I’ve found the Yum mighty worm, the mann’s jelly worm and any elaztec baits work great as a Neko because these all are buoyant enough to stand up and wave around when they get to the bottom. Unlike others that may just fall over flat. Makes them very realistic.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing!
@bassnerd4918
Жыл бұрын
Manns jelly worm is my favorite neko bait.
@FranklynAmps
Жыл бұрын
I've caught multiple 5+lbers on a Neko rigged strike king bull worm, still use the small hook that I would with a 5" senko, they just eat that big ole worm, a blast on 6lb floro
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing!
@midwestfischerman
Жыл бұрын
Regarding beaver-tail creature baits, I never considered how the Neko Rig centered hook position helps the bait glide down, GREAT OBSERVATION MATT! I suppose I use heavier Neko weights than you when Neko Rigging a beaver-tail. What I like about Neko Rigging creature baits is once on the bottom you can "scoot" the creature bait BACKWARDS in a manner exactly like fleeing crawfish.👍🏻 The bent in half flex of the beaver-tail plastic truly resembles scooting crawfish escaping backwards.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@LowBrowFishing
Жыл бұрын
The craziest thing I ever put on a wacky rig was a Mann's Jelly Worm. It actually caught fish, too! Although the fish it caught were smaller than the worm...much smaller. So, yeah....
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
i love the smell of a jelly worm
@johnowens7435
Жыл бұрын
I really like fishing a Yamamoto D Shad Neko rigged but using the hook rigged like you do with the creature baits but with the hook attached using a VMC crossover ring. This allows the bait to last a bit longer and helps with the fall and retrieve. I have probably caught over 100 bass since December on the Neko rigged D Shad 👍
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@bradmccafferty7654
Жыл бұрын
Matt - Content like this is why your channel is one of the best! I can't wait to try the neko rigged fluke and beaver style baits....now I really can't wait for the warmer weather to arrive. I think I'll also try out some neko rigged tube baits. Thanks for sharing these creative ideas!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
best of luck and thanks for the channel support!
@Rightiswrong-qv5ul
4 күн бұрын
I have tried it and it does work . The worm slides up the line perfectly. Also I have used it to put a small spinner on the tail end . Haven't caught a fish with the spinner yet but cool little device.
@MattStefanFishing
4 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Glock-1
Жыл бұрын
I use beaver baits neko rigged because it's the closest thing I've found to the old Flying Lure because it falls just like the flying lure did.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
yes sir!
@jeffniebanck6387
Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt , love your content. Something I’ve been doing. Clamp a split shot onto the clip side of a hitchhiker. screw in for your Neko. Stays in VERY well.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
I like that! Im going to try that one! thanks for the tip!
@mattnash5159
Жыл бұрын
Matt your a Bass Fishing GURU
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
haha!
@douglasspickler4925
Жыл бұрын
I will definitely fish the fluke trick. Great idea. That's what makes you the tackle tinkerer. Thanks!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
haha! thanks!
@LFGM24
Жыл бұрын
Cool stuff ! Definitely have to try the beaver style bait. Never thought of that 👍🏼. Like the idea of it gliding down. I think that’ll be killer on spawning beds
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
good luck!
@shadybanks8625
Жыл бұрын
Another great video Matt I seldom throw a shaky head anymore since the Neko is so versatile. One hook that surprised me was the OSP Scrum hook. It allows me to fish wood without being constantly hung up and the hookup ratio is still great.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Ill check it out!
@stevencochran4274
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for giving matt that tip I checked this hook out I’m ordering some I tryed using vmc neko with floro keepers sort like this hook but this looks better thanks
@Michdave700
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Scrum tip! I came across an OSP Japanese video that goes into detail on what they call the Cover Cat rig, like a Neko but with the weight at the front end of the worm. Looks interesting!
@roberts.2413
Жыл бұрын
I like your tip on the scrum hook , looks like a winner.
@joee681
Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is kinda Eye opening, never even entered my mind, Thanks 👍👍
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@seizedcarcass8440
Жыл бұрын
I’ve used a 4 inch grub on a weighted wacky and destroyed fish. Usually they hit it hard and the jerk upward instead on the fall. Grubs don’t get the love they deserve.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
grubs are great!
@harrymaiolo6719
Жыл бұрын
The fluke is interesting, i have often neko rigged a paddle tail swimbait like a keitech, but i can’t wait to try the fluke!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@ThumperSpinnerbaits
Жыл бұрын
My favorite neko bait is a Missle Baits Quiver 6.5. For a wacky rig i usually go with a Zoom Trick Worm. The Beaver style bait and Fluke sounds like something I will be trying this year. Thanks for the tips Matt.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@comfortablynumb9342
Жыл бұрын
When you were talking about the Ned rig in your 5 soft plastics video I was thinking the Z Man Ned would probably work with a wacky hook. A weighted wacky hook could be great. Should be killer for flounder in the saltwater too.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
give it a try!
@terrykloster9121
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the fluke tip on schooling bass I am gonna try it. Senko style baits are great for this. I also like a wacky rigged finesse worm, typically use zoom or flick shake worm's. It's exceptional on tichigan spring to early summer. Don't fish that lake anymore but thought I would share.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
You bet
@wolverinex4243
Жыл бұрын
This is thinking outside the box. This is what I do best. Great video Matt.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@fish2much12
Жыл бұрын
I fish the max scent creature all the time. I swear fish try and swallow it 9 times out of 10! It is a confidence bait for me 💯
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
agreed!
@christiancognigni6234
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the insight into your ingenuity, once again good sir! I showed my gratitude by using your TW link. Easy peazy!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@christiancognigni6234
Жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing You are welcome. I hope there are enough folks doing that to help compensate you for your time. You are pumping out videos every day and that's a lot of time you invest to provide us with the good tips.
@commoncents235
Жыл бұрын
You are giving up my secrets, but you did leave a few out 😎Thanks for that🐟 Awesome video. Thanks again Matt 🎣🎣🎣🎣
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Sorry!
@mikecollett8513
Жыл бұрын
The pit boss much like an economical intro to back glide. Have to try the fluke idea in the pool. It sounds very intriguing. Definitely an aha moments, Be well
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kmerm_
Жыл бұрын
Great video you got here! Coupd watch your videos all dsy and never get bored. SO much information and i love it.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy them!
@johnrayner5599
Жыл бұрын
Very solid information on this video, I tried some other baits last year with decent success but I never tried a beaver style bait so now you have me thinking that this just might be something that will help a bunch!!!
@B.A.Bassangler
Жыл бұрын
Last year I started using VMC cross bands. I was able to play with the fore/aft, and hook placement on swim-tail and paddle-tail worms and a tiny bit of weight to get the bait to plane into cover...can't wait to try the beaver as well.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
You bet
@mikegaston3170
Жыл бұрын
Now your talking my language!!! So as a non boater the neko rig has been a staple for me because it allows me to throw multiple pres on one rod... NBs know how limited to tackle we can be... So neko to a wacky weightless or wacky eco pro tungsten to a nose ring floke aka banjo minnow... Now I can get deeper with your fluke hack...sweet thanks MS ... Fish on !!!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@snookcatcher1
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that a hula grub would do well wacky rigged. I'm going to have to try it!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
give it a try!
@lannyseals2084
Жыл бұрын
I use the 3in pitboss or chigger craw Neko rigged in the smaller rivers around where I live and it producers ton of bites especially the smallies! Great video Matt!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing!
@lannyseals2084
Жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing thank you for sharing all your knowledge and have learned tons from you and from your sub's in the comments! There's a lot of great angler's in the your community for sure!
@jjfig86
Жыл бұрын
Have to try the fluke tip! Thank you for the information! Looking forward to the next one sir!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@raymondbradford4086
Жыл бұрын
Megabass bottle shrimp... neko rigged... sorry if that's giving something away.. great video..
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Ill check them out!
@dennisederer3594
Жыл бұрын
Interesting presentations. Thank you.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@gregchilders7643
Жыл бұрын
I use a lunker city sluggo to fish overhanging branches, I wacky rig it between the 2 slits on bait ,make sure that the nose of the bait lands In water the way you want it to go and twitch it across the top and it will swim right under the branches, when I get it to where I want it I stop and let it sink and fish it to desired depth slowly twitching it, I use a weedless sproat hook
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing!
@midwestfischerman
Жыл бұрын
The best Neko Rig stickbait is the Z-Man Bang StikZ. They are buoyant Elaztech stickbaits, so unlike most every other stickbait these FLOAT.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing!
@heinrichkellogg7563
Жыл бұрын
🍺Got home late. Thanks for your opinion on different options for Neko/wacky techniques.🤠
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@joeyhelton7114
Жыл бұрын
Always! Always! Great content Matt. Thank you.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@johnballerino9172
Жыл бұрын
Clear and concise.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@roberts.2413
Жыл бұрын
Great video Matt , I definitely will have to try the Beaver & Fluke baits in that configuration next summer. One that did very well for me was the 13 Fishing Rabbit Ear Tail Joystick worm . I use a little heavier weight ( usually 1/8 oz ) because it has two kicking legs . I've also done well upsizing my stick worm to a 6" or 7" size. Also the 6.5 " Missile baits Quiver worm is another good one.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@rvfishingyet
Жыл бұрын
Love your picks. For me, I have really appreciated the zoom baby brush hog wacky and neko. Thanks for the video Matt!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Reel_fun
Жыл бұрын
Dang man I was sitting here watching your video literally praying you weren't going to talk about the fluke it's my favorite rig on lake lanier
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Sorry but thanks for validating it!
@kennethhromcik8144
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for revealing my secrets. At least you didn’t name a 4” lizard. LOL Love the tips and the videos. Tight lines and Godspeed
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
sorry
@craigstevens9734
Жыл бұрын
Boy this is a good one.Never thought of using a different bait as a wacky. Heard it right here though .Thanks
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
give it a try!
@andrewwilson8522
Жыл бұрын
I caught a 4lb largemouth wacky rigging a black Zoom trick worm. Caught another largie on it too, they definitely work.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@swamp_rat_fla1126
Жыл бұрын
The Megabass Bottle Shrimp are killer on the neko rig
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
ill give them a try!
@rodcashman4793
Жыл бұрын
Never thought about rigging a beaver style like that. Great video 📹 good luck in your coming up tournament 👍
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@kevinbeaudean704
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. Trick worms are my staple but craws work great neko style. I have tried most of the popular ones and caught fish on all of them but I do have a favorite. I have used the fluke and not alot of success but for schooling fish (which I have a hard time with) sounds promising. I wonder how a big tube would work neko rigged?
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
it would be hard to get a nail weight to stay in a tube
@zacharyhubbard9200
Жыл бұрын
The wacky rigged soft jerkbait works great on a cold weather shad kill. Especially on long main lake points.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@bmwstan1
Жыл бұрын
Great ways to think outside the box Matt, thank you
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@thomasindler1576
Жыл бұрын
Great session! Kenny ' from GAT'S guns in dundee IL. .20 years back. Loved cut tails
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@NelsonBurtonIV
Жыл бұрын
Ok, I’m definitely trying this! Especially on heavily pressured Guntersville!😂
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@kasonf2176
2 ай бұрын
Out of the box stuff man. Awesome
@MattStefanFishing
2 ай бұрын
thanks!
@kasonf2176
2 ай бұрын
No, Thank you, because I caught a big one on the wacky rigged fluke yesterday when NOTHING ELSE was working
@garydillon3960
Жыл бұрын
I love using the fluke. It is my lure of choice for largemouth and smallmouth.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@fjkaiser
Жыл бұрын
Excited to try the bigger worms against the bluffs on the Wisconsin River
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
good luck!
@scottblock6832
Жыл бұрын
I really like how you rig the fluke. Can’t wait to try it.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
good luck!
@kevinclement9147
Жыл бұрын
I think a neko rigged Gillie looks like is going to be unbelievable for bed fishing. Can’t wait to try it. I tested it in my tank and it looks like it’s picking eggs off the bottom.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
yep!
@anthonygeiss9130
Жыл бұрын
The old berkley havoc slop craw is money neko rigged. Been my #1 smallie producer for years now
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
I wish I had more of them!
@stevencochran4274
Жыл бұрын
Yep love the neko fluke great stuff I’ll b thowing this …….. so u asked for topics this one I like hear y red in spring and when and where and conditions that it excell …specifically square bill and lipless…
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Sounds good ill add it to my list!
@FishHuntFreedom
Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on the steps you take to prep before fishing a tournament at a new lake? Research, prefish, baits, etc? Thanks
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@FishHuntFreedom
Жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing I am new to the kayak tournament world and am finding it to be a fun experience however it comes with its challenges, one which is not being able to cover the same amount of water as on a boat. This forces me to prefish and do my homework more. I would appreciate your vid if you wouldn’t mind. Thanks
@frankroberts1898
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Holy smokes! thanks so much!
@mikeeller557
Жыл бұрын
I have been using English style hooks on thicker baits. Thanks Matt
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@EA.71
Жыл бұрын
I'm definitely gonna try some of this
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
good luck!
@cerebraltackle
Жыл бұрын
I nearly always use a trick worm for my Neko Rigs. However, Beaver baits will catch a lot of water. Nice idea!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Very true!
@B.A.Bassangler
Жыл бұрын
Loving that Neko-Beaver. Thanks for the tip.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@martinallison8719
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, thanks Matt!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@clintperry799
Жыл бұрын
Some of those wacky rigs are interesting ! Thanks.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@k1llerdir
Жыл бұрын
I sometimes wack rig a Bacon Rind, lizards, max scent flatworm, and 10-15" worms.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me!
@camhester4251
Жыл бұрын
i've done really good this winter on a texas rig dbomb
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@ericc8790
Жыл бұрын
Great advice. Thank you!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
you bet!
@weshunter1796
Жыл бұрын
Neat trick with the nail weight in the head of a fluke. I often fish flukes Carolina rigged with no weight (just a swivel) because I really like the darting and slow fall you get. Have you ever tried the nail weight in the tail of a fluke with a normal non-wacky hook? I'm wondering if doing that would let me still get the erratic darting when twitching but add in a slow backward fall. Something to play with....
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
yep! thanks for watching!
@roberts.2413
Жыл бұрын
Hey Wes , Grande Bass makes a bait called an Airtail Shad which is a fluke style bait but the tail is hollowed out for a rattle . It doesn't fall backwards but I've done very well with this using a cylinder style jig rattle , it makes the tail whip around when you jerk it and adds sounds. I did very well with it last spring .
@weshunter1796
Жыл бұрын
@@roberts.2413 I hadn't seen those before. I'll have to pick some up and give them a try. Looks interesting. Thanks.
@secretbassrigs
Жыл бұрын
Neko rigging creature baits is also a great slow presentation as an alternative to jig fishing.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Very true!
@secretbassrigs
Жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing looking forward to your Hover Rig hooks buddy!
@robertcook8187
Жыл бұрын
Good information on your video thanks and good fishing 🎣
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@FLAGATOR49
Жыл бұрын
What happened to the 6.5 Kut Tail? Was my favorite Neko worm…cant find em now
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
discontinued
@mickeybrowne6207
Жыл бұрын
I lobe throwing the bellow gill this way
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@CaptPike-nm2jt
Жыл бұрын
Good information, can't wait to try it What size hook is best for creature baits?
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
i like a 1/0 - 3/0 depending on the size of the creature
@corymeyer1162
Жыл бұрын
never thought to neko rig a beaver style. that slow gliding fall reminds me of a yamamoto fat ika, rigged 'backwards' - do you use a fat ika? great video, appreciate it.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
fat ika is a good one too!
@martyporter647
26 күн бұрын
Try rigging the yamatanuki wacky sometime! :D
@MattStefanFishing
26 күн бұрын
I will try it
@ChrisFryer-ds5qz
Жыл бұрын
What type of action do you impart on a Neko-rigged Creature Hawg or fluke after it hits the bottom? Do you twitch like a wacky worm, or lift & drop, or something else? Thx!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Yep i twitch it a few times like a crayfish
@greggfritchey2590
Жыл бұрын
Hi again, my question is as I do kayak tournaments on big lakes, how many different baits should I try when I get on a great looking spot. I'm throwing a, wacky, lipless, chatterbaits and #1chartruse sq bill. Then I move on if no response. I'm thinking if this doesn't get any attention I should go to a different location 🤔
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
I fish two generally if i think its a good spot. one power fishing technique and opne finesse. If i get no bites on either im outta there.
@jasonrutherfordbassfishing
Жыл бұрын
Neko/wacky rig super flukes, super deadly!!! Sometimes you share to much juice 😂😅😂
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
You know it!
@denniskiblerbassguy
Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jacobwhite953
Жыл бұрын
Holy smokes, I have never thought of rigging a fluke that way. I’m injured right now so I can’t get out in a boat but can fish from my dock out into the lake. You think I might have some luck with the fluke Neko rigged?
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
yes!
@kenbrown5449
Жыл бұрын
More good stuff. Looking forward to trying the craw in this manner. Thanks!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
good luck!
@lucaslogg1024
Жыл бұрын
Any tips of best storage for small metall baits like bladebaits and tailspinners? They get tangled, and the finish fast get worn just laying in a tackle box.
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
I use small plano cases rather than big ones. seems to work a little better.
@kevinclement9147
Жыл бұрын
That is some juice!
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@mattquinlan4629
Жыл бұрын
Neko a keitech crazy flapper-you won’t be sorry folks :-)
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
yep i know people like that combo!
@elisaaviles2182
Жыл бұрын
I’m going to grab a few of these boats to try. Do you guys prefer maxscent to regular power bait? I know ppl that swear powerbait outproduces maxscent
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
i prefer maxscent but thats just my opinion. I also love powerbait thou haha
@RogerTemplon
Жыл бұрын
Try this with a craw bait such as a Christie Craw or a Berkley Power craw !
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@b18c5turbogt35r
15 күн бұрын
what hook size u used for the Creature bait ones with the normal hooks for the wacky rigs ones work like the size 1 or 1/0
@MattStefanFishing
14 күн бұрын
Yep
@nancymichel58
Жыл бұрын
So Let me ask a question Matt, when your fishing the creature style or fluke do you use a swivel above it somewhere to prevent line twists? Thanks for the info enjoy your videos
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
I will sometimes use a small swivel but generally do not and just deal with any potential line twist.
@johnlantz7278
Жыл бұрын
Throw everything up against the fence an see what might stick,simplistic ways to catch pressured fish .
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
got to experiement!
@studley4sure471
Жыл бұрын
How bout a hover rig for the beaver?
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
works great on a beaver
@SpookyRedz
Жыл бұрын
Great one again
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@G.G556
Жыл бұрын
I love to wacky rig big beavers, 4-5 Inch beavers in gilll colors,at the time I was fishing a deep smallie lake in oregon when I fell upon it, some call it a power shot?
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
works great!
@hookreelfishing
Жыл бұрын
Great video ++
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@RobertBrown-cz9qz
Жыл бұрын
Do fish this on spinning & what test line
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
spinning gear and 6 - 12 lb fluorocarbon depending on conditions
@getthenetfishing7130
Жыл бұрын
Matt in your opinion, what is the best time after the ice goes out to hit lake mille lacs?
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
I honestly like July/august the best when the smallies are set up on the reefs
@danlaminger5265
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. What size line they using with the mag trickworm?
@MattStefanFishing
Жыл бұрын
12 - 15 lb fluorocarbon
@phatpakbaits
Жыл бұрын
Which App do you use for the thumbnail pics with the arrows ? Thanks
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