Senko action

[JustinJ]

You guys rig along the seam of the bait or it doesn't matter to You? Watched a vid before stating the senko is slightly curved and to rig the curved side of the bait down to get more wiggle. I looked at a few of my senko and don't notice any curves. 

[IndianaFinesse]

It doesn't matter where you hook it, there are no curves.

[TOXIC]

Not to be a smarty but every senko does have a slight curve at the tail.  Some more than others and it can be hard to tell most of the time.  I watched them being made in Page, AZ at a pro-staff meeting.  That being said, I have never taken to time to ID the curve on the bait before rigging.  

[Darren.]

Never looked for a curve, wouldn't worry if there is one, really.

[MIbassyaker]

I think of it rather as the senko lays flatter to one side. It's subtle and hard to see. 

 

The problem is, the advice you'll hear on this is totally inconsistent: some will say curved side down, some say up.

 

I say it doesn't matter because I turn them around to re-rig anyway as they they get used, and never noticed a difference in effectiveness.

[TOXIC]

The way to see the curve is to hold the thick part of the Senko at the top between your thumb and forefinger and slowly turn it.  You will see the curve.   

[J Francho]

I don't think I've thought about this.

[Bankbeater]

After the bait starts getting beat up is the only time I worry about where the hook is.

[Mike L]

On 9/27/2017 at 1:19 PM, J Francho said:

I don't think I've thought about this.

 

Ditto 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike 

[TOXIC]

Most don't and unless you are a Senko freak like me, it probably makes no difference.   I am so tuned into this bait and have thrown it for so long I can tell you some colors skip better than others and there is a difference in the fall rate and action based on color and type of flake or lack of flake........  

[MNGeorge]

11 minutes ago, TOXIC said:

Most don't and unless you are a Senko freak like me, it probably makes no difference.   I am so tuned into this bait and have thrown it for so long I can tell you some colors skip better than others and there is a difference in the fall rate and action based on color and type of flake or lack of flake........  

Good to finally have an excuse for not being able to skip a Senko...I must be using the wrong colors...

[IndianaOutdoors]

16 hours ago, TOXIC said:

Most don't and unless you are a Senko freak like me, it probably makes no difference.   I am so tuned into this bait and have thrown it for so long I can tell you some colors skip better than others and there is a difference in the fall rate and action based on color and type of flake or lack of flake........  

Seriously? Like for real?

[TOXIC]

12 hours ago, IndianaOutdoors said:

Seriously? Like for real?

Totally serious.  For example, the large flake vs the small flake does change the way the bait acts.  Likewise, some of the colors have more coloring agent which changes the action.  A bait with heavy color and or flake loses some action and it changes the weight.  Totally noticeable to me but probably not to most.  

[JustinJ]

I have found some colors are softer and not as durable as others

[12poundbass]

I read a long time ago to hook through the seam. Don't know if it makes a difference, but I've done it ever since.

[Jaderose]

I doubt if I'm even looking at a Senko when I'm rigging it most of the time, let alone worrying about a "seam".

[Gundog]

I tend to modify the tips by cutting them into 4 separate "tails" to add a little action if I'm wacky-rigging them. 

[tcbass]

On 9/29/2017 at 6:29 AM, TOXIC said:

Most don't and unless you are a Senko freak like me, it probably makes no difference.   I am so tuned into this bait and have thrown it for so long I can tell you some colors skip better than others and there is a difference in the fall rate and action based on color and type of flake or lack of flake........  

 

 

Don't doubt this at all. 

 

 

Color can change density and other things with plastics. Black gun magazines are great because they are tough and strong however you try to make green or tan and they can have issues with cold and brittleness and other issues which is why it takes a lot longer to come up with other colors that match the durability and toughness of black colored mags. 

[bigbill]

I use a c-rig with a 1/8oz brass bullet weight with a brass clicker, a 24" and a 249W eagle claw weedless hook with the senko wacky rigged in the center of the senko.

The orginal senko product seems to be one senko, per fish caught. Average. Some off the wall brands last longer.

 

i won't get into colors here.

[J Francho]

I had a tough day fishing last week, so I quit fishing and tied on a senko!

[bigbill]

Tied on a senko? Explain.? Lol

 

im surprised we haven't seen a special hook for senkos

[J Francho]

It was a joke referring to fact that when they aren't biting is about the only time I use a Senko.  I generally use a Gamakatso Wide Gap Finesse hook for wacky, and I actually skewer the bait, most times.  I call the "gave up" rig.

[tcbass]

35 minutes ago, J Francho said:

I had a tough day fishing last week, so I quit fishing and tied on a senko!

 

 

How low can you go man!!!!

[J Francho]

Teckel Sprinker low.

[tcbass]

25 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Teckel Sprinker low.

 

 

Hahaha. Man, rough!