How To Fish A Senko: Everything You Need To Know!

The Senko is arguably the best bass fishing lure of all time! It comes in more than 100 colors, all sorts of sizes, and can be fished so many different ways it will make your head spin. The bait is so effective that an entire category of lures called "stick baits" have been designed to imitate it. Do you really need all those options to catch fish? Of course not! Here's what you need to know... 

If we could only have one Senko to get us through every day on every lake it would be a 5" Yamamoto Senko in Green Pumpkin Black Flake. That bait can be Texas Rigged or Wacky Rigged and will catch fish in virtually every lake in the country. From there, the Neko Rig has earned a special place in our arsenal, as have a few different colors for specific water color situations. 

Below you'll find links to the Senko, some of the better Senko alternatives, as well as the gear we use to rig and fish these stick baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SENKO... 

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Favorite Sizes: 5" and 6"

Best Colors...

-Green Pumpkin Black Flake

-Watermelon Copper Orange Red Flake

-Electric Shad

Clear Water Colors...

-Baby Bass

-Natural Shad

-Green Pump Purple Copper

Muddy Water Colors...

-Black Blue Flake with Blue Tip

-Junebug

-Black Blue

SENKO ALTERNATIVES... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bama Magic

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Magic Craw

-Magnum Baits: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Kush

WEIGHTLESS RIGGING... 

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

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

VMC CrossOver Bands (7mm and 8mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

NEKO RIGGING... 

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

Hook- Owner Weedless Finesse Neko 1/0: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

VMC CrossOver Bands (7mm and 8mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

TEXAS RIGGING... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 6": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Hook Size: 3/0 for 5", 4/0 for 6"

TIM'S 5" WACKY RIG SPINNING COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S 6" SENKO TEXAS-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALL-AROUND SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Suline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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NED RIG AND TUBE FISHING TRICKS FOR WINTER BASS!

These tricks will help you catch more fish! Ned Rigs and Tubes are both great baits for cold water fishing. Winter bass respond to those small profiles worked extremely slowly, even in the toughest conditions. But not all baits are created equal and how you work them is as important as which bait you choose to throw. 

Today Matt is giving some key tips on how he finesse fishes in cold water. He begins with some of his favorite ned baits and how he applies each to his fishing, then wraps it up with some tube fishing tips you don't want to miss. Matt loves to power fish but when conditions call for finesse he doesn't hesitate to pick up the light rods and get to work.  

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, heads, and gear Matt discussed in the video. Everything is linked in the order it appeared and we've even included our favorite colors and sizes for each. Down below you'll find links to the rods and reels, along with some great budget-friendly alternatives.

NED RIG PROFILES... 

-Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito

NED RIG WORMS... 

-Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: MMIII, Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin

-XZone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Green pumpkin Purple, Violet Secret

NED RIG HOOKS... 

-Swagger Tungsten Flanders: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Favorite Size: 1/10th

-Z Man Ned LockZ HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Favorite Size: 1/10th

-Owner Block Head: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

Favorite Size: 1/16th

FAVORITE TUBES...

-STH Finesse Series 4" Tubes: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin, Ten Point

-Big Bite Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

-STH Finesse Series 2.5" Tubes: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Green Pumpkin, Dark Melon Purple

-Dry Creek 3.5" Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Crazy Eddie, Green Pumpkin, Old Ugly

TUBE HEADS... 

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Sizes: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

-Bite Me Big Dude Goby Head: http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Sizes: 1/2 - 3/4 oz

-Blade Runner Inhaler Head: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Sizes: 1/8 oz with 1/0 Hook

MATT'S NED RIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Power Pro 8 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Extreme 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader0 Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

“BANG FOR THE BUCK” NED COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET DO-ALL FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Nasci FC 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Finesse Fishing Tricks For Cold Water! (How To Catch More Fish)

Your same old tricks won't work this Winter! If you're trying to catch bass the same way you do in Summer, you're in for some tough fishing! Winter fishing can be amazing but it requires a unique approach. Bass become more lethargic as water temperatures drop and subtle changes in your approach will make huge differences in your catch rate. 

Tim is covering 6 of his favorite finesse techniques and giving you the key detail that makes each method shine. If you want to be one of the anglers consistently catching fish all Winter long, pay close attention to the details. Tim learned each of these nuances through years of Winter fishing and is happily sharing them so you can enjoy your time on the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and rigging components for each technique. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and gear where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

DROPSHOT... 

Bait- Netbait STH 3" Finesse Crush: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Bang, Green Pumpkin, LON Goby Pearl

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

NED RIG... 

Bait- Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Aaron's Green Pumpkin

Hook- Swagger Tungsten Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

NEKO RIG... 

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

Colors: Watermelon Copper Orange Red, Green Pumpkin Blk Flk

Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (1/0): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda (3/64): http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Band- VMC Crossover Ring (7MM): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

BALL HEAD...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blk Flk

Head- Missile Baits Ned Ball (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3e9HqSK

TUBES... 

Bait- Netbait STH 4" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ten Point

Tube Head- Bite Me Flat Eye (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

FLOAT N FLY... 

Bait- Spro Phat Fly: http://bit.ly/2mboisG

Colors: Grey Ghost, Blue Shad

Bait- Cumberland Pro Float N Fly: http://bit.ly/2o9PE63

Colors: Grey White Blue Flash, Silver Shad Pearl Flash

Bobber- Thill Pro Series: https://bit.ly/3shJOiv

Stop- Thill Bobber Stop: https://bit.ly/30FTRCs

TIM'S DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line- Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'9" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b 

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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BUYER'S GUIDE: DROPSHOT FISHING - BAITS, TACKLE, RODS

Today's buyers guide is all about dropshotting. Drop shot fishing is a great technique that every angler needs to know. You can keep it simple, or you can learn to fine tune it with changing conditions. Today we're exploring the different worms and swimbaits that work for this technique, and giving you some key tackle tips that make all the difference when you're fishing.

The concept of a dropshot rig is very simple. By suspending a bait up in front of the fish away from cover and protection, you increase the odds of the fish eating the bait. The details of actually applying this method to its full potential is what today's buyer's guide is all about. We've separated the baits into a handful of categories to help you understand when to use them. We've given our favorite baits in each category as well as the hooks we use to fish these baits effectively through changing conditions. 

Below you'll find links to the baits, terminal tackle, and rods we showed throughout the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included sizes, favorite colors, and any other pertinent details. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

PADDLE TAIL WORMS...

-Big Bite Bait Smallie Smasher 3.5": http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Chick Magnet, Smoke Purple

-Netbait STH Junior Crush 3": https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Smokin Joe, Bang, LON Goby Pearl

-Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Natural Shad, Black Shiner

SHAD SHAPES... 

-Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

-Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: Pure Gill, Tennessee Shad

FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

-Megabass Hazedong 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad

-Keitech Easy Shiner 3": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Crystal Shad

STRAIGHT TAILS... 

-Roboworm 6" Straight: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light

-Roboworm 4.5" Fat Straight: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: MMIII, Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light Red Flk

HOOKS... 

Light Wire Nose Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Heavy Wire Nose Hook- VMC Dropshot (Size 1): https://bit.ly/3oXxOz8

Weedless Hook- Owner Cover Shot (2/0): http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

WEIGHTS... 

Traditional- Swagger Tungsten Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Tie On- Swagger Tungsten Casting Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Lead- QuickDrops 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2BjFCp3

HOOK KEEPER... 

-Cal Coast Cali Clips: http://bit.ly/2lNGGL9

FAVORITE DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line- Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'9" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b 

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BFS COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Sierra 7' Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10 ML Xfast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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