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[Hellbenderman]

In reviewing my tackle needs for the coming of the annual spring mayhem, I made a remarkable discovery...I didn't throw a spinnerbait all last year, or a fluke, or a minnow stick bait...or any top water at all...or any...hey...if I'm not throwing those things...then what am I throwing that is catching all those bass...egads!...SENKOS! I have been sucked into SENKOTOPIA! I sense I'm not alone from the numbers they sell. Fair warning to those of you who are considering taking up the senko...something else will suffer neglect. So, what did techniques did you used to do that you don't use much anymore, and why have they slipped aside? Perhaps you might consider returning to one?

[Stasher1]

You know, I have never caught a single bass on a Senko-style bait. I have a ton of them, and have carted them all over the South to various lakes and ponds, but they just take up space in my box. 

[fishin_fool]

same here in Ohio must not be doing something right

[Bassnajr]

You know, I have never caught a single bass on a Senko-style bait. I have a ton of them, and have carted them all over the South to various lakes and ponds, but they just take up space in my box.

A Senko not thrown on a SLACK LINE in my opinion will most times not catch fish. Took me a while to realize this. Also patience is required. The bait has to sink to the bottom and, depending on the bait, this can take some time. Does this help??

[Jig Man]

The bubble gum was my top pre spawn bait.  Since then I can't get them to do anything for me.

[gotarheelz14]

You can try playing with the size of the hook also in order to get a faster or slower sink rate

[Stasher1]

A Senko not thrown on a SLACK LINE in my opinion will most times not catch fish. Took me a while to realize this. Also patience is required. The bait has to sink to the bottom and, depending on the bait, this can take some time. Does this help??

I appreciate it, but I usually just go with a particular worm that has worked for me on every body of water I've fished in the past few years. I buy at least one bag every time I hit BPS, which is fairly often.

[JigMe]

You know, I have never caught a single bass on a Senko-style bait. I have a ton of them, and have carted them all over the South to various lakes and ponds, but they just take up space in my box.

try to down size the senko, and fish really slow. This is my go-to bait if everything else fails, and I ALWAYS catch something.

[Goose52]

I've never caught a fish on a Senko-style bait either, and I have genuine GYCB Senkos, Yum Dingers, BPS and Gander Mountain clones, etc. in 3", 4" and 5" sizes. I'll have to admit that while I have them, I don't fish them that often. Maybe this year... :

Now, when it comes to addictions, let's talk about 5" single-tail grubs.............. ;D ;D ;D

[Bassnajr]

There is not a "Pro" on the Elite Series Tour that doesn't have a Senko tied on one of their rods....but I bet you won't see it on TV!!!!!

[marinetech]

senkos work great here in maine , I just do not enjoy fishing them , I just find it boring. Now my fishing partner on the other hand will make 1 cast with a crankbait or a soft plastic and if he doesn't get something on that cast , out come the senkos and he is reelin in the bass to beat the band. I am always saying to him , friggin senkos !

[Ima Bass Ninja]

only senko fish i ever caught was wacky rigged..I've tried them every way,slack line , texas rigged  got nothin. Its ok thought just like the OP i may be missin other techniques if i actually could catch somethin on them ;D

[K.Fox]

With a Senko less is more... Cast it out and do nothing. Its good for a co-angler on the back of the boat that needs to slow it down.. Not an easy thing to do for someone that likes to chuck and wind...

[K_Mac]

Yes, Senkos and all other Senko type baits are evil. There is no known cure for this destructive addiction. The green/orange/junebug ones are the worst. I recommend PMing me for a shipping address so that I can "dispose" of the baits in an approved fashion.

[Crestliner2008]

I like the 7" in summer.