RX Firecracker Ned

The RX Firecracker Ned is a finesse ned head built for the days when SoCal spotted bay bass are super pressured and ignoring everything else. When slowing down is the only way to get bit, this is the one I reach for. What It’s Built For The flat base keeps your bait standing upright on the bottom — sand, rock, or structure. That means your soft plastic: Stays in the strike zone Moves naturally in the current Looks alive without extra input That’s the whole point of a ned presentation — and this one does it cleanly. Why It Produces Pressured fish in SoCal harbors have seen a lot. A smaller, quieter presentation on a quality ned head changes the equation. When a standard jig head gets ignored, slowing down and going finesse is usually the right call. The ned rig works because it doesn’t do too much: No aggressive tail kick No vibration Just subtle movement on the bottom For spotted bay bass sitting tight to structure on a tough day, that’s often enough to trigger a bite. How I Fish It I fish the Firecracker Ned slow and close to the bottom: Drag it along structure Pause often and let it sit Let the current move the bait between strokes Sometimes less is way more. When to Use It When fish are pressured When faster baits aren’t getting bit When fish are holding tight to the bottom When you need a subtle, low-profile presentation Best Pairings RX Slug — split-tail finesse profile RX Skeleton Craw — slightly larger profile with more presence RX Spike — smaller, compact profile built specifically for ned heads Match your plastic to how fish are reacting. How to Rig It Thread your soft plastic onto the hook and leave the tail free to move Keep the bait compact for a true finesse presentation Focus on slow movement and bottom contact I use Blacktail Fishing hooks for the best hookup ratio on light bites. For a full breakdown of bottom fishing and finesse presentations, see the relevant guides below. Learn How to Rig & Fish It Spotted Bay Bass Fishing Guide SoCal Inshore Structure Fishing Guide Soft Plastic Color Guide Built for SoCal Conditions Made in Los Angeles.