Bullet weights on Senkos? Any comments on why or what not to use a bullet weight on a Senko? Insight on personal preference? -- by crazy-doctor...

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Bullet weights on Senkos?

Feb 12, 2020 20:43:57 #

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Any comments on why or what not to use a bullet weight on a Senko? Insight on personal preference?

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by crazy-doctor

Feb 12, 2020 20:44:02 #

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It’s just a different technique. You can fish faster deeper and gets through the weeds better. you just miss out on that slow sinking flutter that drives bass crazy.

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by RiverRat222

Feb 12, 2020 20:44:07 #

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I like to rig weightless when the water is colder or the bite is tough. When I want to use a weight I use a 1/16 oz bullet weight to get the action I want while still having a bit of a slower descent than you would get with a 1/8 oz or heavier weight.

Hope this helps or makes sense haha

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by PolishMattski

Feb 12, 2020 20:44:11 #

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I use a bullet weight when fishing t-rig senkos, actually use KVD Ochos, and it produces. Also weightless produces, and weightless whacky rig stick worms also produce. I will sometime put a bobber stopper to keep the weight from sliding too far. Will also sometimes put a bead between the hook and weight to give it an extra clack. Try different rigs out and see what you are confident in.

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by TheRealLuclear

Feb 13, 2020 12:20:04 #

Old75 Loc: Broken Arrow, OK

I thought TheRealLuclear had some good advice for you. I have also seen two bullet weights used with the nose pointed in opposite directions on Tokyo rigs and Terolina rigs (cross between a Texas and Carolina rig).
Good advice to try different setups. Of course, I always use a bullet rig on a Texas rig. Tight lines -

Feb 13, 2020 20:17:47 #

blaylock Loc: Okla/Mexico

FS Digest wrote:

Any comments on why or what not to use a bullet weight on a Senko? Insight on personal preference?

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by crazy-doctor

they work fine either way...If water is pretty clear & shallow you need very little if any weight...
BTW finish nails are much cheaper then the commercial seiko weights...that being said I use bullet weight a lot also....I prefer rigging wacky under most circumstances

Feb 13, 2020 21:04:30 #

Old75 Loc: Broken Arrow, OK

yes, weightless wacky is fun.

Feb 13, 2020 21:08:32 #

blaylock Loc: Okla/Mexico

Old75 wrote:

yes, weightless wacky is fun.

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