Master Finesse Fishing: Shaky Head, Neko Rig and Drop Shot
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- Опубліковано 27 бер 2024
- Bass fishing in challenging conditions often requires a finesse approach, and it's difficult to outperform the trifecta in finesse fishing presentations: the shaky head, Neko rig, and drop shot. Stephen Browning takes us on an in-depth lesson on rigging and fishing each of these rigs. Throughout the process, he shares the when and where of fishing each, a detailed rigging walk-through, and his tackle and rod setup preferences.
THE FINESSE TRIO: SHAKY HEAD, NEKO RIG, AND DROP SHOT
Whether faced with challenging post-spawn conditions, a cold front, pressured bass, or just a combination of all three, consistently catching bass requires having an assortment of light-line finesse presentations at the ready.
SHAKY HEAD FISHING
A shaky head worm consists of a jig and worm fished across the bottom on a sensitive spinning rod and light line. It's an excellent option anytime bass are unwilling to chase moving baits or eat a big presentation. Browning offers tips on maintaining contact with the bait and how he works the rod to impart the best action. He also shares the biggest mistake he sees anglers making when retrieving a shaky head and how to prevent missing fish by maintaining the best rod angle.
SHAKY HEAD SETUP
• WORM - Z-Man SMH WormZ, color - Plum: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/daE1MQ | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3VG6vvz
• JIG - Z-Man SMH Jighead, 3/16 oz: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/xkK46k | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3vjLv2Z
• ROD - St. Croix Tournament Bass Spinning Rod, 7'1" Medium-Fast: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/AWOJMD | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/4azJSx3
• REEL - Lew's Custom Pro Speed Spin Spinning Reel, size 3000: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/DK62Za | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3ISlKty
• LINE - Gamma Edge Fluorocarbon Line, 8-pound: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3sJiiNb
NEKO RIG ESSENTIALS
Switching to the Neko rig introduces a slightly more aggressive approach. In contrast to the shaky head, Browning imparts more action with his rod tip. He moves the bait with a series of short hops, then lets it rest. A buoyant plastic is ideal for Neko rigging. In addition to keeping the bait highly visible and in their face, a vertical bait maintains the hook at an optimal angle for an excellent hookup ratio. Check out or Neko Rig Tips compilation to gain more insight.
NEKO RIG SETUP
• PLASTIC - Z-Man FattyZ Worm: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/oqKEZY | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3TAePtV
• WEIGHT - Z-Man Neko ShroomZ Wacky Rig Nose Weight: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/VmkqGa | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3vxn6XF
• HOOK - Gamakatsu G-Finesse Stinger Weedless Wacky Hook: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/oqKEDe | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3Vwn2SF
• ROD - St. Croix Tournament Bass Spinning Rod, 7'3" Medium Heavy-Fast: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/4azJSx3
• REEL - Lew's Custom Pro Speed Spin Spinning Reel, size 3000: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/DK62Za | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3ISlKty
• LINE (mainline) - Gamma Torque High Performance 100% Spectra Braid, 10-pound: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3EpRkNd
• LINE (leader) - Gamma Edge Fluorocarbon Line, 10-pound: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3sJiiNb
THE VERSATILITY OF THE DROP SHOT RIG
No finesse roundup is complete without covering the drop shot rig. The drop shot delivers precise control over the bait's position in the water column. Focusing on subtle movements and providing a detailed explanation of the rigging process, Browning shows how this technique can cover more water and target bass more effectively.
DROP SHOT SETUP
• PLASTIC - Z-Man SMH WormZ, color - Plum: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/daE1MQ | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3VG6vvz
• HOOK - Owner Cover Shot Worm Hook: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3x68dMg
• WEIGHT - Drop Shot Weights (teardrop style): Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3vAOlQY
• ROD - St. Croix Legend Xtreme Spinning Rod, 7' Medium-Fast: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/43zLpkc
• REEL - Lew's Custom Pro Speed Spin Spinning Reel, size 3000: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/DK62Za | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3ISlKty
• LINE (braided mainline) - Gamma Torque High Performance 100% Spectra Braid, 10-pound: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3EpRkNd
• LINE (fluorocarbon leader) - Gamma Edge Fluorocarbon Line, 10-pound: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3sJiiNb
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When I switched from mainly walleye fishing to bass fishing, I used a shakey head on a spinning rod, worked great. Since have added lots of equipment and tons of lures, but the shaky head is still getting them.
Somebody had to let him borrow that finesse equipment or either he traded a chatterbait for it 😂 Anybody that watches Steven Browning knows what I’m talking about about.
One of the reasons, I love watching him even when he throwing finesse he not staring at a screen , he fishes, not bashing ffs just saying dude a true angler
Yeah, it was refreshing to get back to some core content in this one. Stephen is a fine teacher!
Good job I’m watching it again! Lol. Good stuff I had to go tie some worms on my poles so I don’t forget, I needed help on my neko rig , I was fishing it like a jig, about the same I’m finesse man any way. Thx for the juice, not to many pros share this good stuff. Keep the faith! 👍🥸🙏
Great video! I always wonder if I’m working the bait properly when I’m fishing finesse techniques. I’ve caught tons of bass on a wacky rig but that’s pretty self explanatory, just let it fall on a semi slack line. But, with a shaky head and a drop shot, I’m never sure if I’m giving it the right action. I’m more of a power fisherman and love throwing topwater, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits but unfortunately there are days when that stuff doesn’t work and you have to throw finesse. Sometimes when I haven’t gotten a bite for a long time or even at all, I feel like I start to overwork the worm. I’m sure there are times when my bait looks like it’s having a seizure on the bottom and the bass are like “nice try buddy I ain’t biting that!” I need to remind myself to slow down and that sometimes less is more. This video taught me a lot and I’m glad I watched!
Great information thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Mr Browning it is a very informational video about finesse fishing. It sure helps to elevate my skills 😎👍
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Drop shot rod is $665.
My truck isn’t worth that much…lol
I drove a truck many years that I bought for $500. Imagine having 6 of those laying on your front deck and your clumsy friend steps on them while fighting a fish.
I dont like giving out my secrets but have u heard of the shakey shot something ive done for years run a shakey head with a drop shot a few feet above it with a minnow
No need to jack the fish so hard… dang!
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