Super User roadwarrior Posted February 13, 2012 Author Super User Share Posted February 13, 2012 No. When you feel the "tick-tick" set the hook. The "snap hookset" is my recommendation: When you detect a bite, reel down QUICKLY to eliminate slack in the line, then "snap" your wrist lifting the rod tip with your hands without changing the position relative to your body. You don't need a "Bill Dance" hookset to drive the hook home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbarge50 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Re-reading this thread reminded me about the IKA's I bought last time I read this to switch up from the senko I always throw. I def need to give the IKA's more of a chance this spring. Also a huge amount of praise to RW for keeping this thread chugging all these years. Guys like that make this site the greatest..... and it is really appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabrela Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Greeting from Portugal! Sorry for the delay.... Great thread roadwarrior!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristo.Agui001 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 RW what would you suggest for guaranteed catches in urban canals filled with peacock bass? (Techniques and lures) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 5, 2012 Author Super User Share Posted September 5, 2012 The new Rage Tail Menance rigged naked with the tail horizontal or verticle as a swim jig trailer has been working great around here, but that's been for largemouth bass. I have never fished for peacock, but it seems to me that the BIG attraction is large topwater lures with lot's of action, worked fast! Post your question in "Other Species" for more and better responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_horror_show Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Hey RW, I was so frustrated with the small lake I have been fishing that I was about to give up on it. Then I came across this post and my hope has been restored. I can't wait to get out there and try this. I'm using a 6'6" MH rod on a baitcaster with 8lb test...will this be okay? Cant wait to pick up some Senko's and IKA's and hit the water. I will post the results, hopefully some pics(if they are big enough to take pics of) Thanks for keeping this thread up, you have restored hope in this frustrated noob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 9, 2012 Author Super User Share Posted September 9, 2012 Your gear will probably be just fine, just check your Senko often. Weightless soft plastics have a tendency to go airborne. When that happens, baitcasters can turn into cotton candy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shewillbemine Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'm one of those newbies attempting to get back into bass fishing after an 8 year hiatus. To date, I've only caught 2 fish on lures: a panfish on a small jig and a bass on a crankbait. I've had plenty plenty of success with live bait (crawlers for bass) and stinker baits (catfish/carp) but I want to join this crazy world of bass fishing! To top it all off, I'm in southern CA which I've read means we have huge bass that are finicky as hell. I'd love to visit the other parts of the country where it seems all you do is drop a jig and 10 bass clamp on. Anyways, I tried your advice RW and although I did not catch a fish, I got my second bite ever on a lure (Senko). On the 5th/6th cast from the bank, I followed your strategy and had the Senko about halfway back to me. I looked down for a brief second and when I looked up, my line had changed immediately from slight slack to taut and moving away from me. I reeled in for a half second and set the hook--all I got was an empty line with no fish, no Senko and no Gamakatsu. My best guess is that my 8 year old line was just not up to par and/or my knot tying skills need revisiting. I didn't get another bite that day but I'm hoping this experience contributes to more progress. Thanks RW and everyone in this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 5, 2012 Author Super User Share Posted October 5, 2012 Too funny! Line is cheap, buy some that's new. I count that as "success" even though you didn't actually catch a fish, you got bit! As far a kali-forn-ya goes, some of our guys catch both numbers and size. Hopefully they will reply on this thred with a few specifice suggestions on the where, what and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_horror_show Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 i tried the senko worms for about 2 weeks, didnt get a bite. Took them to the river with me this past sunday and the SMB couldnt stay off of them. I caught 15 keeper size in about 1 hours time. Cant wait to go back and do it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shewillbemine Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Caught 2 bass for the first time on plastics today, specifically the Senkos! Though I've had years of successful fishing with baits, there's something so special about catching bass on a lure you're actually working and simulating out in the water. I'm sure plenty of you have felt this experience and it's why the sport is so darn addicting! Both fish took my Senko on the fall after a few twitches from the bottom. My line just went straight and started moving away from me--set the hook and BAM! That unmistakable feeling of a throbbing fish on the other end. Looking forward to more of these catches. This is especially sweet since it happened in SoCal where bass fishing is relatively more difficult. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRias Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Whew! I spent the past few days reading through the entire 13 pages of posts hoping someone else had asked this question (nope.) That said, here's my beginner's question: What do you mean by "Fish two Senkos"? Will it break down after a certain number of casts? The previous times I've used Senkos, they do fall apart after a while, but that's bec the spot I fish is fairly heavy on the pads and grass. If I were to go to a less covered shoreline, will the Senko still fall apart from normal use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 9, 2012 Author Super User Share Posted October 9, 2012 Well, without reading through the entire thread, I don't know exactly what you are referring to. Senkos are soft which is one of the reasons bass love them! I usually catch several fish per Senko. The main issue is that the fish often throw the bait off the hook and the Senko is lost. "From a human perspective, they're like Twinkies." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curved Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Well, without reading through the entire thread, I don't know exactly what you are referring to. Senkos are soft which is one of the reasons bass love them! I usually catch several fish per Senko. The main issue is that the fish often throw the bait off the hook and the Senko is lost. "From a human perspective, they're like Twinkies." No need to read the whole thread! He's talking about your original post For what it's worth I've spent many hours at my lake fishing Senkos, and I think they're fished out on that lure. I'll catch maybe a fish a trip with Senkos, but I can switch to some other finesse goodies and catch 10 or 20 in the same timeframe. Over at the river Senkos work better, but I still believe in other lures more. In particular, the Powerbait Twitchtail I've been using on a splitshot for a few weeks now ... man is that a numbers catcher! I use basically the same technique as you describe (thank you!), but with a small spltishot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User retiredbosn Posted October 12, 2012 Super User Share Posted October 12, 2012 This thread should be pinned. Great info for noobs and experienced anglers alike. I owe my intro to senkos to this thread up to that point I thought they were a gimmick, man was I wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 12, 2012 Author Super User Share Posted October 12, 2012 In the top section of "General" we have a number of sub-sections. This particular thread is pinned with others under "Best Of BassResource". There are two other "begginner" topics associated with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User retiredbosn Posted October 12, 2012 Super User Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks that makes it easier to refer ppl to. And thanks for this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps50 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Fish the ENTIRE shoreline regardless of whether you see cover or structure. Fish two Senkos and if you are still not catching bass, switch to the Fat Ika and fish it until you lose it. Don't switch back and forth. Fish the Fat Ika EXACTLY like you fished the Senko. RW: Great article, thanks for taking the time to write it. I do have one question, you say to Fish 2 senkos, not excatly sure what you mean here. Could you explain please. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc_Allen Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Well like others have done I read and reread this article. Went out to one of the lakes on post that has lots of bank fishing room. Spent over an hour trying this and got no bites at all. I also tried a white spinnerbait, buzzbait and a jig. Real frustrating when I can't get bites. Gonna try it at another lake soon. Hope to get this to work for me, only 3 fish since I started in April. Vr Earle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 12, 2012 Author Super User Share Posted November 12, 2012 RW: Great article, thanks for taking the time to write it. I do have one question, you say to Fish 2 senkos, not excatly sure what you mean here. Could you explain please. Thanks Well, the point is that I want you to focus on what you are fishing at the moment, not contemplating what you will fish next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionman Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 It doesnt have to be Senkos or Ikas. A worm or a tube will work also. Sorry RW, just saying. Newbies need options based on price and availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 13, 2012 Author Super User Share Posted November 13, 2012 It doesnt have to be Senkos or Ikas. A worm or a tube will work also. Sorry RW, just saying. Newbies need options based on price and availability. Well, maybe...But that's not the "Guarantee". BTW... Under really tough conditions at Guntersville last spring, I caught the Big Bass (7-7) on a Fat Ika during the BassResource Road Trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionman Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Your right. Senkos work but I started on a 7" power worm and I was "hooked" ever since. You really have to try hard to fish em wrong. I understand your guarantee though and it IS great advice for beginners. Hopefully it works for a few and when they are seasoned anglers they can pass on some knowledge as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripnrip Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I wish I would have seen this thread before Friday. I spent 3 hours at a pond. I tried a Luck-E-Strike square bill and a 5" magnum worm. No luck. It was mid 50's and a slight breeze. A cold front came through Wednesday causing the morning temps to drop quite a bit. I have never had any confidence in senkos. I went to Bass Pro today and picked up some senkos. They didn't have any fat Ika's. I'll give this a shot next time out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Krahenbil Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 THANKS ROADWORRIOR, I DON'T SEEM TO HAVE THE SUCCESS WITH SENKOS THAT EVERYBODY ELSE DOES. I HAVE CAUGHT A FEW ON SMOKE PEARL BLUE #229 AND BUBBLEGUM #240 JUST NOT CONSISTANTLY. AS SOON AS OUR WEATHER CLEARS I'M GOING TO TRY YOUR SUGGESTION. THANKS ALOT, FALCON i live by a 5 inch green pumpkin or watermelon senko it will catch fish just keep on casting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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