Gary Yamamoto Senko
By Kyle Chong onThere aren't many sure things out there anymore, but after four years of fishing with Senko's, I can absolutely guarantee you more bass in the boat. What proof do I have? Over the past two years my log book shows I've caught 665 bass on Senko's alone. On a spring day last May in California I landed 72 bass in about 6 hours, all with Senko's. Four of them went over four pounds. The 4" Senko is my favorite and believe me I've experimented with many sizes and colors. I rig it weedless on a 2/0 Gamagatsu extra wide gap hook, skin hooked back into the body of the lure. No weight is needed. My favorite rig is a 6' medium action g-loomis IMX spinning rod with 20lb test, 6lb diameter Power Pro line with a three foot flourocarbon leader. This set up assures you a solid hookup with little chance of loosing a trophy due to light line. My favorite color? Any color works as long as it's watermelon w/black flake. :) That's all I purchase anymore. It covers all conditions, all the time. I can't tell you how many novice fishermen I've introduced to this wonderful little bait with great success. It's as close to being THE perfect lure that I've ever found. Ask anyone that's tried them and I'm sure they will agree with me. Give them a try, you'll be glad you did.
The senko doesn't look like much, but it sure does produce. I've caught some lunkers on these worms as well. My best was a 5 pound largemouth to date. I hook the worm right in the middle and let it wiggle down to the bottom. Fish usually nail it on the drop.