Hmm...

The most popular lure/ bait in the world; instrumental in winning more club

tournaments than all other lures combined; successful everywhere through-

out the year. Probably don't need it when there are "too many other productive

lures".

37 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

Hmm...

The most popular lure/ bait in the world; instrumental in winning more club

tournaments than all other lures combined; successful everywhere through-

out the year. Probably don't need it when there are "too many other productive

lures".

 

Been managing to catch plenty of bass over the past decade on some highly pressured lakes, without throwing a Senko. So yeah, it's pretty safe to say I don't need them. 

 

If they work for you, rock on. 

Well, you are in good company.  Big O told me he has never fished a Senko.

None of my regular fishing buddies fish them or have ever bought a Fat Ika.

I don't get it, but it works for them, too.

Pitching Senkos along weed lines is what really started it all for me. I couldn't imagine not fishing them.

Whopper Plopper (never thrown one; don't own any)

Megabass Vision 110 (don't own any)

 

Chatterbait or Crankbait (lipless cranks, yes), and I mean not even bites! I just cant figure those 2 out.  I dedicate a bit of time each year to try and get something going with them. I've probably at least caught Pickerel on the crank but never even a bite of any kind on a Chatterbait. Tried finessey and aggressive trailers, straight retrieve, stop and go, herky jerky, bumpin into anything i can find, nothin - lol

Haven't caught bass on or even fished:

 

 -deep cranks or squarebills

 -a rig

 -swim jigs

 

I really hope to have fixed this by April 1st.  A-Jay you have to spend some time with those glides, there's almost nothing better than watching a follower turn into an eater.  Middle of the day, on a sunny day, has been my most productive timeframe....

On 2/8/2021 at 9:19 AM, dman said:

Chatterbait or Crankbait (lipless cranks, yes), and I mean not even bites! I just cant figure those 2 out.  I dedicate a bit of time each year to try and get something going with them. I've probably at least caught Pickerel on the crank but never even a bite of any kind on a Chatterbait. Tried finessey and aggressive trailers, straight retrieve, stop and go, herky jerky, bumpin into anything i can find, nothin - lol

I was the same as you with the crankbaits until I read more and threw a squarebill in rip rap and tore it up. Besides in rocks I dont use a squarebill or any crank besides a lipless. If there are rocks first thing in tying on is a squarebill. 

 

Chatterbait I have luck fishing around cover. Bring it over weeds or grass, along weed lines, next to timber, and they come out and smack it. 

 

Thats the biggest thing ive learned is where and when to use certain lures. 

- Got my wife to fish.

- Fished from a boat, besides a kayak.

- Caught a fish outside the State of Ohio.

- Broke a rod on hook set or lifting a fish.

- Got into a fight or argument while fishing.

- Caught a Largemouth on a Frog.

- Fished an A-Rig, Megabass Vision (any version), and I'm sure lots of other baits.

- Fished a bait over $20.

- Caught a fish on a jackhammer, buzzbait, spoon, glide bait, and I'm sure plenty of others.

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

Say what?

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

Say what?

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

Say what?

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

Say what?

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

Say what?

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

Say what?

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

Say what?

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

Say what?

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

Say what?

On 2/8/2021 at 6:57 AM, Stasher1 said:

Brace yourselves...

 

Senko 

 

Tried them a few times 10-12 years ago with no luck and haven't touched them since. Too many other productive lures to bother with them, tbh.

 

18 minutes ago, GreenPig said:

Say what?

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I think your quote feature is stuttering! LOL

45 minutes ago, jtharris3 said:

 

I think your quote feature is stuttering! LOL

When electronics don't perform as expected I'll just keep hitting buttons as y'all can see.?

2 minutes ago, GreenPig said:

When electronics don't perform as expected I'll just keep hitting buttons as y'all can see.?

 

I'm with ya!

On 2/7/2021 at 5:34 AM, Luke Barnes said:

I bank fish ponds 99% of the time so I have a feeling it would be a bit overkill. But...... I doubt the fish in the ponds have seen a big ol glide bait before. 

Nope...I only fish small ponds.  I have caught some pigs on large swim baits.  I have caught 2 pound fish on 8 inch swim baits.  

2 hours ago, Plottman1974 said:

Nope...I only fish small ponds.  I have caught some pigs on large swim baits.  I have caught 2 pound fish on 8 inch swim baits.  

Nice. Bass pro sells some house brand ones for cheap and I've thought about buying one. Either a big multi jointed or true glide bait. No idea how to fish a glide but that's what this place is for!

If I even look at a Chatterbait or say the word " Chatterbait "...... i won't catch a fish all day so imagine what happens when I tie one on.

 

BUT, on days that I just want to enjoy the piece and serenity of a majestic day and not be disturbed by the sound of a bass tail dancing across the water or the pungent odor of fish on my hands.....I'll keep one on the boat for those special days. 

On 2/14/2021 at 1:26 PM, Luke Barnes said:

Nice. Bass pro sells some house brand ones for cheap and I've thought about buying one. Either a big multi jointed or true glide bait. No idea how to fish a glide but that's what this place is for!

I don't know your budget, but if you can afford the Spro 6 inch swimbait, it is worth it.  It is my confidence swim bait.  They are around $20.  I have swim baits that cost triple that but I still have more confidence in the Spro. 

I was watching a video and realized that never have I ever used a spinnerbait with painted blades. I've never felt the need but maybe I should try it.

2 hours ago, Plottman1974 said:

I don't know your budget, but if you can afford the Spro 6 inch swimbait, it is worth it.  It is my confidence swim bait.  They are around $20.  I have swim baits that cost triple that but I still have more confidence in the Spro. 

I was just looking at these on TW. They look nice!

Red eye shad and underspin

Jerkbait, Frog, & Jointed Swim Bait for me

 

I rarely throw top water and when I do its usually a WP. Tried some frog and rats, but no luck

 

As for Jerkbait, got a few last year at the end of the season from a friend and didn't get to throw them much. This upcoming season I am going to try and focus on them along with Crankbaits. Its not a never, but only caught 1 fish on a Crank.

You have a lot to look forward to.

Swim Senko.  That's not totally true, though.  I did catch fish with them after I bit the swimming tail off, so not all was lost.

9 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Swim Senko.  That's not totally true, though.  I did catch fish with them after I bit the swimming tail off, so not all was lost.

Those work better in southern swamps, I’ve caught a lot down in s Alabama with them, maybe 2-3 on the home waters 

Makes for a great trailer on a swim jig.