New Arrival | Nako Initial T Neko Rig Worm
When bass hold close to brush, timber, or vegetation, a slow worm presentation can help you work a small target carefully.
The Nako Initial T Neko Rig Worm combines a nail-weighted head with a dedicated T-shaped hook attachment. This setup lets you conceal an offset hook’s point while keeping the long body and tapered tail free to move.
Why the T-Shaped Design?
The short arm extending from the body accommodates a 1/0 standard offset worm hook or 1/0 EWG hook. The hook point tucks into the main body to improve snag resistance, while a nail weight inserts into the thickened head.
With short rod-tip shakes, the ribbed, flexible body produces a subtle twisting action. You can work the worm near a branch, post, or grass opening without immediately pulling it away from the target.
Where to Fish It
- Laydowns and timber: Pitch beside trunks or into openings between branches. Let the head settle, then shake and pause near the wood.
- Brush and isolated bushes: Work individual gaps and outside edges with short, accurate casts.
- Docks: Target posts, shaded openings, and nearby bottom transitions.
- Grass and wetland cover: Fish grass edges, open pockets, and gaps between reeds, cattails, or lily-pad stems. Let the bait fall into an opening, work it briefly, then lift it out and reposition.
The concealed hook point helps reduce snagging, although the body can still collect vegetation. In dense grass, focus on accessible openings. Punching through a solid grass mat calls for a different setup.
How to Rig the Initial T
You’ll need an Initial T worm, a 1/0 offset or EWG hook, and a tungsten nail weight.
- Mount the hook through the short arm. Insert the point into the arm’s free end, bring it out a short distance down, and slide the plastic onto the hook’s offset.
- Align the hook. Let it sit naturally beside the arm and locate where the point meets the main body. Keep the arm straight and relaxed.
- Conceal the point. Insert it into the main body, with the tip just beneath the surface. Leave enough room for the plastic to compress when a fish bites.
- Insert the nail weight. Push it straight into the thickened end of the long body, opposite the tapered tail.
See both hook options in our step-by-step video:
Watch on YouTube: How to Rig the Nako Initial T Neko Rig Worm
Choosing Weight and Tackle
The thickened head accommodates tungsten nail weights up to 3/16 oz. Start lighter for a slower fall, then increase weight as needed for depth, wind, or bottom contact. On soft bottoms, check that the head isn’t burying in mud or loose vegetation.
Choose a spinning or casting setup matched to the hook, total rig weight, and cover. Around thicker vegetation or wood, allow enough rod and line strength to guide fish out.
How to Work It
Use a simple sequence: let it settle, shake, pause, and reposition.
Allow the worm to fall on controlled slack, watching for unexpected line movement. Once it settles, take up enough slack to apply a few short rod-tip shakes, then pause.
Move it a small distance and repeat. Around grass pockets, work each opening before lifting the bait out for the next pitch.
The Nako Initial T is available in a 5-inch size, with 10 worms per pack.
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