How to Fish a Wacky Rig and Other Details about a Senko

[@MartysCrewOurFamilyAdventures]

Just recently started bass fishing. Caught my first one the other day on a texas rigged senko. Within twenty minutes I caught my second! Thanks for all the tips!

[@christianb8228]

With a Medium heavy bait caster?

[@frankmclain8921]

@@christianb8228 not needed. Lightweight tackle with mono can catch bass just fine

[@SOLRACCCCCC]

I’m a big trout fisherman but I’ve never caught a bass I’ve been trying this whole summer and still nothing

[@secretpothead9093]

@@frankmclain8921 that’s wasn’t the question he asked. Also catching “just fine” isn’t a flex, would you want a “just fine” doctor doing heart surgery on your grandma? Y’all elcheapos gonna ruin some kids day of fishing who don’t know no better and takes your advice gets some 10 pounds fluro test and breaks on a 9 pound bass when he coulda got braid for 2 more dollars and hooked a 15 pound bass no issue.

[@Mysoline1111]

@@secretpothead9093 ye cuz a doctor and fishing is the same thing

[@Chigga420]

You could also criss-cross two o rings in order to keep the hook up, has always worked great for me. Appreciate the tips!

[@bsb1975]

Thanks for the tip about the heat shrink tubes. I use two o rings crisscrossed. The book stays positioned correctly, but the rings tear up the worm. I'm anxious to try the heat shrink. Love the videos. Have fun fishing.

[@michaelmoon5700]

I know people that don’t like Senkos. They always say they are too soft, they cost too much, and they tear up after just one fish. My response always is ,” They catch fish”.

[@Fishing4life1997]

Roland Martin’s favorite lure and if it’s Roland Martin’s favorite Lure, well then it’s mine too

[@woosa42]

And you don't need $8 a bag Yamamoto's either.

[@jeremydion6139]

@@woosa42Yep yum dingers are like $13 per 30 lol. ezpz fish.

[@woosa42]

@@jeremydion6139 - lol. Where did you buy them for $13, so i know where not to go. I paid $8 for 30, and they were not on sale. lol

[@jeremydion6139]

@@woosa42 the good 9ld Canadian dollar vs American exchange sadly 😭

[@tarantulady]

Cross 2 o rings like an X to apply the hook in the correct direction.

[@alm0225]

I've been using the Cross over method as well for years, works great.

[@kimberlycarr2928]

Thanks for this.

[@iedacastilla6476]

Hi, I liked the way you hooked the worm. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us. God bless you.

[@wiffbob1484]

I’ve used a Frenzy Wacky Saddle for this. They’re very durable. I use a wacky rig pliers that makes it easy to put the ‘saddle’ on the worm. I get them at Tackle Warehouse.

[@presidentspilot]

WOW!! I felt like I just returned from a hundred dollar fishing school!! I am a newbie, and I learned a heck of a lot! Thank you, Sir!!! NO ONE has put out the information as logically, and pictorially as you have done!! I will review this as many times as it takes to commit it to solid memory!! Only one question: What is a "Senko"? I will google the answer.

[@ryankimball6030]

Its short for yamasenko, the brand name of the original senko worms. Kind of like kleenex and bandaid.

[@gopibble]

I love your genteel style.. If you're on a budget.. Ha! You mean, If you're poor. Love the channel. It's been priceless on my journey to be a better fisherman.

[@joescarpadventures]

Been more than 40 years since I fished plastic worms, but I'm looking to get back into it--thanks for this great primer!

[@jamesmeyer7034]

13:28 Have you thought about putting the shrink wrap on the nose for a nose hook. Would that last longer?

[@bjcox6695]

Thanks for another great video, Gene; caught my first bass on a Texas rig today! The night fishing video has been a big help with the days getting shorter.

[@ronanthehound]

Have you tried heat shrinking the tip on a nose hooked bait?

[@dwheeler016]

Good idea. I was thinking the same thing

[@ronanthehound]

@Alex Paille I do that with a cps medium in my flukes, think I saw the guys @tacticalbassin do it

[@besmithn]

Watched your video for the wacky rig technique. The clear heat shrink tubing is a brilliant idea! I make my own stick baits and mine are too wide for the 3/8 size tubing. Glad I ordered both 3/8 and 1/2 tubing.

[@petea4895]

I appreciate your tip on the Wacky Rig and others. I prefer stick baits that are less expensive than Senkos, but perform about as well.

[@TS19781]

If you take 2 o rings and put them in an x pattern you can keep the hook straight and you don't have to hook the senko

[@shaneeddings883]

Exactly what I do. I have worms that have an offset center. Mix it up!

[@ralphwaltrts5994]

Thank you so much. This is the first fishing video I have found that gets right to the point and tells me what I want to know. The commentary was great and all topics were covered very well. Thanks again for a great no-nonsense fishing video.

[@Flukemaster]

Glad it was helpful!

[@umadatmycomment9843]

Love that hookset man. You don't kill them like the guys on tiktok. Literally made me sub seeing you knew how to set a hook.

[@steelwarrior105]

I wonder if the matt and tim cps spring trick would work for nose hooking senkos

[@bobcoleman3400]

Your videos are very helpful.

[@applingsheart6156]

This is my number one fishing channel love the videos and a great role model definitely taking this to Clark Hill it's been tough for me this last month God bless be safe and keep fishing

[@phils6733]

That tip at 12 min is genius! Thanks for that.

[@boogiekush9391]

You have helped so many people I just got into fishing and you're seriously the only chanel I've watched because the information is very well explained, thank you for helping get into fishing 🎣🙌🏾💪🏾

[@conorvaughan3510]

Question about the FG knot. I have noticed with thinner diameter braid I can’t get the grip/friction needed to tie the FG knot. Do you know how to remedy that? Is my braid to slick? Do I need to use different braid or different fluro?

[@tjlastname5192]

This was one of the first videos I watched when I got back into fishing about 2 years ago. I’ve probably caught the most fish on a senko. Many on this same combo as it was the first combo I bought. That reel is 💩, and has since been replaced, but that’s a great rod. Also caught my PB on the KVD senko. This video popped back up in my recommended and I had to comment and say thanks for helping me get back into bass fishing.

[@jimpotocnik2178]

Using heat shrink! Genius idea !!! Wish I would have seen this before I bought the VMC crossover rings and pliers 😟 THANK YOU❣️

[@lauracoleman8049]

I’ve actually been doing this method this year and it really has worked. My other baits can’t get arrested these days. Stick bait all the way. I AM going to try Carolina though for sure!!

[@andylink5420]

Go get em Laura!

[@donsgotmoney]

I cant tell you how much this video helps me, I have always wondered how to fish a senko, now I know. Actually set one up this morning but not quite the correct way. Thanks.

[@dhoover5480]

Hey Dawg - you have the gift, for great teaching. I learned some new options for sure THANKS

[@petejansen8098]

Really great info I am trying tomorrow morning. I like the hook rear that makes the worm fall away from you and where it lands. Cool idea. I'm kinda newbie to fishing correctly. I've been fishing since I was born pretty much. Michigan born, fished the whole lower Midwestern states when I was a child. Great Dad. 😊 Anyway, got into bass fishing when I moved to Fort Collins. Had no luck with any plastics at all. I really had to learn sencos and plastics in general. I liked bottom fishing for trout because it worked. 😂 I met a few guys that showed me how to do a stick bait correctly. But you really hit home with technique and that hook location. Game changer for me. I'm pretty good now but this could be next level for my landed numbers. Thank you. 😊

[@MrBoneppo]

Thanks, Gene, for another informative video! I look forward to your live Friday night streaming sessions. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

The heat shrink trick is awesome. Thanks. It gives me other ideas.

[@lrac7751]

Great video! But I feel the need to add one thing. When bass are super finicky, experiment with fall rates. If a cold front shuts them off, I throw a lite wire hook on straight braid to get that fall rate way as slow as possible

[@mysteryman5213]

Heat shrink tubing? That's brilliant & creative. Question though...how difficult is it to slid the cut tubing to the midway point of the worm?

[@brianthomas1334]

Great content. I would really like to know what yak are you using in this video

[@dennisameigh730]

I know this is a old video. but it made a difference in my day. I did not fully commit to this bate but I am going out to try all these combination. Thank you

[@Greg-eg3tf]

Are you from America?

[@FamilyNick]

I'm just getting into bass fishing in thee Pacific Northwest and found your channel. Thank you for all the amaxing content and explanations! Quick question, is it necessary to use clear shrink wrap, i just have some black sitting around. Thank you!

[@Greg-wz6fp]

I just love your channel and your enthusiasm for fishing …thanks for all your videos I finally caught one on a Texas rig the other day felt so good lol

[@1989JARR]

I bought some 3 inch yamamoto cinnamon brown senkos for a pond they just stocked bass in this year (was just catfish and trout before) Caught a like 10 inch rainbow trout with it wacky rigged 🤣 just hooked the worm about dead center but it still had decent action going down with 15 lb floro leader on 15 lb. braid. Was just popping it up with slack and letting it sink down

[@userjasker76]

Blue craw in the ocho is wicked good on Guntersville. Wacky rig thrown in the open pockets in the grass works great

[@TheOutdoorDude]

KVD perfect plastic also makes the Shimme Stick. One of my top 3 senko style baits. Great video Flukemaster!

[@thebowtiefisherman5718]

Great instructions, I'm new to bass fishing and hope to catch one on tomorrow using these techniques. Thank you

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Love it when you TALK SENKO to me! I'll try a Carolina Rig with one on my next fishing trip, hopefully over this holiday weekend 👏💯😎

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Literally fishing while I watch and listen to this video!! thank you for the awesome advice

[@brandonsparks9980]

Yessir weightless Texas rig is great for heavy brush low trees. I’ll dock shoot weightless Texas rig and have caught some nice size bass

[@miltonalbright1606]

Fluke milt here I have fished the sinks for many years I will try that one you talked about bring the sink o up the baits

[@a.j.mockaitisii8458]

Good info. It's amazing how Senkos will catch Bass consistently. I like the Yum Dingers as well.

[@woosa42]

Yum Dingers work very well and are more durable, and at third of the cost. It's all i use.

[@Killoer]

Spent so much money on other lures and equipment for bass fishing, but Wacky rigging is still my top producer and go to when the bite is slow. Such a simple method yet effective!

[@Azzty45]

Great video … covered all aspects . Thank you

[@jda3comics693]

I use yums I love those a lot I Texas rig it my biggest fish I caught this summer was a 5lb largemouth bass I was happy it probably weighed more

[@snwboardn21]

Man that quarantine beard is tripping me out; great vid!

[@SanJoseMTB]

Hey Gene, I love that you come back to stuff that you've done in the past. It's like as you realize new nuances to the rigs and baits you share them with us so our knowledge continues to evolve with you.

[@trickytrav88]

Kale hooks are great for beginners to because they prevent gut hooking. Thanks for the content we appreciate you. God Bless

[@akbuilder7626]

12:09..a nail weight in the end can let you pitch it further and give it more momentum to get under cover. Very similar to the Tiny Child rig. Yeah I know its a weird name haha.

[@stratos175escape7]

GO DAWGS!!!!!! I just subscribed as soon as I saw the hat, now lets watch the video. LOL

[@paulterry9616]

Thanks for this video. The wacky and Texas rigged senko is the style of fishing i want to work on this year.

[@danielradebaugh9687]

dang!! I thought I came up with the shrink-wrap idea on my own. I was all ready to share it with my bass club.

[@randy4805]

One of the best tutorials I’ve seen. Thx

[@machappyday]

Dude you just made my day with the heat shrink thing. Got some heat shrink on the way. Looks legit and can't wait to try this on this upcoming full moon.

[@youngin881]

Thanks for this. I’m definitely gonna try the heat shrink.

[@richardcathey8857]

Wow Gene another video totally meant gor me and my style of fishing. Brilliant idea with the shrink wrap.! Also taught me a new way to texas rig! Thank you. Senko the bait that almost never fails.

[@ZZ430T56]

If you fish Stick-baits with a weight, consider finding a custom bait maker, and have them make the bait with NO salt. You can get any custom color you want and they will last much longer. For Texas rigging Stickbaits and Fat Ika, use an Owner 4/0 Twistlock hook. The bait will last longer. I never tried the heat shrink deal but I wonder if it could be used on the nose of the stick if nose hooking?

[@darkside2329]

Agreed about Carolina Rig Senko. Destroyed the lake in WI last summer doing that.

[@damslayer5993]

Man it was awesome meeting you in Texas on i20 in traffic man. Awesome

[@musicnote-co-kr]

Oh Ultra Super helpful video 😊 I love senko and it is really god blessed worm. Thanks for share great know-hows 😊

[@victorcoots3802]

When nose hooking, what would keep you from doing the same clear heat shrink to extend the life of the bait?

[@asabishop1329]

I thought of this as well, I suppose with it being in the middle for whacky rig it won't slip off the bait, but with nose hooking the shrink wrap is at the end of the worm, causing all pressure from the hook to still be in the plastic of the worm rendering the shrink wrap useless

[@victorcoots3802]

@@asabishop1329 That is absolutely true because I tried that technique and despite it shrinking down it isn't a really tight fit so it does move. The only way to keep it from moving was to sink it through the senko a little bit and then back through the heat shrink

[@MichiganRustic]

love the heat shrink idea. Will be doing this. Thanks

[@Steelersplease]

The senko that I use are the bass pro shop tournament series’s

[@cjfishtales2238]

Paid for two on the water instruction sessions. One of the main take aways....you have to start fishing a senko. I had been fishing tournaments with a local club for 6 years averaging 5 tournaments a year. During that time, I zeroed in all but 3 tournaments. One of which was my home lake. I placed third in that one. Since I started fishing a senko, I've zeroed twice. It just catches fish. I feel the same about the tanuki, but I don't have that one figured out yet.

[@Apoind1]

Great video. I've not really fished a wacky...but I think I will spend each morning this week working this. PS) when you nose hook it....have you tried the 3/8" heat shrink? Thanks for taking the time to video, edit and post these!

[@desertrainfrog1691]

What size senko/similar plastic would be good for catching panfish? I imagine I could rig up a smaller soft plastic+hook Texas rig style and compensate for the lost weight with a little bit more bullet sinker to it? Trying to catch some bluegill, pumpkinseed, crappie, and rock bass.

[@christopherharpster9330]

Do you run straight braid in your whacky rod, or should you go with a leader?

[@markschmidt214]

Why not heatshrink the tip when you do it "Yamamoto style" to increase the durability like you did with the wacky rig?

[@bradclower]

I was wondering the same thing, Matt!

[@bradleyfields4732]

I like fishing those steep dropping points with a Texas rig or a tube. Never used a wacky rig before though but I’ve got some.

[@oldhardrock2542]

Good tip on the heat shrink for a wacky

[@Flukemaster]

Glad to help

[@Abutado]

You got the tricks man. Great point on the hook angle

[@FisherShane7538]

good tip for inexpensive sick bait collars, thanks

[@Shiloh3498]

I started the heat shrink 2 years ago. I love it!

[@Adventures101.]

Thanks for the video learned a lot. What's the color of that ocho in the video got multiple colors in it . Thank you

[@sipsp0ison545]

I know this video is old but serious props for the heat shrink idea that’s amazing

[@rhino22186]

Weightless Texas rigged has been my day saver so many times. I have the most luck with the Yum Dinger 4 in.

[@shaddonrice2703]

I fish the Susquehanna River. I've always wanted to try any of these rigs. Can you fish any of these rigs shown in the video in fast or medium currents? Or do I need to look for slower water or inlets any of these rigs? Thanks in advance

[@deandurfey4715]

Great video! I’ve never fished wacky… ordering them now!

[@perryscott2328]

Very good tutorial. Thank you.

[@ColoradoFishing]

We've had a ton of success lately fishing with the Wacky Rig (up until July). The only downside is our hook set failures.....so much fun though!

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great tips and I will try it the next time I go fishing thank you

[@bruceesterline3170]

You might want to try a stick bait with a little purple flakes in it I've found that they catch bass Senko 5" blue purple and black flakes 👍

[@JemicoTX]

Why left hand your reel? The handle switches to the right in 30 seconds. I’d like to thank you for the heat shrink idea. I tried it out yesterday and what a difference it makes in durability.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Have you tried to heat shrink the tip of the seinko where you nose hook it? Might be worth trying if it helps it last any longer.

[@drewcreed2383]

Got a really grassy small pond any tips for finesse fishing

[@jond1234]

Me too. I found a pond with hundreds of pounds of that green slime grass and it makes it impossible to fish and big or moving bait

[@Alakaslam_21]

That’s usually when I put the spinning rod away and bust out the heavy frog rod.

[@jond1234]

@@Alakaslam_21 I would but every single bass in there is between 5-7 inches long

[@castandchill]

yeah man topwater. weightless soft plastics. might be able to get aways with a 1/8 bullet weight. swim jig prly your best bet for moving bait. i made a vid on my channel talkin bout this cuz i fish those type ponds alot

[@jond1234]

@@castandchill I usually use a weightless t rig but I think if I tried to use a swim jig the bass aren’t big enough to push the weed guard out of the way.

[@daltondrake8237]

Love the video ready to go catch some fish I'm literally going to go get me some of them wacky rigs and plastics I'm new to fishing but I love fishing and I love going out with my friends or even just by myself to get away buddy

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

Tight lines, Master Baiters🤘🏻

[@cliffhall5602]

Heat shrink is a great idea. Ingenious.

[@markfialkowski4388]

If you rig it through the nose could you put a piece of heat shrink on the nose of the Cinco deficient

[@me-ho6wp]

Great tips, awesome video. I just started trying out the googan lunker log 5' junebug on a vmc weedless

[@donniewakemup8729]

Great explanations as always, brother. It's very helpful to us newbies how much detail you give. I'm going on 49 but just now really starting to fish, so all this info is great. Keep up the great content.

[@johnrybarczyk8845]

Thanks for the heat tube hack! ........Genius!

[@tanner1061]

Great video! I like how everyone has their own little nuances when it comes to rigging this and working the worm off the bottom

[@Flukemaster]

Exactly!

[@codycantrell2780]

Yes! the heat shrink is the best and barely anyone uses it!

[@byronrhamy1199]

LOVE all the insight and tips, just started going after bass in lakes, more my life is smallies in the rivers..O.K. having fun catching fish, so senko's, and fitness stick baits are in my arsenal...Tight Lines