Tried The Oh So Mighty Senko 2024
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
I finally broke down and tried the Senko since I couldn't get any bites at the pond on anything else. I like the fall action and the texture, but for it to be $7 a bag, I'd hope they'd be a little more durable. On the other hand, I did get two bites, but didn't catch either. Oh well, at least I know I can get bites on it.
mwh33 reply :
Bass pro brand aren't too bad, more durable, and are cheaper than GY. They also have double the plastics in the bag. GY senkos have better action though.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 9:17 AM, mwh33 said:Bass pro brand aren't too bad, more durable, and are cheaper than GY. They also have double the plastics in the bag. GY senkos have better action though.
The closest BPS is about 2-2 1/2 hours away, unfortunately. Probably a good thing though. I have a feeling I'd never have money if there was one closer.
lmbfisherman reply :
Yum Dingers also aren't bad. BPS brand Stik-O's though are my favorite stick baits.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 9:25 AM, lmbfisherman said:Yum Dingers also aren't bad. BPS brand Stik-O's though are my favorite stick baits.
I was gonna pick some Dingers up today as well, but I didn't see any. I've used them before but never caught anything on them. That was before I had the patience to fish them weightless though.
Danturner reply :
Yeah price per bag does suck with senkos but then again it's hard to put a price tag on what works. I'm not a huge fan of using senkos but when the bass clam up it seems to be a go to bait for me.
Rez reply :
How did you rig it?
joeblowwwww reply :
When in these situations (tough bite) there is no substitute for a Gary Yamamoto plastic....( after experimenting with many in the same situation i have found they work 99% of the time) try a creature Black/ blue.
If you are slow dragging it you have to tune in to the feeling of a slight weight feeling on the end almost like getting stuck in heavy algae for a second, set the hook. those bites are almost too late when they are picky.
Crestliner2008 reply :
There are some days when just about any "stick bait" will get you bit, no doubt about it. But, there are those days when the original Senko really shines. I carry both with me, just in case. 
Senko lover reply :
Yum Dingers have consistently worked for me, better than the original GYCB senko.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 12:29 PM, Rez said:How did you rig it?
Wightless T-rig. Let it sink, lift, let sink again.
the reel ess reply :
Big Bite's Trick Stick is very durable. About $5.
As for it not producing well...Sometimes we pull it out as a last resort when fish absolutely will not bite anything. You can also pick up some 3" for really tough conditions.
visagelaid reply :
The Senko's are my go to for sure. I love fishing them. They always seem to catch fish.
Master Bait'r reply :
If you're buying a stickbait and it isn't a Z-Man, you're literally throwing your money right out of the boat. Senkos are about as durable as a wet napkin. No idea why people are willing to use something that is so fragile when other options exist. To each his own though I guess. Whatever makes people happy is cool with me.
joeblowwwww reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 8:38 PM, Master Bait said:If you're buying a stickbait and it isn't a Z-Man, you're literally throwing your money right out of the boat. Senkos are about as durable as a wet napkin. No idea why people are willing to use something that is so fragile when other options exist. To each his own though I guess. Whatever makes people happy is cool with me.
no offense MB but if you are willing to buy and upkeep a boat ( which I can't pull off fishing 6 days a week) spending a couple extra dollars to actually catch the fish doesn't seem like much of a burden. and that softness is why picky bass bite 'em.
the reel ess reply :
If you think they're fragile T-rigged, try wacky rigging them. I have settled on Big Bite and that's where I'll stay until someone proves otherwise. Since no one else I know uses these, that probably won't happen. But I will try shorter ones to get a bite.
BassOnKlinger reply :
I've caught the majority of my fish on senkos. I use the pumpkin G&B fleck, weightless, t-rig and skip them under docks with great success.
I always have to laugh at the people that get upset when plastics break down. They break down BECAUSE YOU'RE CATCHING FISH. 
visagelaid reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:35 PM, BassOnKlinger said:I've caught the majority of my fish on senkos. I use the pumpkin G&B fleck, weightless, t-rig and skip them under docks with great success.
I always have to laugh at the people that get upset when plastics break down. They break down BECAUSE YOU'RE CATCHING FISH.
Thats a really good point. Its like paying $1,000,000/year in taxes... Means you are making lots of money.
Derekbass02 reply :
I like the Stik-O's from BPS. I have used the white ones a bunch on smallmouth around here. Yesterday I caught a 19 incher on a 4 inch white one. I have also caught some fish on the Yum Dingers before.
morton01 reply :
Love the BPS stik-O's. I also really like the YUM Dingers. Both quality baits. I bought one bag of GY senkos and figured that was enough, I could get more for less at BPS. My favorite way to rig them is wacky. I haven't tried T-riggin it yet.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:35 PM, BassOnKlinger said:I've caught the majority of my fish on senkos. I use the pumpkin G&B fleck, weightless, t-rig and skip them under docks with great success.
I always have to laugh at the people that get upset when plastics break down. They break down BECAUSE YOU'RE CATCHING FISH.
Thing is, I didn't catch any fish. Lol
CeeJay reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 7:53 PM, the reel ess said:Big Bite's Trick Stick is very durable. About $5.
As for it not producing well...Sometimes we pull it out as a last resort when fish absolutely will not bite anything. You can also pick up some 3" for really tough conditions.
Yep, my PB largemouth was caught on a 3" Senko.
Gotfishyfingers? reply :
Ebay has stick baits in bulk. They work just as good imho.
Flippin4Biggins reply :
I'm going to second the gy senkos.... I don't get that many bites on them but when I do.... My line takes off.
geo g reply :
Stick baits will flat out catch fish of all sizes under a bunch of conditions. You don't need the expensive G/Y variety, stick-o and ace will work just as good. Use as little weight as possible for the weather conditions. 4 inch is my favorite size and they cast a mile.
basshole8190 reply :
If I'm going to fish weightless the original senko is the way to go. If im fishing weighted wacky any other stick bait can work but I prefer yum fingers or strike King shim e sticks
BassinLou reply :
If your are seriously considering adding stick worms to your arsenal, someone already mentioned it. Buy bulk, look around or take advantage of the site sponsors and buy 50 pack of stickbaits. BPS currently has a sale of bulk stick o's.
RoLo reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 8:59 AM, Demonic Forrest said:I like the fall action and the texture, but for it to be $7 a bag, I'd hope they'd be a little more durable.
I often use the Gambler Ace, which is another stickworm like the Senko but with better durability.
The tip-waggle of the Gambler Ace is very similar to the Senko, but don't take my word for it,
run a simple field comparison. Rig an unweighted Senko and unweighted Ace on separate rods using the same line.
Find a gin-clear lake and compare the 'tip-waggle' of both worms during side-by-side freefalls.
You might be surprised to find that the Gambler Ace will often look as good or even better than the Senko.
Furthermore, there are times when bass will want more action or less action.
The Yum Dinger has the least action of any stickworm I've tested, yet it's a favorite stickworm of many fishermen.
Roger
WRB reply :
Senko is a Yamamto trade name for the lure he invented, all other are knock off's.
Always amazes me when bass anglers whine about the price of soft plastics and complain about paying a fare market price for something that works good. You spend hours of your time on the water catching nothing or very few bass and saved less than $1.
If you find something that works better for a similar price, go for it!
Tom
RoLo reply :
On 6/7/2015 at 3:01 AM, WRB said:Senko is a Yamamto trade name for the lure he invented, all other are knock off's.
Always amazes me when bass anglers whine about the price of soft plastics and complain about paying a fare market price for something that works good. You spend hours of your time on the water catching nothing or very few bass and saved less than $1.
Tom
The term "knock-off" might have a negative connotation, but refers to any product introduced after the prototype.
The original version of any product has no lock on superiority. In fact, provided there's no patent pending,
many knock-offs include upgrades and improvements over the original version.
I kind a like the knock-offs of the original Wright Brother's airplane 
Roger
WRB reply :
A patent is awarded for invention of a new concept, doesn't mean follow on products of that concept are inferior. The GY Senko was first of it's kind, not patent item or a prototype, it is a production lure that worked so well the other soft plastic worm makers copied to get a share of the business by selling at a lower price point or some type of improvement that gives the new lure an advantage, catches more bass. Being copied is a form of flattery, not sure if originator see's it that way.
Gary invented the Senko about the mid 90's, nearly 20 years ago! It's only been about 10 years since the GYCB has become well known because of the Senko. Gary started in Arizona with Twin T's soft plastics, twin tail grubs, back in the early 80's.
Tom
tatertester reply :
I moved in 1998 about 300 miles from my previous home.I had been using senkos for a year or two before the move , and, I was very surprised to learn that senkos were almost unheard of in the new location......Didn't take long tho for aenko fever to catch on.
tatertester reply :
Senko not aenko!...LOL
TorqueConverter reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:35 PM, BassOnKlinger said:I've caught the majority of my fish on senkos. I use the pumpkin G&B fleck, weightless, t-rig and skip them under docks with great success.
I always have to laugh at the people that get upset when plastics break down. They break down BECAUSE YOU'RE CATCHING FISH.
I've lost many a Yamamoto plastic without ever getting bit. Things just come flying off the end of my line or jig.
Jeff H reply :
Mr Twister Comida deserves honorable mention. Nice baits but durability is probably no better than GYCB Senko. However, they are cheaper and have good action.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 6/7/2015 at 10:55 AM, TorqueConverter said:I've lost many a Yamamoto plastic without ever getting bit. Things just come flying off the end of my line or jig.
I probably went through a whole bag this past week fishing a wacky rig that just cast off.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 9:46 PM, joeblowwwww said:no offense MB but if you are willing to buy and upkeep a boat ( which I can't pull off fishing 6 days a week) spending a couple extra dollars to actually catch the fish doesn't seem like much of a burden. and that softness is why picky bass bite 'em.
It's true. They have their place for sure but I must admit I have a vendetta against them. I went through a whole bag in an afternoon and said never again... I bought some zinkerz last fall and literally still have a few left in the bag. Definitely a personal preference thing but I do not like "regular" stickbaits strictly for durability's sake. Those baits blow apart when you give them a nasty look and that plastic clogs up the fish's digestive tract often killing them. It's not just a presentation thing, it's a precautionary thing too.
visagelaid reply :
You know I hear people talk about durability issues. I have never had this problem. Ive caught multiple fish on the same senko rigged texas. If wacky it usually will come off, but I have never had one come off on a missed hook set or blow apart in pieces. Idk, but I appear to be in the minority on this one.
David the Gnome reply :
I think I must be in the minority here but I've never even had a bite on a senko. I've tried fishing them like they show you to in the videos and nothing. Maybe they don't like the color on mine or something. I've tried four different ponds with no luck. Usually give up after an hour or so and switch back to a minnow/spoon/spinner.
CeeJay reply :
On 6/8/2015 at 8:02 PM, visagelaid said:You know I hear people talk about durability issues. I have never had this problem. Ive caught multiple fish on the same senko rigged texas. If wacky it usually will come off, but I have never had one come off on a missed hook set or blow apart in pieces. Idk, but I appear to be in the minority on this one.
Yeah I've never had durability issues with them either. My last 4 smallmouth were caught on the same Senko, and I'll be using that same one again tomorrow morning.
Brett Strohl reply :
I caught the biggest bass of my life last week on a white Yum dinger. I recently got a pack of white senkos in a trade so I'll use both, but if I'm buying from now on I'm going to stick with Yums. I haven't fished the senkos yet, but TBH the Yums look like a better lure, as far as action and having some flakes to maybe get the fish's attention.
I'm not going to pay an extra $5 for something that is almost the exact same thing. I don't think the bass know how much you spent on them anyway 
Brett Strohl reply :
But in defense of the senkos, they do say they are made in America, and IME any stick bait has done a lot better than all but one of my cranks. After I started fishing Yum dingers, I honestly might as well have thrown 95% of the rest of my tackle box in the garbage. I would say the average fisherman, like myself, is going to be better off buying any brand of stick bait and a bag of O rings, than they are going to be spending the same money on crank baits.
bootytrain reply :
Try Jackall Flickshakes, they have outproduced senkos for me and have caught my 3 personal bests. They are cheaper too.
Brett Strohl reply :
On 6/7/2015 at 1:38 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I probably went through a whole bag this past week fishing a wacky rig that just cast off.
I got some o rings on ebay that make the stick baits last a lot longer. They're about $5 for 50, but you could probably get those rubber bands kids put on their braces a lot cheaper and they'd do the same thing
jitterbug127 reply :
I really like the wacky rig. I am going to bring out some 3/0 circle hooks for us today. I think they might hook up on them well
ColdSVT reply :
I was under thw impression that line is not needed as just the opened bag of senkos on the deck would cause the fish to throw themselves into the boat
Mumpy reply :
Go to that tackle store online that starts with tackle and ends with warehouse and purchase the following
O WACKY TOOL
The Brute O-Rings
VMC Sureset Circle Hooks
And you're all set. You will catch around 5-7 bass per worm using this rig.
Brett Strohl reply :
Is there a purpose to the wacky tool? I just stretch the worms out and roll the O rings on.
FishTank reply :
My two cents on this topic......
I love a good deal as much as anybody when comes to fishing equipment and lures. I try not to buy anything unless it is on sale or clearance. With that said, I have tried many other baits (knock offs) like the senko and nothing compares to the original. IMHO, they just catch more fish than anything else but I do get bored using them. I generally get them at DSG for about $3-4 a pack. I just wait until they go on sale, use a coupon or two and stock up.
As far as durability goes, if I catch a fish and it breaks, I'm good with that. That seems to be the case with most soft plastics but not all, of course. Maybe it's me but when I set the hook on a fish most soft plastic rip at the tip and push there way up the line. I have caught multiple fish on the same senko but it's rare.
So for now, I will stick with the senkos but I will try some of the new stuff along the way.
Bass&PanMan reply :
Weightless wacky style with an 'o' rig. I went through 5 in an hour hooking directly then switched to the 'o' ring and I have used the same one for a while now
MrBigFishSC reply :
Where I buy tackle senkos are 7.99 for 10 and dingers are 3.99 for 8. That's a 38% savings. I fish both and have the same success with both. Both come off T-rigs at about the same rate and wacky is much better for durability. I catch way more fish T-rig than wacky however. Most of my losses are while landing fish as the bait gets thrown off or torn up. There are more colors in senko but let's face it we all fish about 3 standard colors anyway. Haven't tried others but after this will check them out.
chelboed reply :
Caught this on a Senko last night...
Shanes7614 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 6:53 PM, Senko lover said:Yum Dingers have consistently worked for me, better than the original GYCB senko.
Why isn't your name dinger lover instead of senko lover??? Lol
Shanes7614 reply :
On 6/8/2015 at 7:56 PM, Master Bait said:It's true. They have their place for sure but I must admit I have a vendetta against them. I went through a whole bag in an afternoon and said never again... I bought some zinkerz last fall and literally still have a few left in the bag. Definitely a personal preference thing but I do not like "regular" stickbaits strictly for durability's sake. Those baits blow apart when you give them a nasty look and that plastic clogs up the fish's digestive tract often killing them. It's not just a presentation thing, it's a precautionary thing too.
You think the digest ability of z man products is any better? Senko brand from what I've read have the highest salt content and worst durability and breakdown so I would think those would be the least problematic. I have very few zman products but have heard many times they cause ALOT of havoc amongst other plastics and hardbaits as well...
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/5/2015 at 4:05 PM, Shanes7614 said:You think the digest ability of z man products is any better? Senko brand from what I've read have the highest salt content and worst durability and breakdown so I would think those would be the least problematic. I have very few zman products but have heard many times they cause ALOT of havoc amongst other plastics and hardbaits as well...
Just keep them in their original package and there will be no problems. I carry dozens of bags of Zman products and the only problems I've had were my own fault and those are few and far between.
If at all avoidable, don't throw plastics in the lake. It's better for the fish and looks better for fisherman as a whole when we're not discarding trash in the lake. Of course there's times it can't be avoided, but a lot of the time it's just as easy to toss them in the bottom of the boat as it is to throw them in the water.
Shanes7614 reply :
On 7/5/2015 at 4:33 PM, Bluebasser86 said:Just keep them in their original package and there will be no problems. I carry dozens of bags of Zman products and the only problems I've had were my own fault and those are few and far between.
If at all avoidable, don't throw plastics in the lake. It's better for the fish and looks better for fisherman as a whole when we're not discarding trash in the lake. Of course there's times it can't be avoided, but a lot of the time it's just as easy to toss them in the bottom of the boat as it is to throw them in the water.
I've definitely heard the original package... I was more questioning the thought of how digestible MB really thought they are compared to a senko brand. I myself would think that a bait that's almost indestructible would be worse then a bait with such a high salt content and breaks down as much as guys complain about them.
As far as rubber mine NEVER get thrown in the water. I also will try to chaise down any floaters I see that may be lost during battle and scoop them up. Whenever I see any garbage on the water I always pick stuff up and try to leave the water looking better then when I arrived. Just trying to do my own part in keeping the waters I fish clean.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/5/2015 at 8:06 PM, Shanes7614 said:I've definitely heard the original package... I was more questioning the thought of how digestible MB really thought they are compared to a senko brand. I myself would think that a bait that's almost indestructible would be worse then a bait with such a high salt content and breaks down as much as guys complain about them.
As far as rubber mine NEVER get thrown in the water. I also will try to chaise down any floaters I see that may be lost during battle and scoop them up. Whenever I see any garbage on the water I always pick stuff up and try to leave the water looking better then when I arrived. Just trying to do my own part in keeping the waters I fish clean.
That would be interesting to see. As fast as they break down when they come in contact with another plastic (a few days), or JJ's Magic (instantly), I'd be curious to know if the same happens in a fish's stomach or if they just blow up like regular plastics do.
wnspain reply :
On 6/7/2015 at 1:38 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I probably went through a whole bag this past week fishing a wacky rig that just cast off.
Use a weedless hook or the O-ring wacky tool and that won't happen.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/5/2015 at 8:31 PM, wnspain said:Use a weedless hook or the O-ring wacky tool and that won't happen.
I did and it still did, I just got to lose an O-ring and a Senko that way. One of these days I'll remember to get some tiny zipties and see if those are any better.
Canyon explorer reply :
Best deal I have found is Gander Mountain's sale on 5" stick worms @ 3.99 for a 15 -Pak.
I bought 4 packs Saturday.
wnspain reply :
On 7/5/2015 at 8:32 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I did and it still did, I just got to lose an O-ring and a Senko that way. One of these days I'll remember to get some tiny zipties and see if those are any better.
You'll have to teach me that trick then, because I've never had it happen (on a unmangled senko).
chelboed reply :
My 210pc Stick-O kit (174 worms, 36 hooks, weights, etc) that I got for Father's Day was only $14.95 and didn't contain a single bad color for my region.
I'm particularly excited to try the thinner finesse stick worms.
It's a killer deal for less than $15
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/5/2015 at 8:55 PM, wnspain said:You'll have to teach me that trick then, because I've never had it happen (on a unmangled senko).
You don't want to learn it, it's expensive. Cost me almost a whole bags worth of senkos at Grand last year. Maybe my O rings were defective.
Shanes7614 reply :
On 7/5/2015 at 9:33 PM, Bluebasser86 said:You don't want to learn it, it's expensive. Cost me almost a whole bags worth of senkos at Grand last year. Maybe my O rings were defective.
I think he was referring to the mini zip tie trick...
chelboed reply :
The kit I was talking about for $14.95.
CeeJay reply :
On 7/6/2015 at 4:04 AM, chelboed said:The kit I was talking about for $14.95.
Good deal.
Yeah those thin ones, especially, look great. And the fat ones should produce as well.
Derekbass02 reply :
On 7/5/2015 at 9:24 PM, chelboed said:My 210pc Stick-O kit (174 worms, 36 hooks, weights, etc) that I got for Father's Day was only $14.95 and didn't contain a single bad color for my region.
I'm particularly excited to try the thinner finesse stick worms.
It's a killer deal for less than $15
I also bought that same kit.
scaleface reply :
I have never used a Senko. I've used less expensive knock offs. The Strike King Jogger worm is what I use to use . Cant find them anymore so I use Wave Tiki Sticks .
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