Super User HoosierHawgs Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 I know, I know, another Senko thread... I've read the arguments between different brands of plastics, but what "other" stick bait, do you find to be most comparable to the Yamamoto Yamasenko in action, fall rate, and pliability/softness of plastic? I'm just curious of your thoughts. I use lots of different plastics, and am up to try anything. 1 Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 Every stickbait is different, the Yamamoto senko is pretty unique. When someone finds a senko that has the same action as a Yamamoto senko for cheap hook me up! Not saying their stickbait is the best but it definitely has its own unique characteristics. 3 Quote
paleus Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Zman zinkerz. Won't tear up. Cut them in half and use them on a Ned Rig. 1 Quote
Jon G Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Well the past two weeks I have been using the Havoc Flat Dawg. It's definitely not the same as a senko but it is becoming my new favorite stick bait style of worm. 1 Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted August 2, 2015 Author Super User Posted August 2, 2015 Well the past two weeks I have been using the Havoc Flat Dawg. It's definitely not the same as a senko but it is becoming my new favorite stick bait style of worm.I'm interested in trying that and the Money Maker. Pretty cheap, just need to find a color I like to start. How fast does it fall weightless wacky? Quote
Jon G Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I'm interested in trying that and the Money Maker. Pretty cheap, just need to find a color I like to start. How fast does it fall weightless wacky? I haven't played with it wacky yet (I hate fishing wacky) but Texas rig wise, I want to say it falls maybe a hair slower (haven't fished a GY Senko in a while) It has the same durability as a GY senko though. I don't know but I really like it it has a tad more action than they GY as well. My favorite color is Cinnamon Purple Fleck 1 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 I don't know if they still sponser BR, but this is a very close bait to a senko... Sassy Stick bizzbaits.com › sassy-stick Quote
AdamsEye Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I tried senkos, even caught me some fish on them. But to this day I go with a zoom trick worm rigged on a 1/0 gammy round bend. I have way to much confidence in this setup to have a need to grab a senko. That is just me, and part of what makes me different. I also like to be different, so that rules out senkos for me today. Every time I go out to a well fished lake, it's like every one has a senko. I know a 1/0 hook is a bit small for a 6 3/4" worm, but I think the action that small hook gives the worm sets it off in the water. It has a slow horizontal fall and a nice shimmy when you let it drop. When you twitch it, it is the most erratic jerkbait I know of. This thing will dart in every direction, including away from you. So if you twitch it to fast, the fish can miss the worm completely because of the random action. I have hooked a few fish in the side when I seen then flash at the worm. It's a setup best fished slow, and one that I have way to much confidence in to have a reason to throw a senko. I fish it in shallow clear water, in two main colors white and bubble gum. Small hook, and reaction color I think are two big keys to making it work as effective as it does. 2 Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Have a custom bait make make them in soft plastic with NO salt. Then use a 1/16 weighted hook. Soft and jiggly with same fall rate and more durable. Or contact Bick Baits (no affiliation) They make a salted stick that is exactly like a real Senko. Great craws too https://www.facebook.com/BickBaits Quote
Hogsticker Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Rather than trying to find another Senko type bait, use a different style worm all together. Lots of stick baits out there, but I don't think another actual Senko is available. They flat work so why bother is my take. If I'm not using a Senko, I'm using a Jackall Flick shake and would encourage you to try them. Only two worms I even bother with rigged various ways. Neither have been duplicated to perfection and will catch fish when everything else fails. 3 Quote
nnbjkjk Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I have become a big fan of the big bite baits trick stick. They cast just as far, loaded with salt and most important they have a similar fall rate. I still like Yamamoto senkos but they are so d**n expensive Quote
Super User FishTank Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 I yet to find an equal to the senko and I have tried several. The closest has been the yum dinger but I don't like the bait hook cut out on the top of the bait. BPS version is not too bad, along with Gander Mountains. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 I use different brands of stickbaits due to different colors. Gambler ACE electric blue BPS stiko red amber flake Mister Twister comida Others too BPS offers different lengths and diameters too. (7 1/4") The BPS STIK O WORMS work as good as senkos, they last longer. I use different brands of senkos type baits. Color, length and size matters. Experiment people take your time. While one may work for a few fish a different one may load the boat. Don't be happy with a few fish. Try changing colors, baits, presentations. No scent on the first cast. If I miss the strike I use scent on the second cast then it's 100% hookup. Quote
dropshottah Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I love my YUM Dingers and are more durable than Senko or Flat Dawgs (which I like too) 2 Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 I use the Trick Stick by Big Bite. I have some old purple Kinami stick worms. But I understand they're really made by Yamamoto. Quote
Super User Raul Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 Kinami Flash is the closest thing you´ll get to a real senko. Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 Just about every company offers a senko bait. Just find one you like and fish it. Or fish them all 1 Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 I've not done the side-by-side research myself, but I've seen quite a few posts where lots of folks say the Bass Pro Stick-o worms are their favorite non-Senko stickbait. Their claim was from a salt content and action perspective... Quote
Big C Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I have been known in the past to be a "Senko Hater" (not directed towards Senko lover^), but I'm about two seconds away from ordering wacky rig supplies. I'm gonna go for the Lunker City Spanky. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted August 2, 2015 Author Super User Posted August 2, 2015 Kinami Flash is the closest thing you´ll get to a real senko. Lmao! Didn't Kinami go under? Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 Lmao! Didn't Kinami go under? Mine are very old 1 Quote
Avalonjohn44 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 The Strike King Ocho is very close. Plus they smell good. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted August 3, 2015 Super User Posted August 3, 2015 I use a 1/8oz brass bullet weight on my Carolina rig with a 24" leader. With a eagle claw 249w weedless hook in 9' of water from shore. I either keep the line taunt and follow the bait down waiting for the slightest nibble. Or twitch the rod tip as it falls, working it. Quote
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