Hi guys, 

 

I've had success with many different lengths of Senkos in my life, whether it was 6inch or 4inch or even 3inch and I was wondering what your favorite or go to length senko is and why? 

7 inch. Reason? Big bass. 

5" because it's been most productive for size and numbers for me. 

I go with the 5" as well, it draws strikes from bigger fish but will still get average size fish as well. I also don't get what I call "tail strikes" with it like I do with the 6" and 7" versions.

I use the 3" ones the most for creek fishing and 5" ones for more normal stuff.  I have never had any luck with the 4" ones, I can't seem to find a hook that gives them any action on a t-rig and for wacky, I have found that the 4" Ocho worm works a lot better.  

For me the 5in.,after a frontal condition then a 4 in. In the summer when the deep water comes into play go big 6 in.!

5 catches fishermen...

4 catches fish...

When I'm smallie fishing (most of the time), I like the 4 inch. I get more hits. When chasing largemouth, I do better with the 5.

5 inch. More bites and it catches all sizes. 

1 hour ago, Bunnielab said:

I use the 3" ones the most for creek fishing and 5" ones for more normal stuff.  I have never had any luck with the 4" ones, I can't seem to find a hook that gives them any action on a t-rig and for wacky, I have found that the 4" Ocho worm works a lot better.  

 

2/0 ewg for the 4" is perfect for both wacky and Texas. I use the rings for wacky .. it saved me from a skunk just the other night ! 

 

5" is my favorite... I'll reach for the 4" though if Ive been fishing for awhile without a bite. 

5 for wacky rigged but the 4 seems to catch bigger fish. I do have some from 2 to 10 inch though. 

 

Allen 

9-10-297 is Yamamoto's best selling size and color.  Nothing else comes close.  

Early in the season, whether I'm fishing for smallies or largemouths, I lean toward the 4" size, wacky rigged. My rationing for this is that bass are somewhat lethargic in cold water and trying to "get" a larger bait may not always yield the interest that a smaller size would. Simply a "R.O.I." (Return on Investment) philosophy (if bass can be philosophical!). Easier to catch a small unwary prey as it falls in front of them, than a larger, faster target. In any case, that's my reasoning.

 

As soon as the spawn is over, 80% of my smallmouth fishing is done with the 5" length (again wacky rigged). I'll use the 3" size (again, wacky rigged) on my drop shot rigs.

 

However, if I'm targeting largemouths, in this warmer water period, I'm always tossing the 7". This size will definitely put the odds in my favor of catching the largest bass in the area. One caveat: if I'm fishing with kids, I'll always rig them up with the 5" size. This will generate the most "bites" from both small & large bass.

4"

 

 

any more questions ?

4" smallmouth. 

5" largemouth. 

Right or wrong I have only ever used the 5 inch. No particular reason that's just what I have always used. You guys got my attention though I may have to pick up some 4 inchers

3 hours ago, NHBull said:

5 catches fishermen...

4 catches fish...

Actually both sizes catch me, I got the Senko kit two of them actually which come with both sizes 4 and 5" diff colors. Lol

4" for smallies for me. Had some 5", bit off an inch, not the same. Slight difference in profile maybe, don't know. Outfish my partner everytime using 4" when he was uses 5".

T-rigged weightless, 1/0 EWG gammy hook. It just works for me; my go to when getting the skunk out the boat, fished like a fluke.

I have witnessed the 4" catch two 5lbers. So I would say 4" 

1 hour ago, Alrab23 said:

I have witnessed the 4" catch two 5lbers. So I would say 4" 

 

And 1 13.5 lber .....

 

I gave the 6" Senko a college try (a full season) but eventually settled on a 5" Gambler Ace.

A 5" stickworm is small enough not to discourage small bass, yet big enough to interest big bass.

 

Roger

I use all 4 sizes of Yum Dingers (3,4,5,and 6 inch) in some capacity.

 

The 4" and 5" do the bulk of my stick bait work. 3" and 6" are more of special niche baits for me.

I use the 6" size for going after the big girls, and the 3" and 4" sizes for when the bite is tough.  Over the past couple of years I have become a fan of the 5" size.

The four inch is the best all around size, but I use the 5" a lot. Don't use the smaller or bigger sizes hardly ever.

I usually use a 5-inch. Of course, if I'm using a Ned rig or drop shot or something, I'll go smaller.  But, for the most part, if I'm wacky rigging or Texas rigging, I'll use a 5-inch.