kitchy Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I've been fishing a lot of wacky rigged Senkos lately. I am losing a ton of them to short bites or the fish shake them off by the time I land them. It's getting quite expensive. Any suggestions on increasing the longevity of the Senko. I've tried to hook both parallel and perpendicular to the worm. It's gotten so bad that I have switch to different techniques (Texas Rig, Shaky Worm Rig). I'm assuming I should not set the hook until I see my line moving. I get impatient and try to set on "bites" and this seems to be a major contributor to losing my bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeveeD Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Cabelas sells some O rings with a tool to help get them on your worms for a reasonable price. That might help make your baits last longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhjr Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I have the same issue with the fish shaking it off, but even using the O ring only gets me a few more fish per plastic. The O ring ends up cutting through the plastic after awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor_guy Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Nature of the beast. On a good bite I expect to go threw a package of whatever is working per outing. Sometimes all the glue, O-rings, heat, etc. can't keep up with with a bass or pike H-bent on destroying your stuff.Then there are the panfish..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalberg Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 wrap a piece of electrical tape around the middle of the worm a couple times then put the hook through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 last sat I only went through 3 senkos in 40 something fish (not counting bites)believe in the o-ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEATMOSS Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Cabelas makes a pretty decent knockoff of Senkos and I've seen them as low as 1.99/10 although they're usually about 2.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Ive tried everything and havent found a plastic knockoff yet that can outfish a senko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 try about a 1" piece of heat shrink tubing. Put the hook through the shrink tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpmanjake Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 i found some o rings for electrical or plumbing, im not sure. perfect size for senkos. i can catch 10 fish easily on just one. i use to use the electrical tape technique, that also works well. as for outfishing senkos, i have actual had days were fish would not take senkos at all. then i wacky rigged a cheap plastic worms (with a grub tail), i believe it was a manns. and i slayed the bass.every lure has its own place, no lure is the best lure all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ebby- Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 alluringbaits makes a really good senko knockoff with a lot of good colors and a great price i will only be buying them unless i get a good deal on senkos. These are proven baits and on another bass forum many people swear buy them. make sure to check out the specials to and they have great customer service. They have alot of good types of baits alot cheaper. The senkos are called salty trick sticks and are 25 pack for 6 bucks or 10 pack for 3. I am not affiliated with them at all just letting you know about a good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorefisher Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I'm new to this worm thing and have lost a ton of them. I have started using GM brand and just ordered some from Mister Twister to try them out even picked up some no names at W-mart and have worked fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpmanjake Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 alluringbaits makes a really good senko knockoff with a lot of good colors and a great price i will only be buying them unless i get a good deal on senkos. These are proven baits and on another bass forum many people swear buy them. make sure to check out the specials to and they have great customer service. They have alot of good types of baits alot cheaper. The senkos are called salty trick sticks and are 25 pack for 6 bucks or 10 pack for 3. I am not affiliated with them at all just letting you know about a good deal YUM dingers are a very good substitute for senkos as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblueM Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 as are mr twister comidas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidepounder Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 try about a 1" piece of heat shrink tubing. Put the hook through the shrink tubing. i think thats an excellent tip & will give it a go...thanks deitz!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpmanjake Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 as are mr twister comidas never knew Mr twister made anything other than grubs. where do you get em? if they work as well as the grubs they would SLAY the bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Originally Posted By: Deitz Dittrichtry about a 1" piece of heat shrink tubing. Put the hook through the shrink tubing. i think thats an excellent tip & will give it a go...thanks deitz!! Glad to help! Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Originally Posted By: goblueMas are mr twister comidas never knew Mr twister made anything other than grubs. where do you get em? if they work as well as the grubs they would SLAY the bass MrTwister has made a ton of plastics over the years... The comida is very similar to the Senko, not quite as heavy but more durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infishquinn Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I have tried a lot (atleast 25) of senko imitations and they all work fine. People tend to get too hung up on name brands, and in my opinion, as long as it has descent action, it will catch fish. Also, I would reccommend rigging it in other fashions than wacky rigging, often times a texas rig, minus the weight is a great way to fish them. I'm not saying there isn't a time and place to wacky rig, but its certainly not all the time. Texas rigging or using jig head seems to be a more cost effective way to fish them, when they rip, just bite it off and go for another round. If I had to buy them, there is no way I would throw a Yamamoto senko unless I was in a tourney, they are horribly overpriced. They do have great action and great scent, but are certainly the shortest lived of all that I have tried. If you are wacky rigging, an o-ring is a must. If you want the most durable senko style bait, try a strike king zero, they are made of a crazy 3x material that doesn't get destroyed, but of course a fish can still throw if off. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 For a slightly different look, check out the Tiki Waveworm, Bamboo sticks. Thicker and fatter than the traditions dimensions of the senko. Great colors too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBass Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'm with SledNeck. I love real senkos, but man do they tear. A lil drop of super glue does make it last longer with T-riggin' - gander had some on sale in one of those bins and there was a pack of 4" in smoke for 2.99 or something. That was the only pack. I looked through the entire bin as most were the swim senko which I could care less about. I still need to get some o rings. Yes I have knock offs too. Yum dingers ain't too shabby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fever Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I will not buy the Yamamoto senkos as they are to tear prone. I bought about 75.00 worth of Mr. Twister Comidas two summers ago and still have a hand full of packs left. I have also picked up some YUM dingers and think that they are just fine as well. The Comidas work very similar to the senko but last longer and are made with Exude (lure gets slimy when wet and gives off sent)so in my opinion I'd rather throw the comida. I will try that srink wrap thing though. Just got done teaching summer school so I'm heading to hardware store now to pick up some wrap and some sup. glue. Thanks Dietz once again! Fever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpmanjake Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 they dont have any comidas in fleet farm or bait stores in alex. where would i order them on the internet? i do have some of the EXsude grubs by MrTwister, and i LOVE em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskie-mike Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I have been using circle hooks and o rings on my Senkos. With a circle hook there is no need to set the hook therefore less tearing off. Just tighten the line and the hook will dig into the corner of the fishes mouth.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 i use eagle claw kahle hooks on my senkos ONLY Its like cheating cause they dig in and stay in, sometimes too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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