Tips For Keeping Senko & Fluke From Slipping Down The Hook...

[n8cas4]

I know this is a common problem, but I was wondering if anyone had any useful tips for keeping a senko AND fluke from slipping down the hook.  I've tried all different types of hooks only to find that the hook I like the most (owner 3/0 "J" hook) still does not solve the slip problem.  I've tried the skip-gap, g-lock and old style Mustad KVD grip-pin - I don't like them.  I might give the newer mustad grip-pins a try, but HOOKS ASIDE, any useful tips, besides a dab of superglue?  With the frequency in which I'm switching or adding new plastics out on the water - it's not ideal.  Thanks. 

[whitwolf]

I'm not being a smart alek(sp?) but this Is a great read. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/12401-senko-faq-look-here-first/

 

 

[F14A-B]

I use Owner twistlock w/cps 3/0 to 5/0

[F14A-B]

Another alternative is use a stout piece of copolymer or fluorocarbon 30..40..50llb

On a big enuff hook eye... Insert a piece thru

Ur soft plastic... Into.. Thru the hook eye and out

The bottom... Trim... And it will hold ur plastic

Quite nicely...I have used round toothpicks too..

but I like FC best...

[n8cas4]

Another alternative is use a stout piece of copolymer or fluorocarbon 30..40..50llb

On a big enuff hook eye... Insert a piece thru

Ur soft plastic... Into.. Thru the hook eye and out

The bottom... Trim... And it will hold ur plastic

Quite nicely...I have used round toothpicks too..

but I like FC best...

 

Thanks.  Sounds like a good idea...

 

Whenever I try to skip the senko or jerk too hard with the fluke, it's down past the off-set bend and worthless for that cast.  I'm a co-angler and like to use the same exact set-up for the senko and fluke to save rod space out of the back of the boat. 

[Raul]

I´m in the deep south, the Lord Almighty when after creating the world in six days decided to relax on the 7th day said, "let there be bass fishing" and the South was created also provided us with, what seems to be, an endless supply of thorny vegetation, a hizache thorn right across the hook eye will stop any soft plastic from slidding down the hook.

[iceintheveins]

Parasite clips, nuff said.

 

parasiteweights.com

[bassh8er]

Parasite clips, nuff said.

 

parasiteweights.com

X2

[Frogfather]

iceintheveins---Have you ever tried the parasite clips weights?

[nascar2428]

I use Owner twistlock w/cps 3/0 to 5/0

The only thing I use for weightless Senkos.

[Brian Needham]

Trig owner deep throats from Siebert.

[dumfish]

Gamakatsu skip gap hooks , there designed for tubes ,but work for every thing else.

[SirSnookalot]

My senko only slips after a strike, I use nothing but an ordinary worm hook.  There is a way to hook a swivel onto the hook to secure the worm, I've tried it but was a PITA, can't say I remember how to do it.

[Getfit74]

I use Owner twistlock w/cps 3/0 to 5/0

Same here all I use for senkos

[papajoe222]

Gamakatsu skip gap hooks , there designed for tubes ,but work for every thing else.

X2, or a little super glue on the hook's shank before you slide the bait up or place a drop behind the bait at the offset.

[michang5]

Parasite clips, nuff said.

 

parasiteweights.com

 

x3. I prefer wacky, but the few times I've Texas-rigged/Texposed senkos, I've used Parasite Clips. Order the small ones (I got mine from BPS).

[n8cas4]

x3. I prefer wacky, but the few times I've Texas-rigged/Texposed senkos, I've used Parasite Clips. Order the small ones (I got mine from BPS).

 

Parasite clips, nuff said.

 

parasiteweights.com

 

 

Thanks, Ice.  I watched a youtube clip about these clips, and they look like they would help my problem. 

 

Few questions for any user of these clips: 

 

1. If I choose not to use a bullet weight, will the extra gap in front snag weeds?

 

2. Do they cause any impact/hindrance on the terminal knot or line?

 

3. Do they impede any action of the bait?

 

 

I would mainly be using these clips with a Texposed, weightless 5 in senko and a zoom regular size fluke. 

 

The skipping and/or swing-and-miss hook sets cause the senko to slip down, the harder jerks using braid to fluoro leader on my fluke spinning set-up causes that fluke to slip. 

[tholmes]

X2, or a little super glue on the hook's shank before you slide the bait up or place a drop behind the bait at the offset.

 

^^ This has worked for me on all of my soft plastics for many years. Fast, easy and cheap. The same qualities I look for in women.    

 

Tom

[iceintheveins]

Thanks, Ice.  I watched a youtube clip about these clips, and they look like they would help my problem. 

 

Few questions for any user of these clips: 

 

1. If I choose not to use a bullet weight, will the extra gap in front snag weeds?

 

2. Do they cause any impact/hindrance on the terminal knot or line?

 

3. Do they impede any action of the bait?

 

 

I would mainly be using these clips with a Texposed, weightless 5 in senko and a zoom regular size fluke. 

 

The skipping and/or swing-and-miss hook sets cause the senko to slip down, the harder jerks using braid to fluoro leader on my fluke spinning set-up causes that fluke to slip. 

 

No they cause no such problems at all. I use the clips and weights on ALL my plastics.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

I use mister twister with the keeper works fine

[Choporoz]

I'd never heard of parasite clips before reading this thread.  Appreciate the questions and answers above.  The video isn't a whole lot of help.  One more question:  I can't visualize how these will help if using a 60 degree hook.  I'm thinking that if I want to use 60 deg hooks with Senkos, I'll need to use hooks with spring keepers....or crazy glue....or try the toothpick trick

[hooah212002]

Gamakatsu skip gap hooks , there designed for tubes ,but work for every thing else.

 

I've started using Skip Gaps nonstop for my flukes and never have any troubles. The ONLY time they fall down the hook now is a missed strike or slithering through a bunch of weeds: both scenarios that should cause you to readjust anyways. The only problem is they are so hard to find in stores. Gander doesn't like to carry them, Wally World rarely does and Dicks never does. Bass Pro is too far for me to go to. #firstworldproblems

[Choporoz]

I've started using Skip Gaps nonstop for my flukes and never have any troubles.The only problem is they are so hard to find in stores.

Not a store, per se, but it looks like TW has them

[Siebert Outdoors]

Twist lock hooks.  Your bait will normally last longer also.  I've been doing a lot of comparisons with the twist lock vs standard worm hook.  All of my findings so far are positive.  I have yet to find a negative.