A Ned rig is a small mushroom-shaped jig head with a short soft plastic that stands up off the bottom. You fish it slowly and let it sit. It is a finesse rig for fish that ignore bigger lures.
What do I need?
A mushroom jig head and a short soft bait. Our Ned rig jig heads come five to a bag in 2.8, 3.5, 4.6 and 7 g. Cut or choose a soft bait of about 6 to 8 cm.
How do I rig it?
Push the hook point into the nose of the soft bait and out through its back, so the bait sits straight on the head. The flat head lets the bait stand tail-up on the bottom.
How do I fish it?
Cast, let it sink to the bottom, then drag or hop it a short way and pause for several seconds. Most bites come when it is still.
Which weight should I use?
Use the lightest head that still reaches the bottom: 2.8 or 3.5 g in shallow, calm water, and 4.6 or 7 g for depth or wind.
Compare what we sell
| Product | What the listing says | In the box | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ned rig jig heads, mushroom, 5 per bag | Per bag: 5Weights: 2.8, 3.5, 4.6, 7 gHead: Mushroom | Jig heads: 5 | $8.99 |
| Soft plastic baits, 10 pieces, 7 cm | Size: 7 cmWeight each: 2 gPieces: 10, one colour | Soft lures: 10 | $8.99 |
| Soft plastic lures, 20 pieces, 6 cm | Size: 6 cmWeight each: 1.4 gPieces: 20 | Soft T-tail lures: 20 (one colour set) | $9.99 |
| Weighted jig head hooks, 3.5 to 10 g | Weights: 3.5, 5, 7, 10 gBarb: YesPack: 3 or 10 | Jig head hooks: 3 (or 10 in the large pack) | $9.99 |
Questions people ask
What size soft bait for a Ned rig?
A short one, about 6 to 8 cm, so it stands up off the bottom.
Which line is best?
Many anglers use light line for finesse rigs. See our line guide.
What fish does it catch?
Bass most often, and other fish that feed near the bottom.
