Senko Tip -101

[PABASS]

Maybe this is a known to some but learned this one on the water Sunday using a wacky rig senko watermelon magic, I noticed that I was catching more and bigger fish after my senko got less green and more white/green from so many fish.  So once I lost it I pulled and stretched the senko until the same white came out which I think is due to the salt, same hits and more of them.  Hopefully this helps when fish seem to be keying in on babybass.  I used one senko for about 4 hours, and then lost it and threes others in hangs ups and some feisty fish.

 

[Darren.]

Maybe this is a known to some but learned this one on the water Sunday using a wacky rig senko watermelon magic, I noticed that I was catching more and bigger fish after my senko got less green and more white/green from so many fish.  So once I lost it I pulled and stretched the senko until the same white came out which I think is due to the salt, same hits and more of them.  Hopefully this helps when fish seem to be keying in on babybass.  I used one senko for about 4 hours, and then lost it and threes others in hangs ups and some feisty fish.

 

 

Are you talking a GYCB Senko, or knock off?

 

I've rubbed Senkos between my fingers before to release some of the salt. Not sure it really made a diff...

[PABASS]

GY senko..

 

I didn't rub it, pulled it to stretch it, its makes it whiter on that color, didn't try any others so I cant say but would assume it will work on watermelon blk flk.

[flyfisher]

I actually do that on all my stick baits regardless of the brand.  Not sure why but i do and it works so why change now

[ww2farmer]

I have caught plenty of fish, and big ones too on a well used senko, OR on a fresh one out of the bag. It makes no difference. It's all in your head.

[BigMoneyGrip]

I'm more shocked that you got that many fish on one senko. Usually after about 3 fish, mine is shot.

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Maybe this is a known to some but learned this one on the water Sunday using a wacky rig senko watermelon magic, I noticed that I was catching more and bigger fish after my senko got less green and more white/green from so many fish.  So once I lost it I pulled and stretched the senko until the same white came out which I think is due to the salt, same hits and more of them.  Hopefully this helps when fish seem to be keying in on babybass.  I used one senko for about 4 hours, and then lost it and threes others in hangs ups and some feisty fish.

 

really?? original gary yamamoto senko?? i think the max i have ever caught on one worm is 3 fish... with 2 being the norm, and sometimes, 1 will be enough to tear the worm enough i need to replace it or it goes flying in pieces on the next cast....

[eyedabassman]

I agree with the other posts= 4 hrs. on one Senko,that has to be a world record!!!!! I am doing great with getting 6 fish on one but the ave.is like 3 or 4. I can see fishing it for 4 Hrs. and just 3 or 4 bites???

[ww2farmer]

I have had the ole' 5 bites on a senko all morning kind of day before..............but the last time I remember it, at least those 5 bites were 18+ lbs of smallmouth, so  it wasn't a total wash.

[Nick49]

Regarding durability of the senko, I use 5" sennkos alot, and with an o-ring (wacky style) the number of bass per bait is quite high - about 6 or 7 to one.  In just about every case the worm gets knocked up the line following the hookup.  That said, most of my "bait losses" come from bottom hangups or smaller fish pulling the bait through the o-ring.  I am convinced that confidence is a big factor with any bait/technique, but I have yet to find a senko knockoff that produces like the real thing.

[eyedabassman]

Nick, The Yum Dingers are my number two. If you can't catch fish on a Senko,,,,,,TAKE UP GOLF!

[Hogsticker]

Dying bait fish will turn a pinkish white color. Perhaps this contributed to your success. 

[PABASS]

My thought was BabyBass but really only the bass know, I do know it made a difference and it lasted at least 4 hours with an O ring.  I barley skin hook the Original Garry Yamamoto senko and sometimes not at all which provides a different action, using a weedless finesse hook..  I would say I caught 8 fish on one senko and missed one as well.

[Sam]

 

 

 

I'm more shocked that you got that many fish on one senko. Usually after about 3 fish, mine is shot.

 

BigMoneyGrip, I had the same problem as you until Ike gave me a great tip that I use today on my wacky rigged Senkos. 

 

Here it is for everyone to try.

 

A few years ago I caught 10 bass on one Senko, with the 10th bass finally throwing the Senko into the water during the fight.This method is excellent and far superior to using O-rings or running your hook through the worm.

 

 

I have caught one 6 pounder, two 2- pounders, an 8 inch baby bass and a very large bluegill (over a pound), plus I must have had 10 other hits on the same Senko worm at a local pond.

 

The Senko was torn so I turned it over and rehooked it on the other side. The last 2 pounder threw it off. But I still have the tubing and I will use it again on another Senko or a Zoom finesse worm.

 

Here is what Ike says to do and it is the best wacky rig I have ever heard of or used.

 

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.

 

I keep my set-up in my tackle bag. I also set up a bunch of Senkos when I fish a tournament or for fun so they will be ready to roll when I need them.

 

The "igniter" is one of those things you can get at Wal-Mark for $1.00 to $2.00 and you use it to light charcoal or candles. Matches and a cigarette lighter can do but you will burn your fingers.

 

You may have to reheat the tubing during the day or when you go to use a Senko or finesse worm just to make sure it is tight.

 

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The beauty of the set up is that it protects your Senko or finesse worm from getting all torn up although after a number of fish it can still get torn.

 

Now, I have a word of caution. I have had big fish grab the Senko and run with it, leaving only the tubing on the hook. It was probably a catfish, bowfin or very big bass. Statistically it was probably a catfish. Something grabbed the Senko by its tail and took off. This will happen mo matter which way you hook the Senko.