Well, I bought into the hype and got a Ned Rig setup, and man, I'm not disappointed. I don't know how they work, but they do.

 

I have a couple questions though, maybe some of the seasoned Ned Rig folks can help me out.

 

1. After a fish or two, I notice the worm isn't straight up and down on the hook. It's bent in a slight "V" shape. Even if I try to re-fit it back on the head it doesn't go back on straight. I have to completely remove it and re-thread it on the hook. Any idea why this is happening? Any way to prevent it?

 

2. I usually have to try a couple times to get the hook exit position just right so the bait stands straight on the hook shank. I know how to do it well for a t-rig, but what's the method for threading a bait straight on the shank to make sure the hook exits optimally?

 

Thanks guys

It happens with the new shroomz heads - the baits stretch and move and get rehooked on the keeper barb - elaz tec is tough stuff - truthfully for me whether or not it's straight isn't near as important as it is with other plastics

Well, I bought into the hype and got a Ned Rig setup, and man, I'm not disappointed. I don't know how they work, but they do.

 

I have a couple questions though, maybe some of the seasoned Ned Rig folks can help me out.

 

1. After a fish or two, I notice the worm isn't straight up and down on the hook. It's bent in a slight "V" shape. Even if I try to re-fit it back on the head it doesn't go back on straight. I have to completely remove it and re-thread it on the hook. Any idea why this is happening? Any way to prevent it?

 

2. I usually have to try a couple times to get the hook exit position just right so the bait stands straight on the hook shank. I know how to do it well for a t-rig, but what's the method for threading a bait straight on the shank to make sure the hook exits optimally?

 

Thanks guys

 

Depends on what exact setup you're using (bait and jig head). If you are using a TRD with a ShroomZ jig head, they have a very annoying habit of getting pushed up the hook shank and kinking on the barb. Sometimes with enough maneuvering you can realign, but frequently you have to rip the bait off and rerig. Doesn't hurt anything, just annoying. With most other heads and baits (like a Gopher with a 1/2 ZinkerZ), if you look real close you'll see the kinking is caused by the slightest bit of plastic getting stuck by the hook further down the bait. In this case, a simple reverse of the extra snagged plastic back off the hook will set things straight quick.

 

As for correct initial positioning, it's just like any other soft plastic on a jig or hook. Size it up first to see where the point should exit then insert and try and get it right. Use things like weld lines on the bait to help with this. As mentioned, some MF anglers have no qualms with a "kinky" worm, while others are pretty obsessed about straightness. I fall in the latter camp.

 

-T9