The Senko- a great Hydrilla lure

I show how the senko can be fished for Bass in the Hydrilla, particularly in the summertime. The Texas rig is is one great setup and the wacky rig is another.

[@danabates7560]

Awesome as always Roland..I learn all the time from ypu..Thanks..

[@TheFishingMommy]

How much do I love this? An absolute LEGEND, just throwing senkos, chilling on his cooler, on top of a DIY plywood-decked jonboat. Schooling us all, and he doesn’t even need a sparkly boat or 27 rods or a bunch of “game changer” lures. He just knows where fish are and he throws a worm in their face.

[@njstorozuk]

Lmaoooooooooooooo literally. I love it and this comment

[@Berto-1117]

He has like two thousand rods and many many new sparkly boats. It definitely helps lol

[@danagambrill9319]

I learned alot from him it help my fishing I'm not a tournament Fisher man but love fishing he gives such good advice teaches well so much to learn

[@fateisnear925]

great video! love the posts!!! Now I know when to look out for your next videos!

[@ud45]

Nice. Keep 'em comin'.

[@curtisblair7618]

Great advice, thanks

[@RaymondHoward-nq5ek]

You are so good do you ever fish in Massachusetts

[@Hurleysellscars]

When is your time to use a Super fluke type bait?

[@WesleyAPEX]

The Hydrilla and Coontail are really bad this year in Texas. So are the lilies.

[@mikereese7154]

You are the bass king Roland Martin keep it up thanks for the videos and tips. The 5” pumpkin green senko 297 works great.

[@alexboden7210]

Please don’t darken your line especially in dirty water conditions. Darker colors are seen better in dirty water. That is why people use black and blue. And that is why line companies rarely sell completely black line

[@charlesputnam9370]

It seems like I have been watching Roland for like 40 years . I am 65 live in Florida and like to bass fish. He has always been my favorite TV fisherman . Thanks for a lifetime of good advice.

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

Wow, truly the G.O.A.T. - worth a gazillion bucks, jon boat, homemade platform he built himself in another video, sitting on a cooler, with a simple hand trolling motor throwing the most basic fishing lure ever - and he's loving the crap out of it! Thank you, sir for decades of enjoyment with your TV shows and now these YT videos.. pure awesomeness!

[@daddynunya9045]

Closest I will ever come to fishing with the master! I love your videos!! Thank you!

[@tylercoleman7324]

Your tips have helped me a lot with my worm fishing 👍. And I love buzz baiting too!!! I'm up in Iowa so finding a decent fishin hole might be a little more difficult than in the Everglades 🤣but there's nothin much better than grabbing a big ol bass by the lip and Poppin that hook out then letting her go🇺🇲

[@muze-tessa6938]

I dont like 297 I like the green and purple flakes senko

[@mastman2315]

Great info Roland you inspire us to go BIG

[@thlee3]

I wish you were my uncle irl. Not just in my head

[@pandykensler1674]

Love when u use whopper plopped I catch good bass on those more than anything

[@markfriedrich6584]

Enjoyed this segment i fish strip pits in central Illinois . shallow areas have lots of weeds and pads fish the same way.... you have shown us how.. thank you Roland G.o.a.t... i always get a chuckle watching and listening...as always its more fun when you catch fish.

[@kingjames1308]

Roland Martin and Bill Dance... 2 legends I grew up watching

[@tommycapps9903]

Mr. Roland you are a very good teacher! Thank you for putting the effort in to pass on some great tips!

[@jonathanallred5501]

Mr Roland I'd like to see you bring out some of your old lures, the helicopter lure, banjo mino, etc and make a video about it. Tell how you came up with these, I believe I found an old video of you and some other people and one of them had caught a giant bass on the helicopter.

[@brianpierson7708]

Jonathan Allred I use to get the helicopters just for the hooks with the split ring and swivel win I wuz a kid and would use them on a worm just to give the front the drop and twitch it just under the surface of the water and caught tons of bass that way

[@jimmin9802]

Why isnt braid black already?

[@OldLadyAngler]

What power rod are you using with those rigs? Such great info Roland. Thank you for sharing.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

My wacky rig

[@OldLadyAngler]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors are you using a medium power rod?

[@paulrowe4502]

@@OldLadyAngler Judging by the bend in his rod on those 4-5 pounders and the fact he generally uses a MHeavy around cover when fishing regular Senkos, that was likely a MH too.

[@jtee9548]

I'd like to see you in the shallows or a tiny pond with a Polyethylene boat like Bass Pro Shops sells, or a Twin Troller, Pelican etc...) It's got seats, you & your cameraman can lug it around like it's nuthin'. Add a battery & your trolling motor (unless it's a Twin Troller, it comes with two), maybe a sonar. I'd like to see that. Eventually you could trick it out with a mini power pole and/or an anchor, skeg etc...….

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

That sounds very interesting!

[@mitchalgreen7244]

Hey Roland Martin, you interested in adopting a grown man.....?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Does he cut grass,wash cars,run cameras and never fart!

[@mitchalgreen7244]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors - Yes, Yes, Yes, No. 😭. Guess i'm staying married, but I'll break it to her gently.

[@hutchewah]

hello from oklahoma. love your show and of course your skill is still legendary. quick question. its hot and humid here, I'm fishing small lakes full of moss. gonna give the senko a try. any advice would be greatly appreciated . and always looking forward to your next episode. thanks.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Try it weightless

[@jaykin7757]

Love your videos I definitely learned a thing or two watching you thanks for taking the time to share with us... 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@chadd5616]

Hey Roland! I live 45 minutes east of you in west palm beach and fish every single day here on lake clarke where I own a home and a boat. Im in a wheelchair and modified my dock and boat to be wheelchair accessible! I’d love to take you fishing anytime and show you how a guy in a wheelchair can still catch big ones! If we have a hard time targeting bass theres also peacock bass out here on my lake! Id love to take you out sometime here we are practically neighbors and Ive been a huge fan of yours since I was a kid! Keep up the great work on your videos and hope we can link up sometime for some south florida fishing!!

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Thanks for the support!

[@jrdefield7481]

Roland, I notice that you use a single o ring that puts the hook in line with the worm. It catches fish and big fish at that. Another technique puts on 2 o rings, crossing them and putting the hook through the x that makes with the hook coming out sideways to the worm. That seems like extra work that doesn't seem to really matter from what I see with your results. What's your opinion?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I'll try it!

[@michaelwebb5338]

What hooks do you recommend for the wacky setup? I’m sort of new into the bass division of fishing, spent most of my years on crappie and catfish (the good eats)

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

With an O ring set up I use a 2/0-3/0 weedless hook!

[@slipshankd1307]

On one of your videos why don't you show a little about bobber stops, what size and how you put them on. I bought some and couldn't get my line thru them.

[@paulrowe4502]

I use those regular nylon bobber stoppers and use a marker to darken them. They are very easy to thread on. Tighten down really hard because they all eventually come loose from casting, so start out taut.

[@bigjim7515]

Where do you get that knob on the end of your pole from

[@donwilkerson8142]

I fish a lake that has very little vegetation and cover. Would you still use a Texas rigged senko? Dalton

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Absolutely

[@jaygee269]

Roland I love your simple but yet effective boat. I know you have a 50k plus boat but you’re a very humble man that’s not all about the money and loves to help people thank you Roland.

[@Ucouldntbme]

Hi Roland! Love your videos! I don't have to guess what to use down here in southwest Florida. What ever you use in the videos works that week. Keep it up and Happy Father's Day.!

[@Unpluggedoutofmatrix]

How do u punch hydrillla if grass is thick I seen someone do that and how much weight should I use cause know them bass are hiding in there

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I'm going to do some punching videos as soon as the weeds get real thick

[@edpowers6560]

Thanks Roland! Do your wacky rigs ever get caught up in the grass? Mine do.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Some

[@donnarichey144]

I wonder when the fish swallows the plastic worm, what does that do to the fish? I think you need to keep to keep the ones that swallow them and eat them.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

True but let's really catch and release the larger ones!

[@nickdemsey7188]

Roland is the Fucking shitttt

[@djvlogs2986]

Love your videos!! Are fish less likely to bite during the hottest part of the day??

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Maybe a little bit

[@jtee9548]

I enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@gamalmeakhael5730]

Give us idea about your spinning reel and rod , also I need your opinion about boating in Great Lakes area

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I use a 7' med action spinning rod with 15-20# braid with a 2-4 foot 8-10# fluorocarbon leader for my smallmouth fishing in the Great Lakes region!

[@dennisdevore220]

I'm so thankful I can watch your youtube videos! I grew up looking forward to watching your show every weekend.

[@genrlgadget]

Another great video-thanks! I’ve watched a few now where you are throwing senkos on 30lb braid. What rod specs are you using? I would guess a heavy rod with fast action for heavy line like that. ? Why the heavy line?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I'm a power fisherman and purposely seek out heavy cover to fish!

[@genrlgadget]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors Thanks for the response and all the great fishing tips! I really appreciate that you are willing to share your vast fishing knowledge with recreational fishing enthusiasts such as myself. Have a great week!

[@PonchMuniz]

I have a question, Mr. Martin, Why are so many fishermen that I have been watching on KZbin so much in a hurry to reel in their fish, instead of letting them fight some, to me, that's part of the "fishing fun". I don't get it!!

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

It's a tournament mentality

[@PonchMuniz]

Yes Sir, Mr. Martin, I believe that’s true a “Tournament mentality”

[@cabbagehead8973]

great video Roland and happy fathers day! i can tell from watching your son Scott that you've been a great dad. thank you for all the tips and tricks through the years, youre a great teacher!

[@MrMadhouse70]

Do you sometimes take one or 2 home to eat Roland

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Other fish, not bass

[@MITCHY_B_2003]

Mr Roland sir 🙋🏻‍♂️, Have you ever bass fished in Volusia county Florida and if so , can you speak on your fishing experiences up here ? I live in west Volusia and this area up here is slap full of cool little hidden lakes and ponds that are teaming with killer bassies . Btw your videos are awesome , I can’t stop watching them , you’ve got me so hyped to fish every chance I get , I’ve been stopping off bank fishing at random retention ponds on my drive home from work and just about every day I’ve been catching sick bassies . I’m definitely gonna try the whacky worm technique tomorrow .

[@fredcole6391]

Always great advice i enjoy your video's. Thanks

[@garyolderthandirt6717]

Thanks for the tips, I have been worm fishing for years and usually dont use a bobber stop will have to give it another try. Great video as always.

[@danagambrill9319]

I just started worm fishing and love it..I especially love rigging the wacky.rig I had those worms and my tackle box never used them when I did I didn't rig them right I have caught alot of. Small mouth

[@bobbysaldana1785]

Hell of a video 👍😉👍

[@bobschimmel7523]

To many adds, two at a time every few minutes, too distracting

[@BAMA-2019]

Well dont watch then BOBBY BOY...SIMPLE FIX

[@paulmilligan5019]

What are the numbers for watermelon red and black &blue?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

208 I think

[@johnblossom8447]

It’s always a great learning experience.

[@scottydukes5987]

Hey Roland, just subscribed last week's and am hooked. Super informative and getting huge tips. Chicago guy and was raised on you from my dad and am a huge frog/worm guy. Got a question... I see everyone using braid and a fluorocarbon leader lately with Texas rig. I typically use 20lb braid when wormin' and wonder if it's worth adding a leader? Especially at places with big bass like Toledo Bend ( I go in April on a guys trip every year). Thanks

[@robertveith2255]

You explain things in great detail i really enjoy your channel always wanted to met YOU AND HANK PARKER AND JIMMY HUSTON

[@J-Rod73]

The fish whisperer. I just subscribed. I'm down here in North Florida. Just got into bass fishing and you've been a huge help!! Thank you!! 🙏

[@MegaDave2311]

Why the O ring on a wacky rig? ? Why not simply hook it?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

If you just hook it, the bass bite it great but it only lasts that one fish! With the o ring I'll catch maybe 5-10 on the same senko!

[@smokinjoes9383]

Roland always good to see you in action catching the big ones! What type of weedless hook to use 4/0 weedless for the wacky rig Thanks Joe

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Here in my home province in South Africa we have a LOT of grass and structure in our dams. Since watching you fishing senkos it has become favourite bait. There is SO MUCH grass that nearly all my fishing is weightless texas rigged soft plastic lures or spinnerbaits. I have tried jigs but struggles to master the technique, but as i am a teacher, i am willing to learn.

[@randypearce3920]

Been watching your shows for many years . One of my home lakes is Belton lake in Central Texas . Deep clear rocky with standing tember . How do you find fish on a lake that you have been fishing for years without going to the same old places .

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

Happy Fathers Day Roland!! Love your videos......You are the GOAT!!!

[@todd7158]

Hi Roland, first off I love all your videos and you’re an amazing guy but could you maybe get around to making a jerkbait video. I think the idea of it is really cool but I’m not sure how to fish it. Thanks.

[@slydogg616]

He’s probably got 6-10 boats in his fleet, if not more, just goes out and kills it on Jon boat mod sitting on a cooler. LEGEND!!!

[@bobbissett6227]

Roland, do you have any preference or do you believe that there’s a fishing difference between using Black Hooks vs. Red Hooks. Thanks.

[@Moosedigger]

Hi roland, great vid. I am going to st clare for the first 8 days in June 2021. Target smallmouth. Any suggestions as to where to fish on the lake then and what baits? Thanks

[@MrSweetpea42]

I am captivated by the finesse you have with that worm. I recently bought a 15'4" Gheenoe so that I can try these techniques on the Chain of Lakes here in Winter Haven. Have you fished this area and is there any one lake in particular you recommend or would like to fish?

[@tomhuss6132]

Hey Roland love your videos. How come you switched to your spinning rod when you switched to wacky style? From your video presentation it appeared that the only thing changing in your rig was it being Texas style ?

[@Grannyknockers]

We have a lake here in Arkansas that is heated year round and stocked with Florida bass. Caught a 6 pounder today. Man, I can see why you live there. Those fish can fight.

[@TheWings59]

Long time fan here. Love your KZbin vids. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. I would like to see more close ups of how you are rigging your lures. Example: when you rigged a wacky style Senko, I would like to have seen a close up of the "weedless" hook you were using. Just a suggestion. Keep the videos coming ,and I,ll keep watching!

[@trevc5693]

interested to know when would be a good time to use a trailer hook on a spinner bait.

[@spitcan]

we have a pond at work and last 2 summers i was killing with the wacky rig in 100 degrees outside. i was using bullfrog and baby bass color zooms and yums. also the motor oil regular powerbait worms. when they were biting short i would cut about an inch off the worm. this year they are liking the natural bandito bug.

[@logan6018]

Hey Roland I'm 23 really got into bass fishing past 3 years, from Indiana do alot of pond fishing around here. If you every want to have a fan come fish let me know I'll leave whenever you say! Love the channel👍

[@jaywinters2483]

Come on, cameraman! Do your job! We did not get to see the Hydrilla. He just pointed the camera down and Leslie scan he didn’t show that a drill and you’re not showing the lures or the hook ups. Lazy

[@--RSL--]

you should start making black braid

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Good idea

[@josephmaniscalco153]

JAM, I would like to tell you that three years ago I won a fishing tournament exactly as to what you just described, fishing in the grasses I found a hole in the grass through my Texas rig in and sat there for a while playing with my phone,after about five minutes,I got a bite caught a 18",through back in this hole again got another bite set hook and caught a 20" repeated to the same hole caught a 21" repeated again got another bit set hook again, I had another fish on but this fish thru the hook it felt like another 18"fish at least,so I ended up with 59" of to win the tournament,all large mouth bass.

[@douglasschmidt6873]

Friend and I went to lake Osborn and killed the peacock bass you should make a video there it was a lot of fun!! lake Okeechobee is to dry right now for the boat

[@kimbroughjim]

I have had the greatest time fishing the Senko. I had my kayak out today and came across grassy areas. I wish I had seen this video before today. But next time ill be better prepared. Thanks Roland for all your insights. Your son is not half bad either. ;-)

[@brendenstell5937]

Hey Roland I just wanna say your videos are the best! You have taught me so much! I’ve been taking your tips & tricks and applying them in my Jersey lakes and I’ve had nothing but success.

[@chrisgiroux9356]

You should come back to Rocky Gorge and show me the honey holes. Place is kicking my butt! You do a great job teaching and you're a hard guy not to like.

[@ltcduggins]

Here in Kansas I've caught some big bass in hot conditions and hydrilla - never really made the connection why, as it's easy to head in for lunch and a nap when the mid-summer sun's directly overhead. Lidless eye, huh.... Ding! This is why you're still the original, and I think the best. Thanks for sharing your passion and a lifetime of experience with us. Come fishing with me anytime!

[@ESC-AZ88]

😎

[@rynhardduplessis6535]

I have BLACK braid 25lb and 50lb best color ever to use. So no need to color in anymore

[@davidstewart5014]

You always do a great video, Mr. Martin could we see some more flipping and pitching please

[@tejbzbabenohomo]

Great video as always. What do you suggest using when fishing in high, muddy water? We’ve had non stop rain up here in Indiana and I can’t seem to find any bass, or the bass can’t seem to find my worms/lures.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Look high and low for the cleanest water around

[@rauldiaz8408]

Yea definitely one of the greatest of all time!!! I've been watching you since I was about 4 yrs old and have learned so much. Thanks for all the tips and tricks that I will be teaching to my son that loves to fish also

[@quill1260]

That's awesome RDF.

[@kylevodden19]

Informative vid Roland. I have been watching and learning from you since I was 7. Now 42 and still pick up tips. Good job on talking about hydrilla holes and using a weight. I love Senko on the wacky but never used them with a bullet weight.

[@ednaccarella1107]

Hello I just moved here from New York I live in centerl Florida I would just die to go fishing with you love your you tube channel

[@artlamb713]

Mr. Martin me and my wife throughly enjoy watching your videos. We learn so much from you and your ability to articulate the techniques you employ make watching your videos even more enjoyable. Tight-lines?

[@mikeschust9485]

Roland, what weedless hook do you recommend for the wacky rig set up? Thanks

[@tomasramos943]

I appreciate your ABC of fishing 🎣 bass videos

[@willym1965]

Brings back the memories of when I used fish for Bass. I live in Alaska and have caught Salmon on small plastic worms. It’s a crazy way to catch em.

[@austinsnupps8009]

Any color will work as long as it’s the 297 Green Pumpkin

[@randyclark6243]

You're a legend Roland I've been watching you since I was a young boy and I used to joke around that I'm Roland Martin when I would go fishing with my friends thanks for all you do Now I'm 52 I live in Northern Calif. Not to fare away from a lake called Clear lake you may have fished there before. Thanks again...

[@johndynneson662]

I like on how you can just go out there and catch them in a little old Jon boat. Not what you got. It’s what you know.

[@garydixonsr1661]

Great video I will be using wacky rig for sure PappyD

[@ronaldzeigler9057]

Please fish the trail road across the glades every one starts there or I did got 7.5 on my birthday all my friends saw me catch it

[@blackcatlures]

gonna try those old school giant yamamoto senkos wacky and hunt for a biggun. thanks for the tips u rock roland

[@dreamfly555]

Seems expensive losing worms so easily. Also what happens to the fish swallowing the senko?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

They say that they pass them

[@muskietime]

K NG I have never had a bass totally swallow a worm. Just grab the worm with your pliers and remove. There are less expensive worms available also.

[@dreamfly555]

Did some googling and found this: www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/skinny-fish.html. Seems may not be easy to pass.

[@markchambers1604]

Another very informative videos . 😁 tell Johnny Morris to start making his caps in LSU purple 😎 . Mark south Louisiana