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Gary Yamamoto Senko (10-Pack, 5")
4.8 (6,386 Amazon ratings)
The original salt-impregnated stick bait. Its slow, shimmying fall has made the Senko the most copied bass lure ever.
Pros & Cons
- Heavy salt load creates an unmatched shimmying fall
- Catches bass rigged wacky, weightless, or Texas
- Casts well for such a soft, dense bait
- Proven big-bass producer in every condition
- Soft body tears after a fish or two
- Premium price per bait vs. bulk worms
Key Specs
- Type
- Soft Stick Bait
- Length
- 5 in
- Pack
- 10 Baits
- Color
- Green Pumpkin / Black Flake
- Rigging
- Wacky, Weightless, Texas
- Target Species
- Bass, Panfish
- Water Clarity
- Clear to Stained
- Amazon ASIN
- B00144C25C
At a Glance
Estimated from published specs and Amazon buyer ratings. Not based on hands-on testing.
Catching Potential
4.9/5
Fall Action
4.9/5
Versatility
4.7/5
Durability
4/5
Value
4.5/5
Overall Rating4.7/ 5
Why It Stands Out
Ask a hundred bass anglers for one lure and most will say Senko. The secret is salt. Gary Yamamoto's heavy salt load gives the bait a dense, shimmying fall that bass can't leave alone, whether you rig it wacky, weightless, or Texas-style. It tears easily, but few lures put more fish in the boat per cast. A genuine must-have.
Irresistible salt fall
Wacky, weightless, Texas
Big-bass legend
The original stick bait
Best For
BassWacky RigWeightlessClear WaterPressured FishSight Fishing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Its heavy salt content makes it dense and gives it a slow, shimmying fall that draws reaction strikes from bass, even pressured ones.
Wacky-rigged (hooked through the middle) or weightless Texas-style are the classic presentations; both maximize that signature fall.
The same softness and salt that make it deadly also make it fragile. Use an O-ring for wacky rigging and each bait lasts longer.
Green pumpkin is the do-everything color; it imitates everything from bluegill to crawfish in clear and lightly stained water.