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most influential bait of the decade 2024


fishing user avatarlure junkie reply : 

what are your thoughts, as well as instant classics for tommorow. can be broken down by bait category. 


fishing user avatarlittle_stephen reply : 

id actually take a different angle on it.

my answer.... Sexy Shad. it became the fastest fad ive ever seen.

next to that....... the hollow bellied swimbait

and the shakey head.


fishing user avatar5bass reply : 

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fishing user avatarJosh Bassman reply : 

For me the Senko is my most influential bait... in the last few years.

In the future, it will be the flat shaky head with mothers finest worms. HOTSTUFF!


fishing user avatartnbassfisher reply : 

I second the Senko comment. There really isn't another bait that can be fished in as many different ways and still catch fish.


fishing user avatarLCpointerKILLA reply : 

Senko. End of story.


fishing user avatarSirSnookalot reply : 

Senko, I sometimes use them as jig trailers for snook.  There is a a product called a snookball which is practically the same thing.


fishing user avatarWayne P. reply : 

Chatterbait


fishing user avatarPrimus reply : 

The Senko would be number one but certainly Shaky heads & swimbaits are also making a mark as viable options.


fishing user avatarGrey Wolf reply : 
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Senko. End of story.

That's the one.


fishing user avatarBlue Streak reply : 

This is a tough one. The Senko is one for sure. Maybe the surface frogs, seems that they have a big following. I would also nominate the LC Pointer even though jerk baits have been around forever.

  I would not consider a technique such as drop shotting or shakey head because those methods have ben around for decades lacking those catchy names. I am curious to see what others have to say.


fishing user avatarSherlock 60 reply : 

Senko!


fishing user avatarPrimus reply : 
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This is a tough one. The Senko is one for sure. Maybe the surface frogs, seems that they have a big following. I would also nominate the LC Pointer even though jerk baits have been around forever.

I would not consider a technique such as drop shotting or shakey head because those methods have ben around for decades lacking those catchy names. I am curious to see what others have to say.

I agree to an extant, as the jigworm has been fished since the 70's however the Shaky Head is a refinement of that technique and this has become a go to technique for most of your everday bass fisherman as opposed to something that only few know about and use.


fishing user avatarflippin and pitchin reply : 

Influential to What?  The retail market ? Productivity as a lure ? It's tie,  The SENKO and the SWEET BEAVER have been two of the most, if not the most copied baits in the past ten years.  Every manufacture has their version. Andre Moore and Gary Yomamoto have had a huge impact on the " plastic's market.  It's hard to find many derivations of the original Senko but look at the dozens for the Sweet Beaver. Creature baits abound.  They both have had similar impact like the original Bobby Garland Gitzit. That established a new lure category, the " tube."


fishing user avatarsoccplayer07 reply : 

without question...SENKO


fishing user avatarThai reply : 

Senko handsdown, how many imitators are there out there again? ;D My first bass ever was on a senko type worm I found on a shoreline while handfishing with a can 9 years ago, and it won't be my last thats for sure


fishing user avatarokiefisher8 reply : 

definitely senko


fishing user avatarjesse-c reply : 

I would have to go with a swimbait. Relatively unknown and now a staple on the BASS circuit. Amistad, and kentucky lake were both won this year on swimbaits. And the popularity is still growing. just my opinion though


fishing user avatarCWB reply : 

Senko followed closely by Swimbaits.


fishing user avatarDock Master reply : 

Chalk another one up for the Senko.


fishing user avatarNewKidInTown reply : 
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what are your thoughts, as well as instant classics for tommorow. can be broken down by bait category.

SENKO


fishing user avatarcatchnm reply : 

#1...unquestionably....Senko

#2....Brush Hogs

#3....Swimbaits.....although the Sassy Shad has been around for a while and was my first "swim" bait. But the large hard and soft swimbaits have definitely gotten a lot of attention this past decade.


fishing user avatarsimplejoe reply : 

1.Senko's

2.Swimbaits

3.Frogs


fishing user avatarCrestliner2008 reply : 

Unquestionably, the Senko has impacted the fishing world more in the past decade than any other lure.


fishing user avatarHooked_On_Bass reply : 
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Unquestionably, the Senko has impacted the fishing world more in the past decade than any other lure.

x2.


fishing user avatarVAfishin4me reply : 

Senko definitely;Most every rod you see online has underneath its picture the suggested uses- Senko, t-rigs, etc. There are even senko rods now, such as the G. Loomis ones.

Has anyone ever thought about how the Senko is really a brand name from GYCB, but people call imitations senkos as well so that there is an entire class of lures that are named for a specific company's lure. It's like the kleenex. That shows you how much of an influence it has had in the past decade.


fishing user avatarAluma-Bass reply : 

swimbaits! senkos are for begginers  :)


fishing user avatarShimmer reply : 

Did someone mention Senko? =P


fishing user avatarCatt reply : 

Senko with no explanation needed :)

Rattle Head Spinner Bait: This baits ability to come cleanly through Hydrilla, Coontail Moss, Milfoil, and Skunk Weed was unbelievable; usually with a quick flick of the wrist cleared all grass.

Most of the Rage Tail line up will reach classic status


fishing user avatarbassman31783 reply : 

Dang. I clicked on this thread with my answer in mind thinking "ohhh I wonder if anyone has said senko yet".  Well.....never mind. :) 


fishing user avatarlure junkie reply : 

wow. #1 thanks for the responses. I certainly envisioned the senko being the clear choice overall but in the hard bait category i guessed there would a little more competition as far selection is concerned. My own personal choice in hard baits would be the resurgence of the square billed crankbait followed closely by the rapala dt series. With respect to tomorrow, the educated angler will increasingly look towards the custom bait realm in search for an edge.


fishing user avatarNorCalFishinguru reply : 

As far a hardbaits go, big swimbaits have sweeped the industry


fishing user avatarflipinstick88 reply : 
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The SENKO and the SWEET BEAVER have been two of the most, if not the most copied baits in the past ten years. Every manufacture has their version. Andre Moore and Gary Yomamoto have had a huge impact on the " plastic's market. It's hard to find many derivations of the original Senko but look at the dozens for the Sweet Beaver. "

THIS!


fishing user avatarEternal Angler reply : 

Gitzit for me, caught a lot of nice smallmouth bass this year with it.  Also a few other fish, the way it moves in the water is great.  It just glides, perfect for jigging.  It's the way the fins are setup on the lure, really help it out.  This was the first year I used it, I was very impressed.  My brother turned me onto the lure, I have him to thank.  If you haven't tried out the Gitzit, I highly recommend it!


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

My kid who is 7 years old doesn 't know anything about lure selection, color, depth, location, presentation and all that we talk about, he has been fishing for a year now and all he fishes are senkos ( opposed to his Pa who seldomly ties a senko ). Actually, the first bait that came into my mind when I started him in the sport was a senko.

So no matter how bad at fishing are you, tie a senko and sooner or later you 'll catch feesh. The kid has already caught his 300th bass.


fishing user avatarRockvilleMDAngler reply : 

I thought the senko came out in the late 90's?  It still probably gets the #1 seed because everyone now has them in their box but I would vote for one of the following:

- Chatterbaits - Definitely originated in the 00's and is fished by TONS of people.

- Toads/Buzz frogs - They might have been around before (although I don't remember them) but in the last 5 years they have become the go-to lure for heavy grass.

- Hollow body frogs - Yes they existed but the Spro version and it's knockoffs were much more effective than the old school versions.  They quickly became a mainstay in the tackle box of heavy cover anglers everywhere.

- Sweet Beaver - One of the most effective soft plastic innovations ever and imitated by every tackle manufacturer.  Definitely entered the market in the 00's.


fishing user avatarBobby Uhrig reply : 

The deep diving Jitterbug gets my vote- its the greatest secret among the top pros- gary yamamoto has revolutionized the plastic industry with the senko-the most productive bass lure ever created-Period


fishing user avatarBobby Uhrig reply : 

Just to add a note -before that had to be the sluggo-It has fallen by the wayside -the senko has stolen the spotlight   but for a few years the sluggo was the bait of the times.  the chatterBait is definitly up there. Now the whole idea for fishing lure manufacturers is to invent the next great bait.


fishing user avatarUncle Leo reply : 
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Dang. I clicked on this thread with my answer in mind thinking "ohhh I wonder if anyone has said senko yet". Well.....never mind. :)

My thoughts exactly. No bad way to fish them.


fishing user avatarTin reply : 

The senko ruined tournament fishing. Anyone can catch fish and big ones at that on it.


fishing user avatarVABassin'14 reply : 

Senko. My favorite is the tiki stick by Wave Worm.


fishing user avatarNasTMcfingas reply : 

#1 Senkos

#2 Hollow Belly Swimbaits

#3 Sweet Beavers

Cause I'm sure that everyone on the site has atleast one of these three if not all three ;D


fishing user avatarBlade-Runner reply : 
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I thought the senko came out in the late 90's? It still probably gets the #1 seed because everyone now has them in their box but I would vote for one of the following:

- Chatterbaits - Definitely originated in the 00's and is fished by TONS of people.

- Toads/Buzz frogs - They might have been around before (although I don't remember them) but in the last 5 years they have become the go-to lure for heavy grass.

- Hollow body frogs - Yes they existed but the Spro version and it's knockoffs were much more effective than the old school versions. They quickly became a mainstay in the tackle box of heavy cover anglers everywhere.

- Sweet Beaver - One of the most effective soft plastic innovations ever and imitated by every tackle manufacturer. Definitely entered the market in the 00's.

Agree with this angler. This was almost exactly what I was going to say before I read down.

Senko was the bait of the 90's. Yamamoto's knockoffs were starting to make their impact in the early 2000's.

I think the whole Lucky Craft revolution really changed things for hard-baits too. Pointers, etc...even the lowball anglers who normally poke fun at people paying $10 + for a plug were picking those up. Now there's a myriad of Nippon knockoffs.


fishing user avatarJepu reply : 

SENKO!

I also agree with the beaver too, it is coming on stronger and harder by the day


fishing user avatarroadwarrior reply : 

Hmm...Nothin' to talk about.

The last "magic lure" prior to the Senko

was the original Floating Rapala. Unless

you were there, you just can't imagine

renting a lure!

8-)


fishing user avatarFishing Doug reply : 

Senko.....knock offs.  ;D


fishing user avatarBlue Streak reply : 
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Hmm...Nothin' to talk about.

The last "magic lure" prior to the Senko

was the original Floating Rapala. Unless

you were there, you just can't imagine

renting a lure!

8-)

As well as the original Big O


fishing user avatarairborne_angler reply : 
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The deep diving Jitterbug gets my vote- its the greatest secret among the top pros- gary yamamoto has revolutionized the plastic industry with the senko-the most productive bass lure ever created-Period

Deep Diving JITTERBUG????!!!! Huh???


fishing user avatareyedabassman reply : 

My vote goes to the Senko, that was a easyone! And then maybe the swimbaits.


fishing user avatarJKarbo214 reply : 

I was wondering the same thing, deep diving jitterbug???


fishing user avatarfishermantony reply : 

Senko may be the most influential bait ever!


fishing user avatarbigbass49 reply : 

I have to go with the senko.


fishing user avatarTriton21 reply : 
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For me the Senko is my most influential bait... in the last few years.

I agree.

Kelley


fishing user avatarWillzx225 reply : 

This is the longest running Senko thread in a long time   ;D  My vote is definitely for the Senko  followed by the Swimbait. 

Another bait that hasn't been mentioned much is the football head jig.  It has opened a bunch of eyes to the different uses for jigs other than flipping them at visable cover.


fishing user avatarPhranchise1213 reply : 

Im gonna say of the previous decade..senko hands down..for the upcoming decade, I think we are gonna continue to see new finesse products and techniques that will continue to come out of japan... the flick shake technique is becoming really popular right now...if not other techniques I'm not aware of.

And btw, if anyone hasn't tried the flick shake technique yet, look it up and get yourself a tru tungsten flea flicker jigs. The action is unreal! and most importantly it catches fish!


fishing user avatarErn reply : 

Have to be the Senko type baits.  Every manufacture of soft plastics has them. Put a hook in it and toss it out. And it can catch fish.   The Fluke/Sluggo would be next.  Although you do something to it.

Swimbaits.  I dont think they come close.  I think they fill a niche. And are still evolving.  Swimbaits are  from outsized Crankbaits to Paddletail worms.


fishing user avatarbweave09 reply : 

renting a lure? please explain


fishing user avatarroadwarrior reply : 

When the original Floating Rapala was first

introduced in the early '60s, the lure was "rented"

on an hourly basis on some lakes.

Buying one or owning one when the Rapala first

came out was virtually impossible. When my dad

found out about them, the Rapala could not be bought.

By '63 or 1964, the Rapalas were more readily

available, but still just as effective as today's

Senko.

8-)


fishing user avatarroadwarrior reply : 

When the original Floating Rapala was first

introduced in the early '60s, the lure was "rented"

on an hourly basis on some lakes.

Buying one or owning one when the Rapala first

came out was virtually impossible. When my dad

found out about them, the Rapala could not be

bought.

By '63 or 1964, the Rapalas were more readily

available, but still just as effective as today's

Senko.

Try the Rapala floater today, it is PRIMO for

little fish. I'm surprised tournament fishermen

don't fish it exclusively during pre-spawn and

spawn!

:)


fishing user avatarVolFan reply : 

Short of really heavy cover, ou can fish everywhere top to bottom with an original rapala and some split shot.  It's still a "go to" for me, especially in moving water.


fishing user avatarBenoBreath reply : 

The "S" Word !!


fishing user avatarzacksdad reply : 

SENKO bar none




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