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I can't register or login into the forums!
How do I fish the Senko?
I want to become a pro fisherman. How do I start my career?
How do I get sponsors?
What are the world record smallmouth and largemouth weights?
How do I catch bass from the bank?
I need help with my pond (building/maintaining/stocking/management)
What can you tell me about the drop shot rig? How to rig, depth, equipment to use, type of bait...
Are you affiliated with B.A.S.S., FLW, a product, manufacturer, or some other organization?
How do I submit my article to this site?

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How do I fish the Senko?

Got a question regarding the Yamamoto Senko? Anything and everything you want to know is all right here!
    

Articles

Plastic Cigars
Effective Soft Stick Baits
Keeping Senkos Simple
Fishing The Senko Worm
Weightless Worms

Forum Discussions

senko maniacs
What line do you prefer for fishing Senkos?
senko rigs
senko imitations
senko basics
Which Senkos should I buy?
senko hooks ???
What is a Senko?
Does the salt make a difference
Senko vs. Zero
Senko Line
Senkos in dirty water
senko presentation ???
Senko vs Senko Ripoff
Senkos in the wind
Senko techniques
Senko knockoffs on eBay?
Senko magic - worth the cost?
Senko tips
Senko alternatives
Detecting the Senko strike
Is the Kinami Flash just as good?
SENKOS....not just for Bass anymore
senko- Zoom's version?
Senko and a bobber?
SENKO CRAZE?!?!?!?!?!
Senko Test Run #1
Senko as jig trailer
Senko Baits


I want to become a pro fisherman. How do I start my career?

The following articles will get you started down the right path. Follow the links at the bottom of each page for even more information. You can also get personal advice by discussing this in our fishing forums

How do I get sponsors?

Being a good tournament angler simply isn't enough. Good tournament anglers are a dime a dozen, and most sponsors receive dozens of resumes from them every week. However, if you keep in mind the bass fishing industry is a business in need of salesmen, you'll go far. Companies are not just looking for patch-wearing tournament anglers anymore-they are looking for consultants-anglers who can act as a liaison between customer and company. Forget the resume and focus on getting their attention in other ways. The following articles will tell you how: You can also discover more information by discussing this in our fishing forums

What are the world record smallmouth and largemouth weights?

The world record largemouth weighed 22 pounds, 4 ounces; most state records are between 10 and 14 pounds. The world record smallmouth weighed 11 pounds, 15 ounces, and most state records are between 7 and 9 pounds.

How do I catch bass from the bank?

You don't need a boat to catch bass. These articles explain in detail what you need to know in order to catch them from the shore:

I need help with my pond (building/maintaining/stocking/management)

We have a growing library of articles for pond owners from the pages of Pond Boss magazine that address a wide variety of subjects. Please see our Fish and Lake Management section for more information.
  In addition, Pond Boss magazine is not only an excellent resource, but they have an incredibly useful website. Go to their Ask The Boss section where expert biologists and lake managers are eager to offer their advice. The managers, editors, and writers (all certified experts and licensed professionals) check that message board every day.

What can you tell me about the drop shot rig? How to rig, depth, equipment to use, type of bait...

We have several terrific articles on the site that explain how to rig and use the drop shot rig - complete with diagrams.

Are you affiliated with B.A.S.S., FLW, a product, manufacturer, or some other organization?

We are independant from any other organization. If you have a specific question for a lure or tackle manufacturer, equipment company, or tournament organization, please contact them directly.

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