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First developed among bass finesse anglers in Japan, the Neko Rig is essentially just a weighted version of a Wacky Rig with a weight inserted into just one end of the soft plastic, giving the bait a unique action as it descends through the water column and a unique "stand-up-on-the-bottom" presentation that combines features of the Wacky Rig, Ned Rig, and a shakey head jig.
To create a Neko Rig, start with a wacky rigged version of your favorite soft plastic stick bait or worm, then insert a weight such as a small metal nail, screw, or specialized lead or tungsten Neko Rig weight in the end. It's as simple as that.
By inserting a nail weight in one end, the Neko Rig falls faster with a crazy darting and gliding action. Once on the bottom, the weighted end hops along the bottom structure while the unweighted end dances around producing strike-inducing action from finicky fish.
When throwing the Neko Rig, cast it out and watch your line on the way down. Give the line a little shake as the bait is getting near the bottom. If the bait makes it to the bottom without getting hit, give it some easy shakes on a semi-slack line. Then let it settle back down to the bottom and repeat the process until a fish takes your presentation.
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View full detailsThese have replaced the Streakz for me as my favorite Topwater Bait. Subtle twitch and walk the dog when fished with a 4/0 EWG hook. It skip casts well and I can put it where most never fish. Sometimes I even yank them out from back there. 30 pound straight Braid gives you a chance. Of course, great on a Chatterbait, like it was made for them😎
good baits, l catch seven fish in two days on one bait
I like them and they catch fish, but you better be careful if you just bump them. The bill will come off.