Which Senko Style Bait Is The Best? Crystal Clear Underwater Video!

[@mtphill71]

I really like the Yum Dingers. They’re rather inexpensive, durable, various sizes, and I catch fish with them. My favorite color combo for the Yum is green pumpkin/chartreuse.

[@predwards8941]

Todd P that watermelon/gold flake is like fish crack

[@nepaoutdoors8536]

i caught a 6.5 lber on a wacky rigged watermelon red flake yum dinger

[@creakyclover2345]

Todd P There’s something special about those Yum dingers with the chartreuse tail

[@bradtheman19]

Todd P the camo yum dinger got me my PB

[@Marshall006]

I’m gonna get a lot of different colors to try and find what works best then might get a few packs of yamamatos in those colors

[@botsbass842]

I wish I'd been with you guys on this channel from the beginning. By far the best educational bass channel on KZbin

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad the videos are helping.

[@izapitty1]

Nice part is you can go back and watch em all 😉

[@fishermen2241]

Agreed

[@danielrigg9715]

BPS Stik-O-Worm. They have identical action to a Yamamoto and almost identical weight and salt content. They come 16 in a pack for $5.99. They also come in 3" all the way up to 7" in 58 colors. You can catch them on sale for an even better deals too.

[@tacticalbassin]

I use those when im fishing ponds or just fishing. I use others when money or confidence is on the line.

[@danielrigg9715]

@@tacticalbassin I could understand that. I haven't tried every brand but I think those are the next best thing after the senko and are much cheaper

[@jamiepuckett3587]

they are legit

[@orlandogardener]

Yum yum yum

[@MrShawnmg]

Really interesting video. Amazing how different each are. Would like to see the BPS Stick-O in that line up. I have switched over because of the price and because they seem to be the most comparable to the senko in all the cheaper baits I have tried.

[@bluegrassbassing3790]

Possibly the best comparison video on KZbin for any topic. God bless

[@paulemma8125]

I had a weekend fishing primarily with the Dinger. It performed so well and lasted for several fish. Every once in a while I cut off 1/4 inch of the bait to re-set the hook when rigging Texas style. Even shorter I kept catching fish! I was impressed!

[@e.cabanjr7511]

Thank you Tim! This is an excellent video showing an objective comparison of these popular soft baits. Your commentary explaining the differences in these baits taught me a lot and is greatly appreciated.

[@r.barefoot8386]

I really like that you didn’t bash any of the baits that you showed at the end of the video. I’ve had good results with all of the baits shown at one time or another. I think it’s like you said, you really have to apply certain characteristics of each bait depending on different conditions and waters. They each have strengths and weaknesses depending on how, when and where they are used. GREAT INFO!!

[@vadenk4433]

I love the yamamoto. But certain times of the year the yum dinger will out fish it 3:1. Don't understand it, but I've experienced it numerous times. I've caught some giant bass on yum dingers in watermelon

[@j_music_8779]

YUM for me, but they are all solid. 👍

[@vitobinetti7237]

I use yum fingers in pads and docks for the slower fall .

[@richardbossman9875]

Immaculate timing, I just lost a potential record yesterday on a stickbait ( for the second time in as many months). I need to restock on baits so this vid gives me some additional options. Thanks Tim!

[@austinbecker9314]

In regards to a wacky worm presentation, I’ve been using the Riot Baits Baton lately. It has a unique design to it that improves the action tremendously on the fall.

[@timothym.9092]

I prefer the GYB for wacky rigging, better action in my experience, for Texas rigging I’ll use the Yums, a little more durable and of course cheaper. I generally throw a weightless wacky for a follow up when I miss a fish up close on a moving bait or int a hole in the weeds when I know a fish is there. Otherwise I usually add a nail weight. Had some luck with a weightless 6-7 inch Senko Texas rigged, I’m no expert bait casting so the heavier bait helps, fish seem to dig it and dinks hit it even though it’s a big bait. Ben Milliken did some tinkering/testing and found a Bass Pro stick bait to compare favorably with the Senkos for less money and commonly available in bulk packages. I’ve not tried those yet though. Great Vid!

[@smoovefishing]

Yum Dinger is a must bait in shallow water! I have caught more in it than I ever have on the senco

[@Spc20061]

Yeah dingers for stickbait over senko!! Had a neighbor kid ask me today for a senko worm gave him a dinger! It’s a stickbait 😂.

[@woshjagler84]

Why would anybody give this video a thumbs down? One of the best fishing channels on KZbin.

[@charlieboutin3341]

I’ve been using a Texas rig Power bait for years and works great. Started trying Senko wacky rig recently and couldn’t believe it but bass really attack them! Old stubborn dogs can learn new tricks😜. Thanks for your great videos

[@riclindsey329]

I feel your pain lol,,an ol power bait is hard to put down,, I've got crates of them,some 30 years old 😂

[@lukyguy1240]

I fish a wacky rigged sminndinger (paddle-tail yum dinger), and it kills creek smallies. You just have to know where they are though because you can't cover any water

[@waltersmith6762]

Great info, seeing the bait underwater makes everything click! More underwater footage of all baits would greatly help new anglers such as myself. Again thanks for all the info you guys are putting out.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Walter

[@spacemanafrica273]

Thanks tactical bassin, for giving us all your collective experience and information. You guys truly are the best,most informative channel on you tube. Really, though. You guys are one of a handful of channels that are genuine and are honestly trying to inform and actually help anglers from one end of the spectrum to the other. You guys are very informative and a big help and I just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good work.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Crippler74]

An absolutely awesome video like always. Over the past 3-4 years senkos and Senko style baits have turned in to absolute fish catching hammers for me. No matter if it’s a wacky rig early in the year or a t-rig with a 3/16 oz weight in the grass in the summer. I loved this video and how it shows the difference between the various brands of stickbaits. They definitely are not all the same like so many people believe.

[@tegteg798]

I agree with buddy Bass pro has some amazing stick-o worms. I was very surprised for the price and also the huge variety of color's

[@rickywoods3101]

In my limited experience between basspro and yum. I get alot more fish with yum

[@jakekroger5835]

The Bass Pro brand stick bait is my go to. I started out on Yum Dingers and caught fish but started getting more bites when I switched to Yammamoto Senkos. Being a broke college student lol I tried the bass pro because you get double the baits for less price. In my opinion they are the best senko when price, weight, action, and durability are judged. Yes, in a tournament I might still throw the yammamoto, but the Bass Pro Stik-O is fantastic

[@Spc20061]

I won’t buy those Yammamoto’s rather have a dinger in a stick worm over a senko!

[@lucas.likes.fishing]

i like the dinger and i t rig it weightless and i slowwww crank it with a few tiny jerks and it swims back and forth kinda like a snake and it just workds. caught my pb largie on it

[@giovannim5101]

I wish you tried the Bass pro stik-o worm because it has great action in wacky and Texas. thank you for the video .

[@tacticalbassin]

Maybe next time. There are so many stick baits on the market its hard to narrow it down to just a few.

[@mightybass9055]

@@tacticalbassin Good for you,guys.So many type of stickbaits..Here in my country we only have YUM..Senko Yamamoto?Only see on TV..but we have some fish and it is enough.Great video,man.You have a fan from Serbia

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@mightybass9055 Yamamoto Senko was the original stick worm. Gary Yamamoto used to fish on the Bassmaster Elites and he has a cattle ranch in my home state of Texas. He has a big lake on his ranch that he leases out for fishing.

[@kayakangle]

I love the BPS Sticko for the money. Performs better than all of these aside from the yamamoto in my experience. Had to find something to replace the senko.

[@budtate401]

I cant catch fish on those bps stock is compared to the yum

[@Maverick4841]

Thanks for the under water footage Tim, this is great visual aid and I like it over just sitting on the boat talking about them.......good stuff.

[@robertchalfant7233]

We use the senko but we put a small nail in fat end as wacky, like a Ned rigg application. It works great but we are in the toolies, boat is jammed in the weeds.... seems to get the tough bite. I make my remelt senkos in the mood,and they work good too. Thx for the video,it’s great!

[@Derpinator-uz2vc]

Never missed a fish with a Garry Yamamoto plum with emerald flake. Also Gamagatsu hooks are really good hooks. Really recommend both of those.

[@gethiggywitit7338]

I am a believer in YUM products. You can’t beat the price. I can buy 2 packs of YUM to 1 of the other. Better yet Walmart always has a whole box on sale. I get them for $1.98 a pack and they are catch fish. Great video guys.

[@Marshall006]

Good thing about Walmart is you get those discount boxes just sitting there, it’s a goldmine!

[@rogeryoung6245]

Wish this video was available three weeks ago at Lake Fork. It was swhut down due to the cold fronts the previous week. That Yum Dinger would have been a game changer with its slow fall. Thanks.

[@hookempescadosaustin4111]

My first public comment but long due as you guys rock with your very informative, helpful videos for us somewhat amateur anglers. I really enjoy the "technical info" that is broken down to be easily understood by everyone. I especially enjoyed this vid because I believe the Yamasenko can't be compared to anything else, but their durability is a concern to many avid anglers who can't afford replacing them after 1 or 2 catches. So, I've been intrigued by some of the ideas that have come up about increasing the life of the Yamasenko....using clear 3/8" aquarium piping sleeves, soda straw sleeves, heat shrink or electrical tape to strengthen the area where the hook is intended. I recently tried the electrical tape, wrapping it twice around the center of the Yamasenko, and then placing the wacky saddle over the tape. It really works....no difference from not using the tape. Anyway, I hope you guys visit Austin, TX on your tour and hopefully announce a place where your followers can meet you. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@micheledaugherty275]

Another great senko style bait is the Big Bite Baits ( Trick Stick). You can get them from Big Bite direct in 100 bags or Tackle Warehouse has them in various packs. Nice shimmy ,as well as, a built in hook slot. Winner!!

[@lseal7]

Finally someone that actually explains how to use these baits. Thank you

[@What_Fred_Said]

You look like you could handle a worm very well😘

[@lseal7]

@@What_Fred_Said be nice

[@djones4113]

Great video Tim. I like the Jackal Flick shake for wacky rig.

[@leojeidy1143]

I've become a big fan of the strike king ocho. Great video !

[@Lear356045]

I really loved the Yamamoto Senko fall. Not to say that I use a lot of general stick baits. I use alson the SAvage gear 3D.

[@R8terFan]

Thank you so much for all you guys do, I’m a new angler and have been fish for about a year but watching your videos I feel I’ve been doing it for years

[@tedmccarthy1401]

Thanks for sharing Tim!!!!! Can't beat the Senko. My personal favorite is the Keitech Salty Core in bluegill flash🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@b_ray98]

The Big Bite Baits Trick Stick and Wacky Stick are some sweet baits, and the new tour grade takes it to a new level!!

[@PaBasser]

I’d like to echo all of the other comments about the BPS Stick-O. They flat out catch bass. GP with chartreuse tip is my favorite. Not only do they produce, they’re a great bargain to boot. Color selection is excellent. I’d throw in the KVD, Ocho in Big Tex color.

[@mikeg5523]

Thanks Tim great video. I know you could only do five, but I also really like the strike king OCho since it’s unique and has the octagon shape and Coffee sent.

[@danieltaylor9459]

It seems as if, I’m my experience, the slower falling stick baits are the most effective for the shallower areas I fish. I pretty much only use the yum and the strike king. The z-man works great for me on a very light wacky jig.

[@doctoordan]

Really enjoyed seeing these visual examples of how these baits appear while in use. I’d be happy to watch any videos that illustrate how baits perform when in use. 👍🐟

[@andrewpeacock8212]

The strike king Ocho has been catching them better than others for me this year. I’ve become a huge fan of the bait....pretty sure it was used on Hartwell to win the 2018 classic as well.

[@GGAMBIT]

TIP: Take the saddle off the Z-MAN/Elastec Baits when you're done fishing it! I left it on and it melted in half by the the next day since the 2 different materials dont get along!

[@jornelindberg5127]

ggambit the one thing I don't like about elaztech but can't you get away with not using a saddle on the z man?

[@GGAMBIT]

@@jornelindberg5127 Texas rigged it stays on pretty good.. nose hooked or wacky they still shake the bait off after they're hooked.. so I use the saddle just to save my bait! And I put the hook through the middle rubber center on the saddle not under it like Tim did

[@charlesfitzgerald3201]

yes , I love the underwater stuff ,, but dont be afraid to include , Technique , time of the year and water temp ,, That really helps us weekenders without a boat ok... love you guys keep it up

[@erniesanders3724]

As usual another great video from the best bass fishermen on the internet. Tactical Rocks! Thanks

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Ernie!

[@laylow8648]

My lake is 2 to 7 feet deep. I’ve been using Yum Dingers with great success for the past 10 years. Now I understand why I have been so successful. It’s the slow fall. Thanks a bunch. You Guys are such great teachers. You take the time to explain the slightest details.

[@pabassfisherman]

Check out the BASS PRO SHOPS STIK-O. It has a beautiful shimmy. For the money and how many you get its one of the best on the market. Great video!

[@itm_randy]

Buddy Long how much do they cost and how many in a bag?

[@pabassfisherman]

RanTheMan You can buy a 30 pack for $9.99 or a 16 pack for $5.99. Look for when they go on sale as well. The other week the 16 pack was on sale for $2.97 and the 30 pack was $7.97. Also they have a great selection of colors to choose from. Good fishing man!

[@ballzybaits4414]

Yup, BassPros stickbait is actually one of the best for me.

[@smbonna]

The Yum Dingers are $2.99 for an 8 pack and $9.99 for a 30 pack in the 5" size.

[@NamathCB]

Yes, I don't use this style bait much but from what I've seen, BPS are the best for value and stickability combined.

[@chadwilliams8083]

awesome video!!!!you guys are the best for sharing the info!!!the strike king shim-e-stick and BPS stick o worm are the best in my opinion,or as good as GYB but cheaper

[@briangullickson9013]

That’s it I’m call the entire comment section a doctor. Better yet a psychiatrist... We all CLEARLY need some help having watched nearly 20 minutes of soft plastic worms falling gently and peacefully through the water! Hahaha!! 😂😂 Great video; I was mesmerized for sure. 😮 Tight lines everybody!! 🎣

[@logisticsnail5014]

😂😂😂

[@davidwestwood2457]

Haha, it's true. Grown men watching plastic worms sink... 😅

[@GainingDespair]

The video everyone wanted but no ones created, I love these types of things and at best if you find a video like this it's looking at 1 product 2 max

[@N13M0]

Yes. MOAR underwater bait videos please.

[@davewashburn8930]

Just because it costs more doesn’t make it better. The biggest bang for my buck is the yum dinger on a wacky rig. I’ve got a lot of bass on them. You can’t go wrong with it & they don’t cost much. Good cheap fun.

[@jacobdeitering8680]

One thing I noticed with the Elaztech style baits was, when wacky rigged, the bait falls with the hook point facing down almost every time. This, I’m assuming, is due to its neutral buoyancy of the bait and the shank on the hook is the most affected part of the rig on the fall. Could be a problem with hang ups. Great video guys!

[@jimwarden9617]

Good job Tim. I like your enthusiasm. Food for thought. I've been having good action with the General.

[@gtfourmn]

Nice. Kind of proved some of the observations I had about dingers.

[@OFFFishing]

Yum Dingers are one of my favorites Great stuff as always👍👍

[@floridafishingandfitness5735]

Wow, great video! Very interesting. Love me some Dingers!! Watermelon pearl is my "go-to" bait. Have probably caught more fish on the watermelon pearl Yum Dinger than every other bait I have tried. So far the biggest is 10 Lbs.

[@zacpdx]

Yums all day long!!! Black, black & blue... Confidence bait for sure

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

I have caught hundreds of bass on that very one . I crawl it in heavy weeds on the bottom . deeper the better . 7 to 8 ft .

[@johnnyp2155]

Jeffrey Yeater what color yum dinger do you use?

[@tomthomas4444]

Nice VIDEO enjoyed very much but I personally didn't see enough difference in the fall or action of the various baits to make a difference. I personally use the stick baits with the elastic stretch. Up to the individual I guess. Good fishing everyone.

[@djradrs199]

I'm Just WACKY about these Tactical Bass'n Videos ,, I just up graded my 14'valco 15hp to a 16'8'' 50 hp Bass Tracker Classic XL in Feb 2021 and started getting RE-EDUCATED on my fair weather fishing style, I always been able to catch at least 1 fish a trip for over 25 yrs of bass fishing.. watching your videos have re-energized me into get'n more serious about developing my techniques ... like until the end of 2020 i never heard of Drop Shot ,,Wacky Rig.. Ned Head ....chatter bait,, you can only learn so much from watching the Fishing Tournament Shows . ( them Fell'as are TIGHT LIP'd about how to catch them or what they use ) THANK YOU ....all of these videos you post will deff put more fish in the live well each trip out .. :-) Lake Tulloch ,, My Home Chicken Fav place... but .need to learn more about Melonies & Pedro.. RIPON Ca

[@captainhunter_oubre1364]

Used to really like the Wave worm's Tiki Stick but they are really hard to find. Now I mostly throw the senko or the v&m chopstick.

[@Bigu4300]

Such a great bass resource, I would pay for this content.... keep up the great work and thank you!

[@BOLLON3S]

I like you soft lure z-man...👍👍👍

[@markreynolds9570]

I like the dingers for the cost and the slot in them for TX rigging.

[@mrmisterman999]

Yum dingers are the best for the price

[@ohiobassangler8781]

I was wondering why the dingers did that. It Happens every time and all along I thought it was a defect in the bait lol. Thanks for the info

[@codyphillips977]

GUYS! One thing I noticed is how when you hop it quickly you can hear the bait / line cutting through the water. I always wondered if that made sounds. Wonder how the fish react to that?

[@ThatLakeHickoryGuy]

Gary Yamamoto is #1 weightless and weighted I love them!

[@theJlangdon34]

You guys are the best at teaching fishing technique. Thank you for everything you do I love the channel

[@terrymccorkle1674]

Another very informative video. Thanks. Saves us everyday guys a lot of guess work

[@cheapshotfishing9239]

I honestly love the powerbait general over the yamasenkos for my local lake, but I carry both for a reason!

[@izapitty1]

Great video Tim a third option of Neko rig would have been interesting to see. I use three of these in my rotation General, senko and yum the yum on a c-rig is killa and the General on a trig or neko is hard to beat. Wacky is still the OG Senko

[@sirronbailey3109]

Really appreciate this test good job thank you. And that Zman is my favorite👍🏽

[@djw101987]

Yamamoto senko easily the best out of the ones tested in this video.

[@robertrodriguez4587]

It’s not just the fall either. They are so soft, fish really hold onto a Senko. IMO

[@aaroncatterton589]

Rig them backwards on a Texas rig they fall even better

[@thatsmydawg]

Dean Ward ive tried the cheaper ones and dont have any luck with them. Od rather pay for the yamamotos anyday. Basspro had 20% off so i bought a bunch

[@whyyunggod7473]

I use them all the time bro.

[@2dartss]

Nah, the are too soft for me. Yum dingers all the wayyyy

[@AmbassadorsoftheHunt]

The Yamamoto Senko, has salt added to the plastic, which also helps it sink a bit faster. Salt adds weight, for that reason the maker adds it. Just an FYI. Great product!

[@gabebarker8863]

love this channe! you guys are so informative and don't miss a single detail!

[@Pat19997]

nice video, never heard of the wacky saddle before, very innovative.

[@stephenbrock7252]

You can add a light weighted wacky hook and get better action than all of them on the yum dinger.

[@herbsteiner1013]

I was a total Senko guy until I fished the Yum Dinger! :) Now for me it's the Senko, Dinger, and General equally.

[@riverrat6998]

I always love these types of videos! I’d be interested in seeing the larger size comparisons of the different brands too like the 7 inch stick baits

[@beaubien3116]

I love the KVD Ochos because they have a lot of action and movement and I also like the thickness for Texas rigs and Wacky rigs. 👍

[@frostizz2072]

There very bendy a lot of action

[@ShokurosFishing2000]

very nice project!

[@danhufferdoutdoors]

Fyi, if you use the elaztec stuff for about 45 minutes it becomes bouyant, it really needs to be weighted a little bit or you will be floating, with a little weight they will stand straight up off the bottom. Great video, thank you.

[@angelaprater2679]

John here. Super display of what you are getting who knew never would I think of trying different ones class dismissed.

[@MS-vm4ef]

Hi guys, can you please do a video on reel cleaning and maintenance? Thanks!

[@mattnash5159]

I second this. Matt Allen please consider👌

[@thehoosierangler6823]

I third this. I am afraid to take my baitcasting reels apart to any extent because of fear of ruining it.

[@nicetryb0z0]

Trees especially baitcasters now that I've bought several high end ones you recommended i need to take care of them. I've never cleaned a baitcaster in my life lol

[@tacticalbassin]

Mat and I both send our reels out to be serviced. MAybe we can shoot something with our reel guy.

[@mattnash5159]

@@tacticalbassin man that would be great I'm sure every one of your subscribers would really appreciate something like that.. Thanks Tim!

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

Great comparison. The underwater video is great. Thanks!

[@tacticalbassin]

Glad you liked it!

[@Phillyfisherman]

Another great vid Tim! I also enjoyed your wacky rig hand motions 😂

[@tacticalbassin]

LOL!

[@JohnSattoCH]

Yup I love one from bass pro shop stick o. Better action, better price. 👍

[@aaroncatterton589]

Gary Yamamoto himself said that you are supposed to rig his senkos backwards on the Texas rig.small end in the hook.check it out it falls perfectly horizontal that way.

[@straightproductions261]

Aaron Catterton really?

[@331slash]

Nice video! Wish you had of tried the strike king ocho though. That's their flagship seiko and I've always wanted to see it vs senko.

[@tacticalbassin]

Next time! I didnt want more then one model from any one company.

[@lisajohnston6422]

Great video Tim! I love all that you and Matt do. I love bass fishing and I am learning more every day from Tacticalbassin". Tackle Warehouse must love it too because I make big purchases after watching your videos. 🤣

[@soldierofdirt81]

Yum Dingers are my favorites!!👌👌

[@Bluezkat1]

Awesome vid Tim! Love Senko fishin... super fun.

[@markwalker2271]

Another excellent video Tim. Good work.

[@bowhunter63sm]

Awesome footage, I still use SK shim ee stick.

[@NautiFish1]

Can’t say enough of how awesome this was. Thank you!

[@jimdingle4521]

kind of blown away by the effect glitter has in these baits. i understand now

[@Larry77777]

Hey Tim and Matt: Hell yah thanks, we want to see more underwater bait footage videos. That was very revealing!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Larry

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great video really makes you think what do use when content is always eye opening