Doug,
I've fished Lake Owen (a clear, deep lake in northern WI) with both tubes
and Senkos and have had better luck with the wacky rigged Senkos. I'm
heading up next week (will be on the water Friday) to give it a whack. My
best luck has been with watermelon, pumpkinseed and shades of red. I
usually rig them with a 1/8 oz weight so it falls at a fairly slow rate.
I'll put a heavier weight on in deeper water (more than 15'). I don't
believe the o-ring takes away from the bait at all. I use the 5" size, but
do occasionally use the smaller sizes. I've also tried them rigged Texas
style with no weight and used them like a jerk bait over the tops of weed
beds for largemouth - I'm going to try it over rock bars for smallmouth this
time out. It can be tough to keep the wacky rigs from getting caught in the
rocks/weeds/wood so be careful.

Mike


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Hey everyone,

I see a lot of people talk about fishing "Senko's", but I am new to them.
I will be going on a small mouth trip up north soon(just south of Lake
Superior), and the fish are most definitely in post spawn mode at this
point, (I would think). The lake is deep and clear with submerged
vegetation as far as 24 ft deep. Would these be ideal for this type
fishing? And if so, what's the best way to fish these? I've also seen
pictures of people using them, with an O ring and without. Which is
better in your personal experience? What's a hot color in these? The
usual Pumpkinseed and Watermelon? or...?? 4 or 5 inch?

What would you guys recommend as the best approach for summer smallies?
You're up North aren't ya Steve? What's working for you right now?

Happy Father's day all, and TIA,

Doug