What's the best gear ratio for wacky style and best rod length action and power??

Hi Harry -

 

Check out some of these pinned threads -

 

Everything you always wanted to know about the Senko -

 

A-Jay

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/37928-spinning-or-baitcasting-for-senko/

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/12401-senko-faq- look-here-first/

I change senko rods every so often, for no particular reason except that I think that I need a new one.  Sometimes I will throw than on spinning gear, but most of the time I use bait casting gear.   Currently I am using a Falcon Bucco 6' 10"

MH rod and a Shimano Calcutta TEGT reel.  That reel has a 5 to 1 gear ratio, but I don't think that gear ratio matters when you are wacky fishing.

I doubt you'll find a better senko rod than a NRX 893c.

 

I've found 6.X:1 to be adequate. I wouldn't want any slower.

I don't think gear ratio or IPT mean much when fishing wacky, it's a fairly slow methodical technique.  Wacky fishing is pretty easy and simple way to fish, doesn't require much expertise. 

Any med power rod is going to work just fine for me whether it's 6'6 or 7'.

Boils down to personal preference.

 

Look for Senko specific rods and then read their specifications to select a reel to match the rod.

 

I like the 6:1 reel ratio but once again, it is your preference.

Rod - any medium/fast stick with a modicum of sensitivity will do.

Reel - one that holds line.

 

It's really that simple.

 Wacky fishing is pretty easy and simple way to fish, doesn't require much expertise. 

 

Alright!!!!!  Finally a technique I might be able to handle....if it doesn't require much patience. 

Personally, M/F spinning rod, 6'6-7ft. Whatever reel balances and looks good on the rod.

Alright!!!!!  Finally a technique I might be able to handle....if it doesn't require much patience. 

it does require patience....to much for my taste.  Really a boring way to fish but it does produce.

I use a 7'0 M/F Fenwick Aetos for wacky rigging most of the time. 

I use 2 setups, both spinning. For skipping around and under docks and boats, I use a 6'6" MHF rod and 40 size reel with 12lb. Yo-Zuri Hybrid. Usually not casting more than 20' so the line casts fine and is strong as iron. Can't remember how many times I've hooked a nice one right when tait starts to sink after skipping way under a dock or pontoon boat and I always seem to get them out with this set-up. For open water or over weeds, I use a 6'9" MLF Veritas with a large spool BPS Pro Qualifier 20 size high speed. I use 20 lb braid with a 5-6' flouro leader. I usually fish over the tops of the weeds which are 1-2 feet down. In clear water I can cast the bait a mile and the high speed reel lets me burn it back in if I see a fish rise etc. Don't have the patience to wait for bait to fall 12' at weededge. Just fire it out, let it sink and watch the line, pop it up and repeat. Easy but deadly.

it does require patience....to much for my taste.  Really a boring way to fish but it does produce.

 

I agree.

Once I moved to Florida where most of my fishing is now in open water, I no longer enjoy slowing down to fish.  As productive as some baits and techniques are for bass fishing, I'd rather catch bass, or any species, in a fashion I find more stimulating.

Ive been throwing them on my Dobyns dx744 and 7:1.1PQ  my last couple outings. They go together like peanut butter and jelly!

I skip these about 10 yards under docks with spinning gear. An nrx 803s is a beast for skipping senkos. Use a Stella.

For casting. It does not matter! These things are so heavy. 5" senkos weigh about 3/8oz. Any mh or medium rod can cast that heavy of weight with ease.

I use FC because its a slack line technique.

Rod - any medium/fast stick with a modicum of sensitivity will do.

Reel - one that holds line.

 

It's really that simple.

 

That's true, but if you are looking for specific suggestions, these are what I use:

 

Spinning: St. Croix LES70MF/ Stella 2500FE/ Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6/ Gamakatsu 4/0 EWG Offset Worm Hook (thin wire) 

 

Baitcasting: G.Loomis BCR893/ Curado 50E/ Tatsu #20/ Trokar 4/0 EWG 

 

 

 

I agree.

Once I moved to Florida where most of my fishing is now in open water, I no longer enjoy slowing down to fish.  As productive as some baits and techniques are for bass fishing, I'd rather catch bass, or any species, in a fashion I find more stimulating.

There has been many days when I've dragged a frog across the top of the water, waiting for an explosion, when I know I could have been catching many more fish under the surface with a senko.

I throw senko's on my dedicated plastics rod..

7'0" MH/F Fenwick Techna AV with a Curado 200 E7

 

 

 

Mike