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Author:
sbehuniak09
Date:
Jul 18, 2012
Subject:
First Wacky Senko Attempt
Message:
After hearing all the raving about the Wacky Rigged Senko setup that everyone seems to be using, I finally threw inhibitions to the wind and tried it Monday. I bought a 10 pack at Wal-Mart and my newbie fishing buddy and I went to our usual spot. Based on all the wonderful reviews we were both shocked that after about 20 casts each neither of us could catch as much as a cold. Just when I was thinking that this must have just been a sick joke that all entrenched members of the forums were involved in, I hooked my first fish. I got it to shore and it was just a small 12" guy which is about the standard. [img:2ec1a5f794]http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/208872_10151920243705258_1282327772_n.jpg[/img:2ec1a5f794] I was relieved and surprised. I went another 20 or so minutes with just a few hits, same for my buddy. Literally as I was saying to my friend that at least with a 5" it didn't seem like sunnies would be interested, I caught a tiny sunny. Shortly after that I caught a tiny black crappie, or at least that's what I think it was. I wasn't quick enough getting my phone out before it squirted away. Over the next 90 minutes or so I caught another 6 10-15" largemouths for 9 total fish. (A good day for me). My buddy, however is still in search of his first bass as he got skunked mainly on his own inexperience. He had what would have easily been the biggest fish of the day on the line. When the fish made a big run for open water, he yanked against the fish easily snapping the line. I looked on in disbelief but could do nothing but laugh. Tuesday I went back with my Girlfriend and her brother and let him use the same set-up I had. In a short time he caught 2 largemouths, including this 16" approx. 3lb fish [img:2ec1a5f794]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559089_10151920242260258_731020533_n.jpg[/img:2ec1a5f794]. I caught 5 total fish including 2 black crappie. So long story short, I am now a believer in what I once thought to be ridiculous. A few notes from the trips: First, I lost either half, or the entire senko on at least every other catch. I'm not sure if this can be prevented or it is just the cost of doing business. Second, I used half a 5" that had been ripped in half and had an equal amount of success which surprised me. Third, I caught this fish on the first day I was using the Senko's, [img:2ec1a5f794]http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/403947_10151920243495258_1695109848_n.jpg[/img:2ec1a5f794] It had a large gash on its side and had a snapped off line sticking out of its mouth from its stomach. I am curious as to what injured this fish and why it was still so eager to be caught again. All in all, I gained a lot of experience with the wacky rig, I tried many different retrieval methods with the most effective being, a slow but steady flick. I also bought 100 more online that should be arriving within a few days as to avoid burning through an entire pack every time I fish! I was also surprised about how often I did not feel the fish hit at all and was just surprised when i felt a tug on the end of the line. And last but not least, I don't think I can count how many fish, upon a quick jump out of the water were able to spit the hook. I just think I'll have to get better at setting that hook. Thanks for reading and any comments or tips would be appreciated!
Author:
Wanna Fish
Date:
Jul 18, 2012
Message:
Alot of us use #10 o-rings at the center of the Senko and place the hook under the ring. They'll last 10 times longer. Try Black/Red Flake or Cinnamon colored Senko's.
Author:
tracker
Date:
Jul 18, 2012
Message:
Nice report As was stated buy some O rings and the wacky rig tool to put them on or use a ball point pen taken apart . Slip the O rings over it and then insert the worm half way in the pen body. Then push the O ring on the center of your worm. As for setting the hook when wacky rig fishing. I always use the sweep method with a wacky rig. You don't need a hard hook set. Sweep you pole and reel in your line.
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