Loved the "energy" of your video, Tim. "Universal" is the perfect description of the Senko and Senko-style worms. Kinda fun to experiment with them to see how many ways you can trick bass and what spots you can, actually, sail these into. I've always felt that, if they won't hit a Senko of some size/color, it's gonna be a tough day on the water. I loved to take-out 4 bags of different Senkos, 2 spinning-rods and use nothing else all day. Cuts-out the anxiety of what lure to fish next and makes you focus more. Old gunfighters used to say, "Beware of the man with only one gun." He knows how to use it. Senkos can be subbed into that mantra, as well. Love 'em!
Not just in USA. Im from South Africa and since i started fishing senkos i caught a ton of fish. My success rate improved 200%. On one competition i only took a bag of Gary 4" senkos and won. All fish caught on a wacky rig. Best bait ever made.
@abdimutalibmohamed3843 The fish most commonly fished for in SA are Carp and Bass. We do have a variety of fish such as Cat fish (we call it Barbel), Kurper (bream, we have various species), trout, Yellowfish, and mudfish.
Senko Wacky style is how I was first introduced to bass fishing. Still is my favorite style and go to fishing technique. Appreciate what y’all are doing.
Great vid guys. I recently started using senkos about a year ago. I was made an instant believer of this lure. Within weeks of fishing it i stuck my Pb at 7 lbs 9 ounces which is a straight up giant here in southern pa. Especially for a pond bass. Thanks tons guys love all of your stuff. Keep up the great work. Tactical for life!!
Jiggs might also be one of the most versatile baits. It's done it's fair share of catching monsters and it's fished around the country as well. They come in many different weights and sizes. Great video topic.
Jigs are overall better for big bass, but not as versatile because they are heavier. You can fish a senko relatively slow near the top, but you can't do that with a jig (well, there's a couple jigs that are very light and sink really slow, and you can use a big buoyant trailer on a jig).
Jigs won't get you a lot of bites but will get you the bigger bites,the senko however can get you numbers and big ones as well,because the hook up ratio is so good all you have to do is lift up your rod tip(with any rod size)it sets the hook for you and there is no weight for them to throw the hook so they stay hooked,a jig has to be jammed into the fish's mouth every single time and you cannot use light line on a jig but on a senko you can use any anywhere from 6 to 14lbs test....jigs require such a hard hookset and the weed guard don't help......you can fish a senko on a jig as a trailer and it works great!!!
When I just want to catch fish; no matter the size I will use a Senko rigged weightless. It is a go to bait and so versatile in the ways to rig it. So I would say it is the most versatile bait on the market
I agree the senko is a must to have in the tackle box. The pond I fish here in North Carolina I have never had a good day bass fishing til the other day when I pitched a green pumpkin weightless senko out around grass beds and hanging trees. Lost two nice fish, caught three squeaks, and one 5. Best day bass fishing I’ve had with a senko. Gonna be using it a lot more this spring and summer.
Got off Clearlake yesterday around noon. Talked with another guy at the launch and we both agreed, they wouldn’t bite anything but the Senko today. Stuck a 5 and 5.98 back to back on it. Its absolutely the most universal bass bait ever made. Simple yet satisfying.
I never really got the whole Senko thing until just a little while ago. I know is been around for years. I tried it a few times years ago and was like, "ok? what's the big freaking deal?" I get it now. And now it's one of my personal favorite things throw all year long. Whacky rigged and weightless Texas rigged!! I love it!
Awesome info and perspective in this video, grew up fishing salmon/halibut in Alaska as a kid primarily. Now as an adult, in arid pnw, fishing freshwater is an entire learning curve where I feel I'm starting over. These videos help a ton thank you so much!
Yes. I have got to say I think you are right on this...for sure... And thank you for taking the time away from you families and doing these Vlogs... I learn so much on this channel it is AMAZING...
Wacky Rigging on a Senkos Style Stick Bait got my wife and I into Successful Recreational Bass Fishing when we bought a Lake Cabin. We past on what we learned to other friends and they are now catching Bass too. I’m not particularly crazy about Gary Yamamoto Senkos I think they are over priced, over hyped, & last in durability. I have bought Strike King, Yum, Big Bite, Kaylin, & Store Brand Senkos Personally I think best bang for the buck is Yum & Big Bite. They hold up better & take a beating. Also, color for color brand for brand, I don’t think any brand catches more fish over any other brand. If I miss a hook set I don’t complain and say I should have used another brand because I missed that hood set. Thanks for your videos. I always learn something. You Guy’s are the best.
Jigs and senkos(stickbaits) Started throwing magnum baits 10 inch senko at my club I fish at. Because the main forage is large bluegill and trout, these magnum bait worms are amazing! They also make a 6.25 inch creature bait that helps me weed through the 3 pounders, and find the slobs!
It's definitely tough to beat a Senko. It's easy to rig, easy to fish, super versatile and you can put them just about anywhere. IMO a great beginner bait as well - most of the time the fish have it before it even hits the bottom. The only drawback is how many packs you can go through when the bite is on! Great video guys!
I really like the trickworm and think it's up there with the senko, many colors that it comes in, can use every rigging style you want, and it catches fish. My personal favorite fish catching bait
Senko is by far and away my favorite bait. I use it from slow fishing laydowns, rocks, isolated coverage. I also use it to cover water and use it as a soft jerkbait...pop it, let is sink, pull it through grass...LOVE THE SENKO!
I remember as a kid it was all about the Sluggo but now the senko for sure probably the most versatile bait but a jigs right there with it...... keep it up Tim and Matt good job
Yes, 100% I have caught more fish on a Senko then any other bait. I live in southwest Florida and the Senko is my go to bait. When ever they won’t bite anything else I always switch to the tried and true “Senko “ Thanks for the great video.
No Doubt about it. Senko is a great bait. Great Video TB. The only thing for me is I normally use smaller senkos on clear body's of water and use longer senkos on dirtier water. I have also started using the YUM Dinger and they seems be slightly softer bait. So just another option.
I always overlooked the Senko I have hundreds of them. Lately I have been getting more bites with a Texas rig than any swim bait, frog or creature. An absolute winner I throw it more than anything else right now and I’m catching more fish. I agree with the most universal bait 👍 I have been using the screw lock hook and it lasts quite a few casts, also straight shank and offset hook with a O ring
Bro I knew it was you!! You shook my hand at bass pro shop on Sunday when you were taking pictures with Scott, your a humble dude great family man. Pleasure to meet you sir
shawno009 I agree that’s why my tackle bag is full of Finesse TRD’s and TRD HogZ from Z-Man. But you can use those messed up senko’s and get some more life out of them.
Bobby Pennington adventures, when you say weightless Texas rig, are you not putting a bullet head weight on there? In this video he said weightless Texas rig but his had a bullet weight
Don't forget that it is a awesome dead stickin' lure. My wife catches alot of fish just chuckin' it behind the boat going on her phone. I do mash her hook barb though.
Wow. That question spurred so many comments! Great info and love your videos. Love senkos styles. My favorite technique is weightless Texas rig or wacky. I always have one rigged in the boat. 4"-7". I would never argue the most versatile or debate as I love so many baits and techniques. I also use these techniques on kietech fats, fries, but love jerkbaits, carolina rigs, top waters, spinner, Hope you all the best, again thanks for the great info! Fish in MO.
I actually contend that the good old fashioned 7" power worm is at the very least tied for the honor. Both are more versatile than a jig, but I can't think of a scenario or a technique in which one would be better than the other. If you want a wild weightless ride Texas Rig a Power Worm with a heavier 3/0 hook like a VMC worm hook so it falls nose first. It'll go bass for bass with a senko all day!
Jig and Senko are both versatile but Senko has a better profile in many places so yes Senko may be the most versatile bait. I caught my PB on a wacky rig senko. Throw a wacky rig senko in 1-15ft water and that slow fall can attract bass from far away.
Great video Tim. IMO for an intermediate to advance angler, definitely the senko because you can work it. BUT for a less skilled angler, a silver spinner would be hard to beat. Something like a BlueFox spinner. Just cast and retrieve, easy to do. And can be very successful in creeks, rivers, lakes, deltas. And a variety of fish will hit it. No doubt, a very universal bait. I always keep one in my box
Hi Charles, I wanted to comment to your post, I have fished with a lot of anglers that have never caught bass and couldn't cast well at all and I had them just throw a senko out and dead stick it and they caught the heck out of them. I see where you are going with working it and I do agree because you can get different action and using nail weights can really alter the way it falls which can be deadly but as far as unskilled anglers I feel it doesn't get any easier that dead sticking a senko. Just my opinion, not trying to stir the pot by any means.
Great vid Tim. I would add that this is also one of the best topwater baits in the box. Musky, smallmouth, largemouth all fall prey to twitched on top action. Great in current from top to bottom. Twitched to absolute dead stick drift. There are also much tougher plastics available than senkos. Tks
I have caught the largest range with a senko in several different setups. Also very versatile in regards to age. I'm 36 and is them and can also hand the pole to one of my daughters and they can easily fish them.
Definitely in the top 3 for soft plastics. And top 3 overall artificial ever made. It ranks with the spinnerbait in my book for the most versatile. Wouldn't hit the water without a spinnerbait, senko, and jig of some sorts. Great vid as always. Lloyd
Soft plastic craw is pretty versatile too. You can Texas rig, put it on a jig, swim it t rigged or on a jig, run it across the top like a soft frog, use it as a trailer, punch/flip, belly weight hook it. There's probably more but that's all I got for now.
Absolutely I crush it in Massachusetts with the baby bass colored 6 in senko.. all times of day and color water and depths. For sure most versatile bait.
Great video as usual! Been reading some of the posts below and one person mentioned baits close to senkos. When I lived in Florida I ran out of the color that worked well and I had some tiki wave worms that were similar in color and they slammed them. I really didn't notice a difference of which was better at that time. Tiki worms lasted a lot longer and I could catch multiple fish before having to change. I cant seem to find them much anymore unfortunately and if I do the color selection is poor. That is the only other worm that seemed to work as well as the senko. I fished them weightless texas rigged exclusively and worked everywhere I fished out there. I think the sink rate was a little slower but never affected the bite that I noticed. Anyone else had any similar luck with them?
My idea, use a 6 or 7" senko weightless on a flipping hook with a bait holder. To do this you will cause a crook or link in the senko when Texas rigging it. You can skin hook or embed the hook point but do not penetrate the senko. The action when pulling or twitching is something else. This works at any depth. Been deadly for me. The senko totally elevated my fishing experience like no other bait.
I think its jigs and senkos. one two punch because if you use and arky styles head you can skip, swim, flip, hop, everything with that jig and since you can swim it, you have a moving bait as well that you can cover water fast and slow it down around cover to pick off the fish. Great vid tim
Was pretty bummed when I got ahead of myself and thought it was Thursday when I woke up...but then I realized I get to watch a new TB vid. Best content, has already helped me become a smarter, better angler
The senko deserves that,theres phenomenal baits that may work better givin the bite..But as far as versatility and being to catch them in winter dead sticking to power fishing in the summer,it gets the job done!
I tried fishing with some of the mods to my Senkos like you mentioned in a previous vid. The fish went nuts. They wouldnt leave it alone. Thx 4 the tips!!!!!
Grew up fishing night crawlers with grandpa and I just caught my first fish on artificial bait I used to never believe in curly tails or senkos but I got big hits with a curly tail purple worm today out of a decent size pond and caught a nice size chub with a few largemouth hits. Still gotta learn how to set that hook for those fighting fish. But good video 👍🏻
If I'm teaching a kid or new to bass fishing person the Senko is the go to bait very time. It's safe for everyone to use in the boat and will catch big fish and a lot of numbers too.
I like senkos, but I find I like the yum dinger a little more. I love the slot in the bait. Don't even need to skin hook it. And of course, the price difference.
Mark Reynolds I like the Senkos a little better but I will for sure use the Yums especially when I find a pack in the discount box at wally world. My Walmart has usually stocked only four colors of senkos but three of thos were my favorites anyway, now we are up to seven or eight colors and only a couple of the yum dingers. The yum dingers do hold up a bit better in my experience too, either way once they get trashed I use the remainder for ned rigs.
Not to long ago my Walmart clearance all Yamamoto baits and I bought 9 packs at $1 a pack. I was stoked. However if they weren’t on clearance I never would buy them because I like yum dingers also and they’re way cheaper
I agree with the price, slot depends on person i could care less but i feel they hold on to the yamamoto longer. You will go through more motos then any other brand and they are worth the money IMO.
Dudes spitting straight facts hopefully learn something new. Definitely most universal forsure. Was crushing it today my friends are like can I use one of your worms lmao
Yes, Rig it Texas (weightless or weighted), Wacky, Neko, Drop-Shot. Catches fish. I've tried other similar plastics, but have had more success with Yamamoto. Colors - Black is always a go to and the Lavender Watermelon looks like a bluegill in clearer water.
Yep!. 4 bass in a row tonight. No weight. Just a 4/0 and a kalin. Blue and black. Same as a senco. Half the price. But ended up going through a whole bag tonight.
Without a doubt. More tournaments have been won on it. There have been guys out of the money that have comeback and cashed a check. I've won and stayed in the money quite a few times. When nothing else catches them the Senko will hands down no one can dispute that fact
Matt Allen, me and my buddy always use Senkos and Garry Yamamoto's are my numero uno go to. Caught myself a 3.5 fat bass off a weightless Texas rigged senko. So Yea hands down I'll turn to a Garry Yamamoto senko before anything else.
For bass? Senko absolutely most universal bait. Can use it in so many situations and so many ways. Always the fall back option if not the outright main option.
Well I believe so. I would've said a Jig however I can fish a senko topwater and also a few secret ways with a treble hook weedless that will slay fish anywhere in the world bass or otherwise. Keep up the great Vids guys great job.
Question off topic... I noticed other channels now have the option to sponsor the channel. I watch a lot of You Tubers and you guys are the only ones I'd be interested in doing that for. Are you going to be doing that at any time? Also I freaking love the senko
Well I just heard about it. Lunkers TV just posted something saying UA-cam has a new feature where you can sponsor his channel. When you go to his page right under the Subscribe button there is a sponsor button but I haven't seen that on anyone else's Channel
Every year I buy new tackle. However I always get my majority of Bass on a weightless Texas rig senko. Every time I am struggling for a catch it seems to be my go to bait.
I have been using a senco style worm for years...I like the Wave brand when they had more colors... I have switched to Yum Dingers lately black blue and green pumpkin mostly... here in Central Florida its a great bait year round...I have caught bass from 8 inch to 8 lbs on them...for a more finesse rig I use a Zoom finesse or magnum finesse green pumpkin with green and purple flecks...I fish 10 plus times a week and very rarely get skunked...
Love the videos y’all have helped me so much with learning bass behavior and how to fish baits I’m not comfortable with and land bigger bass but the wacky tool is a bit of a waste, I just get a pack of orings from the hardware store I get 25 for 2 bucks and I can get clear orings, just gotta spit on it first 😂😂
You guys need to create "The Tactical Bassin" monthly bait box. Baits you are throwing that month and you guys can do video describing how to use them.
Loved the "energy" of your video, Tim. "Universal" is the perfect description of the Senko and Senko-style worms. Kinda fun to experiment with them to see how many ways you can trick bass and what spots you can, actually, sail these into. I've always felt that, if they won't hit a Senko of some size/color, it's gonna be a tough day on the water. I loved to take-out 4 bags of different Senkos, 2 spinning-rods and use nothing else all day. Cuts-out the anxiety of what lure to fish next and makes you focus more. Old gunfighters used to say, "Beware of the man with only one gun." He knows how to use it. Senkos can be subbed into that mantra, as well. Love 'em!
Not just in USA. Im from South Africa and since i started fishing senkos i caught a ton of fish. My success rate improved 200%. On one competition i only took a bag of Gary 4" senkos and won. All fish caught on a wacky rig. Best bait ever made.
Where do you fish? I am also from south Africa and need some spots!
What fish are common to catch in SA?
@@andries_nelwhat are popular fish in SA?
@abdimutalibmohamed3843 The fish most commonly fished for in SA are Carp and Bass. We do have a variety of fish such as Cat fish (we call it Barbel), Kurper (bream, we have various species), trout, Yellowfish, and mudfish.
Senko Wacky style is how I was first introduced to bass fishing. Still is my favorite style and go to fishing technique. Appreciate what y’all are doing.
I just caught 2 spec trouts in saltwater today with a senko, I was amazed senko will forever be my go to
Great vid guys. I recently started using senkos about a year ago. I was made an instant believer of this lure. Within weeks of fishing it i stuck my Pb at 7 lbs 9 ounces which is a straight up giant here in southern pa. Especially for a pond bass. Thanks tons guys love all of your stuff. Keep up the great work. Tactical for life!!
Good too hear , I’m also in Pa the Pittsburgh area and I’m trying too get more into bass fishing
Jiggs might also be one of the most versatile baits. It's done it's fair share of catching monsters and it's fished around the country as well. They come in many different weights and sizes. Great video topic.
if got a jig and a senko tied on, you'll catch every fish in the lake
Old Hickory - I’m a jig guy and but senkos will work 100% of the time
Jigs are overall better for big bass, but not as versatile because they are heavier. You can fish a senko relatively slow near the top, but you can't do that with a jig (well, there's a couple jigs that are very light and sink really slow, and you can use a big buoyant trailer on a jig).
Agree if I could only fish two baits the rest ofy life it'd be a jig and a senko
Jigs won't get you a lot of bites but will get you the bigger bites,the senko however can get you numbers and big ones as well,because the hook up ratio is so good all you have to do is lift up your rod tip(with any rod size)it sets the hook for you and there is no weight for them to throw the hook so they stay hooked,a jig has to be jammed into the fish's mouth every single time and you cannot use light line on a jig but on a senko you can use any anywhere from 6 to 14lbs test....jigs require such a hard hookset and the weed guard don't help......you can fish a senko on a jig as a trailer and it works great!!!
When the bite gets tough here in Florida, I’ll rig a black and blue senko weightless on a 3\0 ewg book, works wonders!
Or that Green Pumpkin/Black Flake #297
When I just want to catch fish; no matter the size I will use a Senko rigged weightless. It is a go to bait and so versatile in the ways to rig it. So I would say it is the most versatile bait on the market
I agree the senko is a must to have in the tackle box. The pond I fish here in North Carolina I have never had a good day bass fishing til the other day when I pitched a green pumpkin weightless senko out around grass beds and hanging trees. Lost two nice fish, caught three squeaks, and one 5. Best day bass fishing I’ve had with a senko. Gonna be using it a lot more this spring and summer.
Got off Clearlake yesterday around noon. Talked with another guy at the launch and we both agreed, they wouldn’t bite anything but the Senko today. Stuck a 5 and 5.98 back to back on it. Its absolutely the most universal bass bait ever made. Simple yet satisfying.
Canadian angler here. Love sankos and the versatility with them. Always bound to catch a bass down here.
I never really got the whole Senko thing until just a little while ago. I know is been around for years. I tried it a few times years ago and was like, "ok? what's the big freaking deal?" I get it now. And now it's one of my personal favorite things throw all year long. Whacky rigged and weightless Texas rigged!! I love it!
Absolutely the most universal bait of all time!
Awesome info and perspective in this video, grew up fishing salmon/halibut in Alaska as a kid primarily. Now as an adult, in arid pnw, fishing freshwater is an entire learning curve where I feel I'm starting over. These videos help a ton thank you so much!
Yes. I have got to say I think you are right on this...for sure... And thank you for taking the time away from you families and doing these Vlogs... I learn so much on this channel it is AMAZING...
Wacky Rigging on a Senkos Style Stick Bait got my wife and I into Successful Recreational Bass Fishing when we bought a Lake Cabin. We past on what we learned to other friends and they are now catching Bass too.
I’m not particularly crazy about Gary Yamamoto Senkos I think they are over priced, over hyped, & last in durability.
I have bought Strike King, Yum, Big Bite, Kaylin, & Store Brand Senkos Personally I think best bang for the buck is Yum & Big Bite. They hold up better & take a beating. Also, color for color brand for brand, I don’t think any brand catches more fish over any other brand.
If I miss a hook set I don’t complain and say I should have used another brand because I missed that hood set.
Thanks for your videos. I always learn something. You Guy’s are the best.
Jigs and senkos(stickbaits)
Started throwing magnum baits 10 inch senko at my club I fish at. Because the main forage is large bluegill and trout, these magnum bait worms are amazing! They also make a 6.25 inch creature bait that helps me weed through the 3 pounders, and find the slobs!
Absolutely is without a doubt the most versatile, most useful lure ever invented. Works in all conditions in all seasons.
It's definitely tough to beat a Senko. It's easy to rig, easy to fish, super versatile and you can put them just about anywhere. IMO a great beginner bait as well - most of the time the fish have it before it even hits the bottom. The only drawback is how many packs you can go through when the bite is on! Great video guys!
I really like the trickworm and think it's up there with the senko, many colors that it comes in, can use every rigging style you want, and it catches fish. My personal favorite fish catching bait
I'm from Australia and I've been try the senko and it works for Murray cod and more thank you guys for the tips
Senko is by far and away my favorite bait. I use it from slow fishing laydowns, rocks, isolated coverage. I also use it to cover water and use it as a soft jerkbait...pop it, let is sink, pull it through grass...LOVE THE SENKO!
I remember as a kid it was all about the Sluggo but now the senko for sure probably the most versatile bait but a jigs right there with it...... keep it up Tim and Matt good job
I caught my first Senko bass this weekend, Neko rigged and she crushed it on the way down just outside some tullies. So much fun.
Yes, 100% I have caught more fish on a Senko then any other bait. I live in southwest Florida and the Senko is my go to bait. When ever they won’t bite anything else I always switch to the tried and true “Senko “ Thanks for the great video.
Not only the most universal but hands down the best fish catcher in general. You can throw it ANYWHERE in ANYTHING
No Doubt about it. Senko is a great bait. Great Video TB. The only thing for me is I normally use smaller senkos on clear body's of water and use longer senkos on dirtier water. I have also started using the YUM Dinger and they seems be slightly softer bait. So just another option.
Happy to see you in a video Tim it's been awhile, lots of good info! Definitely one of the most universal baits you can buy!
I always overlooked the Senko I have hundreds of them. Lately I have been getting more bites with a Texas rig than any swim bait, frog or creature. An absolute winner I throw it more than anything else right now and I’m catching more fish. I agree with the most universal bait 👍 I have been using the screw lock hook and it lasts quite a few casts, also straight shank and offset hook with a O ring
Bro I knew it was you!! You shook my hand at bass pro shop on Sunday when you were taking pictures with Scott, your a humble dude great family man. Pleasure to meet you sir
I think my favorite ways to fish it would be
1. Neko
2. Wacky
3. Weightless Texas Rig
4. Take the used ones and Use 3” of it on a jig head (Ned Rig).
4.5 put the 3" senko bit & jighead on a spinner form and work it just like a bigger Beetle Spin
shawno009 I agree that’s why my tackle bag is full of Finesse TRD’s and TRD HogZ from Z-Man. But you can use those messed up senko’s and get some more life out of them.
hard to beat putting those torn up senkos on a darter head a dragging bottom
Bobby Pennington adventures, when you say weightless Texas rig, are you not putting a bullet head weight on there? In this video he said weightless Texas rig but his had a bullet weight
Don't forget anime girls! (My joke is bad and I should feel bad)
I didn’t think so at first, but it has to be.
You covered so many techniques, and there are still more. Pretty crazy how good it is.
Don't forget that it is a awesome dead stickin' lure. My wife catches alot of fish just chuckin' it behind the boat going on her phone. I do mash her hook barb though.
Your last sentence speaks volumes.
Yes sir, thee Senko is hands down the most widely used bait out there. It’s an effective, timeless, classic bait.
Wow. That question spurred so many comments! Great info and love your videos. Love senkos styles. My favorite technique is weightless Texas rig or wacky. I always have one rigged in the boat. 4"-7". I would never argue the most versatile or debate as I love so many baits and techniques. I also use these techniques on kietech fats, fries, but love jerkbaits, carolina rigs, top waters, spinner, Hope you all the best, again thanks for the great info! Fish in MO.
I actually contend that the good old fashioned 7" power worm is at the very least tied for the honor. Both are more versatile than a jig, but I can't think of a scenario or a technique in which one would be better than the other. If you want a wild weightless ride Texas Rig a Power Worm with a heavier 3/0 hook like a VMC worm hook so it falls nose first. It'll go bass for bass with a senko all day!
Jig and Senko are both versatile but Senko has a better profile in many places so yes Senko may be the most versatile bait. I caught my PB on a wacky rig senko. Throw a wacky rig senko in 1-15ft water and that slow fall can attract bass from far away.
Great video Tim. IMO for an intermediate to advance angler, definitely the senko because you can work it. BUT for a less skilled angler, a silver spinner would be hard to beat. Something like a BlueFox spinner. Just cast and retrieve, easy to do. And can be very successful in creeks, rivers, lakes, deltas. And a variety of fish will hit it. No doubt, a very universal bait. I always keep one in my box
Hi Charles, I wanted to comment to your post, I have fished with a lot of anglers that have never caught bass and couldn't cast well at all and I had them just throw a senko out and dead stick it and they caught the heck out of them. I see where you are going with working it and I do agree because you can get different action and using nail weights can really alter the way it falls which can be deadly but as far as unskilled anglers I feel it doesn't get any easier that dead sticking a senko. Just my opinion, not trying to stir the pot by any means.
This bait literally got my wife hooked on fishing. No pun intended.
Is she okay ?
@@CM-gj6ut
She’s a recovering fishaholic. 😳
@@peteryeung111 well you said she was hooked just making sure was all good
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All good 👍
She’s my best fishing partner.
Thanks
My favorite is the wacky Senko donkey rig. Awesome top water presentation. Twitch it with a high rod as you slowly reel.
I've used the Senko for years no one would take my word for it. I used 10# with a weightless texas rig best bait ever
Great vid Tim. I would add that this is also one of the best topwater baits in the box. Musky, smallmouth, largemouth all fall prey to twitched on top action. Great in current from top to bottom. Twitched to absolute dead stick drift. There are also much tougher plastics available than senkos. Tks
I have caught the largest range with a senko in several different setups. Also very versatile in regards to age. I'm 36 and is them and can also hand the pole to one of my daughters and they can easily fish them.
Hey Tim, yes I would have to agree with you most productive and universal bait.
Definitely in the top 3 for soft plastics. And top 3 overall artificial ever made. It ranks with the spinnerbait in my book for the most versatile. Wouldn't hit the water without a spinnerbait, senko, and jig of some sorts. Great vid as always.
Lloyd
Soft plastic craw is pretty versatile too. You can Texas rig, put it on a jig, swim it t rigged or on a jig, run it across the top like a soft frog, use it as a trailer, punch/flip, belly weight hook it. There's probably more but that's all I got for now.
Most versatile bait a jig then a senko but love you guys videos have taught me a lot about fishing
Absolutely I crush it in Massachusetts with the baby bass colored 6 in senko.. all times of day and color water and depths. For sure most versatile bait.
Great video as usual! Been reading some of the posts below and one person mentioned baits close to senkos. When I lived in Florida I ran out of the color that worked well and I had some tiki wave worms that were similar in color and they slammed them. I really didn't notice a difference of which was better at that time. Tiki worms lasted a lot longer and I could catch multiple fish before having to change. I cant seem to find them much anymore unfortunately and if I do the color selection is poor. That is the only other worm that seemed to work as well as the senko. I fished them weightless texas rigged exclusively and worked everywhere I fished out there. I think the sink rate was a little slower but never affected the bite that I noticed. Anyone else had any similar luck with them?
My idea, use a 6 or 7" senko weightless on a flipping hook with a bait holder. To do this you will cause a crook or link in the senko when Texas rigging it. You can skin hook or embed the hook point but do not penetrate the senko. The action when pulling or twitching is something else. This works at any depth. Been deadly for me. The senko totally elevated my fishing experience like no other bait.
I love a senko,... but I believe the zoom fluke is the best ever bait!
Both are excellent and amazing weightless
I think its jigs and senkos. one two punch because if you use and arky styles head you can skip, swim, flip, hop, everything with that jig and since you can swim it, you have a moving bait as well that you can cover water fast and slow it down around cover to pick off the fish. Great vid tim
Was pretty bummed when I got ahead of myself and thought it was Thursday when I woke up...but then I realized I get to watch a new TB vid. Best content, has already helped me become a smarter, better angler
Absolutely is. My second biggest was on a Senko. Wacky Rig #1 - Texas #2
The senko deserves that,theres phenomenal baits that may work better givin the bite..But as far as versatility and being to catch them in winter dead sticking to power fishing in the summer,it gets the job done!
I tried fishing with some of the mods to my Senkos like you mentioned in a previous vid. The fish went nuts. They wouldnt leave it alone. Thx 4 the tips!!!!!
100% addicted to these baits!!!!!
Grew up fishing night crawlers with grandpa and I just caught my first fish on artificial bait I used to never believe in curly tails or senkos but I got big hits with a curly tail purple worm today out of a decent size pond and caught a nice size chub with a few largemouth hits. Still gotta learn how to set that hook for those fighting fish. But good video 👍🏻
I believe your right Tim, I caught my pb which is 8 pounds on a 5inch watermelon red. I love em
Love senkos my go to usually have two combos rigged up with them Texas rigged one weighted one unweighted
Senkos and small swimbaits hands down most versatile baits
Up here in British Columbia for the largemouth bass a 5 inch Senko is my go to bait.
Yamamoto senko green pumpkins and junebug work really good out here in West Valley Arizona wacky and Texas rig
I have fished Ohio, Pa, NY, and Ontario Canada, those colors work there too.
Great info Tim. I always have a rig set up with a senko / texas rigged. And yes I agree, the senko is the most universal bait!
Senko, spinner bait, jig. Top three all time fish catchers for me at least
My favorite lure by far. I use it Texas rigged and wacky rigged here in Florida 👌
If I'm teaching a kid or new to bass fishing person the Senko is the go to bait very time. It's safe for everyone to use in the boat and will catch big fish and a lot of numbers too.
I like senkos, but I find I like the yum dinger a little more. I love the slot in the bait. Don't even need to skin hook it. And of course, the price difference.
Mark Reynolds I like the Senkos a little better but I will for sure use the Yums especially when I find a pack in the discount box at wally world. My Walmart has usually stocked only four colors of senkos but three of thos were my favorites anyway, now we are up to seven or eight colors and only a couple of the yum dingers. The yum dingers do hold up a bit better in my experience too, either way once they get trashed I use the remainder for ned rigs.
Tim, Don't forget dead stickin'. Definitely one of the major uses for these stick baits.
Not to long ago my Walmart clearance all Yamamoto baits and I bought 9 packs at $1 a pack. I was stoked. However if they weren’t on clearance I never would buy them because I like yum dingers also and they’re way cheaper
I agree with the price, slot depends on person i could care less but i feel they hold on to the yamamoto longer. You will go through more motos then any other brand and they are worth the money IMO.
klfer senkos also have more action I just hate changing it after every 1 or 2 little fish
In my opinion a jig is the most versatile bait, but the senko is right up there no doubt!
U forgot one of my fav. Senior rigging methods, the I'm ball & chain: C-rigged!
Whats up guys! Thank you!...from Montreal!!Fan for life 🧡✌🏼😝
one of the greatest to use so versatile
Gotta love them senkos 🎣
I use it weightless on a t rig with a spinning rod with a finesse hook and I fish it like a very slow jerk bait. Caught my PB on it
Truly one of the best lures ever made
lojo.fishing lojo what time is it where your at? It's gotta be 3 in the morning! Love the passion you have for fishing brother!!
Hey, there, Senior Lojo. You holding down the fort down there in LA?(Lower Alabama!) I'm one state East of you in Goergia.
A lojo
No
the hook itself is the most used fishing tool made hehe all jokes aside yes it is and I love tactical bassin channel you 2 guys are my favs !!
this is my go to bait have caught a 7 and a 8 and several 5 and 6s wacky and Texas rig
Dudes spitting straight facts hopefully learn something new. Definitely most universal forsure. Was crushing it today my friends are like can I use one of your worms lmao
do you or have you ever used them for smallies? if so how is it different? yes I do think it may be the best bait ever..
Yes, Rig it Texas (weightless or weighted), Wacky, Neko, Drop-Shot. Catches fish. I've tried other similar plastics, but have had more success with Yamamoto. Colors - Black is always a go to and the Lavender Watermelon looks like a bluegill in clearer water.
Yep!. 4 bass in a row tonight. No weight. Just a 4/0 and a kalin. Blue and black. Same as a senco. Half the price. But ended up going through a whole bag tonight.
7'' Senko in green ,7"Berkley Power worm in black never leave home with out either one,both are at the top
Crazylegs chigger craw
Without a doubt. More tournaments have been won on it. There have been guys out of the money that have comeback and cashed a check. I've won and stayed in the money quite a few times. When nothing else catches them the Senko will hands down no one can dispute that fact
Matt Allen, me and my buddy always use Senkos and Garry Yamamoto's are my numero uno go to. Caught myself a 3.5 fat bass off a weightless Texas rigged senko. So Yea hands down I'll turn to a Garry Yamamoto senko before anything else.
For sure the Senko!
For bass? Senko absolutely most universal bait. Can use it in so many situations and so many ways. Always the fall back option if not the outright main option.
Well I believe so. I would've said a Jig however I can fish a senko topwater and also a few secret ways with a treble hook weedless that will slay fish anywhere in the world bass or otherwise. Keep up the great Vids guys great job.
Question off topic... I noticed other channels now have the option to sponsor the channel. I watch a lot of You Tubers and you guys are the only ones I'd be interested in doing that for. Are you going to be doing that at any time? Also I freaking love the senko
Drew Farmer how do you sponsor a channel? I haven’t seen this yet
Well I just heard about it. Lunkers TV just posted something saying UA-cam has a new feature where you can sponsor his channel. When you go to his page right under the Subscribe button there is a sponsor button but I haven't seen that on anyone else's Channel
Interesting. Thanks for the info, I’ll look on my channel in desktop view and see if that’s an option.
No doubt about it man! Senko hands down!
Every year I buy new tackle. However I always get my majority of Bass on a weightless Texas rig senko. Every time I am struggling for a catch it seems to be my go to bait.
Yes! Senko is the number one. Weightless texas
I haven't used his senkos but I use yums and it's my go to and caught my personal best on it. I haven't used a wacky rig setup for fear of easy snag
Vmc makes a weedless wacky hook. Expensive but worth it
They work GREAT in Portugal too! I've caught some good size bass on them and catch bass on them when nothing else works!
I have been using a senco style worm for years...I like the Wave brand when they had more colors... I have switched to Yum Dingers lately black blue and green pumpkin mostly... here in Central Florida its a great bait year round...I have caught bass from 8 inch to 8 lbs on them...for a more finesse rig I use a Zoom finesse or magnum finesse green pumpkin with green and purple flecks...I fish 10 plus times a week and very rarely get skunked...
Senko is a great bait for sure. Ill tell you what i found out this week The GY Flippin Hog slays in Maine!!!
Wear u at in Maine?
3:24 Great outline of how diverse of gear setups. Helps me to plan how I am going to setup two upcoming rod combos for SoCal fishing.
Absolutely it is! Caught my PB 7 lbs. 4 oz.
Thanks Bro
Sold on it! Great bait, never leave home to a tournament with out it!
Love the videos y’all have helped me so much with learning bass behavior and how to fish baits I’m not comfortable with and land bigger bass but the wacky tool is a bit of a waste, I just get a pack of orings from the hardware store I get 25 for 2 bucks and I can get clear orings, just gotta spit on it first 😂😂
Caught 2 spec trouts in saltwater with a mullet colored senko, i was amazed
You guys need to create "The Tactical Bassin" monthly bait box. Baits you are throwing that month and you guys can do video describing how to use them.