FishGeek Posted December 23, 2007 Posted December 23, 2007 The water is "hard" this time of year in New Hampshire. So, I am spending time stocking up the tackle box. In your opinion, what are best colors (and corresponding conditions) of senko worms? Like most lures, they come in dizzying array of colors. Sometimes I wonder if those colors catch more fisherman than fish. ;D Thanks! Quote
Lightninrod Posted December 23, 2007 Posted December 23, 2007 I've caught literally hundreds of Bass on their #222 color, It works all year long and in any water clarity. 6 lber 4 lber 5 lber Dan Quote
Super User Tin Posted December 23, 2007 Super User Posted December 23, 2007 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1140395473 Quote
FishGeek Posted December 23, 2007 Author Posted December 23, 2007 thanks for the link, tin2win... I searched before I posted, but did not find that one (newbie mistake, sorry). Thanks, Lightninrod. The 222 color is on my list. Beautiful fish... nice pics! Quote
Super User Tin Posted December 23, 2007 Super User Posted December 23, 2007 If you fish Winnie a lot, can't beat Watermelon with gold and black flake Quote
Bassnajr Posted December 23, 2007 Posted December 23, 2007 Hey all.... I just got into senkos this past late summer-fall so i don't have alot of experience using them. Before that, worms only. LBH had given me this advice which I found helpful. Mimic the color of what fish eat. Darks, green, browns, blacks. I've never seen a yellow bait fish in fresh water (lol), but you never know. I'm gonna add a question...wacky rig, T-rig, what rig works best with senko's for you? Alan Quote
FishGeek Posted December 23, 2007 Author Posted December 23, 2007 Just read that other thread. According to the responses, it looks like every color under the sun works. I was hoping for easy answer Maybe my question should have been "under what conditions should you use which colors?" Am I correct in thinking it is better to use light/clear colors in clear water and darker colors with low visibility? Thanks for the tip on Winni -- yes, I fish there a lot. Great lake! Quote
Super User Tin Posted December 23, 2007 Super User Posted December 23, 2007 I've never seen a yellow bait fish in fresh water (lol), but you never know. I'm gonna add a question...wacky rig, T-rig, what rig works best with senko's for you?Alan Never seen a YELLOW Perch in RI? lol Just messin with ya. I took a 4 pound largie out of Wordens with a 10 yellow perch sticking out of its throat. Wacky rig around docks and limited cover, texas in heavy Quote
Bassnajr Posted December 23, 2007 Posted December 23, 2007 You're right tin...brain cramp!!!! I just pictured, like a banana colored senko made me chuckle ;D like that dancing banana!!! Alan Quote
Super User Tin Posted December 23, 2007 Super User Posted December 23, 2007 But if fish are feeding on baitfish a senko isn't your best option. You can cover a lot more water and imitate baitfish better with cranks, spinnerbaits, flukes, or even swimbaits imo. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted December 23, 2007 Super User Posted December 23, 2007 smoke, natural shad, junebug. Quote
Bassnajr Posted December 23, 2007 Posted December 23, 2007 No, I'm good with cranks, spinnerbaits, jerk baits and the like. This year you can show me the way to throw a jig. I hear you're not bad at that!!!! (lol). Alan Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted December 24, 2007 BassResource.com Administrator Posted December 24, 2007 Suggest familarizing yourself with the Senko FAQ's at the top of this forum. Quote
Cory20 Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 Fishgeek, Everyone certainly has their own special go to senko color and their own special opinion, here comes mine. 1. If you're looking for new colors to try, pay attention to the replies from people from your region or that you think might be fishing the same water clarity and forage for you area. You're from NH, pay attention to other NE'rs...the fish are going to be living in similar habitats. 2. It is really about the action or wiggle of this bait first, if the fish are interested...great. 2a. Kind of like girls at the bar. If they're into you, they're into you. It doesn't much matter if you have blue jeans or khakis on. A fresh pair of Tigers or chuck t originals. (I mean we all have our lucky shirt, you know?) It helps if you have your shirt on straight, but they've made up their mind based on something. And it's probably not your smoke w/black,blue, and gold flake shirt. 3. Again, assuming that you are just getting going with the senko. Learn how to fish the bait and gain confidence with it. Then buy the green and purple swirl with emerald and red flakes. 4. Don't limit yourself as an angler, learn other baits and techniques. 5. A lot of colors are better at catching fisherman than fish. It's awesome. 6. Familiarize yourself with the Search feature, the FAQs, and all the awesome articles. There are answers to questions you didn't know you had in there. Happy Holidays, Cory Quote
FishGeek Posted December 26, 2007 Author Posted December 26, 2007 Cory - Thanks for your advice. It makes sense that confidence and presentation is more important than color (just like that girls at the bar, but I never had much luck there ha ha ;D). And Glenn thanks for the pointer to the Senko FAQ page. I don't know how I missed that. That's an amazing piece of research. Great stuff! Your help is very much appreciated. Quote
Brad_Coovert Posted December 26, 2007 Posted December 26, 2007 I do not think that there is lake anywhere that Green Pumpkin will not catch fish. My absolute best color everywhere I go. Brad Quote
Super User FishTank Posted December 26, 2007 Super User Posted December 26, 2007 Pretty much any dark color will do but my personal favorite is Watermelon/Greenpumpkin Laminate. Senkos are awesome but as others have suggested check out the sticky at the top of the page. I tend to go back and read it from time to time. Lots of good info. Quote
Joel W Posted December 26, 2007 Posted December 26, 2007 I do not think that there is lake anywhere that Green Pumpkin will not catch fish. My absolute best color everywhere I go.Brad I'm a NY Reservoir fisherman and when I opt to fish either a 4 or 5 inch Stickbait it's either Green Pumpkin or Watermelon with black flake. Quote
Super User Tin Posted December 26, 2007 Super User Posted December 26, 2007 I do not think that there is lake anywhere that Green Pumpkin will not catch fish. My absolute best color everywhere I go.Brad I'm a NY Reservoir fisherman and when I opt to fish either a 4 or 5 inch Stickbait it's either Green Pumpkin or Watermelon with black flake. Yup, in the northeast, I think those are the only two colors you need. Quote
Cigarlover 1 Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 I do not think that there is lake anywhere that Green Pumpkin will not catch fish. My absolute best color everywhere I go.Brad I'm a NY Reservoir fisherman and when I opt to fish either a 4 or 5 inch Stickbait it's either Green Pumpkin or Watermelon with black flake. Yup, in the northeast, I think those are the only two colors you need. X3 Those are the two colors I carry the most of. Quote
FishGeek Posted December 27, 2007 Author Posted December 27, 2007 I'm a NY Reservoir fisherman and when I opt to fish either a 4 or 5 inch Stickbait it's either Green Pumpkin or Watermelon with black flake. Seems like there is a consensus on these two colors in the northeast. This helps A LOT... thanks! Quote
flippin Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 those are two best colors here in ohio except dark water i use black Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 27, 2007 Super User Posted December 27, 2007 Welcome aboard! Nice fish, great pic! 8-) Quote
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