Ned Worm

When Midwestern finesse fishing maven Ned Kehde introduced the world to the “Ned rig,” he gave us one of the most effective techniques ever created for catching stubborn bass. If fish suspend and stop eating, they’re very hard to catch, and this can happen for several reasons--blue bird skies, gin-clear water, heavy fishing pressure, or ice-cold temperatures. There are times when bass just get a chronic case of lock-jaw. That’s where Roboworm’s Ned Worm comes in. When fished on a 1/16th oz jig-head using 6- to 8-pound test line, this compact bait spirals down in the face of finicky bass. It’s that initial drop that usually does the trick, so be ready!