Fishing the Ned Rig for Post Spawn Bass

The Ned rig is a finesse fishing technique that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is a great way to catch moody bass in a variety of water conditions and it can be highly effective during the post spawn period.

The Ned rig is a simple rig that consists of a small jig head, a plastic bait, and 6 to 8-lb fluorocarbon line. The jig head is typically 1/20 or 1/5 ounce, and the plastic worm is usually 3-4 inches in length though longer baits are sometimes used. The worm is threaded onto the hook so that the hook point is exposed and the line is attached to the hook eye using your favorite fluorocarbon knot.

The Ned rig is fished slowly and methodically around a variety of cover, including rocks, docks, and vegetation. The key is to keep the bait in contact with the bottom, as well as varying your retrieve speed and cadence. Bass will often hit the Ned rig on the fall, so it is important to pay attention to your line at all times.

The Ned rig is a great way to catch post spawn bass because it is a very versatile bait. It can be fished in a variety of water depths and it can be used to target bass in a variety of moods. 

Focusing on cover situated along the first transition break-line from shallow to deeper water is often a productive approach to catching post spawn bass as Lurenet pro Frank Scalish demos in the following video:

If you are looking for a way to catch more bass during the post spawn period, the Ned rig can be a great option for catching numbers of quality bass.