Neko Rig Fishing: Everything You Need To Know To Catch Bass!

The Neko Rig is a very adaptable technique! We love to power fish in the Fall but this finesse presentations is always on deck! The Neko rig can be fished shallow, deep, or around cover. Its simple to rig, easy to fish, and bass love it! Here's what you need to know about this overlooked technique.

The key to the Neko presentation is the rigging. Once you've got that part dialed, the rest is very simple. Its naturally a very adaptable presentation but with a few simple modifications it becomes even more universal! Today we're covering how we set up the rig, our favorite baits for the presentation, and a few tricks we use to get more bites.

Below you'll find links to all the gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and hooks for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item .


SIMPLE NEKO RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Electric Shad, Natural Shad

Weight– Swagger Tackle Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1


CROSSOVER PLIERS...

•VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

•VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz


UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS...

•Damiki Stinger Worm 6": https://bit.ly/3QQrRDv

Colors: Green pumpkin Black


•Missile Baits Quiver Worm: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

Color: Hillbilly Magic


•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Color: American Shad, RB Blue Pearl


TERMINAL BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F


TUNGSTEN NAIL WEIGHTS...

•Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

•Swagger Tackle Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW


TIM'S NEKO COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

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

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


NEKO RIG BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS (XG): https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

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


BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Shimano Miravel 3000: 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