Senko Rod Suggestions

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January 8, 2008 at 3:22 am #369525

loujoe
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Want to add the Senko to my arsenal this year and would like to hear you guys suggestions on appropriate rod setup for both weightless and weighted. Since it would be light weight regardless, Im a little confused about what type rod to fish it with. Joe

January 8, 2008 at 3:35 am #369528

OK Basscat
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Your going to get a million different answers..Im going to give you the correct answer !!! G-Loomis GLX Senco Rod.

January 8, 2008 at 4:55 am #369530

Bass Cat Boats
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LouJoe, Im fortunate enough to be a part of the Yamamoto Inside Line Writing Staff, so I get lots of opportunities to fish a Senko, and my favorite rod for this is the Falcon Cara 5-1610, in the new T-7 Series. Second would be the Cara 5-17. And, as a special way of trying to help out a family member with a new technique, if you will shoot me an email to mdwhitten@comcast.net, Ill be glad to send you a pack or three of Senkos in my favorite colors. Mike Whitten/Germantown, TN

January 8, 2008 at 4:56 am #369534

Bass Cat Boats
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No matter what brand rod, lots of backbone and a mid tip. BCBLast edited by Bass Cat Boats on January 8th, 2008, 5:09 am, edited 1 time in total.

January 8, 2008 at 5:32 am #369537

SAMRUSH
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BCB Rod- Worm and Jig- 6 6″ MH Good as they get!!BAYOU BANDIT

January 8, 2008 at 2:29 pm #369541

dlh711
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Several variables in play here: line size, senko size, length of casts, etc, etc. I have tried most of the G Loomis rods and would suggest that in a 66″ rod, go with a 4 action, in a 7 rod, either 3 or 4 will work well. If I had to pick one, the G Loomis 75″ GLX Senko rod (#3 action) is about as good as it gets for fishing the 5″ Senko. The 72″ GLX Senko rod (#4 action) gets the nod for the 6″ version. These rods are pretty pricy, and if that is an issue, Im sure there are other good alternatives on the market. I have tried most at one time or another and have concluded that for me, G Loomis is simply the best.

January 8, 2008 at 3:29 pm #369544

gggjr
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Pick your brand, they will all have applicable rods. match them against the SC Avid 70 MF and the Rogue MB 704……they have the proper actions that Rick described. In actuality, any fast action worm rod that is rated say 10-17# or 12-20# line will work. Most will be med or MH powers. ou can throw the 4″ to 6″ on these rods with ease…..I would absolutely opt for a rod 610- 74″ or so. I am using currently (any will work) a custom SC Legend Elite 5c70MF 7 M FAST 1 10-17 1/4-3/4, custom SC Avid 3c70MF 7 M FAST 1 10-17 1/4-5/8 and a custom Rogue MB704 70 ” 1 8-17 Ľ-3/4 oz MED-HVY FAST . these are all split grip, no foregrip rods with spiral wraps. Lots of rods work…..dont try to over analyze or over specialize (as I did in the past). ……..your senko rods will pull double duty as a light jig rod, wacky worm rod, texas rig rod and so forth GGG PS, Mike W can attest that I have thrown a senko once or twice LOL……Last edited by gggjr on January 8th, 2008, 3:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.

January 8, 2008 at 3:34 pm #369547

MIKE LUCAS
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I really like fishing the smaller senkos and kinami baits. Most of the guys are recommending a baitcasting rod on this post… but, for the clear lakes in missouri I prefer fishing a good med or med heavy 6 1/2 to 7 foot spinning rod with a sensitive tip but a lot of backbone… that way you can throw the bait on 6-8 lb florocarbon… I also like to rig these smaller senkos weightless with a 2/0 round bend gamakatsu hook. Most of your bites will come on the initial fall.. The less you do with these baits (no need to shake your rod much) the better they seem to perform. When the water gets up high in the spring and floods the buckbrush and shoreline cover (late april or may) this bite can be fantastic. You can also do the same thing with a zoom centipede although it takes a little longer to fall. my experience is that this technique works best in 1-10 feet of water… If you go deeper with it you will have to throw a split shot rig.

January 8, 2008 at 5:04 pm #369550

BTune
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Not a lot to add here but I fish them mostly with a St Croix LT 4C70MF rod that I built. This is the St Croix Senko special. Senkos will do most any plastics method and can be fished with almost any tackle, spin for the 4″ size, on a jig head, flipped with or without a worm weight, carolina rigged, you get the idea. My favorite is a 5″ with a 3/16 ounce weight on 12-14 pound for a search bait in place of a carolina rig. Point is select the rod for the conditions. And I suggest you try the 4″ slims for a tough bite.

January 8, 2008 at 5:49 pm #369551

loujoe
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Wow, ok thanks for the info everybody. I knew if I came to this board I would get some good info. Mike Whitten- e-mail sent. Now to sit back and digest this and while I have your attention does anyone care to weigh in on their favorite fluoracarbon line? Trying to find one that will behave on my baitcasters.
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