Senko And Lookalikes Differences.

[Bankbeater]

I throw the BPS version a lot.  It doesn't tear up pulling through thick cover, and I don't need a weight to cast it out far into clear water.

[michang5]

Saw this on another thread and picked up a pack of small Parasite Clips: http://www.basspro.com/Parasite-Worm-Weight-Clips/product/93400/

 

I've tested with the equally fragile Zoom UV Speedworm, and the results were very positive. I fished a few new bank spots last weekend and twice got snagged on the backcast. In the past, the plastic would have been destroyed, but the clip protected the tip and top half of the worm perfectly. The texposed area still ripped, but a little superglue should fix it up.

 

Eager to try it with a t-rigged senko next time.

[gitzitfish]

If weightless or wacky rigged I use the Yamamoto Senkos 100% of the time. To me they just have the right fall rate. 5 inch being the size I use the most. If I am fishing them with weight, whether texas rigged or on an open jighead I use a knockoff brand. Gander Mountain has a pretty nice one in a 5 inch that I've caught a ton of bass on in a 5 inch green pumpkin on an 1/8 or 1/4 ounce open jighead. It has become one of my top producing techniques.

[Catt]

I've been using Senkos since I started bass fishing again ( last year ). I had not freshwater fished in many years. I fish salt and fresh now. I just got back from Wal-Mart with a pack of Strike King and a pack of Yum. They look like Senkos but price is less on 8 vs 10. Will I notice a difference in weight or sink rate? Anything else?

Ya kidding, 8-10 dollars at WalMart!

I pay 2.96 a pack for either one

Y'all want to buy some?

[camovan]

Bass Pro used to make a "Stick O Thin" that was an exact knockoff - they don't anymore but I bought several hundred at the outlet store when they had them on clearance. That one and the Chompers drop shot worm flat catch Spots and Smallies on Beaver, Table Rock and Bull Shoals when wacky rigged.

Thanks for the tip on the Chompers.  I have never used their baits, is the action similar to the thin or pro senko?  I mean salt filled thin worms should in theory be pretty similar and the price is WAY better so I might just buy a few packs of these.  Any others from them I should try?  The 6" shakey looks closer to the pro senko and I am a sucker for a hula grub so I might try those too.

[NorcalBassin]

I still prefer the original weightless or wacky with a 1/32 jig head. If you look around, there's an online discount shop that has senkos for around $3/bag a couple times/year. I just stock up. That being said, I did just buy a couple bag of Havocs to try out on a 1/8 oz mojo rig.

[camovan]

Anyone ever use Case Plastics Slim Stik? 

[RandySBreth]

Nope but it looks like another similar to the slim senko - I'd buy a pack or two.

[bigbill]

I started out using senko' s but also use BPS Stick o worms, gambler ace, mister twister comedias etc. They all seem to work great pretty much equal on my 1/8oz c-rig.

I purchase different brands for different colors too. I look for sales and clearances plus discounts too. Mister Twister has some of there comidias on sale right now.

These lower prices keeps me fishing.

[basscatcher8]

Gary licensed a mold with do it for the senko. so he must be confident nobody will figure out exactly what he does lol

[Brayberry]

I haven't used a actual senko in years, I found a guy that makes a very very good knock off, that I use exclusively.  I'm not paid nor sponsored by them, but they make every size and color so I've never strayed from them.  I do wish they still made me 2" senkos

[zachb34]

Gary licensed a mold with do it for the senko. so he must be confident nobody will figure out exactly what he does lol

Rumor has it he uses some type of dense sand along with salt and his molds are water cooled too allowing them to stay soft without extra softener. In other words it's very hard to duplicate him

[basscatcher8]

Rumor has it he uses some type of dense sand along with salt and his molds are water cooled too allowing them to stay soft without extra softener. In other words it's very hard to duplicate him

 

Yeah they said that Do-It went to him and asked about a licensed mold and he jumped right on it. Only stipulation was that it has to have Do-It stamped on every worm so that folks cant sell them as senkos.

[wperry]

Glad i asked this question.

Looks like most people would be okay Texas rigging a knock off in whatever color. Maybe weightless they might be pickier. Having different sink rates and subtle actions looks like a good thing.  

 

In response to Catt. It was 8 to 10 baits per pack. Price was about $3. I should have been more specific.  I really appreciate all the feedback. I'm planning on carrying a lot of Different brands in the few colors I like this year.