Swim Senkos

lunker-lander · 03-23-08, 03:50 PM

Well, I picked-up a few packs of these last night and was curious as to the use of them. They are actually not 'Senko' baits, but rather Cabela's Aqualglow Swimmin' Sticks. I bought these because: 1) They're cheaper than Gary's baits, 2) They were 35% off, and, 3) I liked the color selection they had.

What size hook should I use with the 5" baits?
Do I swim this bait or flutter-twitch it like a Senko?

-Lunk-

BigBassin144 · 03-23-08, 09:43 PM

I'd say 4/0
Swim, or whatever...

BB

lunker-lander · 03-23-08, 09:45 PM

Glad you're so talkative tonight, Anthony! Easter hangover or what!?!?!

-Lunk-

BigBassin144 · 03-23-08, 10:03 PM

don't tell people!

No, just tired. I knew I should have eaten enough candy to get a sugar buzz.

BB

MIbasser · 03-23-08, 10:11 PM

LL, I got the swimming senko kit and here is what Mr. Yamamoto does: Heavy baitcaster w/16 -20lb fluorocarbon (sounds like a little much to me), and a big heavy 5/0 hook. Swim it along.... steadily... in shallow water from one to a few feet deep. If it twists, swim slower (you can never go too slowly)...

Screw-in Sinker rig: same 5/0 hook with a 1/4oz works well, but try lighter or heavier... Keep it moving along... "In deeper water, stop and let it sink every so often to keep it near the bottom."

Flipping Rig: 3/8 oz sinker to flip or drop into cover. You want to use a heavy sinker to get the tail to vibrate fast in a short distance. Oh, and try a straight-shank 5/0 hook.

Please remember, this is just a few main points from the box. Hope it helps!

BERKLEY83 · 03-24-08, 09:45 PM

I Like To Do Both If I Have A Creek Channel Or Just Fishin Cover If In A Channel I Swim It By The Points The Good Part Is If You Kill The Swimming Action It Falls Just Like The Senko. In Cover I Fish It Like A Regular Senko But The Advantage Is When You Lift You Rod Tip It Seems Like It Is Swimming Away This Is When I Get Most Of My Strikes. I Use A 3/0 To A 4/0 On A 7 Foot Mh Rod And 12lb Line Floro Is Best.

CMorg · 03-25-08, 05:38 PM

You forgot to put periods between every word.

03-23-08, 03:50 PM	#1
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Swim Senkos Well, I picked-up a few packs of these last night and was curious as to the use of them. They are actually not 'Senko' baits, but rather Cabela's Aqualglow Swimmin' Sticks. I bought these because: 1) They're cheaper than Gary's baits, 2) They were 35% off, and, 3) I liked the color selection they had. What size hook should I use with the 5" baits? Do I swim this bait or flutter-twitch it like a Senko? -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-23-08, 09:43 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I'd say 4/0 Swim, or whatever... BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-23-08, 09:45 PM	#3
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Glad you're so talkative tonight, Anthony! Easter hangover or what!?!?! -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-23-08, 10:03 PM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	don't tell people! No, just tired. I knew I should have eaten enough candy to get a sugar buzz. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-23-08, 10:11 PM	#5
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	LL, I got the swimming senko kit and here is what Mr. Yamamoto does: Heavy baitcaster w/16 -20lb fluorocarbon (sounds like a little much to me), and a big heavy 5/0 hook. Swim it along.... steadily... in shallow water from one to a few feet deep. If it twists, swim slower (you can never go too slowly)... Screw-in Sinker rig: same 5/0 hook with a 1/4oz works well, but try lighter or heavier... Keep it moving along... "In deeper water, stop and let it sink every so often to keep it near the bottom." Flipping Rig: 3/8 oz sinker to flip or drop into cover. You want to use a heavy sinker to get the tail to vibrate fast in a short distance. Oh, and try a straight-shank 5/0 hook. Please remember, this is just a few main points from the box. Hope it helps!

03-24-08, 09:45 PM	#6
BERKLEY83 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 173	I Like To Do Both If I Have A Creek Channel Or Just Fishin Cover If In A Channel I Swim It By The Points The Good Part Is If You Kill The Swimming Action It Falls Just Like The Senko. In Cover I Fish It Like A Regular Senko But The Advantage Is When You Lift You Rod Tip It Seems Like It Is Swimming Away This Is When I Get Most Of My Strikes. I Use A 3/0 To A 4/0 On A 7 Foot Mh Rod And 12lb Line Floro Is Best.

03-25-08, 05:38 PM	#7
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	You forgot to put periods between every word.

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