MrBigFishSC Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Where I buy tackle senkos are 7.99 for 10 and dingers are 3.99 for 8. That's a 38% savings. I fish both and have the same success with both. Both come off T-rigs at about the same rate and wacky is much better for durability. I catch way more fish T-rig than wacky however. Most of my losses are while landing fish as the bait gets thrown off or torn up. There are more colors in senko but let's face it we all fish about 3 standard colors anyway. Haven't tried others but after this will check them out. Quote
Shanes7614 Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Yum Dingers have consistently worked for me, better than the original GYCB senko. Why isn't your name dinger lover instead of senko lover??? Lol 2 Quote
Shanes7614 Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 It's true. They have their place for sure but I must admit I have a vendetta against them. I went through a whole bag in an afternoon and said never again... I bought some zinkerz last fall and literally still have a few left in the bag. Definitely a personal preference thing but I do not like "regular" stickbaits strictly for durability's sake. Those baits blow apart when you give them a nasty look and that plastic clogs up the fish's digestive tract often killing them. It's not just a presentation thing, it's a precautionary thing too. You think the digest ability of z man products is any better? Senko brand from what I've read have the highest salt content and worst durability and breakdown so I would think those would be the least problematic. I have very few zman products but have heard many times they cause ALOT of havoc amongst other plastics and hardbaits as well... Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 5, 2015 Global Moderator Posted July 5, 2015 You think the digest ability of z man products is any better? Senko brand from what I've read have the highest salt content and worst durability and breakdown so I would think those would be the least problematic. I have very few zman products but have heard many times they cause ALOT of havoc amongst other plastics and hardbaits as well... Just keep them in their original package and there will be no problems. I carry dozens of bags of Zman products and the only problems I've had were my own fault and those are few and far between. If at all avoidable, don't throw plastics in the lake. It's better for the fish and looks better for fisherman as a whole when we're not discarding trash in the lake. Of course there's times it can't be avoided, but a lot of the time it's just as easy to toss them in the bottom of the boat as it is to throw them in the water. Quote
Shanes7614 Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Just keep them in their original package and there will be no problems. I carry dozens of bags of Zman products and the only problems I've had were my own fault and those are few and far between. If at all avoidable, don't throw plastics in the lake. It's better for the fish and looks better for fisherman as a whole when we're not discarding trash in the lake. Of course there's times it can't be avoided, but a lot of the time it's just as easy to toss them in the bottom of the boat as it is to throw them in the water. I've definitely heard the original package... I was more questioning the thought of how digestible MB really thought they are compared to a senko brand. I myself would think that a bait that's almost indestructible would be worse then a bait with such a high salt content and breaks down as much as guys complain about them. As far as rubber mine NEVER get thrown in the water. I also will try to chaise down any floaters I see that may be lost during battle and scoop them up. Whenever I see any garbage on the water I always pick stuff up and try to leave the water looking better then when I arrived. Just trying to do my own part in keeping the waters I fish clean. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 5, 2015 Global Moderator Posted July 5, 2015 I've definitely heard the original package... I was more questioning the thought of how digestible MB really thought they are compared to a senko brand. I myself would think that a bait that's almost indestructible would be worse then a bait with such a high salt content and breaks down as much as guys complain about them. As far as rubber mine NEVER get thrown in the water. I also will try to chaise down any floaters I see that may be lost during battle and scoop them up. Whenever I see any garbage on the water I always pick stuff up and try to leave the water looking better then when I arrived. Just trying to do my own part in keeping the waters I fish clean. That would be interesting to see. As fast as they break down when they come in contact with another plastic (a few days), or JJ's Magic (instantly), I'd be curious to know if the same happens in a fish's stomach or if they just blow up like regular plastics do. Quote
wnspain Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 I probably went through a whole bag this past week fishing a wacky rig that just cast off. Use a weedless hook or the O-ring wacky tool and that won't happen. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 5, 2015 Global Moderator Posted July 5, 2015 Use a weedless hook or the O-ring wacky tool and that won't happen. I did and it still did, I just got to lose an O-ring and a Senko that way. One of these days I'll remember to get some tiny zipties and see if those are any better. 1 Quote
Canyon explorer Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Best deal I have found is Gander Mountain's sale on 5" stick worms @ 3.99 for a 15 -Pak. I bought 4 packs Saturday. Quote
wnspain Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 I did and it still did, I just got to lose an O-ring and a Senko that way. One of these days I'll remember to get some tiny zipties and see if those are any better. You'll have to teach me that trick then, because I've never had it happen (on a unmangled senko). Quote
chelboed Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 My 210pc Stick-O kit (174 worms, 36 hooks, weights, etc) that I got for Father's Day was only $14.95 and didn't contain a single bad color for my region. I'm particularly excited to try the thinner finesse stick worms. It's a killer deal for less than $15 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 5, 2015 Global Moderator Posted July 5, 2015 You'll have to teach me that trick then, because I've never had it happen (on a unmangled senko). You don't want to learn it, it's expensive. Cost me almost a whole bags worth of senkos at Grand last year. Maybe my O rings were defective. Quote
Shanes7614 Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 You don't want to learn it, it's expensive. Cost me almost a whole bags worth of senkos at Grand last year. Maybe my O rings were defective. I think he was referring to the mini zip tie trick... Quote
CeeJay Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 The kit I was talking about for $14.95. Good deal. Yeah those thin ones, especially, look great. And the fat ones should produce as well. Quote
Derekbass02 Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 My 210pc Stick-O kit (174 worms, 36 hooks, weights, etc) that I got for Father's Day was only $14.95 and didn't contain a single bad color for my region. I'm particularly excited to try the thinner finesse stick worms. It's a killer deal for less than $15 I also bought that same kit. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted July 5, 2015 Super User Posted July 5, 2015 I have never used a Senko. I've used less expensive knock offs. The Strike King Jogger worm is what I use to use . Cant find them anymore so I use Wave Tiki Sticks . Quote
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