Super User MarkH024 Posted August 7, 2012 Super User Posted August 7, 2012 I like Yum Dingers and BPS. If I want a lighter sink, I use the Strik King Ocho. They're all great products.
BassinMD Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 I have tried several different ones and IMHO nothing has the same action as the Yamamoto since I always wacky rig them I bought the tool and the o-rings, I can get as many as 6-10 fish per senko before they start to tear. Best 7$ I ever spent. 1
einsteins Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 Give Gander mountain house brand "senkos" a try as well. I have found them to be very effective...the fish like them as well I just tried these Gander Mtn brand this last weekend and we slayed bass on them....whacky style! I use the little "O" rings on them to rig whacky...that works vey well, I even have that little blue "O" ring tool to put em on. We used the 6 inch ones and consistently caught much larger bass 1
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BigMoneyGrip Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 Has anybody tried the Wacky Saddle kit? I use that along with the Gamakatsu 2/0 wireguard work hook. This seems like the gig where I fish.
Bigbarge50 Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 Well this debate pops up a lot but I throw mainly the gary and the BPS and I like em both A LOT The key for me when it comes to gary products is sales...... 2 or 3 times a year dicks does a buy one get one free or a 2 for packs for a real good price..... I literally start grabbing all the sizes and colors I like, whether I need them or not. I will ask the sports section guy if he can bring out what they have in the back or can I go back there and look..... because I know this is my shot. I think gary products are not like zoom (I love both companies) where if I am in a store, it is a foregone conclusion some zoom product will grab my eye and I say what the heck and buy a bag to try out. With gary products, I make a note of the style and color and wait for a sale. I ussualy am not "trying: on senkos, I am buying the ones I have confidence in. Dicks is my main source for gary products, but several places will do sales and I hit when the iron is hot. I also think taking my BPS stick-o's and stretching them way out before I rig them helps soften them up some.
Super User rockchalk06 Posted August 9, 2012 Super User Posted August 9, 2012 Go to your local hardware store (the big stores may not have this product) and purchase the 3/8-inch Polyoefin Heat Shrink Tubing. It comes in a package with three tubes. It is not costly and you may want to pick up two packages. Cut the tube in about 1/4 inch or a little longer section and run your Senko through the tube until the tube section surrounds the egg sack or you place the tubing in the center of the worm. I like to place it in the center of the worm so it will “fly” like a bird but you can do it anyway you want. Then, using a match or an "igniter" heat up the tubing. The tubing will shrink and get tight against the worm. Turn the worm so that the entire tubing is heated. Be sure not to overheat it, as it will get too tight. Slip your hook under the wrap (sideways) and out of the other end, between the wrap and Senko's skin. Your hook is now being held onto the Senko by the heat shrink tubing and the hook point is now exposed and ready to go. And you can do this to a finesse worm, too. Try fishing a finesse worm Wacky style and you may be surprised at the results. Cut a bunch of strips and carry them with you along with the igniter so you can rig your wacky worm while fishing. The easiest way to shrink the tubing is to lay half of the Senko on a dock or the ground and then heat up the tubing. It only takes a few seconds to do this. By laying the Senko on something the odds of your burning your fingers is greatly reduced. How does this differ from the o-rings
Super User rockchalk06 Posted August 9, 2012 Super User Posted August 9, 2012 I have never used the GY Senkos. To expensive for me. I have several Yum Dingers and the BPS Stick O's. I cant tell a difference in either of the two. I tend to stick with the BPS as they give me more reward points
Super User Sam Posted August 9, 2012 Super User Posted August 9, 2012 Rockchalk, although it is easier and simpler to slip an "O" ring onto a stick bait, the tubing hugs the worm tightly and keeps your hook snug against the skin. The tubing does not tear into the worm. Only the hook, bass and structure tear up the bait.
Super User Sam Posted August 9, 2012 Super User Posted August 9, 2012 OK, let me clarify. The bass tears up the worm as you fight the fish. Usually the hook does very little, if any, damage to the plastic. The bass will do all possible to get off the hook and the stick bait suffers this aggression. Getting snagged with your stick bait can damage it. The tubing does not damage the worm.
Primus Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 Can't believe that people are comparing Yum Dingers to Senko's. The Senko has a faster fall than the Yum product and in most situations that would be my preference. If a slower fall is needed then I might throw the Yum Dinger. That said I generally prefer more aggressive presentations such as swimbaits, cranks etc and I don't finesse as much as others do so I don't use as many stickbaits over the course of the season. Even though Senko's are a little pricey I have not seen it's equal so this is what I usually use.
tennsopher Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 I fish senkos almost exclusively as my stickbait of choice.I also am a guy who rigs these on owner twistlocks.To save money,buy some mend-it glue off e-bay.It is cheaper than going to their site.Ten bucks for a bottle that will do hundreds of repairs.The glue will melt the plastic,but if you use the brush applicator to apply ,just hold both sections together for ten seconds and your bait is ready to fish again.A trick for all you senko lovers I learned from watching Jarrett Edwards Outdoors, is to take the senko by the ends and roll them between your fingers.What this does is release the salt from the ends causing them to wiggle more on the drop.Hope this helps you out.
fishking247 Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 yum dingers are a good alternative. in my opinion no other stick bait will outfish a gary yamamoto.
Super User MCS Posted August 10, 2012 Super User Posted August 10, 2012 Got 4 small(biggest 10-12 inches) LMB in an hour this morning on a black/blue tip/blue flake Big Bite Bait Stick, ONE stick all 4 fish. You cannot beat the 5 pack for $.99 at Acedemy Sports!
Rick99 Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Hey Guys...has anyone tried the wacko worm? I found them on the Internet and have read all these senko replacement threads. Most seem to go with Yums and bps sticks. This wacko worm looks interesting but I have not seen anyone review it.....has anyone tried it? Thanks
Super User rockchalk06 Posted August 11, 2012 Super User Posted August 11, 2012 Rockchalk, although it is easier and simpler to slip an "O" ring onto a stick bait, the tubing hugs the worm tightly and keeps your hook snug against the skin. The tubing does not tear into the worm. Only the hook, bass and structure tear up the bait. Gotcha. Thanks!
TrippyJai Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 Do yourself a favour and buy a bottle of Mend-It. After rigging my senko every way possible, I'll toss it into a bag, take it home and mend them back together. I'll let the baits sit for a day or two to get rid of the Acetone type smell. Put some Megastrike to cover the unwanted scent and they are good to go again.
RipNlips85 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 The best replacement I've found to replace the Gary Yamamoto senkos are the STRIKE KING ZERO 3X stick worms.You can stretch these things out as far as your arms reach let go and will snap back right back to there original size and shape.They come in a yellow and red bag and come in 6 in a pack and way cheaper than the Gary Yamamoto's I've only found them at BPS.Definately try them out if you can find some they last for a long time.
Super User MCS Posted August 12, 2012 Super User Posted August 12, 2012 ^^^ I have the 3x finesse works, virtually in destructible however they melt at a lower temp than most plastics.
Super User rockchalk06 Posted August 12, 2012 Super User Posted August 12, 2012 Do yourself a favour and buy a bottle of Mend-It. After rigging my senko every way possible, I'll toss it into a bag, take it home and mend them back together. I'll let the baits sit for a day or two to get rid of the Acetone type smell. Put some Megastrike to cover the unwanted scent and they are good to go again. Humm. That sounds interesting. I have a bucket of busted plastics I have a hard time getting rid of. This may be a cool winter project.
shadowchaser Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 not sure if anyone mentioned this but get the o ring tool and put o rings on or lake fork makes a weight ring that looks reasonable.
shadowchaser Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 and if you want to save a few bucks check out Outlet Bait and Tackle online. Sometimes they have amazing prices on stuff. 4' senko's for 3.99, granted they don't have every color, but still its a big savings. http://www.overstockbait.com/category_s/911.htm
hooah212002 Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 I have some cheapies from Walmart and some Gander Mountain brand. Neither seem to do much on the downfall; they look kinda "dead" (when wacky rigged) if you will, but on the jig up they wobble like they're supposed to. I have not tried proper Yamamoto's yet. That said: they both have caught fish. Not many and not anything big enough for you guys to bat an eyelash at, but for me: good for now. I do think I will pick up a pack or two of "proper" Senko's and see the difference.
Wayne_Rand Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 On 8/6/2012 at 5:41 PM, BassAssassin726 said: X2 on the Yum Dinger. Screw Senkos. Too expensive and they dont last. In my opinion Yum Dingers have the exact same action, last longer, and catch just as many fish. Plus they have a spiffy little indentation to texpose your hook. And you get more in a bag. The only stick worm ill use is a Dinger. Any colors you prefer?
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