Bass Fishing

Ned Rig question

2/10/18 @ 9:26 PM

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promopete

User since 7/22/11

I know many fish the Ned on spinning gear with braided line and a flouro leader. My question - are you tying the braid and flouro directly together or are you putting in a barrel swivel of some sort?

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4/24/18 @ 9:13 PM

Scott F

User since 6/12/10

I would suggest using the Ned rig without a leader to start then add it if you find a need. I do very well with a Ned rig using straight braid and have never found any reason to use a leader in the clear waters I fish.

4/19/18 @ 12:48 PM

dbuchmann

User since 2/17/05

I fish it with braid to 8lb flouro. Last year I used a swivel and didn't like it. This year I'm using the fg knot. It's a very small profile and goes through guides well

4/19/18 @ 10:16 AM

Snorkel

User since 7/30/16

I tie it together with a albright knot.

Albright Knot

2/17/18 @ 5:23 AM

Master_Piker

User since 12/7/05

I would recommend using a Double Uni Knot. A barrel swivel will add weight at the connection point that will reduce or altogether eliminate the sensitivity gained by using braid/fluoro combination in the first place. It would be like adding a small sinker 3 feet from your bait. In clear water, I use 15# braid with 6# or 8# fluorocarbon (the clearer the water, the longer the leader but 3-4 feet usually suffices). In very stained or turbid water, I will use just straight 15# braid. In my experience, I get more snags and miss more bites with monofilament due to the stretch in the lighter monofilament lines. Also, you can't feel the bottom as well with a lighter Ned Rig or shaky head like you can with braid or braid/fluoro.

2/12/18 @ 11:51 AM