O Rings Causing Senko To Break In Half

[ABW]

I have been using o-rings for wacky rigging senkos with a 3/0 octopus hook. The problem is, after I've been using the bait for a while the o-ring will eventually dig into the bait, almost tearing it in half. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

[Jon G]

use a slightly bigger O-ring

[ABW]

use a slightly bigger O-ring

What size?

[Fishes in trees]

My experience with fishing senkos and o-rings is that the correct size is 3/8" O.D. - 1/4" I.D.   I've had the o-ring kind of tear the senko in half - after 20 or 30 fish.   I don't find that to be a bad problem to have.

[ABW]

My experience with fishing senkos and o-rings is that the correct size is 3/8" O.D. - 1/4" I.D.   I've had the o-ring kind of tear the senko in half - after 20 or 30 fish.   I don't find that to be a bad problem to have.

 

This is the size I am using, but mine still tear after a couple of fish.. I'm using a baitcaster and casting fairly hard is probably what's giving me this issue... 

[buzzed bait]

use the heat shrink tubing instead...  Wayne P on this site wrote all about it here:

 

http://www.bigindianabass.com/big_indiana_bass/a-better-wacky-rigging-method.html

[Jon G]

What size?

I haven't used them in a while and I can't remember the exact size. Just go to a hardware store and bring a senko and look for the perfect size.

[Jaderose]

use the heat shrink tubing instead...  Wayne P on this site wrote all about it here:

 

http://www.bigindianabass.com/big_indiana_bass/a-better-wacky-rigging-method.html

 

 

^^This^^

[georgeyew]

Or you can try 2 or 3 oring on the senko to make it harder to dig in because of the width. Just make sure that the hook gap is big enough to clear the orings.

[The Fisher]

I use the ORings from TW. Without them I get about 3-4 fish before the worm is done. With them I get 10-12 fish before it splits. Also I find a 1/0 Owner wacky hook helps with the plastic durability better than other hooks I've tried. Don't know why but that's all I use now for wacky Senkos.

[Master Bait'r]

Either use the heat shrink tube stuff or just get some Zinkerz.  I can't stand senkos.  They blow up when you call 'em bad names.    

[J Francho]

Just skewer them on the hook. You won't have them long enough to split in half.

[Senko lover]

use the heat shrink tubing instead...  Wayne P on this site wrote all about it here:

 

http://www.bigindianabass.com/big_indiana_bass/a-better-wacky-rigging-method.html

 

Justin sent me a package of baits a while back, including some senkos done up like this. Still using and catching fish on them, the tubing makes the bait last 3x longer, if not more. 

[NathanW]

Notice all the likes on the shrink wrap idea?? Ditch the O-rings. 

[WRB]

Look up Parker o-ring sizes;

2-010 = .239 ID (1/4)

2-011 = .301 ID (5/16)

2-012 = .364 ID (3/8)

Select a o-ring size appropriate for the diameter of the Senko; 1/16 smaller the the Senko OD.

Red silicone o-ring is softer than the black neoprene material.

Never Slip tape solves this problem, 1 size fits all.

Tom

[ABW]

Notice all the likes on the shrink wrap idea?? Ditch the O-rings. 

 

I will look into this further...

[Fisher-O-men]

Switch to Yum Dingers!  Senkos are too wimpy!

 

Now there would be a good thread: Which stick bits are as good as senkos?  Kidding, of course!!!

[zeth]

I use Keitech Salty Core Stick Never have a problem with this but then again I use CHT Tackle Hooks as well so maybe that helps. IDK just order some orings online or go to home depot and test them out.

[gardnerjigman]

Another vote for zman zinkerz. Can use one all night, and when it gets wore out, I use the 2 pieces for Neds

[ABW]

Another vote for zman zinkerz. Can use one all night, and when it gets wore out, I use the 2 pieces for Neds

I fished Ochos today with the o-rings and didn't have any tear on me. Going to definitely use the shrink wrap, and also gonna try out some zinkerz aswell.

[Comfortably Numb]

Dont Zinkerz float??

 

1/4" Id is proper o-ring size for 5" Senko.

[gardnerjigman]

Dont Zinkerz float??

 

1/4" Id is proper o-ring size for 5" Senko.

 

Not until they have a lot of use on them so that all the salt is gone. This is another reason this works perfect for me. Use as wacky at first, then once destroyed a quick snip of the scissors and I have 2 ready for a ned rig.