Open-hook Ned rig
For sand, gravel and open banks · exposed hook
- Nose snug to jig head
- Hook point exposed
- Tail stays free
Rigging steps
- Hold a mushroom-style jig head beside the bait to mark where the hook should come out.
- Push the point into the center of the blunt nose and thread it straight down the front of the body.
- Bring the point out of the back and seat the nose against the head. Leave the point clear and the tail unhooked.
How to fish it
Drag gently, stop, then give one tiny shake. Or swim slowly, pause and let it glide. The exposed hook is simple to rig but can catch grass and wood.