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
Holding steady at 327 CFS, water is clear, 69°F — prime summer feeding temp. These are the days you remember at the end of the season. No surprises in the flow. Pick your favorite run. I Don't Have a Problem. I Have a System..
Dropping nicely at 32 CFS, water is clear, 68°F — active warmwater feeding. Textbook conditions. The fish know it, you should too. The river is clearing up. Timing is everything. In Swing We Trust.
Holding steady at 484 CFS, water is clear, 72°F — prime summer feeding temp. This is a go-right-now situation. No surprises in the flow. Pick your favorite run. No Cure for Chrome.
Running 116 CFS, water is clear, 69°F — prime summer feeding temp. Good enough to make the drive. Bring your A-game. Visibility is high. Stealth is your best friend. Increased activity — falling pressure. Sunrise > Salary.
Gear shelf
