Ned Rig!

Here we go through the basics of ned rig fishing. What to look out for, pitfalls and how to get started with the Ned Rig..

When the water is cold and the fish are lethargic, it's time to start finesse fishing. There are many methods that work in these conditions, but lately Ned Rig is considered one of the hottest. But is the Ned Rig really so new?

No, it isn't! In the early 80's a "mushroom head" was used in combination with a small worm by an American angler called Ned Khede, hence the name Ned Rig.

A few years later, none other than Kevin VanDam demonstrated Khede, the prototype of the ElaZtech material, and Khede was very impressed with its properties. This was because the jig rose slowly with each pause, perfectly imitating a small baitfish feeding on the bottom or a small crayfish with its claws in a defensive position.

Baits & Materials

Here you can see the different types of lures we use when fishing with the Ned Rig, which is a mixture of different materials. Below you can see our most popular Ned Rig lures:

Jigheads for Ned Rig

To fish the Ned Rig effectively, patience is the key to success as you want to allow the lure to slowly rise on the bottom. The mushroom-shaped jig head helps the lure to rise on the bottom and allows for long pauses while the lure stands straight up. Once the lure is on the bottom, it moves with small little movements due to water currents, line movements, etc. without the angler having to do anything.

In other words: Fish the lure by either dragging it on the bottom with longer pauses or jigging it back with small jumps and longer pauses. Many Americans also fish the Ned Rig without even moving it, and this is called "deadsticking". See our favourite Ned Rig jig heads below!