how to rig a senko – Castable Fish Finder

4 Finesse Baits That Always Catch Bass (Beginner To Advanced)

Struggling to catch bass during the Fall Transition? You’re not alone! While some anglers have located aggressive schools and are catching fish on topwater and reaction baits many others continue to struggle. When the bite is tough, these 4 rigs are what Tim relies on to consistently put fish in the boat.

We all dream about aggressive schools and big bass but all too often we’re met with wind, rain, and tough fishing conditions. We always start with reaction baits in search of aggressive fish but if its not happening, its time to slow down and finesse. The rigs we rely on are a dropshot (both texas rigged and nose hooked), a shaky head, and a senko. Each rig has a purpose and when you learn how to switch between them, the combination can be deadly.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment discussed in the video. The links go directly to TackleWarehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve included our favorite colors for each bait as well as our favorite combos to fish them effectively.

Weedless Dropshot…
Bait- Roboworm 6” Straight Tail Worm (MMIII): http://bit.ly/2asZyH3
Hook- Owner Cover Shot 2/0: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Cylinder 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Nose Hook Dropshot…
Bait #1- Keitech Easy Shiner 3” or 4” (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Bait #2- Damiki Armor Shad 3” (American Shad): http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Hook- Owner Mosquito 1/0: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Cylinder 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Senko…
Bait- Gamakatsu 5” Senko (Natural Shad or 956): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors- Natural Shad, Watermelon Copper Org Red Lam (956)
Hook- Owner Worm Hook 5/0: http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0

Shaky Head…
Bait- Netbait T-Mac 6.5”: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors- Sun Perch, JuneBug
Hook- Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Nose Hook Dropshot Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’ Light: https://bit.ly/3ab5b9V
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Weedless Dropshot Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’ Light+: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Shaky Head Rod…
Rod- Expride 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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How To Catch BIG Bass On Ultralight Tackle! Senko And Dropshot!

Battling big bass on ultralight tackle is amazing! Come along for a day on the water as Matt and CC battle big fish with light gear! The water is crystal clear (25+ feet of visibility!!!) and the fish are angry! Learn the tricks they use to build a pattern, get the right bites, and slow play those fish to the boat on tiny hooks and light line.

These Great Lakes smallmouth love to fight! With the incredible water clarity on Lake Michigan, light line is a must. When you hook this big fish on light line, you know a battle is coming! In today’s video Matt and CC use a combination of dropshot, senko, and dark sleeper to build a pattern and catch a huge limit of smallmouth on a place they’ve never even seen before!

Consistently catching fish isn’t about knowing secret spots. Its about understanding how fish position and when they move. After that its about making the best presentation possible and being willing to cover water as you build patterns. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment used in today’s video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Dropshot Components…
Matt’s Worm- Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher (Chick Magnet): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
CC’s Worm- Missile Baits Bomb Shot (Green Pumpkin): https://bit.ly/2YYBipr
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Tear Drop (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Senko Components…
Worm- Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Natural Shad, Electric Shad, Baby Bass
Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
O-Ring- O-Wacky Rings (Size 9): http://bit.ly/2MolpRD

Swimbaits…
Megabass Dark Sleeper 3″ 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

Matt’s Senko Combo…
Rod- Megabass Destroyer Flyssa: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline Xplasma Asegai Braid 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Dark Sleeper Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Light +: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Swimbait Alternative Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 6’10” MH: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

What we wear…

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Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

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#bassfishing #smallmouth #senko

How To Catch Fish Around Docks: Summer Fishing Tips

If your lake has docks, the fish are under them right now! From bass and catfish down to the smallest baitfish, everything that swims relies on the shade of docks for safety and comfort in the Summer heat. Today Tim goes in-depth showing how to approach dock fishing, explains which docks are most likely to hold fish, and demonstrates some of his favorite ways to target them.

You can spend years dialing in which pilings on which docks consistently hold fish. Anglers make entire bass fishing careers out of doing exactly that. But if you just want to go fishing and consistently catch fish there are some simple tips that will help you choose the right docks quickly. Focus on docks that stand alone. A dock by itself will often hold large numbers of fish that would otherwise spread out along a row of docks. Focus on docks with quick deep water access. If the dock is in deeper water than those around it, there are likely to be bigger fish underneath.

Lastly, choose docks based on the type of fishing you plan to do. If you’re fishing slowly with finesse baits target single docks or areas with limited numbers of docks. This will give you the confidence to fish methodically and really pick the docks apart. If you’re fishing fast moving reaction baits then areas with a lot of docks will give you endless targets to throw to. While you’ll make more casts per fish, the reaction bite is so fun that it often outweighs the alternatives.

Our final tip is about skipping docks. You may have noticed Tim is able to do this effortlessly. While a skilled angler who practices can do this with virtually any reel, the “DC” reels make it simple for almost anyone to do. If you want to get serious about fishing docks, don’t be afraid to try a DC to shorten the learning curve and make the fishing more fun from the start.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment Tim recommends for Summer dock fishing. Of course you can dial in subtle details on your local lake but these baits and this equipment is what we use anywhere we go in the country when its time to target fish under docks. We’ve broken down the baits into reaction baits and slow moving baits to help you make the best choices. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Tim’s #1 Bait Today…
Swimbait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8″ (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz with 5/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Fast Moving Baits…

-Damiki BTC Squarebill Crankbait: https://bit.ly/35yagXK
(Threadfin Flash, Moss Back, Real Shad)

-Teckel Kick Knocker Topwater: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA
(Bone, Bluegill, Chart Shiner)

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
(Ghost, TW Gill, Little Allen)

Slow Moving Baits…

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin’ Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of
(Molting Craw, Hematoma, Go To)
-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver Jig Trailer: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
(Green Pumpkin Red, Hematoma, Tramp Stamp)

-Yamamoto Senko 5″: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
(Green Pumpkin, Watermelon/Green Pumpkin, JuneBug)
-Gamakatsu Superline EWG 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

-Netbait T-Mac Worm 6.5″: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
(Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin)
-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

DC Reels work great at every price point. As you move up to higher end equipment the reels become stronger and smoother but the technology that aids your ability to skip works throughout the line. Also, when dock fishing it is recommended to use an HG (high gear 7:1) or XG (Extra High Gear 8:1) to help you pull the fish out of the docks quickly before they tangle in the pilings.

High End DC: Shimano Metanium DC: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Mid-Range DC: Shimano Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Budget DC: Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Excellent All-Around Combo For Docks…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2R4f2Ud
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

#Summer #fishing #docks

Shallow Water Finesse Fishing For Summer Bass: Senko, Shaky Head, Swim Jig

The bass are in less than 2 feet of water! How would you catch them? We turned to “junk fishing” to get the bites. A mix of swim jigs, weightless senkos, and a shaky head did the trick. Come along and watch how we break down a new section of Lake Chickamauga, build a pattern, and locate quality fish despite difficult conditions.

Summer bass fishing overwhelms a lot of anglers. Knowing how and when to adapt is difficult until you understand fish movements. Once you understand that half the fish go to offshore structure while the other half focus on shallow cover you will find their behavior more predictable. When the water gets really hot the fish will focus on shade for relief, even when that shade is ultra shallow.

Today we intended to fish offshore structure but the wind had other plans. As the waves we picked up we knew the only option was to focus on the ultra shallow bite. Don’t let Summer heat or changing conditions keep you off the water. Focus on the basics and you’ll find consistent fish in the heat. Below you’ll find a breakdown of the exact baits we threw to target these shallow water fish. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Senko…
Worm- Yamamoto 5″ Senko (Watermelon Red Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Shaky Head…
Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5″ (Bama Bug): http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Hook- Dirty Jigs 3/16 Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Swim Jig…
Jig- Dirty Jigs Swim Jig 3/8 oz (Crappie): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd
Trailer- Keitech 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Topwater…
Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (Ghost): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Matt’s Senko Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tim’s Shaky Head Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 854C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Sunline Flippin FC 18 lb Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/3clXxt2

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #Senko #Tennessee

Summer Worm Fishing Tricks for Shallow and Deep Water Bass

Are you missing it? There are so many great ways to fish a plastic worm! Come along with Tim as he demonstrates a 2-bait method to maximize your time on the water when finesse fishing for Summer bass. You can fish from 40+ feet all the way up to the water’s edge with these 2 baits rigged a few different ways. You don’t need an entire box of baits to catch Summer bass!

Tim’s 2 favorite baits for this technique are a senko and a Trick Worm (Netbait T-Mac). By adapting the rigging he can fish both of these baits at a variety of depths. When you think senko your mind immediately goes to fishing it weightless around shallow cover but with a little weight (Neko rig) that bait is suddenly effective in 20, 30, even 50 feet of water! The same goes for the Trick Worm. Most guys see a trick worm and think of the floating worm technique but this bait is incredibly effective on a shaky head, Neko, and exposed jighead as well.

Summer worm fishing can be overwhelming. There are so many great baits that will consistently catch fish (and you know we’ll jump down that rabbit whole soon) but it can also be as simple as a couple baits and a couple rigs, to consistently catch fish. Don’t let bass fishing overwhelm you. You can catch these fish and you can do it on a budget. Below are links to the exact baits and rigging methods that Tim was implementing in today’s video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

The baits…
Senko- Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Favorite Colors- Green Pumpkin, Green Pump/Wtrmln Lam, Green Pump Blue
Trick Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5″: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Favorite Colors- Bama Bug, Texas Craw, Green Pump

Budget Worm Alternatives…
-Yum Dinger 5″: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF
-Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

Weightless Rigging…
Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless 1/0: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Neko Rigging…
Standard Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37
Weedless Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless Neko: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda Nail: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Jig Heads…
Shaky Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Ned Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 5/16 with 2/0: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Tim’s Neko Rig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7′ Med Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb High Vis: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Shaky Head Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

All-Around Summer Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #senko #wackyrig

Frog Fishing And Topwater On Lake Chickamauga – Big Bass Caught!

Come along on Lake Chickamauga as we explore a new lake and catch fish! Pay close attention as we refine a pattern and put it into action with no outside information. Chickamauga has almost 800 feet of shoreline but we’re able to build a pattern in minutes and start catching really nice bass! You can too!

Any time you’re on a new body of water (Matt has been to the lake once but never this end and Tim has not been here at all) it can be overwhelming. We’re thousands of miles from home with hundreds of miles of water to choose from where do you start? Matt and Tim chose to start with reaction. They focused on a spinnerbait, chatterbait, and lipless crankbait to cover water quickly. When that didn’t work they turned their attention to the back of a cove that looked promising on the map.

Once in the cove our attention again turned to covering water. Matt focused on a frog so he could quickly work around vegetation and Tim chose a senko to reach deep in the pockets under flooded trees. A pattern quickly emerged and we were able to dial in a combination of topwater, stick baits, and sight fishing. You can use this method of breaking down water on any lake in the nation. Cover water, get bit, and adapt until a pattern emerges.

Below is a breakdown of the equipment the we were using to find success. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included links to the rods and reels we were using to consistently catch these fish.

Topwater…
Frog- Jackall Kaera (White): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Popper- Damiki D Pop 70 (Phantom): http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Soft Baits…
Stick Bait- Yamamoto 5″ Senko (Crushed Goby): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Senko Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Creature- Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT
Creature Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 2/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Dropshot Weight- Swagger 1/4 oz Tungsten Tear Drop: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Reaction…
Spinnerbait- Megabass V-9 1/2 oz (Kohoku Reaction): http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt
Spinnerbait Trailer- Keitech 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Lipless Crank- Jackall TN-70 Crankbait (RT Scale Minnow): http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Chatterbait- Z Man JackHammer 1/2 oz (BHite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Chatterbait Trailer- HogFarmer Spunk Shad (Ghost Minnow 4.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Matt’s Senko/ Heavy Dropshot Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tim’s Popper Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6’10” Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Braid- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Frog Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7’3″ Mag Heavy (736): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#Chickamauga #bassfishing #topwater

Senko and Topwater – Kayak Bass Fishing A Small Backwater Creek

Let’s go fishing! Tim is in a small creek with crystal clear water that dumps into a big murky water lake. He’s targeting post spawn bass with a Senko, popper, dropshot, and swimbait. The bass moved into this creek to spawn but now they’re feeding along the lay downs and overhanging brush before returning to the main lake. Whether you prefer a kayak, a bass boat, or walking the shore bank fishing, you’ll enjoy Tim’s tips on saving money while catching fish.

Tim started the day hoping for a quick reaction bite but it wasn’t in the cards. He quickly switched to a wacky rigged senko and caught a ton of fish! The key here is to understand that he was still on the same water. We often push for the reaction bite but when you have limited areas to fish its best to adapt to the conditions. By giving up the topwater and fast moving baits Tim suddenly found himself surrounded with willing fish. While they weren’t in the mood to chase, the slow falling senko proved more than they could resist.

Below is a breakdown of the 4 lures that Tim brought on the kayak. He kept it simple but was still able to cover all his bases and adapt to changing conditions. The links go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Senko…
Worm- Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Green Pump/Watermelon Lam, Bama Bug
Hook- Owner Weedless Sniper Finesse 1/0: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH
O-Ring Tool- O Rigger: http://bit.ly/2wtX7M8
O-Rings- O Rigger Rings: http://bit.ly/2h5MhX2

Topwater…
-Megabass Pop Max (Mat Shad): http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Dropshot…
Worm- Roboworm 6″ Straight Tail (Oxblood Red Flake): http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Hook- Owner Mosquito (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz Tie-On Weight: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

GlideBait…
-River2Sea S-Waver 168/200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Color: Warden Hitch

Senko Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7′ Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline XPlasma Dark Green Braid 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Drosphot Casting Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Light+: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Kayak Setup…
Kayak- Old Town Predator PDL: http://bit.ly/2WyVQka
Graph- Humminbird Helix 7: http://bit.ly/2SoFl8a
Anchor- Anchor Wizard: Source Locally

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #senko #kayakfishing

Senko Fishing Tricks! Beginner Senko Rigging To Advanced Fishing Tips

Senkos have a “right side up!” Few anglers realize there is a right and wrong way to rig them. This is just one of the many details Tim is covering in today’s in-depth look at bass fishing with a soft stick bait. He’ll cover the beginner rigging basics but also dive into advanced tricks that will help you refine your technique in different situations.

If you’re only going to fish a Senko once in a while, it should be the 5″. The standard 5″ senko has incredible fishing catching power all over the country. If you want to refine your fishing, target bigger fish, search for a key finesse bite, etc… there is a time and place for the other sizes and styles. Most anglers consider the senko a basic bait but they’re overlooking its value for big bass and power fishing.

Below is a breakdown of all the baits, hooks, and gear in the video. We’ve included color recommendations for each senko, hook sizes to match worm sizes, and more. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Senkos…
-Yamamoto Senko 5″-7″: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
-Yamamoto Pro Senko: http://bit.ly/2vXUKln

5″ Senko Colors- Electric Worm, Green Weenie Laminate, Mowed Grass
6″ Senko Colors- Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate, Green Pump/Blk Flake
7″ Senko Colors- Green Pump/Blk Flk, Green Pump/Watermelon Red Lam
Pro Senko Colors- Natural Shad, Green Pump/Blk Flake

Budget Senko Alternatives…
-Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF
-Big Bite Baits Super Soft Stick: https://bit.ly/2KVzQMG
-Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Wacky Rig Hooks…
Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U
Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Texas Rig Hooks…
-Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Sizes… 5″ – 3/0 , 6″- 4/0, 7″- 7/0
-Gamakatsu Offset EWG Hook: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Sizes… 5″ – 2/0 , 6″ – 4/0
-Gamakatsu Monster 6/0 Hook (7″ Senko): https://bit.ly/2Wg4uFU

Pro Senko Hook…
Texas Rigged- Owner Cover Shot: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

O-Rings and Tools…
-O-Wacky Tool: http://bit.ly/2wtX7M8
-O-Wacky O Rings: http://bit.ly/2h5MhX2

Tim’s Finesse Senko Spinning Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000 Spinning: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline XPlasma Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Power-Fishing Senko Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget All-Around Senko Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’1″ MH: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#senko #bassfishing #wormfishing

Senko and Underspin Tips For Big Bass! Kayak Bass Fishing on Clearlake

I only brought 3 rods! A senko, an underspin, and a swimbait are all tied on. Which will get the biggest bite? Can we build a pattern? Come along for a really fun day of fishing on Clearlake! We’re going to put the kayak to work and stick some big bass along the way!

Today really highlighted the value of fishing from a kayak or other small boat. Often times anglers in smaller craft feel like they’re at a disadvantage but the big bites today absolutely would not have come if I was on my bass boat. These are highly pressured fish that are very leery of boats but they had no concerns about the kayak!

The underspin proved to be the hero of the day. Both of the big fish (a 5 and 6 lber) both annihilated the underspin along the edges of submerged trees. The senko also proved to be invaluable. After making a pass through our small area with the underspin we slowly and methodically worked back through the fish with the senko and were able to pick up a few more key bites to finish out the day. These two baits proved to be an awesome pairing as one got the majority of bites while the other got the kicker bites we were hoping for.

Below is a breakdown of the baits we had tied on and the gear we were using to throw it. All the bait links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see up close photos of each bait and a detailed description.

Underspin..
-Owner 1/4 oz Flashy Swimmer 5/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
-Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Senko…
-Gamakatsu Superline EWG 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
-Yamamoto 6″ Senko (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Glide Baits…
-R2S S-Waver 200 (Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
-Gratt Sneaky Pete 7’5″ (Hitch): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Underspin Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (Current Model): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Senko Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Gear…
Life Jacket- Mustang Elite Inflatable: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Camera- GoPro Hero 8: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
Kayak- Old Town Predator PDL: http://bit.ly/2WyVQka
**Kayak Link Goes To Manufacturer’s Website**

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#kayak #senko #underspin

Epic Golf Course Pond Fishing! Big Bass From The Kayak!

Come along as we explore an awesome golf course pond! The water is crystal clear with big bass all around! Tim jumps in the kayak armed with a senko, chatterbait, and a variety of keitech swimbaits. It doesn’t take long for the pond fish to start biting! Kick back, relax, and enjoy some awesome pond fishing!

Any time you go out in the kayak space is going to be a bit limited. Tim prepared by carrying a small bag with a great mix of baits. He chose 3 rods (2 bait casting and one spinning) that he could adapt to all the baits he was carrying so he wouldn’t be overloaded with equipment. On the water he started his fishing targeting deeper water but found the best quality fish along shallow grass edges.

Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment Tim used in the video. All the bait and gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed descriptions and close up photos of each item.

Glidebait…
-R2S S-Waver 168 (Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Small Swimbait…
-Keitech 3.8″ Fat Swing Impact (SunGill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Underspin Swimbait…
-Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz with 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Chatterbait…
-JackHammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz (Green Pumpkin Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
-Keitech 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Senko…
-Yamamoto Senko 5″ (Green Pumpkin Red Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
-Owner Twist Lock 3/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

Tackle…
-Plano Guide 3600 Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/2xxtIar
-Plano Edge 3600 Box: http://bit.ly/2YBaWYX

Old Town Kayak’s Website…
-Old Town Topwater 120 Kayak: http://bit.ly/2KGiYf5

Tim’s Primary Casting Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s All-Around Spinning Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7′ Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline SX-1 High Vis Yellow 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#kayak #pondfishing #senko