Senko Modifications and Rigging Tricks that no one knows

Tired of rigging a senko like everyone else? Here are 15 ways you've never even heard of and neither have the bass! All 15 of these senko rigging tips are proven to catch bass. Everyone fishes the senko but if you want to catch bigger bass trying fishing the senko differently to create a unique presentation.
The Senkos...
Standard 3"-7" Senko: bit.ly/2axAmNS
Yamamoto/Daiwa Neko: bit.ly/2o2O3LG
Slim Senko: bit.ly/2wtX037
Pro Senko: bit.ly/2vXUKln
Below is the gear needed For the Various Rigging Methods.
Blades for adding flash and vibration...
Pro Point Underspin Blade: bit.ly/2f6uwne
Talon Lures Worm Blade: bit.ly/29ZWOzw
Hooks For Texas Rigging...
Gamakatsu EWG Hook: bit.ly/2d07gvp
Gamakatsu Superline Hook: bit.ly/2ac92XG
Hooks For Wacky Rigging...
Owner Wacky Hook: bit.ly/2x0yBGU
Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Trokar Dropshot Hook: bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Rings and Saddles for Wacky Rigging...
O Ring Tool: bit.ly/2wtX7M8
Extra O Rings: bit.ly/2h5MhX2
Wacky Saddle: bit.ly/2xnYcJo
Wacky Saddle Perfect Rings: bit.ly/2y2DKer
Jig Heads and Weights for Senkos...
3/8-1/2 oz. Pitchin' Jig: bit.ly/2amL3of
Jackall Weedless Wacky: bit.ly/2x0wiTY
Gamakatsu Finesse Wacky Jig: bit.ly/2faIevI
Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Gamakatsu Ball Head: bit.ly/2dJAhec
Tungsten Neko Weight: bit.ly/2iu37z7
Dropshot Weights: bit.ly/2aCjeHE
Tungsten Dropshot Weights: bit.ly/2oy7i24
Split Shot Weight: bit.ly/2rCn8WY
Carolina Rigging/Weighted Texas Weights and Swivels...
Vike Tungsten Weights: bit.ly/2a2XTZ3
Spro Power Swivel: bit.ly/2ay0p7d
The senko is the most universal bait in bass fishing. Most anglers learn how to fish a senko before anything else. Advanced anglers often forget the power of the senko but that is a mistake. Let's be clear, GIANT bass will eat the senko!
We know some of these tips are crazy and off the wall but if you try them you'll be amazed how effective they really are. Good luck out there!
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[@marcuslong2917]

Why does this channel not have 500,000 subs? I've caught more fish off of things you guys have taught me than any other channel. You straight up excuse my language know your shit.

[@fishing4reel479]

Marcus Long keep watching these guys! Huge advantage over people that don't! Some of the things they talked about in this video I thought nobody was doing anymore! Senko on a jig was new to me! These guys are the real deal!👊

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Marcus!

[@kvang254]

agreed. I used to fish flukes like how everyone does and it worked ok but as they mentioned the hook ratio was bad so I kind of stepped away from it. After watching one of the videos about rigging it up like the banjo minnow, my ratio has gone way up and I've actually bought more flukes lately compared to senkos. I'm a big believe of the original banjo minnow cause it worked like a charm and now with the fluke rig, i'm loving it again.

[@natehalterman7509]

Marcus Long definitely one of the best bass channels out.

[@gabrielM1111]

Marcus Long because its mostly west coast tactics

[@TheEddiable]

Haters gonna hate... but on pressured waters and with pressured fish or just sometimes finicky fish, a slightly different presentation is key. Try this stuff out before you bash these guys. People kill me. Matt and Tim, great video.

[@Tikimohn]

Pressured lakes suck.... Best way to get them is a reaction bite, and nothing triggers that better than "What the fuck is this?"

[@TheBlitzish]

For real! I fished a highly pressured lake just today, and tried to catch a bass we saw right off shore near some reeds. We dropped all kinds of stuff right on her to try to get her agitated. We musta tried for 30 minutes, she never bit and she never left the area. We gave up, but stayed around (if there's one there's more, right?), and this guy comes by so we tell him about the fish. He has a senko, exact same color as one I had already tried. Difference is, mine was rigged standard texas rig with a bullet weight. He has his weightless, and texas rigged, but not at the head. He has it texas rigged riiiiiight in the middle. Dude plops his bait in right where we were (pretty much on top of her, she was

[@battlesox9565]

I love the "line shy" technique and use it almost all the time. Thanks for the other tips as usual.

[@pondparadisedesignsinc.rob5313]

You guys are such a great duo. You feed off of each other’s info with such respect. Get along great and work a together as a team. I see how you look at each other when the other one talks and listen to each other. Keep going with everything we love you guys. Tactical Bassin masters.

[@motownman52]

Hahaha I was legitimately looking for senko videos just two days ago. You guys are the best and read my mind. Also eco pro tungsten make wacky weights where it's a disk weight with a wire going through it. You put the eye into the bait and then rig the hook through that eye. You're still in the plastic but it's nice because the metal eye of the weight helps prevent the hook ripping out

[@ryanpellegrini1023]

I just recently started throw a senko on a wobble head. the action is awesome and i get to cover water while dragging it over just about every piece of structure i can find

[@mikeadams4605]

Nice timing!! I just got a bunch of new Senkos and Finesse Worms from Tackle Warehouse. LOL. When I wacky rig I always use 2 O-rings crossed so that I make sure the hook is facing the right way. An easy way to rig it without buying additional gear.

[@jakeorr23]

I've been bass fishing for ten years everyday and never have thrown one because I used to see guys only use it and never tried anything else, I like the challenge of doing different things. Love the videos bro, I got a bunch of senkos in my boat, I cut them in half as a ned rig

[@bassbob7180]

AWESOME! Great twists on one of my favorite baits! Every video you guys make is full of good fishing info! Keeps me coming back!

[@TheSXTNYNR]

BAM!!! You guys kicked it up another notch.

[@algwoutdoors9481]

You guys are becoming my go to channel for bass fishing tips👍. Keep up the great content.

[@treycamacho3999]

My mind is actually blown...had no idea there were so many ways 🤙🏽

[@victorpapaiz7364]

Nothing would make my day like watching a video of you guys catching a fish on the jig-rigged senko. As always, great content.

[@tacticalbassin]

LOL!

[@BenGreenawalt]

Another thing with the wacky rig is so you don't have to buy those specialized wacky harness is you just place to wacky rings on and just make them cross on the senko and thread the hook thru the X. Turns your hook still but saves you money

[@martyepperly5803]

Ben Greenawalt Save even more $$. Saw this on another video. Buy the little rubber bands for "braces". Double up one band at the head of the worm and roll it down to where you want it. You can hook it either way.

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Wow guys, Great video! Just learned so much more about rigging these baits!

[@tedmccarthy1401]

Awesome thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion for bass fishing shows in every video!!!!! Great job.

[@kimehunt4501]

One of my best days fishing this year I got lazy and wacky rigged a senko on a 3/0 EWG with a 1/4 bullet weight on it. I felt like a fool on the first cast, but after the 4th big one I felt like a champ. Thanks for the video definitely 2 or 3 ways I would never have thought of.

[@aaronross9326]

Matt, if you could keep this channel going forever that'd be great.

[@fishing4reel479]

I have used all those techniques but one! Senko on a jig? Never heard of that! Thanks and I will definitely give it a try guys next time I am on a jig bite!👊

[@UriahGiles]

These are some great methods you guys are sharing here. I was especially surprised to see the "harness" method you described at 4:30. I've been using that method for several years with great success. The big difference is that I've never seen the harness before, I just used 2 o-rings and crossed them over each-other. You didn't mention however what I believe is the most important benefit of this method; when the hook is parallel to the Senko, there is more of a chance for missed hook-ups by the Senko sliding out of the fishes mouth when setting the hook. When it's perpendicular though, the hook tip is positioned pointed up into the fishes mouth when you make the set.

[@101tomahawk]

Man you guys are a great team and ANOTHER great video! Thank you

[@troypennington5773]

You guys are great! Such a great way to learn. Thanks for all you do!

[@garynoble9015]

Senkos work like no other bait, and these guys have ways to rig that are like no others..a jig? I like it and can't wait to try it on our unsuspecting bass here in az!

[@870exspres]

I'm going to try a few of those today. Awesome video.

[@theroadjack3437]

cant wait to try the split tail tomorrow! keep up the great work brothas

[@brianolson836]

You two put on a great video . The little things to do to present the Senko are awesome. Tim Little a Spotted Bass World record holder and Matt Allen all around knowledge. Its great to get some of your secrets on you tube. Keep these videos coming.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Brian!

[@RealisticFishing]

Great senko tips!

[@patklinger9894]

can't wait to try a few... thanks

[@charlesblessed5202]

Thankyou guys a lot !!! opens up a new world for me 🔥

[@marknunley3317]

Thanks guys, I will try a few of these today!

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

Soooo i cant beleave theres 79 people who disliked this video. Makes no sence to me because this is the best sinko rigging video ive ever seen. These 2 guys are by far some of the best at what they do. Ive cought many fish from these informative in depth videos that teach us hard techniques that are still simple enough for a guy like me to understand and put to use. Keep these videos comming guys. #1 in my book.

[@murphroberts4891]

What makes no sence to you makes no cents to me. Go coutch you some more.

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

Nice one. Lol. Got the bassx today and cant wait to have some fun with it.

[@scottiedunnavan3834]

That screw in blades is a good tip, gonna go pick some up today now!

[@tomclark6689]

Great stuff for a newbie like me. Thanks.

[@unolove]

WOW!! Amazing rigging tips!! definitely taking these tips to the water next time....especially for my 14 yr old son who lives by the senko....smh...lol....thanks guys!

[@MrRich-yp7eu]

I've learned so much from these guys.

[@kurtcerny1978]

Matt!!!!...I LOVE mojo rig fishing...probably splitshot rig fish more than anything...just something I love about it

[@curtrund9697]

Pure awesomeness guys, thank you!

[@BM205]

The split shot rig has sure got me alot of bass and the screw in spinners worked on redfish for me in the gulf

[@reynaldoherrera3736]

excelente tip . pesco muy seguido con zenco y hay varios arreglos de los que explicaron que no conocia. saludos.

[@thisfishing6552]

Boom there you go. Do a 15 way senko challenge

[@precisionanglingYT]

Great info. Very thorough!

[@shawntitsworth4878]

Some great stuff once again fellas thank you

[@MECX3490]

Great video guys...

[@pdub2762]

Excellent once again! 💪🏼

[@phillipimsdahl3563]

Thanks guys very educational keep up the good work

[@sonofafisherman743]

Good video didn't know there were that many ways to rig a sinko going to try asap

[@raneyoutdoors9676]

Amazing video!! Thank you guys so much for sharing with us!! God bless and Tight Lines!!

[@kylehenderson2257]

I definitely learned something new from this video! and not just talking about the wacky rig jig lol

[@mikeconley4490]

Very thorough guys thanks

[@suncoaster8578]

Thanks for the tips. Great help for us newbies. And u have a new sub

[@stldavid]

Love this video. Great info.

[@jasonlanders3665]

Very useful! Thanks guys.

[@johnrathburn4364]

Great video ton of info you guys are great thanks for your videos

[@howards3786]

GREAT information. Thanks much...

[@loganpitt9126]

great video guys

[@zongyang1229]

Thank god for this channel

[@eriksisak2984]

Wasv a bery nice place

[@tyellis1790]

I hate to admit it but I've never fished a senko but after this video I think I need to start fishing one. Great video guys keep up the good work.

[@fishing4reel479]

Ty Ellis you are definitely missing out! Awesome bait!

[@marcuslong2917]

Ty Ellis grab a couple packs. You won't be disappointed man.

[@mindobersaglia3374]

Very knowledgeable info !

[@lance2665]

Great vid! Thanks!

[@crankinbaittv7116]

Imma have to try that wacky rig jig going into late fall and winter just let her soak and every so often bounce her off the bottom. Thanks for the tips and ideas

[@jaycimbak7781]

You guys are the greatest! I can't wait to get out on the water and try these. How come there are not many video's on how to fish a heavily fished body of water and what to look for and where to look on that new body of water you never fished before but many people have?

[@apugali]

Good job guys.Thank you

[@matthewharris3672]

Awesome! Thanks guys!

[@ScottLive1]

great stuff lots of info

[@ncbassslayer6324]

You guys are legends would be a dream to fish with you guys would definantly learn a life time of stuff

[@keithkoski1616]

just earned yourself a new sub

[@SalDesignMan]

Good stuff guys!!!

[@stick4793]

thank you- great ideas!

[@joebrann4805]

Man, who could put a thumbs down on that video? I mean really!

[@hammerrough4204]

Senko on a jig?..🙈🙈🙈💣 I'm trying it! Good work boys

[@Tom-ic7hw]

i guess i'm going fishing today got to try the jig/senco combo

[@KBBOUTDOORS]

great video!

[@mikegrieshaber169]

Great video thanks!!

[@bassslayers7032]

Great video!!!!!! love everything about it, but maybe you could show the fall in water so we can see how it looks in the water!!!!! awesome video

[@onebadbass9524]

Great info!

[@xanderfishing4973]

I cracked up also on the wacky rig part. Tb is still on top!

[@josephmannix5120]

Try a weightless texas rigged worm

[@alejandrolariosmora3983]

Fished a senko for years. Never noticed the bow!

[@appalachianfishingworld7247]

My favarite jig for small mouth were im from i use a 1/8 oz white marabou jig with a white 4 inch trout worm wackey style ive caught a 16 inch small mouth of of it

[@oklahomafishingou]

Good tips. Ty

[@dallasstone4416]

"I don't know. It turns the hook the other way!" That's good shit. Lmao.

[@MrStoneflash]

Love your vids man. I'd LOVE to fish with you sometime. Lemme know...we'll have fun!

[@devonbruyere8493]

I love to put them on a shaky head then cut the tail in four sections like you guys did in the start of the video. Shaky head keeps that cut tail up and the fish smash it here in New England.

[@scotpender9460]

Great tips! Just subbed. December will be here in less than a week and I am in Northeast Georgia.....fishing on Lake Hartwell, boat less so fishing from the shore....any vids fishing from shore during the cold months?

[@DeltaBassBuster]

First!! Happy Friday! Another nice lunch break for me. :-)

[@dennisstutzenburg2616]

I have another trick that I use. I have a Eagle claw weedless wire hook, or a circle weedless hook and hook them like the saddle in the middle. These hooks just goes everywhere!

[@altonarthur6694]

Great Channel that I watch regularly and definitely the most informative and well presented channel I watch. Even though I am from South Africa the content is very usable. I therefore have a question. I have been fishing a new dam that by American standards would probably be a pond or small creek. The fish are generally holding on very steep chunk rock banks and bluffs. In some instances we fish shallower banks with boulder rock. The quality of the largemouth bass, they are believed to be Florida strain that were stocked many years ago, is very good considering we are quite far south with a moderate climate. Lately we have seen that the bass are very partial to a Senko but we are in a drought so the water is currently relatively clean. During summer rains the visibility can drop to and remain at around 6 inches. What would you do to a Senko style bait for the fish to find it in muddy water?

[@acebaby811]

Can you do a video on fishing the delta at low tide.

[@chalenwilson883]

Have either of you guys ever tryed used the weighted stick bait hooks that they make. I don't know the exact name brand on them. I found them at Walmart and I use them a lot for Texas Riging on stick baits and crawls. It's just something different that I've never seen a video on and didn't know what your input was about them. Just curious to know your thoughts on them if you've ever use them.

[@henryschmidt4009]

How does the 5" yum yum compare with a senko? Great video. Just to let you know I also thread a 5" yum yum up the line. I did find it helps the bait to fall flatter and puts the hook further back on the bait. It also give the bait longevity. Thanks Henry Schmidt

[@chriswalls5831]

This evening I took out my red shad senko i rigged the way you said in the video caught a 6 to 7 lb bass close to bank thought about this video that landed me a nice bass

[@JJ-bl8tp]

Great tips. Quick question have yall been using the new released larger kitechs? If so what ways? 7.8 on swimjig, the heads Matt created, ect?

[@herbsteiner1013]

My new favorite stick bait, and the equal to the senko based on my bite ratio, is the Berkley Powerbait MaxScent "General." About the same price as the GYB senko... just another flavor in the fish's mouth.

[@bassinbilliards6279]

Ok so I took a good friend to a secret pond that is large enough to float tube around in about 4 or 5 hours. I'm not kidding it's untouched wilderness I've never seen anyone fish because it is so hard to find and only accessible by tube. I literally cut a new path again this year to get to it. I cought 7 bass and 8 Black Crappie on a 4" Lizard. He cought 12 bass on a Senko. There's a small sister pond next to it closed off by about 15yards of brush and trees. We hit that in a full circle in 30 minutes. For the first time in my life I will buy Senkos and try to use what I think is best. Some type of green with a lime laminate or watermelon red with a dipped chartreuse tail like my lizards. Should be a killer.

[@sinsofvorador]

A way you guys may not have thought of. Use a large eyed plastic needle and punch a peice of skirting material threw the sanko. That really make a sanko sink slow.

[@Tikimohn]

If you want a cigar bait, and a slower fall rate, the YUM Dingers fall at a ridiculously slow rate... I like them more for a texas rig in lakes, but if im in rivers i have to use a senko for the quicker fall rate.

[@dannyyork3742]

Guys great video like always ! But if u put a jig on a senko I'm not a scientist but the extra weight would make your senko fall faster?

[@charlesstager324]

What about the big magnum senkos wound you do the same please let me know thanks love your videos wish I could afford to come up there and fish with you and have you ever though about coming to East tn and try fishing

[@reeddemarco]

caught my pb in a pond off a ball head senko...Michigan summer.

[@cheapshotfishing9239]

I even cut senkos down to different smaller sizes/shapes and float them for trout.

[@coltonbanks6539]

What's the best Texas rig setup that's not to expensive. Like rod reel bait hook line and weight

[@bbigdog2243]

What bait boxes do you guys use in the video? The one at the beginning of the video with all the senkos in it?