Any Recent Yamamoto Slink-o Use and Reviews?

[BrianMDTX]

I placed an order from TW (you’re welcome, Bait Monkey). And amongst the weights and worms and line I ordered, I bought a pack of Slink-o’s. Anyone use them this year? Any successes or disappointments? Rigging suggestions? 
 

I'm thinking either a shaken head or a Carolina rig. 

[BrianMDTX]

lol. Looks like the answer is no 😂

 

Well, when they get here, I’ll see how they do. 

[NavyToad]

You talked me into it. Just ordered a couple bags and will try wacky rig first. Interested to see if a difference in fall rate helps/hurts.

Someone will likely chime in.

[jdr99a]

I’ve recently tied a slinko in the okeechobee craw color and wacky rigged it. I’ve had success with it. 
 

It seems to be a good worm…but in all honesty it would be hard for Yamamoto to screw up something that simple. 

[BrianMDTX]

How does it work as a WR if it floats? 

[RRocket]

1 hour ago, BrianMDTX said:

How does it work as a WR if it floats? 

It's meant to be used with a Zappu Zero Inchi hook or similar weighted wacky hook (called Shot Wacky technique)

 

But the Zero Inchi allows for a particularly interesting presentation due to where the weight is.

[TOXIC]

If you order directly from Yamamoto they have a special free shipping promo going on right now. 

[KP Duty]

Been using the Grandebass snake-O for a few years.  It's similar.  Great for shakey/neko.

 

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/GrandeBass_SnakeO_Stick_Baits_10pk/descpage-GRNDRSO.html

[Big Swimbait]

I use it as a big Ned bait since it floats. I use this jig head.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Nichols_JT_Magnum_Weedless_Ned_Rig_Jig_Head_3pk/descpage-NJTMW.html

[OHBuckets]

I've had some success with SlinkOs on a wacky jig head. 

[WRB]

I thought the Slinko was a winner but haven’t caught anything on them🤬

Tried C-rig, Finesee C-rig (Slip Shot), drop shot and Neko rig.

The Senko worked where the Slinko didn’t.

Tom

[BrianMDTX]

@WRB if you had to give a reason, why do you think it wasn’t a successful bait for you? 
 

The bait itself? Water clarity? Structure were used? I am interested in your assessment. 

[WRB]

I can’t give you a reason it just doesn’t work. I fished with a guide at lake Cachuma last year and said the same thing couldn’t get bit on the Sinko. I don’t know why?

Tom

[FishTank]

On 6/1/2024 at 9:36 PM, WRB said:

I thought the Slinko was a winner but haven’t caught anything on them🤬

Tried C-rig, Finesee C-rig (Slip Shot), drop shot and Neko rig.

The Senko worked where the Slinko didn’t.

Tom

 

Same for me. I bought several packs when they came out and I may have caught one or two fish on them.  The concept looks sound but.....

 

[FryDog62]

On 6/1/2024 at 9:36 PM, WRB said:

I thought the Slinko was a winner but haven’t caught anything on them🤬

Tried C-rig, Finesee C-rig (Slip Shot), drop shot and Neko rig.

The Senko worked where the Slinko didn’t.

Tom

Friend of mine bought them for the same reason and had the same underwhelming experience.