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RTownsend



Joined: 30 Jun 2013
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:54 am    Post subject: Not much luck so far this year Reply with quote

Been out a handful of times this year without any luck. A bunch of nibbles and hits so I know the fish are there. I've been going to the same pond I went to last year and had plenty of luck with LMB and even a pickerel, all caught on 6" Senkos. I have been using this same setup this year and was wondering a couple of things.

1.) Is anyone else having a very slow start this year? What have you done to remedy this and what do you think is the cause?

2.) Would switching to a smaller sized Senko help early in the season? I have been using 6" but wonder if a smaller size would help.

Thanks guys!
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coastieyaker



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think you may have some better luck trying a 3 or 4 inch senko.

At least give it a try and see what it brings you
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Wanna Fish



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I whacky rig the 5" Senkos faithfully. The year has saw a late extended spawn and the bass are still in different phases of confusion. I fished Candy with Pihil two weeks ago and caught 25 between us. The following week hit the same area and caught one.


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PECo



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I read an article that said five inches is the ideal size for a largemouth bass lure. Try a wacky-rigged, five inch Senko in one of the green patterns. Use a Gamakatsu Number 4 Octopus Circle hook to reduce the risk of gut-hooking a fish. And fish slowly; let the Senko fall vertically, all the way to the bottom, before putting any tension in your line. Bass are like vacuum cleaners; they like to suck Senkos up off of the bottom.

If you're fishing shallow, a Zoom Horny Toad on a 4/0 Gamakatsu EWG Offset Shank Worm hook will get bites. Don't be afraid to throw it over weeds, grasses or pads. A steady retrieve would let you cover a lot of water. And, no, the fish won't care if the frog swims upside down when you retrieve it. Laughing

Keep trying and you'll catch 'em.
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RTownsend



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the replies guys, I picked up some smaller Senkos and got some brighter colors as well to help with stained water conditions. Also grabbed a weedless frog that I'll try out. Hopefully I'll get out there within the next few days to give it another shot and I'll let you know if anything worked.
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