Senko Falls Apart 2025
happy yaking reply :
Fished a GY Senko for the first time today. I loved it but had to replace after every catch because they fell apart. This was a new bag that had just been opened. Is this normal? Those things are pretty pricey, especially if it only last one per fish.
Jrob78 reply :
Welcome to the wonderful world of Senkos.
Diggy reply :
Yes, unfortunately. Hit the faq sticky for alternatives and ways to make the Yamamoto Senko last longer
michang5 reply :
If you're Texas rigging, try using parasite clips (in small size).
99.9% of the time I throw senkos wacky with a rubber o-ring. Much more durable.
But, yes, all GYCB products are super soft and rather fragile, but they catch fish!
tomustang reply :
It's the trade-off for them having the action
happy yaking reply :
OK thanks for the replies and advice. I was fishing them texas rigged weightless.
0119 reply :
Try the Gambler Ace. Tougher and made by fellow Floridians
Jar11591 reply :
100% normal. YCB are usually 1-fish baits.
NathanW reply :
Bring the torn baits home and use a product called Mend-It to fix each bait. Hard to believe but the baits will seem good as new.
Christian M reply :
It's just par for the course man. you can buy Senko knock-offs. BPS makes a good stick bait, but IMHO, whether Texas rigged or wacky rigged, nothing compares to a Senko.
WIGuide reply :
Give the Yum Dingers a try. Great action and will last you a lot longer!
roadwarrior reply :
You might want to give these a try: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/134962-1324-lbr-caught-on-a-watermelonsilver-belly-megastick/
Grizzn N Bassin reply :
On 4/18/2014 at 10:02 PM, WIGuide said:Give the Yum Dingers a try. Great action and will last you a lot longer!
Yea ALOT longer
bigbill reply :
The BPS Stik O last a few fish longer. I also use the gambler ACE for there electric blue flake color. I just purchased the mister twister comidas(senko style). I'm going to see if these will last longer. They are more affordable. Quality wise the other mister twister products are tops in plastics.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 4/18/2014 at 10:40 PM, bigbill said:The BPS Stik O last a few fish longer. I also use the gambler ACE for there electric blue flake color. I just purchased the mister twister comidas(senko style). I'm going to see if these will last longer. They are more affordable. Quality wise the other mister twister products are tops in plastics.
I can catch a lot more fish per BPS Stik O than GYCB Senko, I don't feel like I'm losing out either. I also use Yum Dingers, if you wacky rig with an O Ring though the Senkos last a lot longer.
bigbill reply :
I just wish that BPS would offer all the stik o colors they once offered. They seem to take what we have or forget it attitude. I kind of forget about using senko baits when I can't find my colors that work.
mjseverson24 reply :
I dont use the GYCB anymore other than the shad tail worm, and the kreaure... for senko type baits i use either the yum dingers or the gander mtn brand. they have 40 pks for like 9 dollars... also the strike king offerings work well too...
Mitch
reb67 reply :
I used the new Zoom Fluke worm last year in place of the senko worked very well and lasted longer more importantly cost almost half the price.
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 4/18/2014 at 11:10 AM, happy yaking said:OK thanks for the replies and advice. I was fishing them texas rigged weightless.
So, you weren't really fishing them texas rigged???? 
nascar2428 reply :
If your going to fish them texas rigged, use Owner Twist lock hooks, 3/0 or 4/0. I get three or more fish per Senko using these. These are the hooks that Gary Y recommends.
happy yaking reply :
Went to Bass Pro tonight to get the parasite clips that were suggested, but they didn't have a clue as to what they were even though they have them on the website so I didn't get any. Also got the BPS Stik-o and the dingers to try and see how it goes.
Comfortably Numb reply :
Owner twistlock hook (or make yor own for alot less) as said already.
Also turn the bait around and texas rig the other end.
Or save the head torn baits and save them to rig wacky on an o-ring
But I think the stick-o and dingers you will like.
Darren. reply :
On 4/18/2014 at 11:09 PM, lmbfisherman said:I can catch a lot more fish per BPS Stik O than GYCB Senko, I don't feel like I'm losing out either. I also use Yum Dingers, if you wacky rig with an O Ring though the Senkos last a lot longer.
Normally, this is the case for me, too. I get more fish per Stik-O than Senko. But this week has been different. One bass per Stik-O this week. The bass from just under a pound to around 3 were hitting so hard they'd kill the worm in one stroke.
But hey, a nice trade off. I'd lose a bait to forego a skunky day!
lmbfisherman reply :
On 4/20/2014 at 9:27 AM, DarrenM said:Normally, this is the case for me, too. I get more fish per Stik-O than Senko. But this week has been different. One bass per Stik-O this week. The bass from just under a pound to around 3 were hitting so hard they'd kill the worm in one stroke.
But hey, a nice trade off. I'd lose a bait to forego a skunky day!
HA I guess they must've been hungry after such a great winter.
plumworm reply :
d**n guys, I just have better luck with the real GYBC senkos. I don't know what it is, but I do. I guess, if I'm going to spend $4.60 for a gallon of gas for my boat, and drive "what ever" miles @ $4.60 a gal. for my pickup truck to get to where I am going to fish, a few more bucks for real senkos is minor. Just my point of view. Peace
TorqueConverter reply :
I sometimes have to replace my GYCB before I even get bit. It like how dare I have the audacity to actually use them as fishing lures. I really wish the Flappin Hog wasn't so awesome.
Catt reply :
What do you want?
Bass in the livewell or lures in the tackle box...Ya can't have both!
If ANY lure I throw catches 1 bass its done its job!
Todd2 reply :
On 4/20/2014 at 9:31 PM, Catt said:What do you want?
If ANY lure I throw catches 1 bass its done its job!
I guess you don't throw crankbaits? That would get expensive.
Catt reply :
On 4/20/2014 at 9:51 PM, Todd2 said:I guess you don't throw crankbaits? That would get expensive.
I've lost a half dozen DD22s in one tournament to win $8,000!
Each lure I own is bought to catch 1 bass, not 5, not 10, but 1; any more than one is lagniappe!
Todd2 reply :
On 4/21/2014 at 6:46 AM, Catt said:Each lure I own is bought to catch 1 bass, not 5, not 10, but 1; any more than one is lagniappe!
Interesting philosophy..can't say I agree but then again I'm mostly fishing for fun.
As far as the OP... I usually can't get more than two or three fish on any soft stick bait. But I keep the torn pieces and use them as jig trailers. I don't know why..but they work.
Catt reply :
On 4/21/2014 at 9:06 AM, Todd2 said:Interesting philosophy..can't say I agree but then again I'm mostly fishing for fun.
As far as the OP... I usually can't get more than two or three fish on any soft stick bait. But I keep the torn pieces and use them as jig trailers. I don't know why..but they work.
In my mind there is no difference between fun fishing or tournament fishing, you have to put the lure where the bass are.
michang5 reply :
Went out on local lake yesterday and boated 4 and lost 4. Of the 8 total fish that bit one of my baits, 5 of them were on senkos (5" WMRF and 4" watermelon laminate). All were wacky rigged with o-ring and each one survived the strike to be used again.
Only lost two senkos in 5 hours on the water -- tail tore off one (dunno how) and one got snagged during an awful cast and had to be broken off.
Not a bad senko day!
ww2farmer reply :
I don't give a crap about bait durability either...............one bait, one fish, I am fine with it....................however, I do care about money in my bank account or wallet, so when Yum dingers get the job done just as well at .40 cents a pop, as opposed to GYCB senkos at .75 cents a piece (5" versions/TW prices for comparison) I will, and have, opted for the more cost effective of the two. The added durability of the Dinger is a secondary, and welcomed by-product. I have given enough money to GYCB the last few years, I need a break.
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