Senko w/ roofing nail?

SaminVa · 02-04-11, 06:38 AM

Checking to see how many of you guys fish the Senko wacky style with a roofing nail to get that fall away action?

WatterBoy · 02-04-11, 12:03 PM

I fish a ton of 5" and 7" senkos wacky-rigged, but I have never tried them with a nail inserted. Will also be interested to hear from those that have tried it. So far I haven't seen the need, but maybe I'm missing out and should at least try it.

Bob Smith · 02-04-11, 01:07 PM

I use the Lunker City Nail weights in Senko style baits, Super Fluke style baits. I like these weights over the roofing nails because (1) they are heavier, (2) you can adjust the weight simply by breaking off the amount you want with your fingers. I can assure you that I seldom throw any of these baits without a nail weight. I like the added weight for casting, I also like the way you can alter the rate and way the bait falls when you pause it.

Raul · 02-04-11, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SaminVa

Checking to see how many of you guys fish the Senko wacky style with a roofing nail to get that fall away action?

Dude, all you need is to rig it backwards ( inserting the hook by the tail ) and it will sink away from you.

Rebbasser · 02-06-11, 01:00 AM

I'm with Bob on this one-the nail weights work better than a roofing nail for the reasons he stated. However, I do have one exception: Wacky rigging a slender bait like a Trick Worm. There I find a small finishing nail works better.

Regardless, an interesting way to rig either is to just weight one side of the bait. It gives it a different fall, something the fish may not have seen before.

mrmuskie5 · 02-06-11, 11:15 AM

Im gonna give up a little secret bait... berkley walleye crawler (motor oil with a orange head) weight the orange head with a finishing nail and wacky rig it. this thing is a dominator! clear water, stained i dont care i use it on the mississippi and a lake with 20ft visability and it kills both places. tight lines!

Tavery5 · 02-06-11, 11:31 AM

I have heard of using finishing nails to weight different soft plastic baits, but I have never heard of using roofing nails. They seem like they would be a little to big to use on senkos, are we talking about the same thing, or are some of you using roofing nails?

pampy · 02-08-11, 02:50 PM

Mrmuskie, berkley walleye crawler (motor oil with a orange head)
Cant find a link or anything else about this bait. Can anyone help?
Pampy

mrmuskie5 · 02-09-11, 10:55 AM

sorry its not motor oil it pumpkin/flame orange. my bad.http://www.berkley-fishing.com/produ...r-nightcrawler

02-04-11, 06:38 AM	#1
SaminVa BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, Virginia Posts: 144	Senko w/ roofing nail? Checking to see how many of you guys fish the Senko wacky style with a roofing nail to get that fall away action?

02-04-11, 01:07 PM	#3
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	I use the Lunker City Nail weights in Senko style baits, Super Fluke style baits. I like these weights over the roofing nails because (1) they are heavier, (2) you can adjust the weight simply by breaking off the amount you want with your fingers. I can assure you that I seldom throw any of these baits without a nail weight. I like the added weight for casting, I also like the way you can alter the rate and way the bait falls when you pause it. __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

02-06-11, 01:00 AM	#5
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I'm with Bob on this one-the nail weights work better than a roofing nail for the reasons he stated. However, I do have one exception: Wacky rigging a slender bait like a Trick Worm. There I find a small finishing nail works better. Regardless, an interesting way to rig either is to just weight one side of the bait. It gives it a different fall, something the fish may not have seen before. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-06-11, 11:31 AM	#7
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	I have heard of using finishing nails to weight different soft plastic baits, but I have never heard of using roofing nails. They seem like they would be a little to big to use on senkos, are we talking about the same thing, or are some of you using roofing nails? __________________ They call me Ishmael

02-04-11, 12:03 PM	#2
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	I fish a ton of 5" and 7" senkos wacky-rigged, but I have never tried them with a nail inserted. Will also be interested to hear from those that have tried it. So far I haven't seen the need, but maybe I'm missing out and should at least try it.

02-06-11, 11:15 AM	#6
mrmuskie5 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rock Island, IL Posts: 132	Im gonna give up a little secret bait... berkley walleye crawler (motor oil with a orange head) weight the orange head with a finishing nail and wacky rig it. this thing is a dominator! clear water, stained i dont care i use it on the mississippi and a lake with 20ft visability and it kills both places. tight lines!

02-08-11, 02:50 PM	#8
pampy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 16	Mrmuskie, berkley walleye crawler (motor oil with a orange head) Cant find a link or anything else about this bait. Can anyone help? Pampy

02-09-11, 10:55 AM	#9
mrmuskie5 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rock Island, IL Posts: 132	sorry its not motor oil it pumpkin/flame orange. my bad.http://www.berkley-fishing.com/produ...r-nightcrawler

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