Great video. Have a request for you guys. Would it be possible for the next underwater video you guys make, to do split screen footage of the lure underwater and of you working the rod up top? That way we could see what retrieval movements cause the different movements of the lure underwater. Thanks for everything you guys do. Very much appreciate you both for all your time and hard work.
FANTASTIC underwater coverage on the Ned Rig options. Thank You Guys for demonstrating the lures. It surely helps us fisherman in how to retrieve the baits.
Matt, you and I go way back on the Ned Rig, so you know I have to comment! Loved the video. Cool to see these new profiles underwater. Really blown away by all the new designs coming out. I would add the 3" Zman Slim SwimZ in green pumpkin. Seen it mentioned a few times already. That tail is soooo good, even going as light as 1/15. Keep the Ned content coming!
Love the underwater footage. Great to see how neds handle underwater in a more detailed way. Another great video, going to try some of these new brands to expand the ned rig arsenal from zman and robo.
IV been on the trd crawz molting craw color it works every time and it has the black beady eyes that stick off the body that I think gives it it's best look
Love these types of videos. Being able to see how the baits look underwater and riggings. Looking to add rage bug to small jigs as well. XZone I’ve heard good things and looked really good as well as the Reins. Missile Bomb looks great
I definitely think that the appearance is crucial to get the attention of a bass, but I'm wondering if adding something to make a rattling sound during the motion of the Ned Rig baits will also help. For example, live crawdads because of their hard exoskeleton surfaces must make a sound when they move around the bottom of the terrain that contain rocks and pebbles. Whenever I see a group of crawdads in my bucket you can definitely hear their movements. I've been contemplating on this idea for sometime now. Too complicated or unnecessary???
Thanks for this Ned video! I gave up on the Zman brand, I just cannot seem to keep that elaztech away from my other plastics, what a mess that elaztech is! Love the colors, hate the mess. Even tried having a separate box for Zman, those little TRD still found their way back into the main box. I started cutting Yum Dingers to 3", and while they don't float, the bass have been hitting them just fine. Looking to try the Strike King Ned Ocho.
I ran into the same situation when I first started using zman product. I now just put my used lures back into the same bag they came out of with no issues. Theres a little oil in the bag so when you put them back just message it around so it gets some oil on it.
I love TRD caught a good bass yesterday using craw color large TRD on a dropshot right before that I used a bonehead first catches on dropshot. 3rd strike when I cast I got smooth broke off after somethingvtook 3'of line on my drag😐
Hi Matt, so glad you did this video. I actually purchased the X zone bait a few months back. I also noticed Dudley was using something very similar if not this bait and killing them. LOL however, definitely going to invest in ticklers and a few others to add to my net rig collection.haha
Hey Matt and Tim, do you envision the original TRD simple design ever becoming obsolete as new Ned bait designs incorporate more enticing bait action on the fall and at rest? I'd have to think the Ticklerz design or the beaver tail/craw profile baits you reviewed will trigger more reaction strikes without having action that's too aggressive.
I think I like the Z Tickler profile, since I've had good luck with tube baits in the past. I'm curious about the NEW Googan Rattling NED, if the rattle is a desirable trait when fishing a NED??? Thanks in advance & thank you for the excellent reviews & tips.
Would you say that the S. Expride rod, in both, casting and spinning, have exactly the same power and same speed? I'm torn between getting the Casting vs Spinning. For ned-rigging/drop-shot.
Great video and timely for me. I'm having a problem with the some of my Ned baits melting one another. Is it the Z-Man that doesn't play well with others. I was jumping out of my boat when I saw a warped tackle box and some melting baits. I'll know more when I'm able to get back to my boat. But do you have any suggestions on how to keep the gear usable? Thanks
Keep the ZMan Elaztech stuff far away from other baits, it will melt soft platics. as will other stretchy plastics like it from other makers. non elaztech zman is fine. I just keep them in their bag at all times.
@@amirazzabi140 Thanks man. I haven't seen plastics melt like that in decades. Remember when plastic worms would melt tackle boxes and everything else they touched. They also have the Z-man bags. I'll just keep them in their own bags for now!
At 5:10, if the fish are aggressive, I'm probably not fishing a ned rig. I consider it more of a finicky fish kind of setup, but I appreciate the contrast you provided for the different styles!
Awesome video as usual. Really cool to see new fads come of old stand-by's of years past. Bunch of old corroded half moon jigs with small worms on them in gramps old tackle box but never heard the word ned. Ned bomb looks a lot like an erie darter which is all but forgotten outside of the great lakes region.
I know summers ending but I would love to hear about fishing topwater mid day. Like around docks and stuff. Idk when and where to know to throw topwater mid day because I’ve heard it works with the right conditions
You must add the the Zman micro jig! It’s been incredible with a hula stick. This tickler might even be better! Thank you for putting in the time. Great video!
Matt and Tim, I love your videos and the knowledge you share. You guys are great teachers. Do guys do any salt water fishing? If you do, you should do a salt water video.
Forgot my NED box last summer. In a desperation attempt I cut a Berkeley power worm off at the collar. Put it on the jighead back wards through the collar and tore em up.
What knot works best for this rig?... My knot kept slipping during casts towards the front of the eye (12-3 o'clock)... I'm thinking that we want the knot in the 9-12 o'clock position on the eye instead of the traditional 12-3 o'clock position... please let me know....
I have thrown almost all of these ned baits and one more I would consider a ned rig bait is the new Baby Bug by Strike King. It gives it that original kick/action like the structure bug unlike the ned bug. I throw it on a 1/5oz 1/0 ned rig and it slays the bass. Definitely one to put in your arsenal over the ned bug in my opinion. Give it a look Matt.
Have you guys seen the geecrack baits? They just started selling them on tactical not too long ago and they definitely look unique and wonder what you guys think about them.
Could you do a night time bass fishing tip video? I have had quite a bit of success at night but it seems that's when the really big ones get active in my fishery
First time I tried a Ned rig, I used a yum craw (didn't have any TRD worms on me!)... and I got hit by a crappie on the first cast. Unfortunately I got snagged on a rock on the second cast and ended up bending over the hook point when I shook it free!
Thanks for this video. Turns out, I’ve been doing it wrong. My pauses have been way to long. I’m gonna correct this and hopefully catch more bass. Thanks again
Z-Man really knows what they are doing. I currently only have a couple of their baits, but they work so well. So I am planning on getting more of their products. The Ned Craw seems like a no brainer for smallmouth.
Awesome video, been hoping for this one for a while. Already caught a couple on the trd bugz on Clear Lake. The Ned bomb will likely be my next purchase. Cheers guys.
i got one question. i tried bass fishing maybe 1 to 3 times i tried spinners and bait that post to go to bottom. well my question is how can u tell ur bait is hitting the bottom of the lake
Thanks for the informative video. Seeing these baits is the best way for me to decide if I want to invest in them. I've recently began cutting the tail of the big TRD from the tip downward to create some long appendages. Gives more action to the standard bait.
I've been wanting to practice with ned rigs. This was a very great video. Especially since I already have some of these. Can't wait to try them out somewhere.
So I got a question for ya tactical bassin.... I live in so cal and the bass here are superrrr finicky. Honestly, I think there so finicky that they won’t eat a dropshot because they have seen it so much. So which ned bait would you recommend to be the ultra finicky bass ned baits? Thanks
I use the Missile Baits Ned Bombs as well as the Robo Ned models but, they are not durable at all compared to Zman.... I think I will stick with the Zman just for the stretch and durability bite after bite. Love the BugZ and Rage Ned Bug footage... gonna try them on a finesse jig for sure. Great footage as usual.... thanks for sharing.
I’m new to the bed rig, tried out the trd ticklerz in new deal and trd bugz in hot craw and tore up some bass and pickerel in a pond near by (coastal va)
Another great video, thanks for all of your efforts to help us out. I have been slaying the bass on the Ned Rig this year. I use the Zman weedless Ned head, which works but it could be better. What's your recommendations on a quality weedless Ned head?
Try the Z-man Finesse Bulletz. I’ve had good success with them on the Ozark rivers I fish. They prevent a lot of hang-ups, and work reasonably well as a swim bait rig, too.
The only one of these that I have tried so far is the Ned Bomb. Didn’t catch fish very well, went back to the TRD and started catching them that day. Tried the bomb with no luck other days as well.
I love when you guys do videos like these! Couple questions for you. How do you know you are in the range of the camera? When you do the top water/flukes/jerk bait underwater videos, are you scuba diving when you do that or how do you do those? I want to do some videos like that for the company I work for, but have not been having good luck.
Hamre's Lion Den yeah I think some of them I think Tim dives down to record but this looked like a fixed camera position so they probably drop it and then just reel towards it
It's like a fashion runway show for ned baits.
Lol
Strut girl!
Dam wish I had sandy bottom lakes to fish so I can work baits like this without getting caught up on everything
Use smaller weights. I fish ga lakes filled with muck and grass and weeds and all types of stuff. I use 1/4 or smaller weight in naster bottoms.
@@chasingthefish9042 thanks
Texas rig em
You can try a drop shot too. Pretty similar in my opinion
Great video. Have a request for you guys. Would it be possible for the next underwater video you guys make, to do split screen footage of the lure underwater and of you working the rod up top? That way we could see what retrieval movements cause the different movements of the lure underwater. Thanks for everything you guys do. Very much appreciate you both for all your time and hard work.
Ned is an awesome bass producer, slow presentation and perfect for the kayak.
Thank you for having such quality, jam-packed content, and not taking 45 minutes to do it! I love your channel.
FANTASTIC underwater coverage on the Ned Rig options.
Thank You Guys for demonstrating the lures. It surely helps us fisherman in how to retrieve the baits.
Matt, you and I go way back on the Ned Rig, so you know I have to comment! Loved the video. Cool to see these new profiles underwater. Really blown away by all the new designs coming out. I would add the 3" Zman Slim SwimZ in green pumpkin. Seen it mentioned a few times already. That tail is soooo good, even going as light as 1/15. Keep the Ned content coming!
Awesome video as always guys tight lines have a blessed day from Arkansas
The pacing of this underwater video was much better than those on the past! Great info guys!
Thanks for the feedback Garrett!
Love the underwater footage. Great to see how neds handle underwater in a more detailed way. Another great video, going to try some of these new brands to expand the ned rig arsenal from zman and robo.
IV been on the trd crawz molting craw color it works every time and it has the black beady eyes that stick off the body that I think gives it it's best look
Those trd crawZ are insane
Love these types of videos. Being able to see how the baits look underwater and riggings. Looking to add rage bug to small jigs as well. XZone I’ve heard good things and looked really good as well as the Reins. Missile Bomb looks great
Can not say it enough how incredible you guys are and how much we all enjoy your videos. Thank you for all you do.
I definitely think that the appearance is crucial to get the attention of a bass, but I'm wondering if adding something to make a rattling sound during the motion of the Ned Rig baits will also help. For example, live crawdads because of their hard exoskeleton surfaces must make a sound when they move around the bottom of the terrain that contain rocks and pebbles. Whenever I see a group of crawdads in my bucket you can definitely hear their movements.
I've been contemplating on this idea for sometime now. Too complicated or unnecessary???
The Ned Cut R looked like I had hoped. I like it and same with the Ticklerz. Looked how I hoped it would under water. Glad I have both!!
Outstanding Video, you have a great perspective on these different ned Rigs options. Thanks
Thanks for this Ned video! I gave up on the Zman brand, I just cannot seem to keep that elaztech away from my other plastics, what a mess that elaztech is! Love the colors, hate the mess. Even tried having a separate box for Zman, those little TRD still found their way back into the main box. I started cutting Yum Dingers to 3", and while they don't float, the bass have been hitting them just fine. Looking to try the Strike King Ned Ocho.
Keep them in the bag they come in and no problem. I use a KVD tackle bag for the bags. Doing bait reviews for bass and crappie. FLC
I ran into the same situation when I first started using zman product.
I now just put my used lures back into the same bag they came out of with no issues. Theres a little oil in the bag so when you put them back just message it around so it gets some oil on it.
Best bass focused videos around. Encyclopedia of Bass knowledge each video.
Thank you Robert!
Really enjoyed watching. I fish a lot of heavily pressured lakes. These options always catch em for me! Thanks!
As usual another great video from the best bass fishermen on the internet. Thanks Matt and Tim.
Holy moly. One of the best movie ever. Everybody can see und understand. Very good presentation under water. Greetings from Switzerland. Stefan
Just picked up a new st croix tournament legend today! And I have ned rigs that need tossin!!!! Tight-lines🎣
You guys are the most professional video makers on UA-cam
The Ticklerz in California Craw and Smelt have netted me three consecutive PB smallies and largemouth. Damn I love that bait!
I love TRD caught a good bass yesterday using craw color large TRD on a dropshot right before that I used a bonehead first catches on dropshot. 3rd strike when I cast I got smooth broke off after somethingvtook 3'of line on my drag😐
Awesome video, I ordered the new X zone NED last week and they look like the perfect size.
Hi Matt, so glad you did this video. I actually purchased the X zone bait a few months back. I also noticed Dudley was using something very similar if not this bait and killing them. LOL however, definitely going to invest in ticklers and a few others to add to my net rig collection.haha
Hey Matt and Tim, do you envision the original TRD simple design ever becoming obsolete as new Ned bait designs incorporate more enticing bait action on the fall and at rest? I'd have to think the Ticklerz design or the beaver tail/craw profile baits you reviewed will trigger more reaction strikes without having action that's too aggressive.
I think I like the Z Tickler profile, since I've had good luck with tube baits in the past. I'm curious about the NEW Googan Rattling NED, if the rattle is a desirable trait when fishing a NED??? Thanks in advance & thank you for the excellent reviews & tips.
Im also interested in the googan rattle Ned baits. May just order a pack on ebay right now
@@joenegrete8925 if you have an Academy or Dick's they have them.
I like the z man ticklers and the craw gonna get those for smallies thanks for the underwater footage good stuff
You guys are the "underwater" champs. So cool.
Nice! Always cool to see the underwater action of baits.
"sigh" opens up tackle warehouse chart for the 5th time this month...
😂😂😂 That's pretty funny right there!
Lol it's only the second day
Dbars19 Tackle warehouse can just have my paycheck. Lol
I absolutely CRUSHED the smallies on St.Clair with the tickler in the deal color
Alot of them looked good,fun to play around with the different ones,great bait anywhere u go
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Scott!
Very nice video. Great underwater action
Would you say that the S. Expride rod, in both, casting and spinning, have exactly the same power and same speed? I'm torn between getting the Casting vs Spinning. For ned-rigging/drop-shot.
TicklerZ worked great for me this summer. Got some in a Monsterbass box at the beginning of summer. I will definitely be getting more of them.
I have also been wondering about the Googan Rattlin Ned. How do those look and do the addition of the rattles help?
The yum Ned dinger has some of the best action. The zoom beatdown worm is awesome too. It’s like half a seinko
Great video, y'all are the real u tube videographers. SK Ned cut worm is almost the menace minus half a tail. I've been using it for a while.
Great video and timely for me. I'm having a problem with the some of my Ned baits melting one another. Is it the Z-Man that doesn't play well with others. I was jumping out of my boat when I saw a warped tackle box and some melting baits. I'll know more when I'm able to get back to my boat. But do you have any suggestions on how to keep the gear usable? Thanks
Keep the ZMan Elaztech stuff far away from other baits, it will melt soft platics. as will other stretchy plastics like it from other makers.
non elaztech zman is fine.
I just keep them in their bag at all times.
@@amirazzabi140 Thanks man. I haven't seen plastics melt like that in decades. Remember when plastic worms would melt tackle boxes and everything else they touched. They also have the Z-man bags. I'll just keep them in their own bags for now!
Definitely had some stand out baits for me Matt-Tim. Thanks a ton.
At 5:10, if the fish are aggressive, I'm probably not fishing a ned rig. I consider it more of a finicky fish kind of setup, but I appreciate the contrast you provided for the different styles!
Just started using Ned rigs this weekend. Great looking baits. Great action. But over 50% of my casts get hung on wood or a stick. Still learning.
Question. The speed you use during the underwater videos ( Ned) should we interpret that to be a general speed to use when fishing the rig? Thank you.
Awesome video as usual. Really cool to see new fads come of old stand-by's of years past. Bunch of old corroded half moon jigs with small worms on them in gramps old tackle box but never heard the word ned. Ned bomb looks a lot like an erie darter which is all but forgotten outside of the great lakes region.
I got into the zmans t icklerz this summer up here in Maine. The hot snakes color can't be resisted by smallmouth.
I know summers ending but I would love to hear about fishing topwater mid day. Like around docks and stuff. Idk when and where to know to throw topwater mid day because I’ve heard it works with the right conditions
Great video, I love using the NED Rig style of fishing, just ordered the strike King and zman bugz after watching this video, much appreciated
Great video. I’m a believer in the z man. They hold up and last longer than other plastics IMO.
You must add the the Zman micro jig! It’s been incredible with a hula stick. This tickler might even be better! Thank you for putting in the time. Great video!
Matt and Tim, I love your videos and the knowledge you share. You guys are great teachers. Do guys do any salt water fishing? If you do, you should do a salt water video.
We do some saltwater and have been toying with the idea of dragging you guys along for a trip or two :-) Its so much fun!
Great video guys. Love the underwater footage
some good lookin new ned rig offerings!! love the underwater vids!!
Thanks!
I love the underwater footage brother. Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you.
Would've loved to see the one by 10,000 fish. Sekoshi bug or whatever. Great video!
was hoping to see this as well
Thanks you guys. Just another great vlog
Forgot my NED box last summer. In a desperation attempt I cut a Berkeley power worm off at the collar. Put it on the jighead back wards through the collar and tore em up.
What knot works best for this rig?... My knot kept slipping during casts towards the front of the eye (12-3 o'clock)... I'm thinking that we want the knot in the 9-12 o'clock position on the eye instead of the traditional 12-3 o'clock position... please let me know....
I am going to try a Ned rig for the first time our next tournament thank you for this video it is going to help me a lot
I have thrown almost all of these ned baits and one more I would consider a ned rig bait is the new Baby Bug by Strike King. It gives it that original kick/action like the structure bug unlike the ned bug. I throw it on a 1/5oz 1/0 ned rig and it slays the bass. Definitely one to put in your arsenal over the ned bug in my opinion. Give it a look Matt.
The ticklers are such fish catchers
I really liked the looks of the Zman bugz and the Ticklerz. I was also impressed with the missile Ned bomb. I liked the action and the color of it.
That yum crawfish looks awesome!
I run the small black and orange craws with z man ned hooks.
Mavgaming 1 , I picked up a pack of the dark brown/dark red ones but have not had a chance to try them yet. Have you had alot of luck with them?
Almost all my fish from July to Jan have come on the TRD Bugz...Love me some green pumpkin ned rig.
Have you guys seen the geecrack baits? They just started selling them on tactical not too long ago and they definitely look unique and wonder what you guys think about them.
Could you do a night time bass fishing tip video? I have had quite a bit of success at night but it seems that's when the really big ones get active in my fishery
I have had good success with the Yum Craw. Mainly green pumpkin color. I was using it before I had ever heard of a ned rig. Good baits.
First time I tried a Ned rig, I used a yum craw (didn't have any TRD worms on me!)... and I got hit by a crappie on the first cast. Unfortunately I got snagged on a rock on the second cast and ended up bending over the hook point when I shook it free!
I am getting hyped for all these NED style baits that will work great on some finesse jigs.
How the hell is there any thumbs down lol. Nothing but great information, appreciate you guys
Thanks for this video. Turns out, I’ve been doing it wrong. My pauses have been way to long. I’m gonna correct this and hopefully catch more bass. Thanks again
Z-Man really knows what they are doing. I currently only have a couple of their baits, but they work so well. So I am planning on getting more of their products. The Ned Craw seems like a no brainer for smallmouth.
Underwater footage is way cool. Thanks.
Thanks for watching.
Awesome video, been hoping for this one for a while. Already caught a couple on the trd bugz on Clear Lake. The Ned bomb will likely be my next purchase. Cheers guys.
Thanks for the video! I'm excited, for I ordered some of the new strike king ned and zman. Looking for the that edge in club championship on Saturday.
i got one question. i tried bass fishing maybe 1 to 3 times i tried spinners and bait that post to go to bottom. well my question is how can u tell ur bait is hitting the bottom of the lake
Good video liked how you could see the action of the bait
that twinkle at 3:47 has me sold
Thanks for the informative video. Seeing these baits is the best way for me to decide if I want to invest in them. I've recently began cutting the tail of the big TRD from the tip downward to create some long appendages. Gives more action to the standard bait.
I've been wanting to practice with ned rigs. This was a very great video. Especially since I already have some of these. Can't wait to try them out somewhere.
I have been using the ticklerz in the deal color and caught several large mouth. I have even caught a 5 pounder on it.
Great video, the underwater footage really helps make a good decision on what to use, thanks
So I got a question for ya tactical bassin.... I live in so cal and the bass here are superrrr finicky. Honestly, I think there so finicky that they won’t eat a dropshot because they have seen it so much. So which ned bait would you recommend to be the ultra finicky bass ned baits? Thanks
I had really good luck last year using the Z-Man Trick Shotz on a Ned head.
I use the Missile Baits Ned Bombs as well as the Robo Ned models but, they are not durable at all compared to Zman.... I think I will stick with the Zman just for the stretch and durability bite after bite. Love the BugZ and Rage Ned Bug footage... gonna try them on a finesse jig for sure.
Great footage as usual.... thanks for sharing.
Be so helpful to see good/bad of different weights
About to go to sisters pool to explore
Never had any luck with neds in my area, but I've also not tried any of these newer plastics!
I just got strike king ned rigs today can't wait to try it out 👍
I’m new to the bed rig, tried out the trd ticklerz in new deal and trd bugz in hot craw and tore up some bass and pickerel in a pond near by (coastal va)
Another great video, thanks for all of your efforts to help us out. I have been slaying the bass on the Ned Rig this year. I use the Zman weedless Ned head, which works but it could be better. What's your recommendations on a quality weedless Ned head?
Try the Z-man Finesse Bulletz. I’ve had good success with them on the Ozark rivers I fish. They prevent a lot of hang-ups, and work reasonably well as a swim bait rig, too.
What underwater camera are you using great footage
Awesome vid Matt, love the underwater vids, very informative!!
Fav words in fishing..hey I’m Matt Allen welcome to tactical bassin, let’s go underwater!!!
The only one of these that I have tried so far is the Ned Bomb. Didn’t catch fish very well, went back to the TRD and started catching them that day. Tried the bomb with no luck other days as well.
When big Bass suspend in 12-15 ft of water what is your choice. And if you would color choice Thanks
I love when you guys do videos like these! Couple questions for you. How do you know you are in the range of the camera? When you do the top water/flukes/jerk bait underwater videos, are you scuba diving when you do that or how do you do those? I want to do some videos like that for the company I work for, but have not been having good luck.
Hamre's Lion Den yeah I think some of them I think Tim dives down to record but this looked like a fixed camera position so they probably drop it and then just reel towards it
Good stuff-I’ve been using z mans slim swim swimbaits on a Ned head and getting good results
I've been using the TRD Bugz this summer and it has just been straight fire for me in the river.
You guys rule the bass community.