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22 · Ned Rig

Ned Rig

A small mushroom-head jig head (about 1.8–7 g) with a short, buoyant stick-shaped soft plastic. At rest the tail tilts slightly up off the bottom; the action is extremely subtle. A very consistent finesse technique.

Typical depth
0.5–6m
Typical weight
Jig head 1.8–7 g
Beginner-friendly
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Snag resistance
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Depth zone
Bottom
AMotion

Action Demo

FIG.1Ned Rig · DraggingSweep → · reel slack · sweep →
SIDE VIEW
The dashed line traces the lure's last 4 seconds; top left shows the rod tip movement and line slack.
BHow it works

How It Works

  • The flat bottom of the mushroom head makes it stand on the bottom and the buoyant plastic lifts the tail, like a small creature feeding on the bottom.
  • The action is so subtle it catches fish even when you do almost nothing.
CRetrieve

Techniques

  1. “Swim–glide–shake”: a few slow turns to glide it just above the bottom, then let it settle and give it two light shakes.
  2. Drag slowly or hop it in small hops.
Related techniquesDraggingHoppingSteady Retrieve
DWhen & Where

When & Where

● Good for

  • Inactive fish, cold water, heavily pressured water
  • Hard bottom, gravel, gentle slopes
  • Beginners who want steady bites

○ Not ideal for

  • Thick weeds (exposed hook point)
ETackle

Recommended Tackle

Rod
ML–M, fast
Reel
Spinning 2000–2500
Line
PE #0.6–0.8 + fluoro 6–10 lb

For rod power and action see 01 Rods; for line size conversion see 03 Line.

FTarget & Tips

Target Species & Tips

Largemouth BassMandarin Fish
  • The lighter the jig head the better, as long as you can still feel the bottom.