Super User K_Mac Posted January 25, 2011 Super User Posted January 25, 2011 They are just one of the "weapons" in my "arsenal". But I will admit they are one of a few go-to baits.I will also say that over the last 5 years or so I have really learned a lot about how to fish them efficiently. If you are just fishing them by casting them out wacky and letting them soak then you really don't know how to "fish" a senko! Exactly my experience. A Senko or knock-off is one of the most versatile baits in my arsenal. Just one example: Depending on the weight, a wacky rigged Senko can be worked quickly at a variety of depths. I'm glad everyone does not use them; makes the fish more likely to bite mine. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 25, 2011 Super User Posted January 25, 2011 Ahhhh... the good old days....when the mods would shut down any thread that had that 'S' word in it and direct the poster to the 'S' word sticky.... : Quote
Senkoman12 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 Ahhhh... the good old days....when the mods would shut down any thread that had that 'S' word in it and direct the poster to the 'S' word sticky.... : i am not askin hoe to use one but why some guys hate them so much. i know how to fish one and im very proficient with it Quote
TrippyJai Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 It's my go-to bait for when I bring someone new fishing with me. The senko was how I got my gf hooked on fishing. Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted January 26, 2011 Super User Posted January 26, 2011 Boring, not consistent big fish baits, lots of gut hooking. I use them when I absolutely have to. But if ANYTHING else will work, I will use that instead. Quote
airborne_angler Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Gut hooking...Yep Bizz you hit the nail on the head. Ive gut hooked a good share of fish on a Soft stickbait myself. Seems the fish hit it on the fall,and absolutely engulf it before they start moving. By then its too late. Happens alot when your deadsticking the bait while picking out a backlash too. Quote
=Matt 5.0= Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 I hate them because guys discard them in the lake after they rip. Then you have hundreds and hundreds of bloated white turds on the bottom by July. : Quote
jignfule Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 I heard that if people keep bashing senko's, Gary is going to stop making them. (we all have feelings) Quote
BassThumb Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I hate them because guys discard them in the lake after they rip. Then you have hundreds and hundreds of bloated white turds on the bottom by July. : I don't hate the bait for this, I hate the litter bugs that toss them into the lake. It's not uncommon for fish to spit up these discarded gray turds during the fight. I wonder how many bass get poisoned by Senko-style baits that end up on the bottom of the lake, either by negligent anglers or when they accidentally tear off? Quote
Stasher1 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I heard that if people keep bashing senko's, Gary is going to stop making them. (we all have feelings) That would be fine with me. All of the Senko-type baits could disappear tomorrow and it wouldn't bother me at all. Quote
warwickforlife Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Senko's are pretty amazing...they always seem to catch fish for me. They certainly have negatives though; Gut hooks, and quite expensive. I love them though...I can sit in one spot for 1/2 an hour and just barely move them (I'm quite patient) so they're perfect for me. Of course, chigger craws are pretty good too... Quote
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