Neko Rig Fishing: Everything You Need To Catch Bass!

The Neko Rig is a very adaptable technique! We love to power fish, but this finesse presentation has earned its place on deck! The Neko rig can be fished shallow, deep, or around cover. It's 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. It's 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, Green Pumpkin Black Flake
Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://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: 2

CROSSOVER PLIERS...
•VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN
•VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS...
•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x
Colors: Dark Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Missile Baits Quiver Worm: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx
Color: Hillbilly Magic, Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5
Colors: OG Junebug, Plum Candy, Green Pumpkin Black

LEAD NEKO WEIGHTS...
•Big Bite Spring Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/441tOEg
Sizes: 1/16 – 1/8 oz

•ZMan Neko Shroomz Wacky Weight: https://bit.ly/3GJTpb1
Sizes: 1/20 – 1/10 oz

•MissileBaits Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/3Z6UaRH
Sizes: 1/32 – 1/8 oz

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– Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren
Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1
Line– Sunline Super FC 8 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR… 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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