BigSkyBasser Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 I've tried other baits suspended under a float but have yet to rig it with a senko. Seems compelling considering In-Fisherman and Al Lindner have referenced similar methods several times for bass. Apparently using the same method but with an elk hair jig is really potent for fishing late fall and winter smallmouths, Again referenced by In-Fisherman. Quote
hawghound Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 When I first saw the title of this thread I scoffed, then laughed. Then sheepishly, since no one was looking, opened it up. I am convinced enough to give it a shot, but (sorry to say) won't be trying it unless I'm alone. You know, until I actually catch fish with it, then I will try to be brave enough to venture out of the closet. I gave up bobber fishing when I was 8, who knew that I would actually be seriously considering picking it back up 47 years later. Never too old to learn I guess. 1 Quote
lecisnith Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 I was so effin excited for this. I decided last season that you cannot consider yourself a good fisherman if you ignore proven fish catching techniques. 2 Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted February 12, 2015 Super User Posted February 12, 2015 I just bought a new bobber rod! Very effective and very fun method for catching bass! Quote
Captain America Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Ok, do you just let the senko fall, and then recast, or just st it out there and wait? or give it action through the slip? Quote
doyle8218 Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 I was just wondering if anyone has tried this? Ive heard a senko under a bobber works well in the north country and was thinking of trying it out. Works great. That's how I set my grandson up when he goes with me. Quote
mrc.in.wi Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 My go to baits in spring with a good 7-12 mph wind. Senko rigged wacky. Nail weights in ends. Big bass Bobber. Just drifting shallow flats. Keithe Poshe spinners add some action to the bait also. 1 Quote
dale7645 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I've heard of this as well. I fish senkos a LOT in the summer and early fall in northern Michigan. I've always had success not using one so I never tried it. I just rig it wacky style and let it sink slowly. It seems so simple but I've caught my biggest smallmouths this way. I just wish they were a little more durable. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 12, 2015 Super User Posted May 12, 2015 I've heard of this as well. I fish senkos a LOT in the summer and early fall in northern Michigan. I've always had success not using one so I never tried it. I just rig it wacky style and let it sink slowly. It seems so simple but I've caught my biggest smallmouths this way. I just wish they were a little more durable. Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ If you're not using an O-ring while wacky rigging, you might want t consider it. Seems to help with the baits longevity - It's not the cure all but you'll usually get better than one fish with one bait ratio. A-Jay Quote
dale7645 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ If you're not using an O-ring while wacky rigging, you might want t consider it. Seems to help with the baits longevity - It's not the cure all but you'll usually get better than one fish with one bait ratio. A-Jay Thanks for the welcome! I saw those O-Rings somewhere (can't remember where) but wasn't sure if they would be worth it. I'll have to pick some up and try them. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted May 15, 2015 Super User Posted May 15, 2015 Ok, do you just let the senko fall, and then recast, or just st it out there and wait? or give it action through the slip? I usually use this presentation when on a deep water structure, fishing for smallmouth bass. Usually there is a chop on the water out there, so I would say that it would be a help to have a decent breeze. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted May 15, 2015 Super User Posted May 15, 2015 Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ If you're not using an O-ring while wacky rigging, you might want t consider it. Seems to help with the baits longevity - It's not the cure all but you'll usually get better than one fish with one bait ratio. A-Jay Thanks for the welcome! I saw those O-Rings somewhere (can't remember where) but wasn't sure if they would be worth it. I'll have to pick some up and try them. I suggest you re-read my original post with picture. You do not need expensive O-rings. Goodies work just fine. Quote
Mass Bassin' Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Ive tried it and it works well on choppy days but i still feel silly throwin a bobber Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted June 8, 2015 Super User Posted June 8, 2015 Ive tried it and it works well on choppy days but i still feel silly throwin a bobber You won't feel very silly when you pull in that 6 lb. smallie, or salmon, or rainbow, or lake trout, or white perch, or largemouth, or...... And neither will your partners. I've caught just about everything that swims on this rigging. And it usually is the larger of each species. 2 Quote
BassNut Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I've never tried senkos under a bobber,but I will give it a go next time I go out. Thanks for the tips, always looking for new ways to catch small mouth Bass. Quote
meisterluv Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 does anyone use a weighted hook with this setup? Quote
Neil McCauley Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Doesn't a bobber defeat the whole idea behind the Senko? ie to let the bait sink over and over so the fish can "see how it sinks" and somehow the salt impregnation mind%$#!@s them into biting it. Anyway, if it's under a float it's not sinking. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted July 4, 2015 Super User Posted July 4, 2015 does anyone use a weighted hook with this setup? I haven't used a weighted hook, just let the senko do its thing until it hits the float length. And welcome to the forums! Quote
Super User Darren. Posted July 4, 2015 Super User Posted July 4, 2015 Doesn't a bobber defeat the whole idea behind the Senko? ie to let the bait sink over and over so the fish can "see how it sinks" and somehow the salt impregnation mind%$#!@s them into biting it. Anyway, if it's under a float it's not sinking. Depends on what you are after. Perhaps it could be called the wacky float rig or something else to avoid confusion. Bottom line, it works. It worked for me around dock pylons where bass were hovering at particular depths, weren't interested in a sinking senko, but once we put a float on, the senko hovered in front of the bass and drove it mad. Worked better than anything else we tried. FWIW.... 1 Quote
CeeJay Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 I love to fish wacky rigged senkos under a float. Probably accounts for 50% of largemouths that I've caught on a senko. Not one of those red and white round bobbers, but a small Trout Magnet float. Balances perfectly. Deadly deadly deadly technique. Edit- Oops, didn't realize this was in the Smallmouth forum Still applies to smallies as well though. Quote
jjnosal@msn.com Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 I was just wondering if anyone has tried this? Ive heard a senko under a bobber works well in the north country and was thinking of trying it out. work great in Pa. rivers Quote
ChrisWi Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 I use this setup with a centerpin for river smallies all the time. Works great! Quote
Jim Drinkwater Posted December 29, 2015 Posted December 29, 2015 This is probably one of those techniques that has a time and place it really would fit. I have thought about doing this for some time and just never have gotten around to it. Now it is on my up comming list of things to at least try this next season. I bet a whacky rigged 5 inch mag finesse worm would work well too. Quote
Jim Drinkwater Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Has any one tried this along the outside of deep pad edges, next to blow downs or along docks? It would almost seem that a bait just hanging near such cover might be quite productive if done right. I totaly get the idea of using this on flats with submerged weed and already have a place in mind to try it out in a tourney this summer. But I'm always looking for an edge around cover. It would certainly be some thing different than a jig or senko type bait sinking down. Any thoughts on this? Crestliner you seem to have thought this out quite a bit, what say ye? Quote
Bob C Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 On 1/16/2016 at 2:40 PM, Jim Drinkwater said: Has any one tried this along the outside of deep pad edges, next to blow downs or along docks? It would almost seem that a bait just hanging near such cover might be quite productive if done right. I totaly get the idea of using this on flats with submerged weed and already have a place in mind to try it out in a tourney this summer. But I'm always looking for an edge around cover. It would certainly be some thing different than a jig or senko type bait sinking down. Any thoughts on this? Crestliner you seem to have thought this out quite a bit, what say ye? I find it works best at weed edges and docks 6' water depth or less. I caught 3 in 10 minutes at 3 different docks on first cast. Quote
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