Hi,

I've been killin them on senkos this week ata small lake I go to. I have been using a 3/0 gammie offset hook, however, the baits tear off VERY easily (more than a senko should; I know they're not the strongest plastics) I have to replace the senko after every fish. So, while my hook up ratio is good, I was wondering if I should up he hook size to a 4/0 or even 5/0? Any suggestions?

What I do to save the senko for about 3 to 5 hits, when I tex Po's the hook ,put back an extra 1/8 of worm leaving a slight bend in the plastic then Po's it.If done right the senko when bit should collapse easier, which then should slide down the hook shank, instead of pulling back when Bit.If its to tight from Eye of the Hook to the bend in the shank,The initial strike and hook set pulls the worm back and down forcing the nose to tear.So if you put a slight bend in the senko by driving the shank of the hook bottom up towards you in an angle away from the eye it creates a natural bend, then TeX Po's it.It works for me I get several fish with it.I use 2/0-3/0 the whole year 5/0 for very cold conditions weightless or with a nail.And on extreme conditions Ill use a #1/0.Flexibility, more natural.Any way it works for me, and I thought Id share.Any and All Plastics.Your Welcome.

Thanks, I'll have a go at it.

I use a 1\0 or 2\0 hook and tear them up.

It's just the nature of a Senko I guess.

Try them wacky rigged with a O-ring and a 2/0 Gammy Finesse Wide Gap hook.The Senko will last alot longer.When the fish hits the Senko it usually runs up the line a few feet.You might want to smash the barb down with some pliers as well.

Try a lunker city 3/0 or 4/0 "texposer" hook. They are made for stickbaits.http://www.lunkercity.com/tph.html

I like a larger hook. I fish it on a Mustad EWG 5/0 thin wire and have found that I actually tear them less with the larger hook. JMO.

Jack