fishbear Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 OK, that explains a lot. To limber a tip on the rod.. I was using the 4/0 EWG hooks though, so I had that part right. I will switch to a stiffer rod, I have several of them. As for the hook set, that is what I was trying to do. I hate that swinging for the fences hook set, I am afraid I will throw myself out of my boat for one thing ;D. So with a limber tipped rod, I was not getting the hook to penetrate, :-[. Thanks again for the tips.... They really worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User senile1 Posted October 2, 2006 Super User Share Posted October 2, 2006 I'm getting in on this discussion late, but just because I like to give RW a hard time, nothing in this life is guaranteed. However, if you're one of those on this forum who is having some troubles hooking up with some bass, his advice should be heeded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcatwilly Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 RW knows his stuff. I started with senkos, caught some bass and thought I was an expert angler - wrong! I had to go back to basics and learn how to fish again before I figured out that attention to detail is the difference between a good day and getting skunked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAMEOVER Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Trust him on the Fat Ika suggestion.. I never in my life had such a plastic that produced so much. Once you buy a bag or two you will probably get hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbear Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Trust him on the Fat Ika suggestion.. I never in my life had such a plastic that produced so much. Once you buy a bag or two you will probably get hooked. Gameover, I am already hooked. I was fishing with a couple of Fat Ikas a buddy lent me. I have already placed an order for 50.00 worth over the net... ;D. I am a believer. If it continues to produce, it may just become my new confidence bait. Now, if I could just catch a darn fish on a spinnerbait! :-/ :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtail Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Fishbear - I'm with you on the Spinnerbait - I'd hate to say how many casts I've made with those things with almost no success. Fat Ika is my go to bait as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbler Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 What itme of year would RW's tatics work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 3, 2007 Author Super User Share Posted January 3, 2007 Year around in the South, although the fishing can still be a little slow in the winter. As you move further north, the fishing sesason shortens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ga_hawghauler Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 just wanted to say my hat is off to Rw for taking the time to help people who struggling to catch fish or who are just getting started. Great post and great advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Coleman Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 if i am fishing muddy or cold water, should i change anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User fishinfiend Posted April 6, 2008 Super User Share Posted April 6, 2008 I have never heard of senkos or fat ikas before joining this site and I am so glad that I have joined. In just this past week, I have caught 40-50 bass out of a few small ponds in my area over a 4 day span on watermelon senkos 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 7, 2008 Author Super User Share Posted April 7, 2008 if i am fishing muddy or cold water, should i change anything? You will have to wait until it warms up a bit. These baits fished as I described work best in relatively shallow water and higher water temperatures. When "spring" arrives in your area, the Senko and Fat Ika will work for you, too. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32251 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Never tried the Ika bait. Who has a good deal on them and what would be a good price for a pack of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castamasta Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 im gonna have to try this some time sounds like a good method. nice post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User T-rig Posted April 9, 2008 Super User Share Posted April 9, 2008 Fat Ika's work period! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Streak Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Well done RW this is a very informative post, you have covered all of the basics. If you are not a patient fisherman you will learn to be with this method, there is just not any way to rush it. Hope this inspires some of our other more expierenced members to share their knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Streak Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 By the way, I think the YoZuri line is a key ingredient to the success of this method. It is outstanding line, 6# diameter with 11.9# test,soft with little memory. I use it on baitcasting and spinning equipment. I urge you to buy a spool of this and try it you're gonna love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumintheSuds Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Fishing Senko type baits requires a different mindset just like jig fishing or spinnerbait fishing but there is no doubt a reason why people catch fish after fish with it. Take it as a challenge and work the thing until you "figure it out". I learned by fishing a private pond I know like the back of my hand. I know where every stump, laydown and pebble is in the entire body of water. I know where the fish "always" stage for an ambush. I took the senko and threw to these spots until I figured out what made them strike it. I fished it the next time and the next and when they adjusted I figured out why and adjusted my approach as well. I wrote like hell in my log book and now I have made it a deadly bait. I had a lot of fun in the process as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUFisher Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Hello everyone, my first post and it is a bit late on this thread! Anyway, my question goes all the way back to page 3 where Vyron posted pictures of some different rigs (Thank you!). I'm very new to bass fishing, and wanted to make sure I was correct in thinking the 2nd picture is of a wacky rig. Also, people talk alot about t-rigging them, and for a while I thought that was texas rig. But then they say weightless t-rig, which makes me think it is something else (I always thought texas rigs had weights). Trying a 5 inch watermelon out today/tomorrow on our camping trip, I hope it works as well as some of you say, very excited! Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Grey Wolf Posted April 12, 2008 Super User Share Posted April 12, 2008 Hello everyone, my first post and it is a bit late on this thread!Anyway, my question goes all the way back to page 3 where Vyron posted pictures of some different rigs (Thank you!). I'm very new to bass fishing, and wanted to make sure I was correct in thinking the 2nd picture is of a wacky rig. Also, people talk alot about t-rigging them, and for a while I thought that was texas rig. But then they say weightless t-rig, which makes me think it is something else (I always thought texas rigs had weights). Trying a 5 inch watermelon out today/tomorrow on our camping trip, I hope it works as well as some of you say, very excited! Thanks in advance WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2nd picture is wacky rigged. The senko weighs 3/8 oz. You don't need a weight. There are no absolutes in life , you can rig anyway you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingMastah1 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Wait, on the "slow horizontal sweep" do you sweep back and forth? Or one direction? And take ten steps? ten steps to the side? Sorry just confused about this method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bassin_Fin@tic Posted May 5, 2008 Super User Share Posted May 5, 2008 Dude T-Rig, that second fish is a FOOTBALL!! Beautiful! Going way back in this thread to the discussions of a quiet entry or splashy: One thing I truly believe is the skittering sound of skipping or gliding a senko or fluke across the top of the water really turns them on and makes them curious. Practice this! I skip it even when I am not trying to reach underneath cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 5, 2008 Author Super User Share Posted May 5, 2008 Wait, on the "slow horizontal sweep" do you sweep back and forth? Or one direction? And take ten steps? ten steps to the side? Sorry just confused about this method. 1. Move the bait forward 6-12" 2. Move down the bank to new water 3. Technically a Texas Rig (T-rig) involves a weight, but "T-rigged, weightless" has become a common term. The bait is hooked up the same, but without a weight. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingMastah1 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 How should I rig it, T rigged or wacky? I keep losing them wacky rigged (the bait) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 7, 2008 Author Super User Share Posted May 7, 2008 T-rigged, weightless and weedless. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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