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As I said in Part I of "Senko Fishing", the Senko bait is very versatile. So when the conditions dictate, fish it like a "creature bait".
The most common creature bait is a plastic "lizard". They come in many shapes and sizes but are basically just like the name indicates - a lizard. We've all seen plastic lizard baits and they have the little legs and feet, just like a real lizard would. NOW DON'T GET ME WRONG... they are VERY effective baits when fished properly, in the right environment. What makes the Senko useful as a "creature bait" is that is sometimes easier to work, and often more effective.
A creature bait is most commonly fished in shallow areas on the bottom and along weedlines. Letting a Senko sink all the way to the bottom, and having it crawl, twitch, walk along the bottom can be deadly on many species of fish. I've even caught catfish on Senko's like this. Texas-rigged without a weight with short twitches of the rod can make this bait slither along the bottom. In high wind conditions, a small bullet weight will help it stay put on the bottom without drifting out of place.
As with any artificial bait, the key to working it is to "make it come alive". Making a Senko come alive, as a creature bait, can be very effective.
The most common creature bait is a plastic "lizard". They come in many shapes and sizes but are basically just like the name indicates - a lizard. We've all seen plastic lizard baits and they have the little legs and feet, just like a real lizard would. NOW DON'T GET ME WRONG... they are VERY effective baits when fished properly, in the right environment. What makes the Senko useful as a "creature bait" is that is sometimes easier to work, and often more effective.
A creature bait is most commonly fished in shallow areas on the bottom and along weedlines. Letting a Senko sink all the way to the bottom, and having it crawl, twitch, walk along the bottom can be deadly on many species of fish. I've even caught catfish on Senko's like this. Texas-rigged without a weight with short twitches of the rod can make this bait slither along the bottom. In high wind conditions, a small bullet weight will help it stay put on the bottom without drifting out of place.
As with any artificial bait, the key to working it is to "make it come alive". Making a Senko come alive, as a creature bait, can be very effective.