How To Fish a Senko for Bass by 1Rod1ReelFishing

Bass caught at 6:20
Lures Used: GY senko
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Recommended gear and when to use various sizes:
3" senko - drop shot rig, split shot rig (finesse spinning tackle, 6'6" medium light rod 10 lb braid, 6 lb fluorocarbon, size 1 finesse split shot hook)
4" - creeks, rivers, ponds (spinning tackle, 6' 6" medium light or medium rod, 10-15 lb braid, 6-8 lb mono or fluoro, texas rig - 2/0 ewg hook or wacky rig 1/0 finesse split shot hook)
5" - most versatile, effective in almost all scenarios (spinning or baitcasting tackle, 6'6" medium or medium heavy rod, 15-30 lb braid, 12-15 lb mono or fluoro, texas rig - 3/0 or 4/0 ewg hook or wacky rig - 2/0 finesse split shot hook)
6" - targeting bigger than average-size bass - good tournament bait for culling smaller bass (baitcasting tackle, 7' medium heavy rod, 30-40 lb braid, 15-20 lb mono or fluoro, texas rig - 5/0 ewg hook or wacky rig - 3/0 or 4/0 finesse split shot hook)
7" - targeting trophy size bass 5-15 lb HAWGS!!! (baitcasting tackle, 7' medium heavy or heavy rod, 30-50 lb braid, 20 lb mono or fluoro, texas rig - 6/0 or 7/0 ewg hook)
best knot - palomar
Effective in water temperatures 55 degrees and up
Ideal conditions - around vegetation, clear water
Where not to use the bait - muddy water
1rod1reel's go-to colors - stained water - black
lightly stained to clearish water - green pumpkin or green pumpkin magic
clear water - watermelon red or translucent colors
fun fact - Gary Yamamoto originally created the senko as a soft-plastic jerkbait like the zoom fluke or slug-go. Anglers quickly figured out that the senko was most effectively fished as a "do-nothing" bait and was accepted as a plastic worm
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Location: Ellicott City, Maryland
Date: June 10, 2015
Time Fished: ~10 casts
Air Temp: High of 85 degrees
Water Temp: 81 degrees
Conditions: mostly sunny with winds up to 10 mph
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[@squadvlogs6522]

2020? Still watchin the og vids. Love the tutorials. Love ya mike

[@jacksonbyrd6326]

2021

[@isreallife6274]

2022

[@ashnotvalid7638]

2022

[@Jamal360]

2022

[@Zburgz]

7/27/2022 1rod has been my inspiration since day 1. The summer skunk grind is real right now going back to the basics which is easy to forget when you’re desperate for a bite

[@KayakFrank]

Nice fishing channel. Guys share this guys videos. It shows that he truly cares deeply about the sport.

[@_JUN3BUG]

I literally came back to watch your old videos couple hours ago and i saw this one, i then went fishing and caught my new pb today using your tips! Thank you so much

[@jtboll00]

is there really a wrong way to fish a senko.. the only wrong way is if its not in water lol.. nice vid

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

jtboll00 hahaha ^^ agreed with what you said, although I've had a bass jump out a foot out of the water to grab it when I got it hung in a tree once :P

[@user-mo4vz6tn5b]

+1Rod1ReelFishing Which way of rigging is more effective?

[@jtboll00]

1Rod1ReelFishing ha that's awesome.. that most have been one hungry bass.. and jed I only rig mine wacky.. right in the middle.. bass love it!

[@user-mo4vz6tn5b]

Ok thanks but do the senkos come off when you rig them wacky? I've heard it does so what can I buy to stop it?

[@jtboll00]

its called a wacky ring o-ring tool.. they sell em at most fish shops.. I buy my O-rings on ebay cause they are just cheap.. idk maybe its just me but seems like you already knew that

[@daniellethai5743]

Today I caught a 4 pound bass in a neighborhood pond. This was the first good sized bass I caught. Thank you so much!

[@jasperbeil7896]

What’s your best now? Just curious

[@Sophie-em1zc]

Caught my new PB largemouth with this pattern. Thank you so much sir!!

[@ToxicDover]

This is awesome, thanks for this! I've been binge-watching your videos for the past week since I found you, and was literally thinking last night that I should leave a comment somewhere and ask if you had any interest in posting some videos like this. Personally I would like to see some tutorial/tip videos for jigs, namely how to fish them and when/how to use jig trailers. Thanks again man, and keep the awesome videos coming!

[@XPred71]

Great video, you can tell you're really passionate about fishing which makes the video that much better, awesome channel keep up the good work!

[@tcm24fan]

Thank you so much I have been searching for a vid like this thx

[@xdefiant7452]

This is a great video! I been fishing on and off for the past 5 years but never really tried any plastics or finesse baits. I’ve always been about live bait such as worms or minnows. Although it’s fun catching fish that way I kinda got tired of it and decided to finally start getting into plastics such as senkos, and even though I haven’t landed a fish yet I have had little baby bass hit my smaller tubs. Showing me there’s a will and there’s a way. Until then my box is pretty full with colors now 😁

[@zanemartinez8556]

I just started watching your videos and I go to the same spots as you because I live in ellicott city too. It is so much fun to see you catch huge fish at places I fish! Your videos are amazing! Keep on making them and making your viewers happy because I sure am!

[@Lovelle-_-]

Saw this once in 2015 with a buddy and revisiting in 2020 love the videos mike🤙🏽❤️

[@shellyhuebner2446]

after I watched this i fell in love with senko I'm 10 and I caught a 6lb bass on one it was a wacky wrigged

[@jones4216]

S bassin good job. FISH ON MAN

[@jaywade1118]

S bassin I'm 12

[@toddproctor8812]

I did too but on acrank bait

[@clashbeast7780]

When you say 6 pounder are you sure it wasn't just a 2 pounder

[@maxliebert4138]

Rigged

[@Onlygodknowsy123]

Some topwater would be nice maybe try a frog

[@trentdavis9891]

nall

[@Big_Mike_2023]

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[@Big_Mike_2023]

Same sorry for that one comment

[@Tom-wq2mz]

Mr Frog is my favorite

[@xXAccessIsDeniedXx]

These videos are very helpful! Please keep making more no matter what baits or lures you are using!!!

[@robertmeder7410]

Mike, I have never used a plastic worm like the Senko to catch fish. Thanks to THIS video I had to try and have caught several now with the weightless Texas rig. It was AWESOME! Now I will try to wacky rig. Thanks and keep the teaching videos coming.

[@LoopyMonk88]

thanks for the vid. im a beginner bass fisherman who needs tips like this. keep up the good work!!

[@scrubhq9130]

MuggyCactus0217 how are you doing now?

[@dovakiin4388]

@@scrubhq9130 lol I wanna know too

[@Defiaxt]

Haha been watching for years and the recommend me one of the og vids 😂 love ya mike

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Ayyyy, the classics never die 😎

[@robbienkathy]

Thanks for the tips. I tried the skip technique and caught a 4.27 lb largemouth on my second cast. It's this biggest fish caught from our boat on our small pond in over two years.

[@MHobbs06]

I believe this was the first video of yours that I watched. Up until this year i've never really used plastics. But this morning I caught a bass on a Texas rigged Baby Brush Hog and three more on a Texas rigged Senko. I have a wacky rig tool on the way. Keep up the great work.

[@extremephillyfishing]

Very nice, man! Congratulations on the 1 Millions views! I still have a long journey for the 1M line. Hahahahaha. And I am very glad that you finally started a "how to" series, Mike! I mean...you got the knowledge and the techniques -- I'm sure folks will want to learn from you! I found the video awesome, by the way. And, of course, wacky rigged for life, man. Lol. That's wobbling action is the thing! Once you come to Philly this Fall, we will definitely do some fishing! After my father leaves in July, I'll focus on expanding my Species list. Gotta explore all over again.

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Extreme Philly Fishing Thanks bro! Looking forward to moving back to philly in August. Just in time for the striper run, lets catch some monsters XD

[@emz7638]

Hi I’m involved :)

[@outlawx720]

I loved that you got a bite while messing around lol. Good stuff!

[@bobbywang9223]

Lol

[@ryanstipanovich5777]

Thanks 1Rod... This video is a great one to help us new to bass fishing and that are trying to learn to fish senco!!!

[@onegaintmuscle]

Thank you for doing video bro... It helps a lot when u do these type of vids man.. Thank you again..

[@tannerwillis3701]

Lol 1 million views, now you’re at 236 million and a million subs. Damn.

[@njstorozuk]

Dude got 1.3 just on this video

[@thatonerandomginger]

Can u fish a senko in clear water with a bunch of little rocks and about 2-4ft deep water? Any help is appreciated.

[@quixotic6644]

If there are bass, then yes, but I would Texas rig.

[@michaeloviedo3797]

No

[@rockyporterjr4215]

Shut up you have literally Dick of a clue what you’re talking about I’ve killed in these conditions. Troll.

[@liammarino4176]

Idk how i got here but 5 years later from this. Look where he is now. Its crazy man keep up the good work

[@goodtimefishing1499]

Awesome vid 1rod!!!

[@haydenbayless5491]

Top water lures would be nice for a tutorial

[@JaredCochran52]

I wasn't a big fan of senkos but I bought a pack and I watched this vid and now it's hands down my favorite bait!!! Thank you for making this video. You have made me a better fishermen!!!

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

glad the tips helped! the senko is one of my top baits during the summer!

[@wonderboy4993]

By far best bait to use

[@fishngnana68]

I truly enjoy your how to videos. they are so informative and simple to understand. You are now my main channel to watch...I only have two more fisherman that I watch.

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

fishngnana68 thanks for watching, glad you enjoy my vids, I appreciate the support!

[@JNJ4EV]

How do you cast light lures with a baitcastee I tried and I backlash all the time

[@chriscomer7089]

what hooks are you using for the wacky rig

[@rentaroiino1789]

most likely a wacky hook

[@2XLFISHING]

+chriscomer really any wacky hooks would work great

[@fordpowerstroke2849]

A weedless worm hook

[@whathappen3265]

Chris Comer 2/o hook

[@josesalazar5347]

Top water frogs please I just got one and I don't know how to fish it hollow body and ribbits

[@coltondisrud879]

Jose Salazar when you are around pads and mats pop it like twice then let it sit for a couple of seconds. When you are by weeds but they aren't at the surface don't pop it just reel slow

[@dylanwillis1473]

@Frank Mclain pull the hooks away from the body just a little bit where there is space between the rubber and hook. You'll get more weeds but it helps get more hookups

[@nicevans8005]

You’ve grown so much love the og vids

[@CreatioNNoitcurtseD]

Loved the vid n tips in the description! Subbed \m/

[@TNRVG]

Is it me or do wacky rig hooks look like circle hooks almost?

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

shaped similar to circle hooks for sure - the difference is that the hook point doesn't curve in like circle hooks

[@TNRVG]

That makes sense. Thanks!

[@Quagmire88]

I have used both circle and wacky hooks with no problems.

[@TNRVG]

Good to know!

[@adynflowers1560]

They look really close to a circle hook

[@Bigcharles81]

how did you set up your baitcaster for weightless lures without getting any backlashes?

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Set it up the same way as you would any lure. The senko without any weight is actually pretty heavy.

[@outdoorfreak695]

+Fishing with Michael Consul he's telling the truth

[@cculla6516]

+Fishing with Michael Consul ui

[@jeremybogdon617]

eddie smith a senko weighs alot

[@jamesanderson7798]

eddie smith a senco weighs alot more than most worms. but I use a spinning rod and reel when I'm worm fishing.

[@ISmokeLegos]

You just earned yourself a new sub. Great video... Keep up the good work

[@ethantemple356]

Man I love your channel keep doing what your doing man good job

[@thatonegamer5672]

What I am confused about is how do u tell when you senko has sunk all the way to the bottom? I have been trying to figure this out.

[@paynefish3398]

Usually whenever I cast I watch the worm and as soon as it hits the water I pull my line out 4 times and watch the line until it stops pulling from the senko falling

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

if you're watching your line closely the arch in the line is different when the bait is falling vs. when it's resting on the bottom

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Visually follow your line and watch as it slowly sinks in the into the water. When your senko hits bottom, you'll notice the line sink rate changes (both on speed and on arc)

[@Tiatsc1720]

+1Rod1ReelFishing I like your rods

[@pearsonbooker5584]

I can tell you've got a lot more confident in front of the camera... good job!

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

I was always extremely camera shy and afraid to talk in front of crowds before, I guess practice makes perfect!

[@pearsonbooker5584]

ok... good job man, could I dm you for some questions on Instagram?

[@dogwater2327]

1Rod1ReelFishing I love your videos

[@uofkblue1]

You deserve more subscribers!😄 thanks for the tips and tactics!

[@bbiggd]

I wish I could be as good as he is

[@danziqusuarez9944]

Square bill cranks!!!

[@draco_tj4751]

You inspire me a lot i have always wanted to fish just like you.your the best KZbinr ever from TJ

[@brandotwo9394]

Still watching the best and helpful videos thanks man let’s go👍👍👍👍👍

[@andrewyangfishing8450]

7:28 almost trips

[@andrewyangfishing8450]

+Hallking78 lol

[@tonydavila2606]

"How to fish a tube?" anyone?

[@jedperalta5280]

you can usually cast it an reel like a kastmaster or other lure that sink or cast it and let I sink to the bottom and reel-twitch it

[@tonydavila2606]

I got a heart on a 3 year old video comment ❤️. Mike i know you can see this! First of all dam.... I used to fish so much. Fishing was my life. I’d fish before school, after school then I’d fish all Saturday and allll Sunday. Mike was the first channel I watched , he used to carp fish off a bride with bread lmaoo. Then John B blew up and lunkers, I’m 19 turning 20 in 3 months and I remember watching these videos when I was 13~14 I remembered being so inspired by these you tubers and I tried to make videos myself. Dam time has changed so much, I’m out of high school been in college for 2 years , I’m working full time. I wish I could go fishing again, funny actually.. before I would struggle to fish because I never had money, I thought buying $15 braided fishing line was a lot but I would save up and be so happy when I bought it . Not it’s not a money issue but a time issues lol who would of thought. You can but lures but you can’t buy time haha

[@bervillefreak]

@@tonydavila2606 just find a small creek or pond near you and spend an hour or so here and there. You'll get back into it in no time

[@frankleaney6267]

Thanks for your tutorials. I had half an hour to fish after work tonight and used the wacky rig for the first time. Got a three and four pounder using a white senko . And a few other bites as well....

[@basscastertv1890]

love your videos i went fishing for 3 hours walked 2 miles didnt catch nothing but cant complain i got a 5 to 4 pound smallie yesterday my iggest yet....love ur vids

[@darrylmiles5146]

Where can you get shingles from

[@georgevanderbilt8978]

Darryl Miles Grandma

[@worldrallyblu]

jig and spinnerbait, Cant figure out how to catch em on either

[@35qantwine]

I would just like to take the time to say thank you for your how to vids. I've been only really fishing hardcore for about a little over a year now so I'm still on been status. I'm a NOVA fisherman residing right off the Potomac in Loudoun County. I've always had terrible outings with my senkos until I picked up some tips from his vid. I went out at 6 am on July 4th and was at my local pond for a solid 2.5 hours. I ended up landing 9 fish and losing three all on pumpkin 4" senkos so needless to say it was by far my most productive outing. Keep up the good work with the vids, you sir have earned yourself another sub my friend.

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

35qantwine Wow great job, and glad my vid helped you out! Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support :D

[@cliffordthomas940]

I like that skipping with the Senko….. works really well around my area thanks for the tip!

[@colinfitzpatrick7762]

spinnerbait pls!

[@willpeasley2092]

Colin Fitzpatrick cast let it sink slow retrieve

[@austinallen8234]

Spinnerbaits or swim jig

[@fertialmanatee]

just picked up a bait caster reel (abu garcia) and picking up the wacky rig and texas rig and boy oh boy.... that has really upped my bass fishing. thank you for the videos. you taught well and helped me out a lot.

[@novabeast148]

Hey mike, I watch your videos a lot and wondered what the best way to hook a senko and now you made one. Thank you dude

[@Mikefantasia22]

holy shit there's a video for senko fishing ?

[@danielgomez-xp4qj]

anyone got tips on how i can kill a snapping turtle?

[@g.n.hproductions7455]

Bullet

[@datfestiveturkey785]

Hook it eye :]

[@danielgomez-xp4qj]

kida hard to shoot in the middle of a city

[@datfestiveturkey785]

No even better yell at it and it will die magic!

[@danielgomez-xp4qj]

360_ _FaZeScOpE ^ this worked ty

[@WingsnBones]

Skipping a wacky rig senko is my go to. Something about that skip makes it work so much better.

[@treylacy7849]

love your videos! you've taught me so many things. I would love for you to come down to Leesburg Georgia and come catch some of these South Georgia bass

[@Onar72]

You're a good fisherman! Always catching something.

[@thecomintatorbeefstew9280]

Thank you Mike your the man. What rod reel line and pound test do you recommend using soft plastics

[@jerimiahchaney829]

I just bought some sencos never tried im gonna try your techniques bro thank you very much very helpful

[@BaJampants]

Thank you for this vid! I watched this video, then took out some watermelon yamasenkos on a Texas rig to my favorite spot and absolutely slayed the large mouth there!! A very new experience as I usually catch nothing but some tiny sun fish and perhaps a couple mid size catfish lol. I hope all is well and that you get back to weekly videos soon, keep up the great work!!

[@methodman247]

I'm glad the camera was pointing directly at your sneakers while showing how to set the bait up haha

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

:P oops

[@chance6995]

thanks mike, i live down in Orlando fl and i have a pond near me that holds monster bass my biggest is 14.03 next time you are down here stop by and catch a few

[@BlizzardHockey4432]

Congrats on 100k buddy

[@KCDll]

If you don't mind me asking what hook are you using for the wacky setup?

[@roberthutter74]

Thanks for the vids. you guys are always welcome to come up for bluefishing off Long Island.

[@GS-zp9xt]

Great tips man

[@kevinsilfee6785]

Very well done. Explained very well thank you.

[@ryannix3799]

Thanks Brah very helpful

[@bassmaster4591]

Just what I was looking for!

[@wiscoangling9961]

Thanks 1rod1reelfishong your channel is AWESOME keep up the good work and again thanks for the advise!

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

+Wisco Angling thanks for watching bro, I appreciate the support!

[@duffyhopper9165]

Informative and VERIZON helpful. Thanks!

[@explodingtimebomb4548]

thanks man that really help

[@kbunk2]

Thanks this video helped. I went bass fishing and my friend caught his first bass.

[@SellersRacing5515]

how do you like your tackle warehouse bag? Can it hold a good amount of gear in it

[@mischiftthecat8739]

one thing i was always wandering how do you keep your reel so smooth mine is always casting like only 5 to 10 feet and ill put a lot of weights on it but it won't do anything.

[@edadams1957]

Nice looking pond!

[@kadengreen7925]

Great vid man

[@cameronmi9937]

when you set up the Texas rig what kind of hooks do you use and what size hooks you use

[@Slowrolling92]

how do you like that rod man I been looking to get one with micro guides does it seem sturdy or are the guides kinda fragile?

[@loganwilson6527]

You just Got me obsessed with fishing well I been subscribed for awhile now.I what H you unboxing vids all the time like the tackle warehouse ones and mtb slam so I whole love to see more unboxing vids please because I buy most of the stuff you do

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Forget the H I meant LOVE YOUR UNBOXING VIDS

[@sflagg0817]

Came back from the Adirondack Mountain area from a 10 day camping trip, lost so many Gary Yamamoto senkos, I wasn't using the ring, smallies really tear them up ordered a bunch off Amazon. The senkos got expensive at the camp store at like 10 bucks a pack, my best day was 7 smallies, not great but respectful. I mostly fish in my Jackson Kilroy kayay. Really like how it gets you to the places you want to be.

[@douglashale853]

do you run the hook through the senko or just under the o ring and above the senko?

[@MegaNafo]

thanks , at the end you were using a weedless hook with wacky worm , what kind of hook is that?

[@zacherylemire964]

Can't wait to head out fishing soon!

[@lucylola138]

Great explanation on the way to do it

[@ianwright9619]

have you ever used field and sugar stix? I just got some and im excited to try them out

[@SilencedByYoutube]

Do you attach a leader line to avoid showing line memory when fishing with Senkos on a Texas rig?

[@TBassFactory]

Alex H yes I usually have at least a 6 ft leader of fluoro. Most typically a senko is a visual presentation, the fluoro makes the line almost invisible.

[@Toobs916]

I'm semi new to fishing bass, I never have much luck. I watched your video ON THE WATER and ended up catching 4 fish. Went the next day and caught 6! Thank you. I realized that i was only catching 0 or 1 fish, was that I was fishing way too fast. I slowed it down, let it set and pop a few times. Missed a few bites due to too much slack but i think that's where a braid to floro might be better than the mono. Anyway, thank you and tight lines!

[@johnanthony8951]

I love Senkos, I use Neko for wacky setups with a weedless 1.0 hook and texas rig with a lock on the weight and a 5.0 hook

[@GetBentSportfishing]

is there any difference with curly tail worms, or are they both effective?

[@mg_customs8531]

hey, what were the settings on your baitcaster for the senko? my line kept back lashing in the middle of my cast.

[@wpbjay2f]

What pound line do u use my line always breaks because I use 10 pound test line and what hook should I use to rig up a senko

[@SMC15870]

Here after your most recent vid at this pond. Such a great video. Thanks one rod💪

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Thanks for the feedback! 🎣👊

[@SMC15870]

@@1Rod1ReelFishing 🐐🔥🔥

[@mikemendrala1781]

same bro this is where it all started for me