What size hooks for Neko rig?

1 to 1/0
The best gap size you can use is a 1 to 1/0 weedless wacky hook or a light wire straight shank hook. When it comes to rigging soft-plastic baits, a straight-shank hook is hard to top.

What do I need for a Neko rig?

Wacky hooks, nail weights, O-rings and tool along with plastics for Neko rigging. Some rings, a few nail weights (a large nail clipped to various lengths can work as well), a few straight Neko hooks and your worm of choice is all you need for the Neko rig.

What is the difference between a wacky rig and a Neko rig?

The Neko rig is dropping down at an angle with speed. The wacky rig is floating down with a mostly horizontal attitude. My hook’s the same, too, and I attach it with the same exact ring. The only difference is that I place my ring in the middle of the bait when I wacky rig.

When should I throw Neko Rig?

Ledge fishing FLW Tour pro Matt Arey uses the Neko Rig when a school of fish has stopped biting. He will cast or drop his bait down, let it fall to the bottom and then fish it with steady rod movement while staying in contact with the bottom.

What is a Senko rig?

Weightless, Texas Rigged A weightless, Texas-rigged Senko is perfect for fishing around shallow, heavy cover where the big bass live. It fishes well in weed beds, pads, brush and under docks. Jay Yelas with a giant Senko-caught largemouth.

What is Neko style rigging?

The Neko Rig is a relatively new phenomenon in the bass community. Basically, it is 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 falls and allows it to stand straight up once it hits the bottom.

Which is better wacky rig or Texas rig?

The Wacky has a more powerfull bite trigger. Hook up is great, but you may snag up more. The Texas works better penetrating heavy cover flip/pitch.

How do you fish Neko rig?

Ledge fishing FLW Tour pro Matt Arey uses the Neko Rig when a school of fish has stopped biting. He will cast or drop his bait down, let it fall to the bottom and then fish it with steady rod movement while staying in contact with the bottom. “I’ll let it get down and then begin to move it with a constant shake.

Is Neko rig good?

Most lakes are very crowded and have clear water. Anglers end up trying all type of crazy finesse rigs to catch the highly pressured bass. The drop shot originated in Japan as well but for the last number of years, the Neko Rig has been the hottest way to catch bass over there.