Ned rigs catch fish all over the country and John Cox prefers to rig his a little different to catch big smallmouths, especially when they’re up shallow. Here’s the rundown on his favorite bait and gear for the finesse technique.

Tackle:
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worm: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Maxscent_Flat_Worm_10pk/descpage-CLF.html?from=flwo
Berkley Half Head Jig: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Half_Head_Jigs/descpage-BHHS.html?from=flwo
Abu Garcia Fantasista Premier rod: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_Fantasista_Premier_Spinning_Rods/descpage-XPS.html?from=flwo
Berkley FireLine Crystal: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fireline_Ultra_8_Superline_Crystal/descpage-BEF.html?from=flwo
Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Trilene_100_Fluorocarbon_Line_Clear/descpage-NTB.html?from=flwo