Senko Fishing Tricks! Beginner Senko Rigging To Advanced Fishing Tips

Senkos have a "right side up!" Few anglers realize there is a right and wrong way to rig them. This is just one of the many details Tim is covering in today's in-depth look at bass fishing with a soft stick bait. He'll cover the beginner rigging basics but also dive into advanced tricks that will help you refine your technique in different situations. 

If you're only going to fish a Senko once in a while, it should be the 5". The standard 5" senko has incredible fishing catching power all over the country. If you want to refine your fishing, target bigger fish, search for a key finesse bite, etc... there is a time and place for the other sizes and styles. Most anglers consider the senko a basic bait but they're overlooking its value for big bass and power fishing.

Below is a breakdown of all the baits, hooks, and gear in the video. We've included color recommendations for each senko, hook sizes to match worm sizes, and more. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Senkos... 

-Yamamoto Senko 5"-7": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

-Yamamoto Pro Senko: http://bit.ly/2vXUKln

5" Senko Colors- Electric Worm, Green Weenie Laminate, Mowed Grass

6" Senko Colors- Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate, Green Pump/Blk Flake

7" Senko Colors- Green Pump/Blk Flk, Green Pump/Watermelon Red Lam

Pro Senko Colors- Natural Shad, Green Pump/Blk Flake

Budget Senko Alternatives... 

-Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

-Big Bite Baits Super Soft Stick: https://bit.ly/2KVzQMG

-Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Wacky Rig Hooks... 

Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Texas Rig Hooks... 

-Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Sizes... 5" - 3/0 , 6"- 4/0, 7"- 7/0

-Gamakatsu Offset EWG Hook: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Sizes... 5" - 2/0 , 6" - 4/0

-Gamakatsu Monster 6/0 Hook (7" Senko): https://bit.ly/2Wg4uFU

Pro Senko Hook... 

Texas Rigged- Owner Cover Shot: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

O-Rings and Tools...

-O-Wacky Tool: http://bit.ly/2wtX7M8

-O-Wacky O Rings: http://bit.ly/2h5MhX2

Tim's Finesse Senko Spinning Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000 Spinning: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline XPlasma Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j

Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's Power-Fishing Senko Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget All-Around Senko Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" MH: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

How To Rig A Senko: Unique Tricks From Beginner to Advanced

Why is the Senko so good?! What makes it work EVERYWHERE? Here's what you need to know about rigging for different conditions and applications. 

This bait can be used in virtually every situation a bass fisherman will face. Its phenomenal as a finesse bait with 4 lb test but its just as good on heavy braid and a flippin stick!

Tim's Favorite Ways to Rig a Senko and the gear you'll need is broken down below.

The Original Senko in 4"-7": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

1) Texas Rigged Weightless...

Hook for 5"- Gamakatsu EWG 3/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Hook for 6" Gamakatsu EWG SUPERLINE 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

2) Wacky Rigged Weightless...

Hook for 5"- Owner Mosquito Size 1: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Hook for 6"- Owner Mosquito Size 2/0: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Wacky Saddle: http://bit.ly/2xnYcJo

3) Neko Rigging...
Wacky Rig Tool: http://bit.ly/2wtX7M8
Spare O-Rings: http://bit.ly/2h5MhX2
Tungsten Nail Weight: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW
Hook for 5"- Owner Mosquito Size 1: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Hook for 6"- Owner Mosquito Size 2/0: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR

4) Weighted Texas Rig...
Light Flippin: 3/16 oz Tungsten Weight: http://bit.ly/2bo4NZf
Heavy Punching: 1 1/2 oz Tungsten Weight: http://bit.ly/2bo4NZf
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Texas Rigging Tips, Tricks, and Gear - Full Seminar

Learn the basics or try our advanced methods to get better hookup ratio, a better presentation, and fine tune your patterns, its all in this jam-packed video. The Texas Rig is the most universal rig in bass fishing so of course there are tricks to make it more effective! Whether you're fishing a drop shot, punching heavy cover, or somewhere in the middle, these tips will help you catch more bass. 

Matt uses a very simplified method of Texas rigging. He goes out of his way to stick with a wide gap hook for nearly all applications, only venturing between standard wire and superline (2x strong) wire. This allows his presentations to remain very consistent and saves a lot of baits. 

Tim prefers a more adaptive method, favoring different hook styles for different baits and presentations. The advantages are an increased hookup ratio and more fine-tuned method. Both bass fishing styles have merit so be sure to listen closely and decide which method will benefit you the most. 

Finesse Hooks...
Straight Shank - Owner Cover Shot: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR
Straight Shank- Trokar Light Wire: http://bit.ly/2z2MJMM
Wide Gap- Gamakatsu Offset EWG Black: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Offset- Owner Offset Shank Worm Hook: http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0

Heavy Cover Hooks...
Wide Gap- Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Straight Shank- River2Sea New Jack Flippin Hook: http://bit.ly/2umoPyJ
Straight Shank- Owner 4X Jungle Flippin Hook: http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk

Texas Rig Weights, Pegs, and stops...
Strike King Tungsten Weights (No Insert): http://bit.ly/2bo4NZf
River2Sea Tungsten Weights (With Liner): http://bit.ly/2bHj2pB
Vike Tungsten Flippin Weight (Less Expensive): http://bit.ly/2DUIxB4
6th Sense Peg X Stoppers: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk
Vike Smart Pegs (Budget): http://bit.ly/2pE9QuZ

Texas-Rig Worms We Recommend (Finesse to power)...
Strike King Half Shell: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Strike King Fat Baby Finesse Worm: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y
Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E
Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Reaction Innovations Machete: http://bit.ly/2pFkwtB

Creatures and Craws We Recommend (Finesse to Power)...
Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP
Strike King Baby Menace: http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3
Zoom Baby Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV
Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

High-End Texas Rig Setup...
Rod- G Loomis Conquest 843C: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

All-Around Texas Rig Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 50 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Texas Rig Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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15 Ways To Rig A Senko | Bass Fishing Tips

Are you tired of rigging a senko like everyone else? Here are a bunch of ways you've never even heard of and neither have the bass! All 15 of these senko rigging tips are proven to catch fish! Everyone fishes the senko but if you want to catch bigger bass trying fishing the senko with one of these unique presentations. 

The senko is the most universal bait in bass fishing. Most anglers learn how to fish a senko before anything else. Advanced anglers often forget the power of the senko but that is a mistake. Let's be clear, GIANT bass will eat the senko! 

We know some of these tips are crazy and off the wall but if you try them you'll be amazed how effective they really are. Good luck out there!

The Senkos...
Standard 3"-7" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Yamamoto/Daiwa Neko: http://bit.ly/2o2O3LG
Slim Senko: http://bit.ly/2wtX037
Pro Senko: http://bit.ly/2vXUKln

Below is the gear needed For the Various Rigging Methods.

Blades for adding flash and vibration...
Pro Point Underspin Blade: http://bit.ly/2f6uwne
Talon Lures Worm Blade: http://bit.ly/29ZWOzw

Hooks For Texas Rigging...
Gamakatsu EWG Hook: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Gamakatsu Superline Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Hooks For Wacky Rigging...
Owner Wacky Hook: http://bit.ly/2x0yBGU
Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Trokar Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr

Rings and Saddles for Wacky Rigging...
O Ring Tool: http://bit.ly/2wtX7M8
Extra O Rings: http://bit.ly/2h5MhX2
Wacky Saddle: http://bit.ly/2xnYcJo
Wacky Saddle Perfect Rings: http://bit.ly/2y2DKer

Jig Heads and Weights for Senkos...
3/8-1/2 oz. Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Jackall Weedless Wacky: http://bit.ly/2x0wiTY
Gamakatsu Finesse Wacky Jig: http://bit.ly/2faIevI
Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Gamakatsu Ball Head: http://bit.ly/2dJAhec
Tungsten Neko Weight: http://bit.ly/2iu37z7
Dropshot Weights: http://bit.ly/2aCjeHE
Tungsten Dropshot Weights: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24
Split Shot Weight: http://bit.ly/2rCn8WY

Carolina Rigging/Weighted Texas Weights and Swivels...
Vike Tungsten Weights: http://bit.ly/2a2XTZ3
Spro Power Swivel: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d
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