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Why Your Ned Rig Isn't Getting Bit

Tom Redington

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How do you fish a Ned rig so it actually gets bit? In this episode, Brian Latimer breaks down the Ned rig setup, retrieve, jighead, bait choice, line, leader, color, and where to throw it so you catch more bass instead of overcomplicating one of the best numbers baits in bass fishing.

Brian is one of the best finesse fishing teachers in the game, and this is a full Ned rig deep dive. We cover why the Ned rig still works, why simple plastics often beat fancy appendage baits, when to use a lighter wire hook, how to pick weight, how to fish it on bottom, how to tightline it, and why bait awareness matters more than most anglers realize.

You’ll learn:
Why the Ned rig works because it is simple and subtle
The biggest Ned rig retrieve mistake
How to keep a Ned rig on bottom
The best jighead style for a Ned rig
Why Brian prefers simple plastics with fewer appendages
When to throw bright colors like Fire Craw, Coppertruse, and The Deal
Why he uses heavier fluorocarbon leader than most anglers expect
Where to throw a Ned rig in summer, winter, current, rivers, bridges, points, and spawning areas
How to set the hook without ripping the bait away
Why the Ned rig can help you find bass even when you are struggling to get bites

This is not a generic beginner Ned rig overview. It is a practical fishing lesson on how to simplify the rig, stop fighting what makes it work, and use it as a fish-catching tool all year.

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Chapters
0:00 Why Ned rigs stop getting bites
1:02 Is the Ned rig still relevant?
5:18 Why simple Ned rigs catch bass
10:27 Best Ned rig jighead
15:09 How to rig a weedless Ned rig
17:49 Where not to throw a Ned rig
18:24 Throwing Ned rigs on nothing banks
20:25 Weedless jigheads and hook gaps
21:34 Best Ned rig weight
23:02 Ned rig head shape and hookup ratio
25:18 Best Ned rig plastics
29:11 Vertical Ned rig fishing
31:44 Best Ned rig colors
35:59 Ned rig rod, reel, and line setup
38:37 Why use a 15 lb fluorocarbon leader?
42:21 Best leader length for Ned rigs
46:09 Alberto knot vs FG knot
47:15 Straight fluorocarbon for Ned rigs
50:12 Best Ned rig retrieve
54:07 How to keep a Ned rig on bottom
56:37 Fishing Ned rigs in current
57:47 How to set the hook on a Ned rig
1:01:07 Best summer places to throw a Ned rig
1:03:15 Ned rig seasonal guide
1:05:56 Is the Ned rig just a dink bait?
1:09:04 Using a Ned rig to find bass

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20 Comments

@TomRedington Creator 3 months ago Pinned

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@doclark6 2 months ago

Two guys that i watch consistently. They want to grow the sport in a positive way. Great video

@bassakwards4204 2 months ago

BLat so smooth with it I didn't even realize i watched for a whole hour!😂

@lynn7108 1 month ago

I’m really enjoying Brian’s videos, his commentary is straight-simple and to the point.
He’s honest in what he says it seems to me. Learning lots and much appreciated! From a fly fishing guy who getting back to his roots as a kid. (67 years old now). Thank you sir!

@alv9919 1 month ago

Brian kept it real. As a saltwater fisherman I have done countless stupid shit because of all the YouTube experts recommending all kinds of things that simply don’t matter. Why? Because I ran into a fishing master who had a small bait, 1/16 drop shot, and a 6ft ultra light rod with a 100 reel on 8lb line out fishing everyone of us. 😂 Thankfully I was able to get some wisdom and I am going to keep it simple this upcoming weekend.

@matthall8378 2 months ago

I never clicked so fast. 1 of my favorite anglers and YouTube channels! I always tune into B Lat vids!

@javionblade21 2 months ago

Man my two favorite fishing wizards lol I can’t ask for anymore. Both of you guys represent the positive and rewarding side of the bass online community keep doing what you do! It helps you grow and helps us have more fun. All respect brothers… and yes I’m a proud SUF member 💪

@tla8903 12 days ago

BL is a real dude. I'm a fan.

@nwmxrider 2 months ago

You can literally see how stoked Tom is to be chattin with Brian. Great conversation guys!

@MrHabitat009 2 months ago (edited)

B lat is my 3 top fisherman. I’ve attended 2 of his fishing classes. I look up to him not only as an angler but a father / role model. Solid dude all the way around! When he hosts his class he woukd sell all of his post series rods and reels. I still have several lews cross and reels from
Him that are super special to me! Very kind and humble dude

Great one tom as always!! You never disappoint on the killer content and questions

@spacetradez9780 2 months ago

Blatt dropping so many golden nuggets. Thanks for the amazing video.
I’ll be rewatching this one.

@MatthewCuda 2 months ago

I like this guy. He is common sense

@Ceeeej 2 months ago

Man I only started fishing a year ago, but the videos you guys and Randy Blaukat make have been so useful I've even started having people asking me for advice so I just redirect them here lol

Thanks again for what you do for the hobby/sport.

@samuelschult985 2 months ago

Tom I don't know what to say you bring the best subjects and guest 👍👍👍

@krum81 2 months ago

B Latt is one of the most no nonsense fisherman out there . I always appreciate his thoughts and his app is awesome I’ve been in it for a few years now

@ginodecastro7028 2 months ago

Brian is great. Common sense tips and entertaining. Great interview Tom

@WorkbenchBaits 2 months ago

Great episode, I love Brian’s take on some of the simple things and the “do and don’t” . Why do you tie this knot, Brians response because that’s the knot I tie best was great. Love your channel.

@kevingrandke6075 2 months ago

BLat every video of yours is straight up (haha get it!) amazing and more informative than most that I watch. much love brother!

@matthewelliott6049 1 month ago

I was mid strolling a ned rig before Mid strolling was popular. Found out i caught so many fish reeling it back to the boat or saw so many followers at the boat the light went off. Ned rig won me so many Wednesday night tournaments before Jig head minnow became popular. Man i miss those days.