The Senko is an all-around, fish-catching bait used by anglers all over the country. It’s the only bass lure anglers can use for those days when it feels like a grind and catches fish. For this reason, it’s wise to have a diverse range of worm presentations. Having an understanding of how to rig your plastic worms will pay off on those grinder days when nothing else seems to work.
So what are the best ways to rig a Senko?
1.) Senko Weighted Texas Rig
The weighted Texas rig is one of the best senko set-ups for fast fishing. Like a missile, it slips into shoreline cover, skips under docks, and works perfectly in pre-spawn and post-spawn. The two worms I use are five inches and six inches. Hook style will vary, but generally, I use a size 5-6 OT straight-shank worm hook when dealing with heavier cover. For weight, I’ll stick to a 3/16 bullet weight. This allows me to pitch my lure where I want it, fast. For a softer entry, I like to go with the lightest weight possible.
Best Senko Setups: Where To Fish It
- Along Tully lines
- Overhanging trees
- Boat-docks
- Grass lines
- Spawning beds
2.) Wacky Rig
The wacky rig is a perfect finesse presentation for virtually anywhere. If open water fishing is your thing, you can rig a wacky set-up on a spinning rod and 6-10 lb fluorocarbon and start slinging around cover. Around grassy areas, this worm setup is perfect for laying on top of grass beds. Action-wise, the Yamamamto Senko outfishes most other worms and when fished weightlessly, it triggers some huge bites, especially in those hotter months.
Best Senko Setups: Where To Fish It
- Light grassy areas
- Tully lines
- Open water
- Hard bottoms
- Isolated grass
3.) Senko Weightless Texas Rig
A weightless presentation has two advantages: it’s rigged weedless, allowing you to set your worm on top of the cover or slip into the grass, and avoid hangups. It also makes a quiet entry. When fishing in shallow water covers, I like to avoid a big splash. A weightless setup is perfect for placing a lure in front of bass without spooking them. Better yet, it falls slowly to them with that classic Yamamoto action.
Best Senko Setups: Where To Fish It
- Weedlines
- Boat-docks at mid-day
- Shady Pockets along grass lines
- Overhanging trees and willows
- Spawning beds
The Senko is one of those baits that simply works. It’s the tried and true. It works Texas rigged, weightless, wacky style, and it catches fish on every body of water across the country. Check out other senko rigging styles like the drop-shot and Carolina Rig.
