most influential bait of the decade 2024
lure junkie reply :
what are your thoughts, as well as instant classics for tommorow. can be broken down by bait category.
little_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.
5bass reply :
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Josh 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!
tnbassfisher 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.
LCpointerKILLA reply :
Senko. End of story.
SirSnookalot 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.
Wayne P. reply :
Chatterbait
Primus reply :
The Senko would be number one but certainly Shaky heads & swimbaits are also making a mark as viable options.
Grey Wolf reply :
QuoteSenko. End of story.
That's the one.
Blue 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.
Sherlock 60 reply :
Senko!
Primus reply :
QuoteThis 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.
flippin 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."
soccplayer07 reply :
without question...SENKO
Thai 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
okiefisher8 reply :
definitely senko
jesse-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
CWB reply :
Senko followed closely by Swimbaits.
Dock Master reply :
Chalk another one up for the Senko.
NewKidInTown reply :
Quotewhat are your thoughts, as well as instant classics for tommorow. can be broken down by bait category.
SENKO
catchnm 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.
simplejoe reply :
1.Senko's
2.Swimbaits
3.Frogs
Crestliner2008 reply :
Unquestionably, the Senko has impacted the fishing world more in the past decade than any other lure.
Hooked_On_Bass reply :
QuoteUnquestionably, the Senko has impacted the fishing world more in the past decade than any other lure.
x2.
VAfishin4me 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.
Aluma-Bass reply :
swimbaits! senkos are for begginers 
Shimmer reply :
Did someone mention Senko? =P
Catt 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
bassman31783 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.
lure 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.
NorCalFishinguru reply :
As far a hardbaits go, big swimbaits have sweeped the industry
flipinstick88 reply :
QuoteThe 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!
Eternal 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!
Raul 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.
RockvilleMDAngler 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.
Bobby 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
Bobby 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.
Uncle Leo reply :
QuoteDang. 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.
Tin reply :
The senko ruined tournament fishing. Anyone can catch fish and big ones at that on it.
VABassin'14 reply :
Senko. My favorite is the tiki stick by Wave Worm.
NasTMcfingas 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
Blade-Runner reply :
QuoteI 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.
Jepu reply :
SENKO!
I also agree with the beaver too, it is coming on stronger and harder by the day
roadwarrior 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 Doug reply :
Senko.....knock offs. ;D
Blue Streak reply :
QuoteHmm...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
airborne_angler reply :
QuoteThe 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???
eyedabassman reply :
My vote goes to the Senko, that was a easyone! And then maybe the swimbaits.
JKarbo214 reply :
I was wondering the same thing, deep diving jitterbug???
fishermantony reply :
Senko may be the most influential bait ever!
bigbass49 reply :
I have to go with the senko.
Triton21 reply :
QuoteFor me the Senko is my most influential bait... in the last few years.
I agree.
Kelley
Willzx225 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.
Phranchise1213 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!
Ern 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.
bweave09 reply :
renting a lure? please explain
roadwarrior 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-)
roadwarrior 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!
VolFan 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.
BenoBreath reply :
The "S" Word !!
zacksdad reply :
SENKO bar none
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