Reverse Rig 2.0! | Weedless Neko X Ned Rig!

Hello, everyone! Today, we're doing something a little different. A few years ago, the guys at Wired2Fish published what they called a "reverse rig". I'm not sure if they were the first to rig baits like this, but they were the first ones that I saw to do it - so I'm giving them full credit. It's sort of like a weedless neko rig crossed with a ned rig. The original version used nail weights inserted into the tail & an EWG style hook. After playing with the reverse rig for a while, I came up with a modified version "Reverse Rig 2.0". In 2.0, I'm superglueing tungsten nail weights into the TRD or Big TRD, so they can't fly out on the cast or with a hooked fish thrashing around. The EWG hook worked OK, but I found that I did better with Neko-style hook. To keep the slippery elastic baits secured near the hook eye, I added a fluoro-loop keeper near the hook eye. This keeps the bait from getting balled up in the hook gap on the hookset & you get near 100% hook-up ratios. Once a fish is hooked, the bait slides up the line which gives the fish zero leverage to throw the hook and consequently your landing ratio is also excellent. It really is a great rig for all kinds of finesse situations are works wonders on largemouth & smallmouth bass. So, come along with me, as I show you my version of the reverse rig!

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Today's fishing gear...

Boat Set-up
Boat: Coleman Crawdad (buy used locally)
Bed Extender: Darby Extend-A-Truck w/ roof rack pads
Motor: 55 lb Minn Kota Endura C2 (similar)
Inflatable Life Jacket: Onyx TW AM-24 All Clear (similar)
Battery: Dakota Lithium 12V, 54 Ah
Net: Tackle HD Telescopic Landing Net
Gloves: NRS Gloves (XL, they run small)

Milk Crate Set-up
Crate: Black Milk Crate + black 3-rod rack (attach w/ screws + zip-ties)
Pliers: 6.5" P-Line Adaro Jr. Aluminum
Forceps: Dr. Slick 6" curved forceps (similar)
Lanyard: Black coiled fishing lanyard (2 for tools above)
Tackleboxes: Plano Waterproof Stowaway 3440
Soft Bait Pouch: SPRO Mesh Soft Bait Pouch (Large, Gusset)
Towel: Booms Microfiber Fishing Towel

Reverse Rig Spinning Combo
Rod: 7' M Dobyns Sierra Spinning (NOT the micro series)
Reel: Shimano Stradic 3000 (old version - new FL or FM are great)
Line: 10 lb Berkley X9 braid (Low-vis green)
Leader: 6 lb Yo-Zuri Hybrid (same diameter as 10 lb fluoro & about as strong, too)
Lure: Z-Man Big TRD ("The Deal" color) w/ nail weight glued into flat end
Weight: Eco Pro Tungsten Nail'em Weights (1/16 oz.)
Hook: Mustad TitanX Wacky/Neko Rig Hook (2/0)
Hook Upgrade: Hand-tied fluoro keeper on the 2/0 hook to keep the bait up on the hook
Alternative Hooks: Gamakatsu B10S Stinger (1/0 or smaller) or Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0 or larger)
Scent: Smelly Jelly Stick Liquid (Bass Feast)
Alternative Scent: Pro-Cure Super Gel (Crawfish or Herring)