Rigs & Terminal

Ned Rig Head

All lures

The light mushroom head behind the Ned.

Technique

Drag and deadstick

Depth

5-20 ft

Water Clarity

Clear

Best Conditions

Pressured fish, cold fronts

Spring Fall

About This Lure

A small stand-up mushroom jighead that pairs with a buoyant stick bait for the finesse Ned rig.

How To Fish It

Cast the Ned rig to rocky structure or weed edges and allow it to reach the bottom, letting the buoyant plastic stand straight up. Employ a slow, bottom-hugging drag followed by long pauses, as most strikes occur while the lure is completely motionless on the lake floor.

Retrieve Cadence

Slowly crawl the rig along the bottom with your rod tip for 3 feet, then deadstick the lure for 10 to 15 seconds before repeating the motion.

Best Colors

Green Pumpkin— Versatile all-purpose choice for clear to stained water

PB&J— Ideal for rocky crawfish-heavy environments

Black/Blue— Effective in heavily stained or muddy water conditions

The Deal— High-vis option for finicky bass in pressured waters

Sizes & When To Use

1/16 ozSuper shallow water or cold-front scenarios where a slower fall is required

1/8 ozThe standard go-to weight for most depths between 5 and 15 feet

3/16 ozWindy conditions or deeper water where you need to maintain consistent bottom contact

Commonly Rigged On

Mushroom head jigOffset weedless finesse hookNeko rig

Recommended Gear

7'0" light-to-medium power spinning rod with extra-fast action, 2500 series spinning reel, 8-10 lb braided main line with a 6-8 lb fluorocarbon leader.

Pro Tips

Always use buoyant plastic baits to ensure the tail floats upright during the deadstick pause.
Avoid setting the hook like a traditional Texas rig; instead, simply reel into the fish until you feel weight.
Shake the rod tip slightly during the pause to give the lure subtle micro-vibrations without moving it forward.
Check your knot frequently, as the constant dragging over rocks can quickly fray your fluorocarbon leader.

Species This Lure Catches