Elevate your finesse game with the Neko Knocker, a specialized terminal tackle solution designed by Neo Bass Tackle to maximize the effectiveness of the Neko rig. While standard nail weights simply provide depth, the Neko Knocker is engineered to add a secondary layer of attraction—sound. Why the Neko Knocker? The Neko rig is legendary for its subtle, "bottom-pecking" action that mimics a baitfish or craw feeding nose-down. The Neko Knocker enhances this presentation with several key features: • Integrated Screw-Lock Stem: Unlike traditional smooth nail weights that are long, ridged (inhibiting the action of your bait) and can fly out during a hard cast or a violent headshake, the stainless steel keeper screws directly into your soft plastic. This ensures your weight stays secured through heavy cover and multiple fish. • Acoustic Advantage: The "Knocker" head is designed to make contact with rocks, gravel, and hard bottom surfaces. This creates a distinct clicking sound that mimics the natural acoustics of crustaceans or small prey, calling bass in from a distance in stained or deep water. • Optimized Weight Forward Balance: By concentrating the mass at the very tip of the lure, the Neko Knocker provides a faster, more natural vertical fall and allows the bait to "stand up" more aggressively on the pause, creating that irresistible quivering action. • Durable Stealth Finish: Features a high-quality, chip-resistant coating (available in classic Black) that blends seamlessly with popular worm colors like Green Pumpkin or June Bug, ensuring the focus remains on the bait's movement. Pro-Rigging Tips 1. Screw-In the keeper spring on the nose of your favorite straight-tail worm or stick bait. Twist clockwise until the "Knocker" head is flush against the plastic. 2. The Hook: Pair with a Finesse Hook placed roughly 40-50% down the body of the worm. 3. The Cadence: Fish it on a spinning rod with light fluorocarbon. Let it hit bottom, and instead of big hops, use subtle rod-tip shakes. The Neko Knocker will "knock" against the substrate while the tail of your worm dances above it.
