshi bugs died Bc I threw them in a bag with the rest of my ned soft plastics… pain
the catch fish i get hung up about every 3 cast's where i fish with exposed hook
Up here in Canada those two combos are about $4000 altogether..wow.
Nicely done tim,still a tool I'm learning how to use,thanks for the information, tactical is the best,merry Christmas, God bless you guys
Sometimes it is hard to see They can blend into the background I’m half blind anyway lol. Thank y’all for the tips an tricks
Please do a skipping 101 masterclass guys! Thanks.
What ned bait is the last one and the one behind morning dawn in the video picture? Love those 2 colors but don’t know how to find them.
What size ned heads should I use?
So pumped to hear were gonna be able to buy those hoodies!!! Thats awesome!
I've had my eye on the MB Flyssa for a cpl years now and still have yet to pull the trigger. I planned on using it for a spybait also, do you guys think it can dbl duty well?
I have a Flyssa and it is a great all around finesse rod. I've used it for dropshots, ned rigs, hair jigs, spybaits, and very small neko rigs. If you are a finesse guy and you are thinking about the Flyssa, just buy it lol. I did it and I haven't had a regret
@@lexm0 Just curious what is the Max Wt Spy/Spinbait would you throw on this rod? or think it can handle?.... As I'am about to pick up one of these today for a very discounted price from a rod trade-in program and also would like to use it for some of the same baits you mentioned here along with the Soft Spybait System Megabass (1/16 - 1/8oz Okashira Screwheads, but I would also like to use it with some Hard Spybaits as well too such as the, Duo Realis (80, G-Fix 80, maybe a 90), Spro Spin John 80, Storm Arashi Spin, Etc.....So do you think it can handle those baits without any issue? or slightly more then the Rod's Max 3/8oz Lure Rating?.....Any info or experience using the Flyssa with such baits you can share with me I would appreciate it.....Thanks, JD
@@joed2497 The Flyssa is probably one of the truest rated rods for its weight range of any other spinning rod I have ever owned. It will handle all the baits you mentioned easily. I did happen to throw a 3.8 keitech on a 3/8oz matt Allen swimbait head with it and the bait was easily 1/2oz or more, never weighed it though. Since the rod is so long, when you cast a heavier bait, the rod will load pretty deep so it doesn't feel like you're stressing the blank with too much weight.
I tried the Flanders head after seeing one of your other ned rig videos and now that's the only head I use.
I am just now getting into “the Ned” fishing. Thanks for all your info in these buyers guides. Have a Merry Christmas 🎁
Get ready to get addicted.
@@brandon_j_usa4141 Agreed... hope he's not too attached to any other hobbies he used to have.
I set up a PFUEGER PRES XT reel for $79 and a FENWICK HMX 7’6” rod for $50.... this is my perfect set up after 3 years of trying different setups. Absolutely go for a longer, lighter rod for fighting better fish, as it doesn’t round out the small hook hole bigger and then you lose the fish. I can cast a mile with 10lb braid and a 6lb flouro leader, and can feel subtle tics and inhales with it.... I catch more fish than my power techniques, but the fish are smaller. In one local private lake last year, where I typically catch and release up to a dozen or more 5-6 lbers each year, last year my 3 biggest were only 4 lbs.....But in smallmouth waters, Ned’s can’t be beat!
Trd hogZ is the best ned bait, black n blue speck. It looks like a bug or craw. I have never not caught fish on it. I dont use a traditional ned head. Some companies make 1/8th ball heads with size one offset ewg hooks. You can rig the ned COMPLETELY weedless like a texas rig. None of those crappy wires or anything, it works 1000x better on offset hook heads.
This video comes at the perfect time for me. The ned rig is one of my most used baits, and I finally decided to go buy a dedicated setup for it. I’ve been looking at rods for the past few days, but have been having a hard time settling on one.
walleyecrazy What’s your budget?
Hee Eck looking to stay under $300 unless spending the extra on a true high end rod is really going to make that much of a difference.
What size ounce jig head do you guys usually use on the ned rig? @walleyecrazy
I'm a stickler for my ned baits to have the highest percent chance of standing up. With a high floating plastic, like zman, and a ned head, they have a 99% chance of standing up. What would you say the % of a robo or so SK ned bait standing up overall would be generally?
I bought some Ned items a couple years ago based on their ability to score. Thanks for this video and others actually showing how to fish, rig and how they look underwater! Now! Have you ever ice fished this setup? And have you ever applied scent to them to attract fish? If so, which ones?
God is good
So I had a question about the " trd ticklers". I got a pack and they seemed to be loaded with salt and don't stand even a 1/16 oz head up, is this typical? I got some packs of the original craws and tubes from Zman and they didn't have as much if any salt and floated straight up easily.
Can you add Aftco link in the description. I purchase alot from aftco I would like to help out the channel by purchasing my Aftco clothing through your channel link.
8'3" Abu Garcia Veitas. Cheap Lew's reel. 15lb braid to 8lb Seguar invizx... Great Ned rig budget combo!!!
This video got me into Ned fishing. And I made a video yesterday using it. I gave y’all lil shout in there. Check it out.
Ned Kehde slaying them with noodley spinning rod and abu cardinal 4 with the bail cut off....
Tim might as well get a Conquest + Stella :D
Extensive information. Trying to grasp it all. Good job! Keep up the valuable information!
Great Video! What size head do you recommend to fish wish?
With? Sorry!
Dude, Ned rig buyers guide ANDTactical Bassin swag?? It’s gonna be a great day. Definitely picking up a hoodie cheers 🍻
Hey Tim and Matt. Great video as always. I have a question that I hope isnt dumb. I am wondering your thoughts on using a crappie rod for finesse ned fishing. I have a 7’ medium lite moderate action rod that I think might work well. I am very new to finesse fishing and would like some advice on this. Thanks guys!
My bed rig setup i used: the is the rod expride 172ML+BFS & reel is slx mgl/alderbaran mgl n 6 lbs line
Great video as usual. Keep it up. One question though. What weight of heads do you prefer for this technique? Thanks in advance.
y’all need to make a snapback hat that fits dudes with lots of hair/ big heads lol like a Richardson or whatever company Megabass uses , 6th sense hats run small so do Gamakatsu
You call 129$ budget? Yeah okay 🤣🤣🤣
Gotta be willing to invest a little into fishing, as he mentioned any worm/dropshot rod will work but these are specific to throwing ned rigs. Considering how light the bites can get I'd pay for the sensitivity.
Apparently you didnt price the rods shown in the video....
😂 Its all relative. But in Tim's defense, he did say any finesse rod you had would work... These just make it really fun 🤪 And truth be told, I chose that "budget" offering because it's the lowest price rod we trust in the 7'6" range to have that same tip and flex as the high end offerings. -Matt
@@tacticalbassin have you ever been to a flea market? Lol
TacticalBassin Could of went crazy with the limited addition G Loomis 901S!
Tim, what size Ned rig head do you recommend. I am looking at some Tungsten Ned heads. I bought the Budget rod and reel you suggested. Thank you!
Add the Zman micro jig (pond scum) into the mix. It will catch fish when the standard TRD falls flat.
Another awesome video brother as always! Thanks for your knowledge and time for sure! And as always, keep grinding and slaying them pigs! #BIGBASSENERGY 👍👊🔥
Only one is rigged perfectly in the thumbnail (not really I just have fishing ocd)
Great stuff love the ned rig. I bought some matzuo from Walmart. Do Not buy those. I lost so many fish vs the zman trd line it's not even funny.
What weight do you recommend for the heads? I understand depth matters, but what do you guys use most common? Thanks!
Here's another one! You guys explained the biggest baits to the smallest bait and back. Love tacB!
I don't know if Tim or Matt will read this but I bought a small fortune in the swagger Tungsten jig heads on their recommendation and I am VERY unimpressed with them. They are very fragile. If you smack a dock too hard or need to adjust the keeper, it tends to bust open the tungsten heads as they are not poured but rather pieced together around the hook. Have you guys experienced this at all with those heads?
Thats terrible, sorry to hear that! I wonder if a bad batch came through? I'd definitely reach out to Swagger and let them know ASAP because we've never had a single one do that and we fish them quite a bit. -Matt
@@tacticalbassin Thanks for the follow up! You guys rock! I've had it happen with 1/10 and 1/8 in black, green pump, chartreuse, and the vader non painted ones so I can't give the "bad batch" option much faith. In open water and minimal structure, I have had no issues. However trying to skip them under docks and around dock pilings or bang into a pontoon float one or two times and they bust open. I will reach out to them and see what they say. Thanks again!
How about a recommendation for a weedless Ned head, for us bank anglers?
Robert Bain the Zman Finesse Bulletz work great. It’s a size 1 VMC hook.
@@stevestory8483 Flatlander makes a weedless head. TW has it. Working on a video right now about weedless ned rigging. FLC
Big Bite Baits has several weedless options that TB has recommended in the past I believe. They worked well for me. Avail at TW.
I miss the most amount of fish on this rig, but that’s also because I get a shit ton of bites on the ned rig. It’s real hard to feel the bites like he said, braid is a must for ned rig imo
Hey Tim: Great info as always. Just curious are fish really as easily spooked as allot of anglers would like you to believe? Thanks
Obviously it depends on the fish. That being said the time of year effects the personality of the fish as a population. If fish are looking for beds or on beds then yes. I go as far as turning electronics off and complete silence if I’m sight fishing. But if your fishing a row of beds at a distance and crawling your bait through them then you don’t have to go to such extreme lengths. I don’t claim to be an expert but that’s just what I’ve found/noticed. Would love corrections if anyone has them.
Yes
Please send the rigs for me to try I will send you my address when you have the product ready thank you for your cooperation 😜🐟🐟
Will be trying the ned rig soon.. u guys have been very helpful.. I've been snatching some big bass lately
Next time watch the video before you release it and see if you can tell the difference between baits from that far away
Started throwing Ned rigs this year and done good but here in Indiana the wind seems to always blow making it hard to fish them
You don’t need a 1000 dollar set up or even a 300 dollar set up the Rodney hunter over at big 5 for about 29 99 works great keeping a cheaper set up we’ll greased are oil get several years of weekend fishing caught many fish in Clearlake over five with it very fun robo worm neds suck also they don’t float like the real Zmann TRD are way better 1000 dollar set 😂
Dan Saldana it’s funny the guy the technique is named after uses Shakespeare rods from walmart😂😂it’s meant to be a no feel technique
@@stevestory8483 I know... kinda ironic, yeah? I mean, with a Stella and a Conquest, you should be able to drag a mushroom head across a dime from 30 yards away and tell wether it's heads or tails.
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I like the 3/16oz ned ewg because I can throw it on a casting setup
Those TB hoodies are gonna go fast. I hope they make a couple thousand!!!!!!
My aftco reaper is the best, can't wait to get another with TB logo blazin!
Would you ever fish this with Monofilament, or is that just too visible?
2 questions:
1) what is the dirtiest water you will typically throw a ned rig in?
2) I fished the roboworm side by side with the TRD the last year on fisheries all over the country. To this day I still have never caught a thing on the roboworm while I've caught hundreds on the TRD. Thoughts on what may be the cause of this?
Lon Yeary the robo worm doesn’t float. Sometimes that makes all the difference.
@@bobbarnhill8557 that's my take as well, but obviously Matt and Tim have lots of success with the roboworm. So I was curious if there was a situation where the roboworm is better or if they fish the roboworm differently. Floating definitely makes a difference in my opinion as well.
I have used the Ned Rig in some pretty dirty water and had some success, but it seems to work much better in cleaner water (at least for me). I have used both the Z-man TRD and Roboworm Ned worm. The Z-man really catches WAAAAY more fish than the Robo (again that's been my experience anyway). However... I have had really god success using the Roboworm Ned worm on a drop shot. In fact for me... the hook up ratio is much better using the Robo Ned Worm, vs Roboworm's standard 6" worm. Also... despite Z-man recommending using the lightest jig head you can get away with to fish the Ned Rig, I prefer to use their heavier "Power SchroomZ" head (1/5 or 1/6 oz). For me it allows me to "feel" whats going on with the bait, makes it easier to detect bites, and my hook up ratio is a lot higher. The setup I use for nearly all my Ned Rig fishing is a Powell Inferno 6101 spinning rod, with a Shimano Sahara 1000 reel. I use 15lb Power Pro HiVis yellow braid tied (with either a 7 turn Surgeon's knot or a Double Uni knot) to an 8lb P-line Fluorocarbon leader. Three of my favorite TRD colors are PB&J, The Deal and Molting Craw. You will get a lot of snags with the Ned Rig, it's just gonna happen with an exposed hook. But... you will catch a lot of fish with it as well. One day my son and I caught 139 fish all on the Z-man Ned Rig. He caught 75 fish (spotted bass) on the exact same jig head and TRD. That's how durable that Z-man Elaztech is.
Took my very first 1st place win yesterday in a local club tournament. With a ned rig. Super Tough lake. Most guys only got 3-5 fish all day, I was closer to 30. Gotta fish them slow and set the hook if you feel ANYTHING...the bites are subtle.
Oh, and they also catch trout, catfish and Kokanee.... lol
My favorite way to fish that missel bait looks killer gotta get some thanks 👍
It makes no sense to introducing a video that already started I'm just saying
Story board that shit bro. Great info, all over the place.
That smallie didn't even spit the worm out?!?!
Can't beat a ugly stick lol
Hi Tim, can you rig the trd weedless & what scent do you use on them? Cheers 🎣
Wanting to try the ned rig but in saltwater gonna be good for the winter “SOB” bite
A $800 set up. Nah I'm good. You guys fish for a living. It makes sense for you. Please put up more budget friendly options.
Check the video description for budget combos 👍
More comercial than tecnique
My number one rig for getting
hung up and losing the entire setup
... does anyone else have this problem???
I should add that I primarily fish from the bank
Z man makes a ned head with light wire weed guards. Helps a ton to reduce getting hung up.
I been using this seance 1993 but it was not called a ned rig
Thanks Tim you just answered my questions about the hats brotha
I like the 6 10 shaky head nrx rod for Ned rigs.
You guys have any other baits or products coming out?
I can't see your bait from so far away
@Jason Hagan Click on the links in the video description. Everything is linked with high definition pictures.
Luv the Ned Rig. It’s my go to when the bite is slow. Never fails. Great vid.
You're standing pretty far away from camera for anyone to have a chance to see the baits.
Click on the links in the description to tackle warehouse to get a close up.
What weight should you use
great video ! Any time I want to research a new technique, I type it in the search bar and scroll til I find a TB video first. Always longer and way more detailed than most other channels. I think it helps that I like to fish a lot of the same techniques that you guys fish also. I love finesse fishing.
Awesome! We appreciate you Ken!
Very informative.
Thanks for sharing.
I noticed that the easy winter jig tricks video was not on the jig fishing tips and techniques playlist if you guys haven’t realized
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Vmc fatty z is a great one