Senko
still Anglers favorite
The
Senko Revisited
While
you can rig a Senko
any number of ways, the one thing I see often is guys over working
the bait. The Bait will work itself. Often I see anglers will
cast the Senko
and as soon as it hits the water, they start reeling it in, driving
me CRAZY! Give it a chance to do that wiggle!. While they may
catch a fish or two, I think they are greatly reducing their success
rate. The most effective and efficient technique that I have found
for fishing the Senko is done by hooking it Texas rigged without
a weight.
After the bait is properly
rigged on 4/0 offset round bend, make a cast towards your selected
target, on the Delta a bit beyond the target and let it fall into
the strike zone. If wind is a problem I adjust with weighted Falcon
EWG 4/0 Hooks. When the bait hits the water, rather than tightening
up the line, leave some slack. The unique design of the bait will
cause it to fall vertically with an enticing little wiggle. If
there is pressure on the line the bait will not fall straight
down. “If” the bait makes it to the bottom without
being gobbled up by a bass, let it remain stationary for a few
seconds. In many instances, bass will pick up a motionless Senko
from the bottom. If this does not occur, lift your rod tip to
cause the bait to rise from the bottom. Once again, allow the
bait to descend on semi-slack line. Repeat these steps until the
Senko is out of the targeted strike zone.
Most
anglers now are trying the increasingly popular technique “Wacky
Rig” for fishing the Senko
. This is done by hooking a 3/0 Falcon Wacky Rig hook in the center
or “sack” of the Senko.
The overall way of fishing this style is similar to that of fishing
it Texas Rigged without a weight. One of the major differences
(at least when I use it) is the addition of a little added movement.
I used to Very rarely allow a Wacky Rigged Senko
to hit the bottom but with the weed less Falcon Wacky rig hook
I can now more easily work this rig in wood and around structure.
The wacky rig it is easy to allow the bait to fall for a number
of seconds stop it just prior to hitting bottom and then bring
the bait back to the surface. To bring the bait to the surface
I raise my rod tip slowly while simultaneously making very slight
twitches with the rod. Once again, as the bait nears the surface
I let it fall back to my predetermined depth and repeat the process
as needed. Oh yeah with the right bobber and 6/0 falcon hook you
can utilize the technique with 6-inch Senkos.
In water has
become a popular technique for me to teach on the Delta and Clear
Lake the slip Bobber wacky rigged Senko, For this in shallow water
on the Delta use a regular small clear slip bobber with adjustable
stop above the Wacky Rigged Senko.
In the delta most of the time I just use a small bb shot. On Clear
Lake fishing Docks I’ll use a bead and dental Floss for
a stop as I then can suspend the Senko 12 0r 14 feet deep. Really
Easy to do and when you pitch this rig to a target and payout
line correctly your bobber will stay put giving the bait the perfect
vertical fall. Adjust the stop for the depth needed to target
that tulle clump base or Dock Piling.
It doesn’t
matter the technique that you choose when fishing a Senko,
just remember allow the bait to do all of the work. These baits
are inherent fish catchers. As I said in ’99 at the Clear
Lake Bassmasters to an area Reporter “The Senko
one of the Hottest baits on the water!” Enjoy!
For this Technique
I use
Quantum TE 1160 Bait casting reels and Quantum
PT SS Cast Rod 6'10" Med Hvy
The Falcon
Hook is available at Dave's Bass Shack, The Hook Line and Sinker
and Outdoor sportsman in Stockton. If you would like to see your
retailer carry them have them Contact Dan 209.612.5028
Dan
Mathisen
FishDelta.com
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