What do you think of using a seven inch senko in really muddy water? The bay I fish in doesnt have many lunkers but would the seven inch senko deter smaller fish or attract them because of its big profile? Anybody here have any suggestions for big worms to use in shallow muddy water? Thanks

Smaller bass have been known to eat things that are pretty big in relation to their own body size. I would say that more larger bass would be interested in it, however, than smaller bass. Since the water is muddy, try to use a higher visibility color, insert a rattle or use scent or other attractant. I find that Berkeley makes a good bass attractant that can be found in walmart (at least here in Texas)

Hope this helps

I know this won't make sense :ohad GREAT sucess with 5" senko's--SO the 7" had to be better and COULD catch bigger fish--WRONG(my experience only).  Bait ape put that idea in my head.  Still don't understand this--but I've had 5x's more success with 5"er's.   SIZE DOES MATTER-IT'S NOT THE SIZE OF THE WORM-IT'S HOW YOU SHAKE IT

I know this won't make sense :ohad GREAT sucess with 5" senko's--SO the 7" had to be better and COULD catch bigger fish--WRONG(my experience only). Bait ape put that idea in my head. Still don't understand this--but I've had 5x's more success with 5"er's. SIZE DOES MATTER-IT'S NOT THE SIZE OF THE WORM-IT'S HOW YOU SHAKE IT

Now you've put the idea in my head, I will have to try the 7". Almost all of my bigger fish this year were caught on 6" Stick-os. I have not used 7" because they are huge. I have been afraid of frightening the smaller fish.

I know this won't make sense :ohad GREAT sucess with 5" senko's--SO the 7" had to be better and COULD catch bigger fish--WRONG(my experience only). Bait ape put that idea in my head. Still don't understand this--but I've had 5x's more success with 5"er's. SIZE DOES MATTER-IT'S NOT THE SIZE OF THE WORM-IT'S HOW YOU SHAKE IT

Now you've put the idea in my head, I will have to try the 7". Almost all of my bigger fish this year were caught on 6" Stick-os. I have not used 7" because they are huge. I have been afraid of frightening the smaller fish.

In muddy water the huge bait will displace more water and could work well.That said though I really don't like the 7 inchers and in my opinion they are just too fat, it isn't the length that gets me. I don't seem to have any problems catching them on the 6 inchers and they do seem to be a better bait for getting kicker fish. You may experience SLIGHTLY less bites on the six. I would use black and blue or if your using something the the Yum dingers the black/blue laminate works very well.

As far as other worms to use I am a very big fan of 10 inch Yum ribbons. Other good suggestions from me would be full sized brush hogs in black and blue, junebug,and key lime pie. Also baby and full sized paca craws in dark colors(there are many nice ones) and another bright color called summer craw which is a chart/ pumkin mix.These baits have produced very well in dirty water for me.

I fish the 7" Senko and began experimenting with

it several years ago when it was first introduced.

My objective was to discourage smaller fish, and

it worked. However, the 7" Senko is too heavy to

fish on my favorite soft plastic rig: 7' MF spinning

tackle.

I still fish the 7" version on a baitcaster occasionally,

but I think the 6" variety is just as effective for bigger

fish and fewer dinks.

Another couple of suggestions:

Rage Tail 10" Anaconda

Rage Tail 10" Thumper

8-)

What do you think of using a seven inch senko in really muddy water?

Don't see why not. A deaf team national tournament was held at KY lake last summer and the 2nd place team used a 7" senko wacky rigged skipped under docks all week. Their biggest fish was 6+ lbs. Its clear water lake.

There are a lot of baits sizes that generate a lot of strikes.But moving up in size deters the smaller ones, although you will still catch small fish.I personally use bigger baits always have.Its not how many fish at times, its just that big bite.Or the right size your looking for.It goes into the moued of the fish, suck it up by the tail, and carry it for 6" to a 2-3 foot run and drop it.Try pegging your 10" or 15" with a nail and rattle.Upper L-Manatee is muddy water sand  and muck with the cows bathing,and you could catch some pretty nice fish crawling lite.

I fish the CA Delta and my buddy uses the 7" Senko exclusively. Since we fish from HIS boat he's always casting it ahead and will get hits and I'll pick them off with the 5" Senko