Get Fuzzy with the Neko Rig!

The Z-Man Fuzzy BugZ Neko Combo is a custom-curated finesse kit designed to bring the micro-creature magic of the Fuzzy BugZ to one of bass fishing’s most precise and productive techniques — the Neko Rig.

Included in this Kit:

• Z-Man Fuzzy BugZ (4 Baits Per Pack) – A 1.75” fuzzy finesse bait made from 10X Tough ElaZtech®, featuring a hand-threaded silicone skirt that twitches and flares like a living creature with every movement.

• VMC Neko Hook Size #4 (6 Hooks Per Pack) – Designed by “Ike” Iaconelli for finesse Neko and wacky rigging, this lightweight hook has a 3° offset and resin-sealed eye for ultimate dependability and perfect hook-up posture.

• Departure Outdoors Tungsten Nail Weight 1/32 oz (5 Weights Per Pack) – Compact, high-density tungsten construction with a reverse cone design for secure hold. Adds subtle weight where you need it to dial in that perfect Neko fall rate.

How To Fish the Fuzzy BugZ Neko Combo:

1. Rig It Up: Insert the 1/32 oz Tungsten Nail Weight into the head or tail of the Fuzzy BugZ. Then thread the bait onto the Size #4 VMC Neko Hook, piercing it just above the centerline for ideal balance.

2. Target the Right Spots: Cast near vertical structure, rocky points, or dock pilings where bass suspend or feed on small forage.

3. Work It Slow: Let the bait fall naturally on a semi-slack line — the BugZ’s silicone skirt flutters even as it sinks. Give short, subtle shakes or small lifts of your rod tip to make it “crawl” along the bottom.

4. Set the Hook: When you feel that telltale “tick” or see your line twitch, reel down and sweep gently — the VMC Neko Hook does the rest.

With its fuzzy silhouette and buoyant action, the Fuzzy BugZ Neko Combo brings a new level of finesse realism to your arsenal. Whether you’re fishing deep clear reservoirs or small local ponds, this setup draws strikes when other baits can’t. Light line, light touch, and lots of fun — that’s Neko magic!