Internal Weights For Senkos

[Big Cat]

Does anyone have a source for toothpick weights for Senkos? I want to try to use my arsenal in deeper water (up to 25') and Im assuming I will need weight to get it down that deep. Any ideas?

[Bassn Blvd]

Here's an idea. Use a small split shot about 8 inches above the senko.

You can also by nail weights or glass weights with rattles. All you need to do is surf BassPro or *** and you'll find plenty of weights you can use. I suggest the split shot though.

[Bass Junkie]

Finish nails....

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Have you tried in that depth yet? I was out Saturday shore fishing, the lake is 20'-25' and just went weightless threw out as far as I could waited then twitched it along the bottom. Caught 10 bass 12"-15".

here is one, oh 5" senko size I use.

[J Francho]

Or you could tie drop shot rig, with a longer drop line, like 3-4'. Toss out, open bail, let sink, close the bail, and take up the slack. Then lower your rod tip, and let the senko fall naturally, for the last few feet.

[Big Cat]

Thanks for all the input, much appreciated. I was assuming that 20' is too deep to go weightless, perhaps I will try with my usual technique and see what happens. My gut feeling is that bass are in their Fall pattern so they may be chasing bait fish into shallower water anyway.

Thanks again!!

[Wayne P.]

Thanks for all the input, much appreciated. I was assuming that 20' is too deep to go weightless, perhaps I will try with my usual technique and see what happens. My gut feeling is that bass are in their Fall pattern so they may be chasing bait fish into shallower water anyway.

Thanks again!!

Lunker City (they market Sluggos) has lead nail weights in 3/64 and 3/32 oz sizes. I use them for wacky rigging finesse and Trick worms.

I also use steel finishing nails (mostly the size 3D)

[Crestliner2008]

I've never used a weight for dropping a Senko down for smallies, even over 45'. They sink pretty fast all on their own. And actually, their seductive, slow wiggle as they fall can produce a lot of strikes from suspended fish, throughout the water column. Not just talking about smallies either. Salmon, lakers and rainbow trout love this presentation as well.

My Dad always said, "Patience is the best sinker". He was a pretty good fisherman.

[Big Cat]

I've never used a weight for dropping a Senko down for smallies, even over 45'. They sink pretty fast all on their own. And actually, their seductive, slow wiggle as they fall can produce a lot of strikes from suspended fish, throughout the water column. Not just talking about smallies either. Salmon, lakers and rainbow trout love this presentation as well.

My Dad always said, "Patience is the best sinker". He was a pretty good fisherman.

Thats what I needed to hear! Sometime you just need a little confidence with a new technique, thanks! I'm hoping to throw Senkos at Kentucky Lake this week, and we will most likely try the ledges.