Bass Fishing for Beginners: SENKO / STICK BAIT - HOW TO RIG & WHERE TO USE IT (2018)

[@J.Silva.Fishing]

Debo, thank you. I was an avid fisherman as a teenager and into my 20’s before life took over and presented other priorities. 30 years later I’m coming back into it (and as a new kayak fisherman as well) and have found that what little knowledge I’d retained was obsolete. Your channel, by presenting beginners (or re-treads like me) with elegantly simple yet comprehensive methods in a highly entertaining manner has been a wonderful part of my bass fishing (re)education. Did I mention I’m also trying to learn a baitcaster as well? (Awesome video that btw) Fantastic presentations, informative and entertaining. Well well done sir! Jim (Nantucket Turnings)

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nantucket Turnings WOW, that means a lot to me! Your comment sums up exactly why I started my channel! Truly appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave that feedback. Good luck and if you have questions, hit me up! I have complete faith you'll figure the baitcaster out!

[@suncoaster8578]

Ditto I’m in the same spot without the boat 🚣‍♀️. Yes Debo is such a great teacher. 👍🏻😎

[@fishingwithvin]

Me too but I have prior experience with the bait caster I even still have my old one but the anti reverse doesn't work anymore so I had to get a new one. Dude seriously once you learn how to use one you'll love it..... AND hate it but more love than hate lol

[@masfishing1]

Nantucket, im In the same boat as u. Now i try to go fishing 3 out of 4 weekends. I go by myself cause no one is into bass fishing seriously for me to fish with. Damn , i hear u on tbe damn baitcasters. I bought my 1st and decided since im late to the game, bought a shimano curado dc to help with the learning curve faster. I can throw it now sidearm well, but need more practice with overhead cast.

[@jayrough1413]

@@masfishing1 I am in the same boat as you as well lol I bought the shimano curado dc baitcaster and my god is it a dream! Its pricey but so worth it! It bombs a mile and once you set it you forget it lol zero back lashes i would suggest you check it out

[@midwestfischerman]

I know the knot wasn't the focus of your video, but the Trilene Knot DOESN'T GET ENOUGH LOVE! Good on you Debo for recommending this nearly 100% knot strength knot!!!! SMART MAN!🙌🏻👍🏻

[@rickparker39]

I have been catching with the stickbait a lot this season. My go to is the Yum Dinger both weighted and weightless on a Texas Rig (black is my favorite color to use). I find Yum to be pretty inexpensive and very durable. It just seems to catch fish in my area (Maine). Great video by the way.

[@mikescott3355]

The crossed o-rings for wacky rigging is an awesome tip

[@DEBOSFishing]

It has helped make them last a lot longer for me. Thanks for watching!

[@nerothe]

@@DEBOSFishing Clear or colored heat shrink tubing works so much better. you can shrink it on the worm or not, but it makes it last much longer.

[@NDDryfly]

Devon crossing the rings to keep the hook perpendicular to the bait is genius! I never used o-rings for that exact reason. I want the hook 90degrees to the bait. Great idea.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Mike Walsh you're welcome! I think Mark Rose shared that tip a few years ago. Hope it helps man!

[@mre4875]

I've been a subscriber for a little while now. I usually watch several videos before deciding if I am going to sub. If I recall, I subbed on the first video I saw of yours. Now I am slowly working my way through your library and I just cannot stress enough how great you are at breaking things down and explaining them. Seriously, you have a gift. Thank you!

[@DEBOSFishing]

That means a lot to me man. I'm happy to break down things that I think will help folks. I'm no pro but always happy to share what I know! Appreciate you supporting my channel man 👊👊👊

[@karlwild4015]

I subbed the minute, you said, you were from the mid-west. I live in a somewhat rural town, South of St Louis and know, what it's like, trying to catch that dream trophy. I caught my 7 pounder on a smoke and pearl KVD 5 inch senko, this past fall. Texas rigged, twitch, twitch, pause style. I didn't even know it was there until my line started moving, with out my help. I thought, surely, my medium light action spinning rod was going to snap in half, if my 17 pound mono didn't break,first. Happily both held and I landed the beast. She at least 22 inches long and 7 from belly to dorsal fin. Wish we could share pics on hear.

[@riderhaw]

I didn't know how to hook a stick bait and now I do. Thank you for the video.

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

this is your niche man.. you are so good at reviews and tutorials.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yankee Tanker Outdoors thanks a lot man, I really appreciate that! Cold weather has pushed me to be a hand model 😂

[@evfite]

Just started bass fishing about 2 months ago after getting tired of using worms and only catching panfish that swallow the hook. I’ve had great luck with a popper until the temps went way up last week. Switched to trying both of these today. First cast with a sticko and pulled in a 1.5 lb bass. Only one I caught over two hours at the local,over-fished lake. Still a great experience! Thanks!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice! The stick bait will definitely catch them. Try a 4" stick bait wacky rigged. Go with a natural color like green pumpkin. Good luck 👊

[@larrybrickman5882]

New kayak pedal angler. Appreciate ur vids. I've got 4 baitcasters onboard: wacky rig senco, Texas rig senco, frog, chatterbait. Thank you!

[@DEBOSFishing]

I like all those choices man! Thanks for watching 👊

[@donovanb9020]

I've been killing it on my fly rod for most of the year, streamers and carp flies were absolutely slaying bass, and just picked up some stickbait, looking to get back into using my bass rod while I'm out trouting. Your video has helped give me some confidence where there was none. Much appreciated, brother.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@220swift7]

Another fantastic video Debo! I have been fishing for 35 years or so, and have never fished a stick bait. After watching this, I will be giving them a shot this year.

[@DEBOSFishing]

220 Swift heck yea! I hope this helped! They are fish catching machines!

[@6959-n6n]

Senko is the ultimate weapon... Caught a 5lber and a 9lber on the dock last time...

[@funkymojo111]

Here in San Diego (Ca), I have had a great amount of success fishing senkos.

[@MoneySupreme]

The stick bait is my first bait I’ve ever bought and used!

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

Very helpful! I never believed in stick baits until last week. This video is great for learning to use them and gain confidence in them

[@DEBOSFishing]

Jeremiah Giles that's awesome! I'm very happy to help man. Keep throwing them and I promise you'll catch fish!

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

DEBO'S Fishing worked! I caught a 7lber, a 3.5 and a 5.4 right after my birthday!

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Debo definitely need to do a beginner tackle box setup. Maybe a Plano 3600 tackle bag or something like that. All the softbaits,crank baits,jigs,top water,Ect. Personally I want to see him do this so bad!!!! Maybe even the price of the entire bag full of baits and everything. Just for people to see how much it’s cost for a good all round pond hopping bag.

[@dgwhite87]

I've been fishing for 3sh months now, but I have avoided stick baits up until now. This video is a godsend--so SO helpful for a beginner like me. Thank you.

[@Kigai11]

I would like to see you put a video together on 2 rod and reels with a tackle box for fishing from shore as well as what bag you would use a back pack style or just a soft tackle bag with a strap, I'm sure this video would help a lot of us shoreline fisherman. Thanks

[@DEBOSFishing]

Kigai11 thanks for watching brother! I'm going to have a video with most of that coming SOON!

[@ElijahIan]

New to fishing here; saw a 78 year old man catch a 5lb bass today. He was very fond of this 3” green pumpkin black sparkle with a gamakatsu 1 hook. We fished until sun down it was awesome I’ll never forget this day. Learned years of fishing in one day🤓

[@DEBOSFishing]

Heck yea, one of the best ways to learn man! Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@rubenakacoolerlid2314]

I caught a 2lbs bass on a black and blue stick bait this morning skipping it under docks, it just works when nothing else does thanks for the great information

[@DEBOSFishing]

They do! They are something that seems to always get bit. Thanks for watching man!

[@michaelcraig7297]

DEBO, the "flow" of your presentation is quite fast, but the content is "par excellence." You "reach" an abundance of anglers(thank you for that), many of whom are my close friends, whom I have exposed to your videos. We exchange info and opinions on your "lessons" and share our experiences. We live all over the SW and SC Midwest and compare notes. Your suggestions work. In trying to maintain simplicity, regarding the enjoyment of our mutual and "shared" enjoyment of bass-fishing, we seem to agree that we benefit quite a bit from your videos(we appreciate them) and we enjoy the topics you choose to teach. You have helped convert me, and others in my circle of friends, to Kastking equipment. Personally, I needn't waste my time seeking any other brand/style. Stay the course and keep reaching-out to those of us who, simply, enjoy the pursuit.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching my vids man. I'm happy to help local folks however possible. 👊👊👊

[@kagnewmp12]

these stick bait can be costly but I only fish in the Spring, Summer and Fall so I stock up in the Winter. Have you ever heard of putting the hook point inside the waky tool and then pushing the O Ring off the tool so it captures the hook around the stick bait without having to penetrate the bait itself. They last much longer that way. You can do this with two O Rings as well as one.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yessir, I use the double o-ring trick all of the time for my wacky rigs. Thanks for watching my friend! 👊

[@TheWesMan001]

That beginner box idea is a good one. Let’s see it.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I need to get that going! Thanks for watching 👊

[@chrismcvey908]

As a huge advocate of the wacky rig I really can't emphasize the importance of using 2 o-rings and hooking in the middle of the X. Your hook up ratio will be SO much better. I didn't think it was a big deal until I lost nearly 50% of the fish I had hooked.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Chris McVey haha 8m glad the tip helped my man! Always appreciate your support!

[@seabass22]

I think I’ve been losing some fish. Gonna get some o rings and try this.

[@imnotquitesureyet]

The way you simplified the subject and gave valuable details made me subscribe. Nice work

[@DEBOSFishing]

I appreciate that! Thanks for becoming a #verifiedfeeshinfriend 👊👊👊

[@joegarcia8711]

That's a nice wacky rig setup great advice going to have to try that

[@catchnothingfishing6457]

I've caught 3 of my biggest largemouth on a 4" senko so sometimes it's all in how you work it

[@DEBOSFishing]

I completely agree and how you rig it. I've fished next to people throwing the same weightless bait Texas rigged and my wacky was out fishing 3 to 1. Great point!

[@jimgibson9947]

Thanks for the heads up lesson on the senko and how to rig and fish it!! I've been struggling with this bait and I think you're advice will be helpful!! Thanks Again!!

[@justinberry1249]

Caught my new pb today 5.2ib stickbaits fun and produce some good numbers

[@DEBOSFishing]

Justin Berry yooooo! That's awesome man, congrats! It definitely catches fish!

[@TheKadisch]

Nice brother! I like the crossed o-ring idea! I'll be using that.

[@DEBOSFishing]

william kadisch use it up, really helps! Thanks for watching brother!

[@dntreportmebrah134]

Man I'm glad I found your channel! I started bass fishing in Oklahoma. Everywhere I went was a honey hole. Fast forward and I moved back to Colorado and couldn't catch a bass to save my life. I was having the same problem in North Carolina. After watching a few of your videos I got some confidence and finally caught some bass!

[@chrismcvey908]

Wow what a great video! There’s a lot of good information here. Everything from rigging to the salt content and fall rate. Also, I’ve been a little hesitant about using the weedguard hooks. I find it assuring to know that you personally feel that it really doesn’t seem to make a difference in the hook up ratio. This will be my first year using the weedguard hooks...excited to try them. And YES!!! PLEASE do the box video!!!! I’m sure it will be great!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Chris McVey you're welcome brother, thanks for all your support. I've not had issues but I know some people hate them? Box vid will be coming soon!

[@chrismcvey908]

DEBO'S Fishing sweet!!! Can’t wait!!!

[@billsutorius2753]

Great video, I learned some good things 👍 I like the way you explain things in your videos as well.

[@NCOX3649]

FYI, hand model DEBO is great as well anytime sir. I have been bass fishing my whole life with little to no direction. I need someone like yourself to guide me along. Your videos are showing me alot of great things. Keep it up. Great job!

[@kagnewmp12]

Appreciate the tips. Getting a new boat in the spring so I'm stocking up all winter. Hope you had a good Christmas.

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome! That will be exciting man! I did, hope your holiday season has been good too!

[@BallisticSamFishing]

Fished my whole life. Now at 40 I’m actual really fishing your channel is helping out a lot thank you.

[@jpboy1399]

Watching throwback episodes, love it! Never forget the fundamentals! Thanks Debo!

[@reelfishing002]

I JUST started using stick bait , although I call them worms . I was very amaze at how far these can cast especially how the look , doesn’t seem very heavy , but they cast pretty far. I did a follow up (without knowing it ) with the worm after the fish hit the frog but didn’t take it , as soon as the worm hit the water , the bass inhale it

[@DEBOSFishing]

Reel Fishing yyyeeesss! These stick baits work man! Good to hear you're having luck. They are great follow up baits. Thanks for watching man!

[@deeshizzlee]

Debo this was so informative! I saw the wacky tool online and couldn’t figure out what the heck it did. Now I know. I’m New to baitcasters I have the Shakespeare agility and seems ok, I’m having beginners trouble but I know I’ll get the hang of it. Thanks for the info!

[@catohostilius1221]

Another informative video Debo! I use stick baits in the salt. Our bay bass nail em at night. Looking forward to seeing you out on the water again

[@DEBOSFishing]

Cato Hostilius that's awesome man! Yep, I'll be out soon!

[@LonewolfJesseJames506]

I actually just started using the wacky rig this year, I find I don't miss as many fish and I usually get bit a lot more for some reason. Great video 👍

[@daveversion2.2]

I used to just use a wacky set up with great success. Then the temps dropped and wacky was no go. Used the Texas setup today and was slammed with all sorts of bass on various colors too. I try both to see what works daily.

[@ericksimon1009]

Great vid debo Im learning alot with you never liked the wacky rig till you showed me how to rig it right cant wait for the follow up id like to see more on fine tuning my bait casting how light can i go less then 1/4 oz is hell for me thank you bud

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome man. Thanks for supporting my channel. I do have a few vids out on tuning a baitcaster. I could do an updated vid on casting light lures.

[@Thelifeofaflyfisherman]

Well I am a flyfisherman getting ready to try bass fishing for the first time I went and bought some stick baits so we shall see what happens your video really helped me a lot thank you very much

[@DEBOSFishing]

The life of a fly fisherman you're welcome my friend. If you ever have any questions, hit me up! Good luck 👊

[@Lqviolin2]

Great video. I'm new to fishing and have had great success with wacky rig, even on highly pressured lakes.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Wendy couldn't agree more, Wendy! Great way to keep the skunk away! Thanks for watching.

[@Everything_Andy]

for the weightless Texas style and its windy, I cast slightly in the direction of the wind and then let the wind take the line into the direction I want bait to be so it looks like a baitfish swimming. and usually allows me to sometimes catch just a few more but if it's howling I usually will side cast it to avoid some of that wind issue. but both usually are deadly if u know how to fish them both right.

[@bryanmoore1009]

I'm with you on that debo, you will definitely catch add anchor to but who cares! A fish is a fish especially when you're new! I have definitely caught some nice fish on a wacky rig senko skipping docks

[@patrickconnors8403]

That would be fun... I have a huge collection of them already. The tip about checking the stretch and salt content, I was unaware of. I use them, because where I fish here in Phoenix, it is mostly rocky and have already lost to the bottom of Lake Pleasant a couple of nice swim baits and some treble hooks. Haven't lost a stick bait (yet). However, the bite has been almost non-existent for me (my friends get a big kick out of this), but still learning. I'm going wacky next time out on the yak. Thanks, another helpful video.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Patrick Connors you're welcome man, I hope it helps! Yea, if you are fishing rock, be prepared to lose lures! I hate it but that's fishing😕 thanks for watching man!

[@christophercollar8059]

I love your channel... I'm just getting into the bass fishing game, and I am having a blast watching your videos! Up here in Northeast Wisco trying to start a new hobby. What would you spool the baitcaster with, when working the Texas rig in the video? Just looking for some pointers.

[@gregoryadams3123]

Hey Debo. Just started watching your channel. I really enjoy your videos and how thorough you are. Id like to see a video on building a tackle box and what other lures you'd put in. Thanks for the videos.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Can definitely do one like that! Thanks for watching

[@osvaldoumana4494]

Just started using the plastic worms....want to see if I can get something a bit larger than the 4 or 5 inch little guys I get at my local pond.....great video....simple BUT tons of info good for an amateur just starting on this.....thanks again!!!

[@nicholaswesley7303]

You have some awesome videos! Your editing is great and you’re great in front of the camera. I’m glad to see a lot of entertaining eduction. It isn’t going to take long for people to find out and blow this channel up! Keep up the great work man!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nicholas Wesley that means a TON to me! I appreciate all the support! We'll see what happens! Thanks for watching brother!

[@wms7004]

I live in Ludington, Mi. 1/8th mile from lake Michigan. I've only salmon fished my entire life, and a small amount of fly fishing for Browns....to me, it was like why bass fish when I can catch Rainbows, King Salmon, Pink Salmon....and i have a (up til this year an older Steiger 26 footer) but now a newly purchased BRAND NEW 3 deck 36' Bayliner. So not exactly boats that are easy to load n launch!!! So never was a bass man....my wife has become sea sick (somehow)....so I got us a little Lund bass boat....and this really helped, I need to learn along about bass fishing fast!!

[@notwillferrell2234]

Bill Seling Ludington! I got to go to Barothy Lodge in Walhalla a couple of times years ago. Much respect for you salmon anglers! I spend more time with bass back home in Tennessee. Tough to find salmon around here 😁

[@azscout9071]

Good video buddy. Never fished the senko a hole lot. Didn't catch a whole lot using it so it never built up as a confidence bait. Might have to take just it out a few times. Practice my skills with it

[@DEBOSFishing]

Az Scout toss it wacky around grass, it's killer! Thanks for watching brother!

[@azscout9071]

DEBO'S Fishing I do the flick shake for that. Wacky with a weighted jig. Bps flick n shimmy worm on the vmc 1/0 1/16 oz weighted wacky hook

[@DEBOSFishing]

Az Scout ahh ok. Yep same thing and just as effective. I started throwing that last year, I like it!

[@azscout9071]

DEBO'S Fishing yea me to. It got my but kicked a bunch last season so I gave up and started using it. Works great. Keep it up. See ya on the next one

[@DEBOSFishing]

Az Scout take care brother and thanks for watching!

[@NDDryfly]

One time I like low salt stick baits is if I'm fishing them with a nail weight/neko rig. Baits like a z-man which floats, will stand almost straight up on the bottom.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Mike Walsh that's a good point man! Thanks for watching!

[@mankerstone9581]

Thanks for the great video. New to dishing and this was sooooo helpful. I learn a little more with each of your vids, Debo Rocks! Oh yeah, if I see wood I fish wood.

[@zachallen8640]

YES! Do a video on doing a box setup! "Couch to Water - getting back to your rods!" (like back to roots)

[@farrbelly]

Such great information. Thanks you

[@MrRashad776]

I am still trying to Master the stick bait. Thank for the help

[@jjfrahm24]

CONGRATS ON 800 SUBS MAN!! THATS SO COOL!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Jeremiah Frahm thanks brother, I'm excited!

[@jjfrahm24]

DEBO'S Fishing you should be man, all these subs in a couple months and you haven't been on the water yet

[@DEBOSFishing]

Jeremiah Frahm I have a few of me actually fishing 😂

[@tracy391]

Hey so I really like your video and your humor and I am a 57 year old female who is new to bass fishing and trying to learn all I can and I really like the idea that you talked about putting a box together I'm not sure if you're talking about to sell I think that would be a great idea for us newbies. I saw that tool on Amazon and I'm like what is that and now thanks to you I understand and that makes a lot of sense so thank you. I also don't have the money to go spending on a bunch of rods and reels I lived in Washington State I'm now in Montana I was fishing the samish for kings so I've got 9 ft 6 rods I've got 5 ft 6 rods 6 6 rods and I prefer to baitcast it's easier on my body so does it really matter I mean I have spinning gear too but I prefer bait casting but I want to start catching some fish and I'd appreciate any help you could offer... Thank you

[@scottthomas6765]

I use purple worm weighted Texas rig...killer during the spawn, ok during the summer, pumpkin seed always a good color as well

[@willtrax71]

Man I got my first Yamamoto Hula Grub over 2 decades ago and it’s probably been my most consistent Soft Plastic or Lure actually with a hit every single time I’ve been able to throw it and sadly I haven’t had any for quite a while lol. I would just use a 1/4 ounce jig or just a Weedless hook and a bullet weight.

[@joebednar7527]

Hi I like the videos you make I was wondering if you could do one on how you tie u our lines an show the different types of knots

[@DEBOSFishing]

I've done a few in the past. I could certainly do an update on thata

[@TyPigPatrol]

Great info! I started with a Senko!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ty PigPatrol thanks man! It's just a flat out feesh catching machine!

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Best stick bait in my opinion are the yum dingers or the biospawn exostick

[@joemartinez8625]

Majority of all my catches are On Texas Senko jigs. I tried avoiding chatters and spinners due to snags and price even tho I catch a few on them but 80 percent of of my catches are On senkos !!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

They are definitely fish catchers man. Nothing wrong with using what works! Thanks for watching 👊

[@floridasaltlife]

Great video, love hearing someone else's logic to go with the baits

[@ILhunter23]

Awesome! Started using the wacky rig mostly last year and caught a few that way. What do you think of a weighted Texas rig? Also a video on how to approach public lakes and ponds from the bank would be awesome

[@DEBOSFishing]

I can definitely do a vid like that. How to pick them apart and what to look for! Yeah, love a weighted Texas rig!

[@fishingwithvin]

You're gonna get tired of me cause I comment a bit but after watching this I now know why you use two bands on your whacky rig, I've seen it in other videos and never understood why but I love that idea and it must work.

[@pfpublius]

Here in 2021, the Yamamotos are about $9 a pack where I am. Priced at Bass Pro.

[@wyattjourney810]

I am a amateur bass fisherman I use a senko during spawn it works great

[@DEBOSFishing]

They are definitely fish catches man! Thanks for watching 👊

[@wyattjourney810]

DEBO'S Fishing Yeah 2 plus pounders and your welcome

[@fireguy5733]

Please do a breakdown on the million types of hooks for freshwater bass fishing, how do you narrow down what to get?

[@TimHaunFishing]

Please please please put together a video for a comprehensive bass fishing tackle box for beginners. If you already have one I will try to go find it.

[@matthewspell416]

My nephew caught his first 4 bass on these yesterday my youngest son has been catching them for weeks we're using strike king and yum fingers. Personally for the money I like the yum dingers

[@AreJay2006]

Hey, First off just wanted to say thanks for putting out great content. Really love the videos. I just started getting serious into bass ( Any fish really) fishing and your content has really helped. I have always fished but never really until I moved to where I am now which has awesome fishing. I made the rookie mistake of just kinda grabbing a bunch of random soft baits. Do you have any recommendations on how to rig soft crawdads and what style of hooks to use? The most common fish here are Perch, Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Sunfish. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[@DEBOSFishing]

A Texas rigged craw is awesome around any sort of cover or rocky bank. I use a 3/0 or 4/0 EWG hook. I use a 1/4 oz weight. If you're around a lot of cover, be sure to peg it!

[@AreJay2006]

@@DEBOSFishing Thanks! I appriciate the ideas. I'll give em a try!

[@abdelkhila1445]

Great tips! Thanks ! Could you talk about how you move the senko in the water? I saw some people who raise their rod for slack , then reel and they keep repeating. I saw others who let the bait sit and give it more line slack, etc then set the hook when there is a bite. I saw others who drag the bait.. any feedback would be appreciated.

[@Mike-uo1cy]

Thanks! Great info, love the humor!

[@absolutelymeme6979]

Debo yes please could you do the box please because I need help to do it

[@chasedanforth4037]

Weightless stickbait texas on a proper spinning rig=priceless. Let's go fishing

[@DEBOSFishing]

Truth! Arguably the best lure for a beginner! Thanks for watching man!

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

Always learn Something from watching you 👍

[@niccastleberg4951]

I fish it, probably a little to much. Just because it works so well!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Creepy Cooters Cousin yea that happens. It's good to have a confidence bait. Now just start working with other baits and you will find when/how they work! Keep it up brother!

[@chriswalls5831]

I like zoom worms but caught my biggest on strike king green pumpkin

[@aldeureaux5184]

That was a good video. Putting together a box would be a great video. Maybe you have and I’ve missed it.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I've had a few planned and haven't had a chance to film yet. I've definitely got those on the radar!

[@bfj2048]

I know I’m late but my favorite stick baits are the yum dingers

[@dallaspotts6184]

Hi! New to fishing, and loving your videos. Very informative! Would either of these require a sinker or no? I know you mentioned the salt sink! Thanks

[@ryantherock7664]

If you go braid to fluoro leader for senko baits how long should your leader be?

[@robbiewilmothjr7428]

I caught my pb on weightless rig it was 92 degrees and 230pm nd I landed a 6lbs largemouth

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice man! That's a good sized bass 👊👊👊

[@GainingDespair]

Gary Yamamoto's do work incredibly well I will give them that but they are expensive if you do not live near a large box store (costing about $9 a bag here) I like them I really do but I have no trouble at all burning thru a bag in a single hour and I'm being 100% honest about it they simply do not hold up and I've torn my fair share of them simply casting them out 3-4 times. The action on them is basically second to none however and while many brands will work well they just don't produce (from my experience) compared to Yamatoto. With that said I fish them wacky rigged and have tried many brands I sometimes do well with other brands some times not, but I can no longer justify the price of Senkos and have turned to cheaper options. When it comes to baits that typically get torn up easy (like the Senko) I like to use Zman baits they last a long time but they float once the salt has disolved and nothing is more frustrating than casting out a bait for it literally float on the surface not even being able to sink. I started throwing them on weighted hooks to combat this (like a skirtless jig) and I've found the added weight really does a lot to help improve the action of them. This works well with other cheaper brands too, if you ever decided to try a cheaper option take the 30 seconds to throw a weight jig on your line (skirtless) and see for yourself the added weight really does improve the action considerable. I absolutely hate the look of it just aesthetically it looks poor in my opinion but it works please tho give it a try it might become your preferred method for wack rigged stick baits :) For what it's worth I've never really wacky rigged the center of the bait just because it's the center, I like to pinch the bait and move it up and down until the movement on both sides match and hook it their going for the center mass vs just center.

[@niccastleberg4951]

Wired to fish just made a video how to tie the trilene knot. AND PLEASE DO THE BOX VIDEO!!😀

[@DEBOSFishing]

Creepy Cooters Cousin did they? That's awesome, it's a good gunk knot!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Creepy Cooters Cousin and yes, the box vid is coming soon!

[@treerat7631]

Like Yum's my self the luckerhunt are not too bad ethier the Ozark trail blue gills ones

[@Chiknlitl]

I think a clear tank showing the bait drop and action would help and add a fun element to the vids.

[@yoyo3459-j9p]

such a good video for retreads

[@Tom-ic7hw]

i wish yamamoto print would not wear off the bag so fast i forget which is which... have you tried shirk tubing on the senco

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I burn through them fast enough that the bag doesn't stay around long. Between catching fish and snagging lures that is 🤣👊

[@Robjmar7]

Absolutey excellent video

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you sir, appreciate you watching 👊

[@RUreddynow]

Subbed, liked and smashed the bell for notifications. Thank you for sharing and keep'em coming man. Tight lines bro

[@DEBOSFishing]

RUreddynow AWESOME! Another #certifiedfeeshinfriend Thanks for watching and glad to help!

[@cecilworsham5896]

I’m a. New angler and I like the stick bait Texas rig and wacky rig too but my main question is what is a good spinning reel combo or should I buy them separately

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hmm well depends what you want? I can usually find better deals when I buy them separately.

[@paravaxx]

i got 2 packs of senkos today and i caught a monster 15 pound cat fish on the third cast

[@daltonwier7865]

Need and wacky other than that I use a ribbon tail worm but I do mostly jig or creature baits.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Those are all good options man!

[@ryantherock7664]

Hey Debo ive noticed some youtubers use a std worm hook for fishing the texas style senko...have you found a better hookup ratio with the ewg hooks?...thanks