Darren.

No, iPhones are not magnetic. Aluminum body...

Magnet won't work on it unless it has a magnetic mount on it. I use a magnet mount for my iPhone. Have to mount a sticky plate, otherwise being aluminum, no magnetism. For this, he'll have to dive and recover the item unless he knows someone with an aquatic video drone and a robotic retrieval arm

I run 20# braid on my baitcaster now. But I did run 10# at one point - and with a 10# leader, I caught my PB of 7.5# in thick slop/salad. So it can be done if you know how to work the bass with the entire setup, drag, rod action, etc. Differing schools of thought on the matter...

Welcome aboard, Luke! I fish MF and MXF for most soft plastics. Heavier soft plastics + weight will be MH, but I'm mostly a light lure/line guy, as well. You didn't specify whether you're looking at spinning or casting. Assuming a mixture of both? Also, cost range?

I'll just wish you a warm welcome to the forums, Glen!

Welcome aboard!

There are a number of topics in the forums even now on the rig, so a loaded question Here's a search to get you started: https://www.google.com/#safe=active&q=bassresource.com:+ned+rig&*

Darren from Hampton Roads, VA asks if you have suffered from, and if so, how you deal with "fisherman's elbow"?

Welcome aboard! Some good answers above. But fishing can be as complicated as you want to make it. I knew some elderly gents who sat at the end of a dock and used nothing but long poles (no reels) and bottom baits. They caught every type of fish... I even have a number of setups like them and have done the same. That said, I prefer simple approaches as I enjoy the sport for recreation, not competition. So I try to keep things to what works. It did take time for me to find much of what works, and I'm still looking for new stuff (like the Ned Rig) to test out. Being new to the sport, one can be enamored by TV pros who hawk this or that product. But what is best is for you to learn your waters, the structure therein, the depth, and so forth... Good luck!

OH! You mean the Whopper PLOPper! I remember when Larry D intro'd it on his show. Miss that show. Don't have cable anymore.

Well because I fish for fun, I'm all about "easier" Really wanted to get out today, but alas, soccer tourney again (kids). And tomorrow is near 100% rain. So I'm feeling a Neddy day soon, very soon.

No, and I'm am not sure I want you to tell me about it!

I'm so excited to try my Ned Rig setups but getting more nervous at the same time... Too many great stories ... for the other guy.

Welcome aboard!

I can only hope and pray I have the same luck as you guys. Absolutely hate going all out for a bait that doesn't end up killing it. Like, say, bubblebum colored worms......

Cool vid, mate!

Welcome aboard!

You, sir, are a man we can all look up to. Though I do suspect you meant to write that in the sarcasm font . Being a tech guy, I never open the instructions! I am insufferably immature...and lovin' it, LOL!!!!

Ok, boys. I made the jump tonight at Bass Pro. Bad for me when I'm trying to kill time when the youngest is at soccer practice and I spend money. Anyhoo, I bought 2 packs of TRDs and one pack of weedless 1/20 oz shroomz. Looking forward to fishing them finally in the coming week or two.

Can't help with either, but can welcome you to the forums!

I see I'm not the only one who checks the shipping status every. single. day.

Tons of us here that fish from a kayak. You'll definitely want to try and get to a kayak store in your area. I'm sure there are many in SC. Reason I say this is that, especially given your size, you want to at least get to sit in some yaks at the very least, and if you can, demo some, before plunging in on the buy. Nice of @roadwarrior to give you an honest assessment of his rig. That's what you get here! If you buy a yak before trying, you may regret it big time. We have some members that are on the bigger side and own a yak that can give you some insight, too. Also, you can find demo'd yaks at many of these stores that sell for a big discount over new. Online shops provide similar deals, but again, you gotta know what you're buying.

Package says "10 ea." so looks like a normal Senko pack. Wow, what a price. I'd have probably bought the lot, too, at that crazy low price!!

Welcome aboard!