Yamamoto Senko vs Yum Dinger

[Rebbasser]

I resisted getting Senkos for years-just did not want to pay a premium. I started with BPS Stick-Os, and have used Wave Worm Tiki Sticks and Bamboo Sticks, Yum Dingers, and finally got the original. I have to admit it, the Senko does seem to catch more fish, although I have caught plenty on the other baits.

Colors? I have had the best success with baby bass/pearl swirl and watermelon/chartreuse swirl Tiki Sticks, watermelon, baby bass/pearl laminate and ozark smoke Yum Dingers, watermelon, watermelon red and green pumpkin Stick-Os and watermelon and watermelon/cream laminate Senkos. I've also done well on white ice and Christmas Tree regardless of brand.

For wacky rigging I use a wacky tool that puts an O-ring on the bait. I have not noticed a difference between using and not using an O-ring as far as catching bass so I always use one.

That said, I don't wacky rig them much anymore. I started using a Flick Shake on a weighted jighead that is really an amazing bait as far as it's fish catching abilities go.