Ned Rig

A downsized bass finesse rig with a mushroom head jig and floating buoyant soft plastic - designed by legendary angler Ned Kehde.

Water: Freshwater Difficulty: Beginner Cost: $60+

📖 Overview

The Ned rig pairs a small mushroom-head jig with a buoyant soft plastic. The bait stands up off the bottom, wafting on light current. Extremely productive on smallmouth bass and pressured largemouth.

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