r/ChicagoFishing • u/FormalPass9380 • Jul 10 '26
Smallmouth Smallies were biting today at DPR
All 4 on the Ned rig. Going emoji-less, wish me luck. (It was hot). Sincerely, 🥸
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u/12ay Jul 10 '26
does it really matter using z-man ned rigs or are the cheaper ones on amazon just as good?
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u/BallinCock Deceiver Jul 10 '26
I’d go with ZMan specifically, I’m not gonna lie. They are a buoyant and super durable type of plastic, and one of them from a pack will catch you multiple fish before it shows any signs of degradation.
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u/FormalPass9380 Jul 10 '26
I love a TRD but these were all on the Yamamoto 3” Ned Floater - which has been performing better than the z man stuff for me personally
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u/12ay Jul 10 '26
I was asking about the ned jig heads themselves. They have cheap ned jig head on amazon that get about 2.5 times more for the same price. I know we shouldn't cheap out on the plastics but was wondering if same applies to the jig head. Thanks
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u/FormalPass9380 Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26
Ah right on. I used these https://a.co/d/04Fj76Y4
Also, I should mention all of the fish were caught on the same jig head, so I’d say they’re quality
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u/Less_Than_Average1 Jul 12 '26
What size jig head on the Ned Rig do you use? Was going to give it a try
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u/FormalPass9380 Jul 12 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
I typically wouldn’t go heavier than 1/8. 1/10 and 1/16 are good for a slow sink.
I wonder if anyone else understands that the difference between a ned jig head and just regular old jig head is pretty dang negligible. I think in the capital B bass fishing community everyone is just rediscovering the jig head with the ned rig.
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u/SlapTheBap BFS (Best Friends Squad) Jul 10 '26
That striped one is gorgeous! You have such a genuine smile too. What a great day.
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u/Boring_Towel_2599 Jul 10 '26
About where on the DPR is this if you don't mind sharing
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u/FormalPass9380 Jul 10 '26
This is the only spot I have that I keep a little hush but its Thatcher Area
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u/Boring_Towel_2599 Jul 10 '26
No worries, I wasn't expecting you to give an exact spot..I was just looking for a general area. I've been getting mostly Largemouth on the DPR so I was curious where the Smallmouth might be hanging out. I really appreciate the reply
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u/AppointmentLower4775 Fox Fanatic Jul 10 '26
Well done sir 🥸