The Ned rig has risen to the top of finesse fishing all-time greats for its nationwide bass-catching ability (simplicity and affordability are pluses!). Just ask Major League Fishing competitor and Bassmaster Classic Champion Ott DeFoe (https://wired2.fish/OttDeFoeYouTube). He instructs how to fish the Ned rig, starting with a standard cast and retrieve, then his go-to rigging (jig and plastic) and rod setup.
KEY TACKLE & GEAR
• JIG – VMC Ned Rig Jig: https://wired2.fish/VMC-NedRigJig
• PLASTIC – Bass Pro Shops 4-1/4” Stik-O Worm, color – Green Pumpkin: https://wired2.fish/BPS-Stick-O-Worm
• OTHER Ned-specific Jig and Plastic Options at Tackle Warehouse: https://wired2.fish/NedRigBaitsTW
• ROD – Bass Pros Shops Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning Rod – JMP71MHSF: https://wired2.fish/BPS-PlatinumSpinning
• REEL – Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning Reel – JPT2000: https://wired2.fish/BPS-PlatinumSpinReel
• LINE (braided mainline) – Bass Pro Shops Excel Braid Fishing Line, 10-pound: https://wired2.fish/BPS-ExcelBraid
• LINE (fluorocarbon leader) – Bass Pro Shops XPS KVD Signature Series 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line, 8-pound: https://wired2.fish/39u1nBD
• PLIERS – Rapala Elite Pliers, 7-inch: https://wired2.fish/RapalaEliteScissors
And while the Ned rig is simplicity defined, paying attention to the details increases success. DeFoe discusses the importance of choosing the correct jig head, emphasizing matching weight and shape to the conditions. And while simple in profile, stickbaits should be sized-matched to the situation to the simple snip of pliers.
This legendary garage lure designer would rather have a crankbait in hand but always has a Ned rig at the ready with money on the line.
OTHER GEAR
• FISH FINDER – Humminbird HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N: https://wired2.fish/HELIX12-SI-G4N-RMP
• 360 SONAR – Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging: https://wired2.fish/MEGA360-RMP
• TROLLING MOTOR – Minn Kota Ultrex: https://wired2.fish/MinnKotaUltrex-RMP
• SUNGLASSES – Costa Del Mar Fathom: https://wired2.fish/CostaDelMar-Fathom
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What confuses my simple mind is some companies use 5ths. I like 1/16oz, 1/8oz, and 3/16oz. What in the world is a 1/5
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Can you do, or do you have a video that focuses entirely on rigging for bass in heavy weeded/grassy ponds/lakes? my local pond has decent bass, largest caught that i know of was a 6lb by a local firefighter. but dang if i can't keep from getting caught in the grass even with supposedly weedless setups like my go to texas rig. we have no issue catching bluegill there bobber fishing, but when i go after bass i find myself catching more grass than fish, regardless of my setup. i know it's something I'm doing wrong, so information would be loved, please and thank you. as always, love your videos, always learn something new.
Nicely done Ott
Great stuff Ott. The Ned rig sure is a fishing machine.
I can’t catch anything on a ned rig. Or zman products in general for that matter. & I throw em! I fish at least every other day for 5-14 hours. I’ll throw a ned at a lay down or rock pile 40+ times not get a peck but the second I throw a different company I get bit. Everybodies favorite-the TRD- is the worst for me. It’s weird. My friends all swear by ned rig/zman. When I do get fish on zman it’ll be a dink & half the time the bait gets ripped out of their mouth bc zman is garbage for Tex posing.
Great demo of the Ned rig, just got some and never used 'em before. Is there an advantage to using the ned vs a wacky rig, texas rig or drop shot?
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Nothing catches as many fish for me as a ned rig. But it also kills a lot of bass because it's so easy to swallow deep. And that's my biggest complaint with this lure.
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It’s a jig worm, been fishing like this for
Many years. The Ned rig is not new by any means. Always catches fish
Only bad thing about a Ned is will catch even trash fish like carp yuck.
That is my favorite place to fish on that lake.
Great spring bait for docks
Godd info from.this vidwo thanks…
Is Ned rig same as shaky head rig? Thanks
I'm feeling validated after starting to cut down 4.25" Stik-O's like this a couple years back…gonna tell everybody Ott stole my idea. Maybe. Good tips here though.
Banger 🔥 Ned rigs are always fun!
Great video! I tried a Drop Shot Rig for the first time 2 weeks ago. Nothing. I went back to my Ned Rig with a ZMan Finesse TRD and, hooked up with a 3+. Ripped it out of a grass clump and she slammed it. Love fishing the Ned with the TRD! Hasn't failed me yet, not even in the dead of Winter.
What's your opinion of Roland Martin, not being able to get sponsors, to fish the ELITES. ???????
Mid March I can’t wait
This dude is smooth
Gonna search more of his lessons
Thx brøtha
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Would this type of fishing work on other species of fish or just Bass. Awesome video and techniques.
Ott is one of my guys that I just give a thumbs up and a like before I even watch the video because I know it's gonna be legit.
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Only time i use it is in ponds but in march you can catch them on way more fun lures
Ned is from Lawrence Kansas I’ve seen him a few times. He’s been fishing his rig for over a decade
Great video and tips 🤗✌️ The only guaranteed thing we’re masters of. We’re all Master Baiters ✊✌️
the bait action is so good
The lakes I mostly fish at, NONE of the bass take the Ned rig, crank baits, spybait, etc… but put on a spoon or drop a robo worm and BAM! One lake near me is probably one of the most obtuse and retarded. It’s not even pressured with artificial baits and is a well stocked reservoir but NONE of the bass will touch lures, maybe a live minnow or worm but never an artificial lure. Never seen anywhere like it.
Thanks Ott. The ned will catch them when nothing else will.
What rod and reel are you using?
Ott you are the man… those words should be framed "green pumpkin…may not always be best…but it's rarely wrong." That's some truth right there.
Caught my biggest bass all year on a TRD Bugz on a 1/15th oz ShroomZ head in December. It was crazy on 6lb line too. I love moving baits as much as anyone… but having a ned rig set up, along with a Senko set up will always be rigged and ready for me from now on.
Besides catching just as many 1/2 lb to 2 lb bass as a 10 year old using night crawlers, what’s the point of a ned rig?