Tokyo Rig

Larry Francis · February 05, 2023, 06:26:09 AM

I bought some Tokyo Rig hooks about 6 months ago and have not touched them since. New presentation and all take confidence and well just never used them. Yesterday I was experiencing the spawn here in central Florida after a cold front. I was getting bumps and figured the bass were just knocking it off the bed. So I started setting the hook quickly without any luck. After a few hours I thought this area might be good for the Tokyo Rig and I should try it. I put 2 opposite facing 1/16th oz bullet weights on and a Beaver in Black June Bug. After tossing it around about 5 minutes I pitched over this Log which looked very fishy. Bang and you can see the results below in the photo. No more fish on it and it was still getting the bumps like most everything I threw. The fish I caught I feel would have hit most anything pitched into this area, so, I would make this a true test for this presentation.

I am curious as to how many use this set-up and how you have fished it. Any success stories? I know some people talk it up but they are paid to so that is not a true test. What is everyone's opinion on this rig.

BassmanRudy · February 05, 2023, 10:40:41 AM

I personally like it while bed fishing as it sits off the bottom allowing the fish to suck it in easier. Even used it with the wifey so she could see the bait moving more by shaking the semu taut line.

I haven't found it as successful for me on normal other flipping uses though.

big g · February 05, 2023, 08:39:17 PM

I fished with a guy from this site that uses a Tokyo Rig often. He has caught some nice bass on it deep, but at the same time I caught as many on a wacky jig head, or light Texas rig.

Donald Garner · February 06, 2023, 09:02:52 AM

I not tried this yet. Congrats on the catch there and tks for sharing that picture with us also.

Mike Cork · February 08, 2023, 09:04:30 AM

I found your OP very comical as it is me!!! I bought two packs about six months go and just found them again in the bottom of my compartment. Hadn't even thought about them until yesterday LOL

But I am very anxious to try them now, I put them on top of my hook box to remind me

CRosh324 · February 09, 2023, 09:53:37 AM

I tried them a few times last year and caught a few fish on them. I found that I could feel the bait and the bite better with lighter weights. I jigged it in tree tops and pulled a few out that way. I do have it tied on one of my poles and will be trying it a little more this year.

Hobious · February 15, 2023, 12:47:11 PM

i bought a few and forgot about them. my friend punches weed mats with it and it drags the bait down quickly. he hammered a few, so i know it works. but i caught a few as well.

Larry Francis · February 18, 2023, 05:28:39 AM

Quote from: Mike Cork on February 08, 2023, 09:04:30 AM
I found your OP very comical as it is me!!! I bought two packs about six months go and just found them again in the bottom of my compartment. Hadn't even thought about them until yesterday LOL

But I am very anxious to try them now, I put them on top of my hook box to remind me

Well that makes me happy to know I am not the only one. lol.