airborne_angler Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 I have been reading all about Senkos and wanted to try them. Here where I live They arent available,but I was able to find a 5"KINAMI FLASH made by KINAMI BAITS which is part of YAMAMOTO ENTERPRISES. They look just like the SENKOS,do they work as well? Thanks in advance
Super User dodgeguy Posted June 10, 2005 Super User Posted June 10, 2005 same thing.try yum dingers also.they have a slightly different fall rate and they last longer.sometimes they work when a senko won't and vice versa.
Shad_Master Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 The kinami's are made by Gary Yamamoto's son. The story is that he gave his son access to the molds, but not the formula. There are a lot of "knock offs" of Senko's that work just as well. Last week in a tournament, my partner (boater) took second place using "Trick Sticks" from Wolftackle.com. People using Senko's and Kinami's didn't do as well. Was it the bait or was it that we found fish when others didn't. I would suggest it was some of both.
BD Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 Yes they work. Yami's son makes that brand you mentioned. Be patient with the senko, it will pay off. Anything else you want to know, ask us. ;D
jcrazy Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 Which stick bait came out first? Senko, Slug-go, Yum Dinger, and the list goes on..
GobbleDog Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 The only types of Senkos I use are the one that STINK to high hell. And so far, I only know of two brands that have that characteristic: Tiki Sticks and Chompers. They catch more fish than you can shake a stick at.
Muddpuppy Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 Have you checked the online Dealer list. I know I never could find more than a few Senkos around here, after looking on it I hit the "Yamamato Mother Load" It may not be like that there, but you may be able to find a few of the popular ones. I think Bass Pro Shops are starting to carry them also and they can be ordered direct from GYCB.
J-Heywood Posted June 11, 2005 Posted June 11, 2005 any of you guys have any luck trying the 3x zeros, i use them a lot but have a problem with them floating. after a while of using them they seem to wanna sink, do i need to let them dry out or what
Super User Marty Posted June 11, 2005 Super User Posted June 11, 2005 Which stick bait came out first? Senko, Slug-go, Yum Dinger, and the list goes on.. Two different lure categories here. Slug-Go was the first soft jerkbait, while I believe Senko was the first soft stickbait. The Yum Dinger is one of the million or so Senko knockoffs.
Ben Posted June 12, 2005 Posted June 12, 2005 You can always go on line and order them directly from GYCB. They are definetly worth getting. I've been using them about six years with great results. They also were great when the summer bite is slow fished carolina rigged off main points, not just as a shallow water soft jerk.
AOY Posted June 15, 2005 Posted June 15, 2005 I use TIKI STIKS which look just like SENKOS which look just like FLASH which look just like..... TIKI sticks have been GREAT to me. I like licorice so sometimes I eat them myself--not really, but the fish do!
skeeterman Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 to me they work better than the senko in certain colors like the watermelon pepper.
Super User Raul Posted August 21, 2005 Super User Posted August 21, 2005 JT Bagwell said that they are the same Shadmaster.
fishingrulz Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 is Wave Worm the only brand that makes TIKI-STIKS???
Pond-Pro Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 Kinami Flash : Yamamoto Senko Same bait or not? Does any one know?
Dyas Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 I havent found much difference between the two..........
bass master Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 I dont see the difference between the two. Ive caught the same on either worm. BPS stik worms are not the same. Dont be fooled by the cost.
George Welcome Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 Let's get it straight: Senko - Kinami Only the packaging is different!
fisherman_54 Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 I use all different kinds of senkos and senko knockoffs. Its probably the easiest bait to use. I use them all year. I have tried Dingers, GYCB Senkos, Kinami Flash, Wave Worm, Culprit Stingers, and I have always had the best luck on Wave Worms. I like those the best. My favorite colors are the Baby Bass and Junebug colors. Also Magic Shad is what i believe its called is a good color. Tye on some of those and give them a shot
Super User RoLo Posted January 19, 2006 Super User Posted January 19, 2006 I read where Yamamoto Senko and Kinami Flash are identical, that the only difference is their marketing venue. I am not positive however.
fisherman_54 Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 i must say that ive fished quite a few different kinds of senkos. ive liked about every one except gulp sinking minnows. ive had the worst luck with those. gulp just doesnt produce results like they advertise. Ive had better luck with about anything other than gulp. gulp just seems to affect the fish around here negatively
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