Neko Rig
Weighted Finesse Worm
A nail-weighted finesse worm rig that glides, darts, and stands up around shallow cover.
Adds a different fall and bottom posture when Ned or wacky presentations are getting ignored.
Products in this rig video
Yamamoto Senko, Z-Man ZinkerZ
Inserted into head of worm
Through the middle of the worm with O-ring
7' MH with 10lb braid + 8lb fluoro leader
Ingredient list
How to build it
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1
Insert the nail weight into one end of the worm.
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2
Add an O-ring around the middle third.
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Hook under the ring with the point angled for weedlessness.
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Cast to grass edges or shallow lanes.
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Lift, glide, and let it settle upright.
How to fish it
Bass around grass, shallow current breaks, and pressured summer water.
Variations
- Use lighter nail weights in skinny water.
- Use a weedless hook in grass.
- Switch from straight worms to craw profiles when fish are rooting bottom.
Tie the weak links correctly
A strong, simple terminal knot that shines on braid, hooks, jigs, and drop-shot style presentations.
A versatile knot for terminal tackle, braid, and adjustable loops. If you learn one knot family, make it this one.
A compact braid-to-mono or braid-to-fluoro connection for spinning setups.
Current water that fits this setup
Recovering nicely at 440 CFS, water is clear, 72°F — prime summer feeding temp. Everything is lining up. Don't overthink it — just go. Storm pulse is fading. Watch the edges and the clarity. Numb Fingers, Full Heart.
Dropping nicely at 93 CFS, water is clear, 70°F — prime summer feeding temp. This is a go-right-now situation. Dropping water. Get there before the crowds do. Broke Off on Something Big. Again..
Dropping nicely at 467 CFS, water is clear, 76°F — prime summer feeding temp. Conditions are cooperating. Fish smart and stay patient. Flow is coming down — the sweet spot is approaching. I Don't Have a Problem. I Have a System..
Running 134 CFS, water is clear, 71°F — prime summer feeding temp. Dialed-in anglers will have a good day. Clear water means spooky fish. Approach low and slow. Set the Hook Like You Mean It.
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