Simple Ned Rig Tricks For Summer Bass Fishing!

The Ned Rig is the ultimate finesse presentation for Summer bass. When the going gets tough and the fish lock down, few baits can compete with a Ned Rig. Today Tim covers 3 unique rigs that he utilizes in Summer to catch stubborn bass when nothing else will work. 

The Ned Rig has taken bass fishing by storm! Virtually everyone throws the rig in Winter to catch stubborn cold water bass, but many anglers overlook its effectiveness in Summer. With recent advancements in both hooks and baits, the Ned Rig is a year round fish catcher. From targeting bass along grass edges with a weedless hook, to catching them deep with the football, even going for a big bite with the Giant TRD, the options are limitless with this unique approach to Summer bassin'. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each as well as the heads we rig them on. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for fishing the ned rig, along with a great budget-friendly option. 

WEEDLESS NED RIG... 

-ZMan TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug, Watermelon Red

-Ned Lockz Weedless Head: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Preferred Size: 1/10th oz.

FOOTBALL HEAD NED RIG... 

-Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin, MMIII

-Zman Finesse Football Nedz: https://bit.ly/3zYoUZ6

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz.

GIANT TRD... 

-Zman Giant TRD: http://bit.ly/2pebV3L

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blk Flake, Yoga Pants

-Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Preferred Size: 1/2 oz, 5/0 Hook

HIGH-END NED RIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Power Pro 8 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" NED RIG COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NED RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

GIANT TRD COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Saltimate System Shock Leader (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

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How To Catch Fish In Clear Water - Finesse And Power Fishing Tricks!

Clear water fishing is easy! Sure, the fish can see you, but that doesn't mean they won't bite! The key to fishing clear water is focusing on the extremes. While most anglers tend to target clear water fish with micro baits and light line, you can also catch them on big baits!

Don't be intimidated by clear water. Once you learn to drop down in line size, or up in bait size, you won't have any trouble getting bit. The keys to consistency are long casts and slow movements on the boat. With a little practice, you'll be catching fish with ease, even when they see you. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were fishing with today. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and rigging components for each, along with some of the big baits that Tim was talking about for fishing at the other end of the spectrum.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

HAIR JIG... 

-Feider Fly Maribou Jig 3/32 oz: http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Color: Black

SENKO... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Baby Bass, Crushed Goby

Hook- VMC Sure Set Dropshot (Size 1/0): https://bit.ly/3oXxOz8

Ring- VMC Crossover Ring (Size 7MM): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

DROPSHOT... 

Bait- Netbait STH Flat Sided Shad: https://bit.ly/3OBN9AW

Color: Green Pumpkin, Shiner

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 3/16 Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

TUBE... 

Bait- Netbait STH Finesse Tube 2.5: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple

Head- Blade Runner Inhaler Head (1/0): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

BIG BAITS... 

-River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout

-Megabass 6" and 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, MSS

-Big Bite Bait B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Bling, Citrus Shad, Pearly Shad

-Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Blue Chartreuse, Chartreuse Shad

DROPSHOT/ HAIR JIG COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SENKO COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902S SJR: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju 

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Bass Fishing Vacation! Big Baits vs Finesse Baits On New Lakes

We're on vacation and the fishing is on fire! We're chasing big smallmouth and they're eating swimbaits! From tiny little finesse baits to larger swimbaits, the bite is rocking! Come along for a relaxed evening on the water as we lean back on the Smallies and enjoy some fun fishing!

This may just be a fun afternoon session for Matt but pay close attention to the details he drops while fishing. He's talking about targeting bigger fish on any natural lake in the country, then opens up about how to choose the best bait for the situation, even if you don't know anything about the lake you're on. There is key information sprinkled throughout this fishing session. And let's not overlook that in the North, fishing clear water, Matt opted to throw the bigger swimbaits and it worked!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were using. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with the key rods and reels they used to successfully catch these fish, even on the lightest lines. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

LINE THRU SWIMBAIT...

-Big Bite Baits B5 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Pearly Shad

DARK SLEEPER...

-Megabass Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait- Megabass Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real, Ayu

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

JERKBAIT...

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Color: Mat Skeleton Shad

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

HAIR JIG...

-Outkast Tackle Feider Fly (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

LINE THRU SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge 7' MH: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HAIR JIG COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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FInesse Swimbait Tricks To Catch More Bass!

Matt is teaching while catching giant bass! Don't miss this! He's throwing small paddle tail swimbaits and getting monster bites when he gets inspired and stops what he's doing to explain how subtle differences between popular swimbaits and swimbait hooks can make huge differences in your catch rates.  

There are a variety of finesse swimbaits on the market and many of them catch fish. So why do certain models always seem to shine? Are there times when you should cut one off and try a different style? How will switching from a bare head to a bladed head impact the bait? There is so much to understand about these small swimbaits that is often overlooked and as you'll see in today's video, it can have a huge impact on the size of fish you're catching!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using, the exact heads, weights, and colors he discussed, as well as the specific rod models he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S SPARK SHAD...

Bait- Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Baby Bass

Hook- Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/16 oz

TODAY'S KEITECH... 

Bait- Keitech 3.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: SunGill

Hook- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

TODAY'S DARK SLEEPER... 

Bait- Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

OTHER FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

-Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Favorite Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad

-Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Favorite Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS (Largest To Smallest)... 

-Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-Owner Flashy Swimmer (1/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

-Cool Baits Underspin (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

MATT'S FIRST SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S 2ND SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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