Senko durability

[JustJames]

That seems to be a bit too much work for another few dozen cast or 1-2 fish. I'd rather cut a portion of the tail (undamage) 2.5-3 inches and make it finesse drop shot bait.

[frogflogger]

zinkerz from zman - very soft and very durable -

[kadas]

On ‎9‎/‎30‎/‎2016 at 9:59 AM, Oklahoma Mike said:

Since I began using the Owner Twistlock hooks, I find I get a lot more mileage out of a Senko. I also throw all the torn up ones in a bag and take them back home at the end of the day and repair the ones I can with Mend-It.

This is the hook I use also and also keep mend-it on hand--As mike said you will get a lot more mileage out of Senko's doing this

[Gilgamesh]

On 9/30/2016 at 7:30 AM, BareHook said:

I haven't tried it but what about melting the rip with a lighter to re-seal it for a fresh skin hook?

I've experienced the same thing and do the following in order as the worm wears-out

1. re-hook deeper under skin

2. rotate and re-hook

3. trim off tip 1/4" and re-hook

4. deeper skin hook

5. rotate and hook

6. Discard and replace

 

+1

Also turn the senko around and hook it from the other end

[2tall79]

I don't mind losing Senkos on bass but I lose most of mine on perch and googleyes.  I have switched over to Twister Comidas.  I still lose just as many but I catch just as many bass and for half the price.

[hunterPRO1]

thats why i buy yum dingers, 3 bucks a pack at academy...

[Raul]

SENKO ( I mean REAL GYCB ) and durability in the same sentence, ROFLMAO !!!!

[S. Sass]

31 minutes ago, Raul said:

SENKO ( I mean REAL GYCB ) and durability in the same sentence, ROFLMAO !!!!

I feel that same exact response every time I hear there are days fish will only eat a GYCB.  

[Jeff H]

On 10/3/2016 at 3:59 PM, 2tall79 said:

I don't mind losing Senkos on bass but I lose most of mine on perch and googleyes.  I have switched over to Twister Comidas.  I still lose just as many but I catch just as many bass and for half the price.

The Mr. Twister Comida is a great choice!

[iceintheveins]

Senkos are a 1 to 4 fish bait, and that's by using both ends as I usually can catch two bass per end. Invest in some mend it and you can probably get 10 fish or more per senko, just have to repair them after every use. I've used other soft sticks but by and far senkos just work much better, though some companies do make a senko style bait that's just as soft.

[tcbass]

8 hours ago, iceintheveins said:

Senkos are a 1 to 4 fish bait, and that's by using both ends as I usually can catch two bass per end. Invest in some mend it and you can probably get 10 fish or more per senko, just have to repair them after every use. I've used other soft sticks but by and far senkos just work much better, though some companies do make a senko style bait that's just as soft.

 

Try this method. Your single Senko may last up to 20 trips.

 

[BobP]

Another way to avoid a lot of damage.  Slather some Kickn' Bass attractant on the Senko before you put it on the hook.  It's fish oil based so lubricates plastic baits to make them very slippery.  When I use a Gamy wide gap hook and get a bite, the Senko ends up on the line above the hook most of the time.  Unhook the fish, slide  the Senko back on the hook.  Repeat.

[frosty]

I always judge the day by how many torn up senkos I have in the bottom of my bag when I get home  I usually bite the end off when it starts getting messed up, then flip them end for end, then I save them for wacky rigging.