Can a Ned Rig Catch Big Bass?

The Ned rig is a popular finesse fishing technique that has gained immense popularity among bass anglers in recent years.

Ned Kehde, an avid, mid-western finesse angler, was looking for a finesse technique that could help him catch more bass in tough fishing conditions. He experimented with different baits and presentations before finally settling on a simple rig consisting of a mushroom-shaped jig head and a soft plastic stick bait.

The original Ned rig consisted of a small jig head with a short hook shank and a round, mushroom-shaped head. The hook was typically inserted into the head of a soft plastic stick bait, such as a Senko or a Z-Man Finesse TRD. The bait was rigged so that the hook point was exposed, allowing for better hooksets.

The Ned rig proved to be incredibly effective at catching bass in tough fishing conditions, such as clear water, heavy fishing pressure, or during cold fronts. It's simple design and subtle presentation mimicked natural prey items that bass feed on, making it irresistible to even the most finicky fish.

The question is can the Ned rig be used to consistently catch big bass?

According to Lurenet's Frank Scalish, the answer is absolutely, so long as you know where and how to use it!

Take a moment and watch the following video as Scalish describes the conditions, environment and presentations where the Ned rig shines at not only producing finicky bass but big ones as well...

Although he discusses the use of Yum products in this video, the same approach and presentations will work using your favorite Ned baits as well!