5 Mistakes Bass Fishing Senkos (2X Your Fish Catches)

In this video of Kraken Bass Fishing, I go through everything I've learned about and experienced with catching bass on senko's. I pull out all the stops to make sure you know all the in's and outs of what can go wrong, so you don't get caught missing out on great bass fishing when usuing this classic lure that flat out catches them.
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[@carlosmadera8920]

just started fishing this year. heard all the talk about senkos but never fished em right. I watched this video and sh*t you not, the very next day i caught what was close to a five pounder (4.17lb) smallmouth for my first fish ever on a senko. Thank you dude! the future is bright :D

[@Killoer]

As kid, I remember hearing stories of my cousin learning about a new technique from locals - turned out to be a wacky rigged senko with a bobber. First time trying a pack of watermelon white laminate senkos, ran through a whole pack with 15+ Bass within 2 hours. It really opened the deep rabbit hole for Bass Fishing, and 10+ years later, still is the ol reliable. Any time I need to get a bite (or even get someone on one), I reach for a senko. Definitely will check these tips out to up the game

[@chip6954]

45 yrs of fishing/ice fishing has taught me that outside of a few general environmental truisms (weather, water temp, etc), fish will eat what they want, when they want, regardless of the color, size, line, time of day, you name it. I can't count how many times I've caught sub-18" rainbows and brownies on a pike line with a 50# mono or black wire leader pulling a #5 Blue Fox spinner, regardless of color, or the black crappie I caught last year on a Texas rig pulled by straight 50# braid, or the success of using a Ned rig when ice fishing. Appreciate the video, truly do, but there is no authoritative way to fish a Senko...

[@boycemulder1160]

Awesome video J B. Thanks!!!

[@KrakenBass]

Thank you did you recognize any of those clips 💪🏼

[@favirefunnyfarm1043]

#1 - technique is called dead sticking #2 - color is a factor based on sun light penetration and forage base #3 - fish the senko mixed in with other techniques and when you miss a top water bite throw the senko back in there #4 - hooks vary but use what works not what looks good…circle hooks seem to be reel good wacky VMC wacky hook is deadly #5 - we use 20lb braid with 12 lb fluorocarbon on spinning gear and muscle the fish 🐟 in 🎣 Great tips thanx for the vid ❤🎉❤

[@DarrenLandon]

Great video! I’ve been using these Senko techniques for years and JB is spot on. I was fortunate to have learned them, but it took a lot of trial and error.

[@KrakenBass]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@MikeGreenOutdoors]

Excellent video and great tips. I'm a work in progress when it comes to the Senko.... I'm just not patient enough.

[@tmwtv_]

What do you mean dude? Senko's are quite literally the staple of bass fishing. Are you even catching bass if you're not throwing a senko? Requires zero patience at all, they will quite literally hit that thing as it drops to the bottom.

[@stewartbrown5229]

Never had any luck with a senko even though I know it's supposed to work. Can't wait to try the color chart to see if that helps.

[@stephenzeppenfeldt221]

Awesome 👏

[@jasonmatheney9425]

Ironically I think my issue was every since I switch to Spyder wire! Going to switch back and see if I can increase my luck!

[@cgandy2]

Great content! I use 8# braid but with a 4 foot fluoro leader. I agree that the braid itself is seen too much so I found I get a lot more hookups with the fluorocarbon leader.

[@tcrouch51322]

Thanks man! I’m a self taught fisherman for a few years now and I’ve caught maybe 10 bass total. All tips are welcome. I believe I’ve been just working them baits too fast !! Like you said I’m doing what I see on KZbin haha

[@randayho]

great info!! i've been fishing senkos for years and had great success, however your tips might make fishing with them even better. i've always used texas-rig weightless on a 3/0 EWG Gamakatsu hook, thrown it out and let it sink!! have never done much with a wacky rig but I might try it now. i've always used moss green colored braided line, most of the water I fish isn't clear anyway. what do you think about the 5 inch senkos with the different colored tips, like the Cinnamon/Purple Flake/Methiolate or the Black Blue Flake Blue Tail? They have been great for me!

[@Richard-nr6qo]

Good video. Ty!!

[@KrakenBass]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Southwest.Angling]

Twist lock hooks are a nice tip, will be swapping to that 👍

[@KrakenBass]

Yes they are!

[@colonelgofish]

I catch a lot of fish on a senko. Green pumpkin with red or black flake works for me in dark green water. Visibility about a foot sometimes not that. TVA lake. Old Hickory in TN.

[@RandyMangumTannerMangum_611]

Great tips! Agree with each of your pointers! Also these are great baits for kids! Keep them from snagging up every cast!

[@KrakenBass]

For sure!

[@blairhale4777]

Love your videos and training. Do you ever backup your fluorocarbon line with braided line? If not, why not?

[@KrakenBass]

Thanks. Yes I do!

[@deangelomarcuslewis4161]

Trying to find your color chart but I can't find it. I used these for the 1st time and on my vert first cast pulled out a monster. Now I'm going to buy a bunch off amazon

[@collinmc90]

Solid video. Still working out my senko set up. I did get my first smally with a drop shot the other day, texas rigged with a green pumpkin 5" worm.

[@franksur4438]

go wacky rig & u will never need to use another set up

[@collinmc90]

@@franksur4438 ya know thats the one rig I haven't really given an honest chance yet. I'll try it out for sure.

[@pollutedent4880]

Great tips!! One question... if the bass can notice the difference between monofilament and fluorocarbon, how can they not notice an exposed hook? Which brings me to another question.. are there certain color hooks to use for different water clarity?

[@jasonlopez4855]

My son uses florocarben and told me to switch to it because I like monofilament line I would get more fish🤔 one day he was getting more fish then me but 3 day's later I got more fish. I told him I've seen two different people with the same bait rigs and one will cach one one not but next time will be different out come. Me and my friend was catfishing on a lake and using the same bait but I was the only one getting fish back in the 80's only thing was monofilaments to fish with. Just thinking about what my son told me he's 25 years old now and I told him what ever works for you use it and have fun fishing. I like the floating with the monofilament lines.

[@richardkeller6940]

Great tips thanks. Can you do a video on night fishing for bass?

[@BostonDonDaDaShark88]

Ready I got everyone for real real! 😅😂 The best senko for dirt or clean water is 1 color well 2 RED AND black shad color smallmouth largies even strippers one caught crazy for them I have tried other colors but that's the juice 😜

[@xekis]

I've caught more bass on senko style baits than anything. They will hit on the drop, always super fun, but I've also had a lot of hits slowly dragging the bait along the bottom Texas rigged. In clear water you can see them hanging around and following it until they can't stand it anymore.

[@thedetailsaredark1607]

Same I never really even bought into it for the longest. Im 40 btw, n when me n my friend were younger, he started using them. Yamamoto specifically seems to be the one of the best. I think it’s how soft they are and the color assortment. Just kinda expensive for what they are. They def catch fish. I noticed as well as this guy, using it weightless is absolutely the best. You get a weedless and fish it anywhere. Just know making it weedless will allow you to lose a fish or two here n there

[@Jason_Voorhees.]

2:44 start of the first tip

[@BostonDonDaDaShark88]

I already knew and do this let it fall wait and usually I get on! Twitch a tiny bit or I tap the rod a little bite jiggling it😂😅

[@spags2435]

That tank behind you is WAY too tiny for that bass.

[@funkehouse]

Seriously ,that is just cruel

[@vexityvfx]

i noticed that too

[@Steve-ev6vx]

That's pretty messed up, I didn't even notice!

[@MOcamping1212]

​@@Steve-ev6vxmaybe he is holding it for a tournament lol

[@egomaniac247]

Agreed, c'mon man don't leave that size fish in that aquarium. That's torture.

[@victorycigarettes]

When the current picks up, I like to give the senko some action by slow twitching the rod tip, making the senko levitate and resist against the current. I do this with all weightless Yamamoto baits.

[@pogo9162]

I use a Ned rig wacky jig head when the wind picks up. It’ll get it to fall with the same effect

[@victorycigarettes]

@@pogo9162 I’ve gotta try this.

[@FiciousCritik]

I can't find a 5" _AYU_ Senko; I searched. I don't remember ever seeing one.

[@alabamacowboy]

you can use colored line with a leader

[@davidbrown5557]

Great video I just have one question please reply is that a largemouth bass in a 20 gallon fish aquarium in your background😢😢😢

[@manuelquelle9915]

Yo you beat me to it. Homie can’t even turn around in there 😢 😂

[@davidbrown5557]

I can't believe I didn't get a response maybe it was a billy bass in there LMAO

[@manuelquelle9915]

@@davidbrown5557 ☠️🤣

[@Jackisback31645426]

Flurocarbon line is overrated. Every time I give it a chance, it ends up having spool memory right off the bat. Can't stand the stuff. People are obsessed with the "invisibility" of flurocarbon. It has never made a difference in my lake in Canada, even in very clear water conditions.

[@PaladinJSR]

I just use it as a 3ft leader

[@joshuawalker9554]

When it comes to line, do yourselves a favor and use P-Line copolymer line.

[@MWDrone]

I can't get em to eat the sensor, I have more strikes on an all white fluke

[@tonyaneilson-pl4vd]

I bet you would do the same thing Michelle Hayes

[@bobbyhempel1513]

The biggest mistake is spending all that money on the big-name brands like Gary Yamamoto and Googan. I have done a lot of comparing and the Ozark trails brand from Walmart works far better than either of the two aforementioned brands. Put one on a Texas rig throw it in and when a bass sees it it will hit it you don't really have to do much special with it to catch fish. Oh and you can also catch multiple fish on one worm and like the other two aforementioned brands.

[@eddiejones974]

So your basically saying that the. Pros are fishing the senko. Wrong

[@herbkimrey496]

color chart

[@markdyer3718]

I've been watching your videos you do a great job. My future son in law are looking at doing a KZbin thing. If you could toss some help or advise are way that would be greatly appreciated. We are looking for the way and how to go about it. We both love to fish and the outdoors. Thanks

[@KrakenBass]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@KrakenBass]

Send me a message through my website 🤙🏼

[@markdyer3718]

@KrakenBass HI. I hope you're having a great day. I'm 46 and have fished since I was 6. My future son in-law has got the itch to. We love the sport and want to help pass it on. But are not set-up nor know what to do. My step daughter and her mother have been telling him and I to do this for the past 2 years. We want to try and teach kids and people. But want to focus on the fun part of I believe. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you for replying back. Keep fishing and keep making memories that's what fishing is. Thanks again

[@showmefish]

I have thousands in tackle. 99.9% of it sits in my garage. Lures are better at catching fishermen than fish. I now only fish two things. Yum Dingers in smoke/pearl with a dip and glo chartreuse tail weightless and T-rigged on a 4/0 EWG if I am in a lake. If I am on a river/creek/stream I fish Yum Hellgrammites on a Z-Man Finesse Bullet 1/15 oz. That's it. Never fail to catch fish.

[@adrianjohnson3581]

free that damn bass😂😂

[@tmwtv_]

there is no "right" or "wrong" way to fish, if it lands the bass on the shore or the boat.

[@abuahmedabdurrahmanalamree6122]

1:17 we ran out of them and we were anxious to get our hands on more sounds like you were talking about drugs there not about bait

[@KrakenBass]

Ha ha!

[@hxrle.y_8522]

if im to 2x my catches on bass so hmm lets see.... 2 times 0 is hmmm... still 0 :(

[@iLearnt-IT-on-You-Tubes]

I fish alot of dirty water and NEVER catch them on a senko. Wether thats on a t-rig, wacky, wacky shot, nadda...

[@Dusty.Does.it.]

Moving too fast. Calm it down and relax

[@skrilla20]

skill issue tbh

[@Carolinabiggins]

Use black worm and slow

[@Spoonypictures]

Are you sure theres fish where youre fishing the senko?

[@iLearnt-IT-on-You-Tubes]

@@Spoonypictures yes i have a couple spots i fish regularly that are good. I like trying new techniques and baits regularly and senko wacky is maybe the only one iv never caught one on

[@Puffens_Adventures]

I'll be honest I have never had luck on a sanko idk ig I'm using it wrong

[@tomekkaminski4957]

Keep trying them man. Different locations and slow it down. You’ll be suprised how many times they get bit dead sticking. But almost always they get eaten off the bottom

[@thefishingboysBrunson-gb3td]

The bass in the back needs a bigger tank that tank is way to small for that fish

[@KrakenBass]

Agreed. Time for an upgrade. Hoping to put a full little pond on the side of my house.

[@mntlvo]

just use Rat L traps

[@rickvann3489]

To much filler... what are the main points. You didn't show a no.2 or no.3 octopus hook

[@jbshorter]

This video could have been 6 minutes shorter

[@michaelhayes16]

Just get to the point man.. goodness

[@Southwest.Angling]

You definitely aren’t patient enough to be throwing a senko then 😅

[@Fog1k305]

@@Southwest.Angling😂😂😂😂

[@rockyporterjr4215]

I bet you don’t catch fish with that impatience

[@Fog1k305]

@@rockyporterjr4215 To be fair, bass fishing is for the impatient fisherman 🤣

[@funkymojo111]

😅...2:45 to just get to the first tip.

[@bad2theBows]

Shit if i sont catxh one one drop, ill reel in

[@madmax3169]

“Free” color chart, just give me your info so I can email more information I think you’ll need or want and fill your email up😂