Build Your Own Tokyo Rig

The Tokyo rig has been one of the hottest soft plastic rigging system over the last few years. 

Anglers have been constantly adapting the rig to a widening array of fishing situations after learning of its effectiveness.

That said, many bass anglers have commented on the expense of the commercially available Tokyo rigs so the folks at Big Bite Baits prepped the following video showing a straightforward DIY approach to building your own.

Enjoy!

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Tokyo Rig Swimbait Fishing Tips

It didn't take long for bass anglers to adapt the Tokyo rig to a variety of presentations including flipping/punching, Texas rigging, swing jigging and more. 

One of the more interesting adaptations; rigging paddletail swimbaits for probing shallow to deep cover/structure elements.

Take a moment and listen to the folks at Rapala/VMC explain swimbait fishing using Tokyo rigs...

Using a Tokyo Rig for Spring Bass

Tokyo rig? 

What is a Tokyo rig?

How and when would you use a Tokyo rig?

What's the best rod and reel setup when using a Tokyo rig?

Will the Tokyo rig work on spring bass?

Don't know the answer to these questions and want to learn more? 

Watch the following video as Rapala/VMC pro Dan Quinn answer these questions and more...