Senko worms - best colors? 2025

FishGeek reply :

The water is "hard" this time of year in New Hampshire. So, I am spending time stocking up the tackle box. In your opinion, what are best colors (and corresponding conditions) of senko worms?

Like most lures, they come in dizzying array of colors. Sometimes I wonder if those colors catch more fisherman than fish. ;D Thanks!

Lightninrod reply :

I've caught literally hundreds of Bass on their #222 color, It works all year long and in any water clarity.

6 lber

4 lber

5 lber

Dan

Tin reply : http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1140395473

FishGeek reply :

thanks for the link, tin2win... I searched before I posted, but did not find that one (newbie mistake, sorry).

Thanks, Lightninrod. The 222 color is on my list. Beautiful fish... nice pics!

Tin reply :

If you fish Winnie a lot, can't beat Watermelon with gold and black flake

Bassnajr reply :

Hey all....

I just got into senkos this past late summer-fall so i don't have alot of experience using them. Before that, worms only. LBH had given me this advice which I found helpful. Mimic the color of what fish eat. Darks, green, browns, blacks. I've never seen a yellow bait fish in fresh water (lol), but you never know. I'm gonna add a question...wacky rig, T-rig, what rig works best with senko's for you?

Alan

FishGeek reply :

Just read that other thread. According to the responses, it looks like every color under the sun works. I was hoping for easy answer

Maybe my question should have been "under what conditions should you use which colors?" Am I correct in thinking it is better to use light/clear colors in clear water and darker colors with low visibility?

Thanks for the tip on Winni -- yes, I fish there a lot. Great lake!

Tin reply :

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I've never seen a yellow bait fish in fresh water (lol), but you never know. I'm gonna add a question...wacky rig, T-rig, what rig works best with senko's for you?
Alan

Never seen a YELLOW Perch in RI? lol Just messin with ya. I took a 4 pound largie out of Wordens with a 10 yellow perch sticking out of its throat. Wacky rig around docks and limited cover, texas in heavy

Bassnajr reply :

You're right tin...brain cramp!!!!

I just pictured, like a banana colored senko made me chuckle ;D

like that dancing banana!!!

Alan

Tin reply :

But if fish are feeding on baitfish a senko isn't your best option. You can cover a lot more water and imitate baitfish better with cranks, spinnerbaits, flukes, or even swimbaits imo.

.dsaavedra. reply :

smoke, natural shad, junebug.

Bassnajr reply :

No,

I'm good with cranks, spinnerbaits, jerk baits and the like. This year you can show me the way to throw a jig. I hear you're not bad at that!!!! (lol).

Alan

Glenn reply :

Suggest familarizing yourself with the Senko FAQ's at the top of this forum.

Cory N reply :

Fishgeek,

Everyone certainly has their own special go to senko color and their own special opinion, here comes mine.

1. If you're looking for new colors to try, pay attention to the replies from people from your region or that you think might be fishing the same water clarity and forage for you area. You're from NH, pay attention to other NE'rs...the fish are going to be living in similar habitats.

2. It is really about the action or wiggle of this bait first, if the fish are interested...great.

2a. Kind of like girls at the bar. If they're into you, they're into you. It doesn't much matter if you have blue jeans or khakis on. A fresh pair of Tigers or chuck t originals. (I mean we all have our lucky shirt, you know?) It helps if you have your shirt on straight, but they've made up their mind based on something. And it's probably not your smoke w/black,blue, and gold flake shirt.

3. Again, assuming that you are just getting going with the senko. Learn how to fish the bait and gain confidence with it. Then buy the green and purple swirl with emerald and red flakes.

4. Don't limit yourself as an angler, learn other baits and techniques.

5. A lot of colors are better at catching fisherman than fish. It's awesome.

6. Familiarize yourself with the Search feature, the FAQs, and all the awesome articles. There are answers to questions you didn't know you had in there.

Happy Holidays,

Cory

FishGeek reply :

Cory - Thanks for your advice. It makes sense that confidence and presentation is more important than color (just like that girls at the bar, but I never had much luck there ha ha ;D).

And Glenn thanks for the pointer to the Senko FAQ page. I don't know how I missed that. That's an amazing piece of research. Great stuff!

Your help is very much appreciated.

Cory N reply :

You're doomed

Brad_Coovert reply :

I do not think that there is lake anywhere that Green Pumpkin will not catch fish. My absolute best color everywhere I go.

Brad

FishTank reply :

Pretty much any dark color will do but my personal favorite is Watermelon/Greenpumpkin Laminate.

Senkos are awesome but as others have suggested check out the sticky at the top of the page. I tend to go back and read it from time to time. Lots of good info.

Joel W reply :

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I do not think that there is lake anywhere that Green Pumpkin will not catch fish. My absolute best color everywhere I go.
Brad

I'm a NY Reservoir fisherman and when I opt to fish either a 4 or 5 inch Stickbait it's either Green Pumpkin or Watermelon with black flake.

Tin reply :

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I do not think that there is lake anywhere that Green Pumpkin will not catch fish. My absolute best color everywhere I go.
Brad

I'm a NY Reservoir fisherman and when I opt to fish either a 4 or 5 inch Stickbait it's either Green Pumpkin or Watermelon with black flake.

Yup, in the northeast, I think those are the only two colors you need.

Cigarlover 1 reply :

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I do not think that there is lake anywhere that Green Pumpkin will not catch fish. My absolute best color everywhere I go.
Brad

I'm a NY Reservoir fisherman and when I opt to fish either a 4 or 5 inch Stickbait it's either Green Pumpkin or Watermelon with black flake.

Yup, in the northeast, I think those are the only two colors you need.

Those are the two colors I carry the most of.

FishGeek reply :

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I'm a NY Reservoir fisherman and when I opt to fish either a 4 or 5 inch Stickbait it's either Green Pumpkin or Watermelon with black flake.

Seems like there is a consensus on these two colors in the northeast. This helps A LOT... thanks!

flippin reply :

those are two best colors here in ohio except dark water i use black

Rope reply :

208, Great in both Stained and Clear!

roadwarrior reply :

Welcome aboard!

Nice fish, great pic!

8-)

BassinWill301 reply :

I do best with solid black or black with blue flake.

rondef reply :

I use the swim senkos both pumkin and watermelon and I have good success with them.

ga_hawghauler reply :

i agree with some of the others green pumpkin is one of my first choice no matter what type of soft plastic.

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