{"product_id":"vmc-weedless-neko-hook","title":"VMC Weedless Neko Hook | Finesse Bass Fishing Hook","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVMC Weedless Neko Hook\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVMC Weedless Neko Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the subtle action of a Neko rig into areas where an exposed finesse hook can be difficult to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eweedless Neko and Neko-wacky rigging\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines a long shank, wide gap and 3° offset point with a \u003cstrong\u003efluorocarbon weed guard\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps protect the hook from grass, brush, docks and other cover. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bass anglers, that means you don't have to reserve a Neko rig strictly for open water. You can work finesse worms closer to the structure and vegetation where quality fish are often holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFluorocarbon Weed Guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this hook is its \u003cstrong\u003efluorocarbon weed guard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVMC designed the guard to reduce snagging when fishing around cover while still allowing the hook to function as a finesse presentation. VMC specifically highlights applications around \u003cstrong\u003etrees, brush, docks and logs\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly useful for Florida bass anglers fishing around submerged vegetation and other structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Neko-Wacky Rigging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Weedless Neko isn't simply a conventional finesse hook with a guard added to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003elong shank and wide gap\u003c\/strong\u003e are specifically designed around Neko-style presentations, while the 3° offset point helps provide positive hook engagement. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a finesse worm or stick bait and a Neko weight for a bottom-oriented presentation that produces plenty of movement without requiring an aggressive retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResin-Closed Eye\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVMC incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003eresin-closed eye\u003c\/strong\u003e, preventing the small gap normally present where the hook eye meets the shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly useful when fishing the light fluorocarbon commonly associated with finesse techniques because it helps prevent thin line from slipping into the eye gap. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eForged Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being designed for finesse fishing, the VMC Weedless Neko uses \u003cstrong\u003eforged construction\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat becomes especially important when you're intentionally fishing a finesse presentation around cover rather than in completely open water. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for weedless Neko rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for Neko-wacky presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorocarbon weed guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3° offset hook point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-shank design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin-closed eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Nickel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for finesse soft plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes 2, 1, 1\/0 and 2\/0 in the Weedless Neko lineup \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargemouth Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeko Rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeko-Wacky Rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinesse Worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick Baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrass \u0026amp; Vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressured Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinesse Fishing Around Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the VMC Weedless Neko?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage is simple: \u003cstrong\u003eyou can fish a Neko rig in places where you might hesitate to throw an exposed hook\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fluorocarbon guard provides additional snag resistance, while the long shank, wide gap and offset point retain the hook geometry needed for an effective finesse presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it especially useful when bass want a subtle bait but they're holding close to cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremier Tackle Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVMC Weedless Neko is a great finesse hook for Florida bass fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e, where vegetation often makes completely exposed hooks frustrating to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd use it when working a Neko-rigged finesse worm along \u003cstrong\u003ehydrilla edges, around docks, through scattered grass or near submerged wood\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important distinction is that this isn't a heavy-cover power hook. 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