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There's no question that senkos are a great lure and really catch fish. I
wouldn't mind the price nearly as much if they were more durable. It seems that every time I catch a fish on one, the fish fighting is enough to shake the Senko off the hook. I'll bet that 6 or 7 times out of ten, The senko is gone by the time I land the fish. On the plus side, they work so well that I can pretty much count on catching at least one fish on each one. So to me, each pack of Senkos equals 12 to 15 fish caught. The one knock off of the senko that I have had good success is the Wave lures Tiki-Stik. -Zimmy |
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Something to think about Zimmy - as much as you like bass fishing, just how
much is a 100-fish-day worth to you? Would you pay $60 if I guaranteed you a century day? What Mr Rickard is saying makes perfect sense (as usual). $7 spinnerbaits that hammer fish are a relative bargain, as are 60-cent plastics that kick butt. There are a bunch of guys making imitation Senko's, but do you think Mr Yamamoto is worried? I think not. As for me, I'll keep shelling out my $60/100 for the real McCoy ;-) Warren -- http://www.warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com "G. M. Zimmermann" wrote in message ... There's no question that senkos are a great lure and really catch fish. I wouldn't mind the price nearly as much if they were more durable. It seems that every time I catch a fish on one, the fish fighting is enough to shake the Senko off the hook. I'll bet that 6 or 7 times out of ten, The senko is gone by the time I land the fish. On the plus side, they work so well that I can pretty much count on catching at least one fish on each one. So to me, each pack of Senkos equals 12 to 15 fish caught. The one knock off of the senko that I have had good success is the Wave lures Tiki-Stik. -Zimmy |
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On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 14:27:38 -0400, "go-bassn"
wrote: Something to think about Zimmy - as much as you like bass fishing, just how much is a 100-fish-day worth to you? Would you pay $60 if I guaranteed you a century day? What Mr Rickard is saying makes perfect sense (as usual). $7 spinnerbaits that hammer fish are a relative bargain, as are 60-cent plastics that kick butt. There are a bunch of guys making imitation Senko's, but do you think Mr Yamamoto is worried? I think not. As for me, I'll keep shelling out my $60/100 for the real McCoy ;-) Warren Randy and Dave laughed at me today because I still fish Gary's product and haven't switched to the Wacko. I'm sure there are a few reasons I haven't switched to one of the knock-off sticks yet. Firstly, it's one of the few things in which I have brand loyalty. Along with Shimano reels, St. Croix rods (and/or blanks), Secret Weapon spinnerbaits and Lunker City Fin-S Fish. Simply the best at what they are and what they do IMO. Secondly, I have tried many of the knock-off sticks and simply I haven't found any that do the job any better than the real Senko. Lastly is confidence. I believe in them. $5.98 for a pack of worms? Heck yeah. For every ten pack I can reasonably expect to catch 3-4 fish (or more). Sounds like a bargain to me! Harry J aka Thundercat Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html Share the knowledge, compete on execution. |
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![]() And I was right there with you guys when it came to using senko's. Nothing but the real thing, maybe a lot of it is confidence but a 50 pack of wacko's will produce the same amount of fish as a 50 pack of senkos on my boat, and I don't care who you are. Is there a time and place for originals? Yes, Burger King, Pepsi, Breyers Ice Creame, You bet. But soft plastics at 60 cents a piece? Not in my lifetime, not when there are others that produce just as good at half the cost. Maybe if I was more of a recreational angler I would just stick with the senkos, But I can easily lose/use 70 of these a week and at 60 cents each thats $42.00. This obsession of mine is not cheap to begin with, never mind an additional 20-40 bucks a week for rubber worms. Just my two cents...ok more like 4 cents : -0 "Thundercat" wrote in message ... On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 14:27:38 -0400, "go-bassn" wrote: Something to think about Zimmy - as much as you like bass fishing, just how much is a 100-fish-day worth to you? Would you pay $60 if I guaranteed you a century day? What Mr Rickard is saying makes perfect sense (as usual). $7 spinnerbaits that hammer fish are a relative bargain, as are 60-cent plastics that kick butt. There are a bunch of guys making imitation Senko's, but do you think Mr Yamamoto is worried? I think not. As for me, I'll keep shelling out my $60/100 for the real McCoy ;-) Warren Randy and Dave laughed at me today because I still fish Gary's product and haven't switched to the Wacko. I'm sure there are a few reasons I haven't switched to one of the knock-off sticks yet. Firstly, it's one of the few things in which I have brand loyalty. Along with Shimano reels, St. Croix rods (and/or blanks), Secret Weapon spinnerbaits and Lunker City Fin-S Fish. Simply the best at what they are and what they do IMO. Secondly, I have tried many of the knock-off sticks and simply I haven't found any that do the job any better than the real Senko. Lastly is confidence. I believe in them. $5.98 for a pack of worms? Heck yeah. For every ten pack I can reasonably expect to catch 3-4 fish (or more). Sounds like a bargain to me! Harry J aka Thundercat Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html Share the knowledge, compete on execution. |
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Randy buddy, you couldn't be more of a recreational angler! In fact, based
on your stories & photos, you might just be the ultimate recreational angler :-) I'm looking forward to doing some recreational angling alongside you soon buddy. Warren -- http://www.warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com "alwaysfishking" wrote in message ... And I was right there with you guys when it came to using senko's. Nothing but the real thing, maybe a lot of it is confidence but a 50 pack of wacko's will produce the same amount of fish as a 50 pack of senkos on my boat, and I don't care who you are. Is there a time and place for originals? Yes, Burger King, Pepsi, Breyers Ice Creame, You bet. But soft plastics at 60 cents a piece? Not in my lifetime, not when there are others that produce just as good at half the cost. Maybe if I was more of a recreational angler I would just stick with the senkos, But I can easily lose/use 70 of these a week and at 60 cents each thats $42.00. This obsession of mine is not cheap to begin with, never mind an additional 20-40 bucks a week for rubber worms. Just my two cents...ok more like 4 cents : -0 "Thundercat" wrote in message ... On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 14:27:38 -0400, "go-bassn" wrote: Something to think about Zimmy - as much as you like bass fishing, just how much is a 100-fish-day worth to you? Would you pay $60 if I guaranteed you a century day? What Mr Rickard is saying makes perfect sense (as usual). $7 spinnerbaits that hammer fish are a relative bargain, as are 60-cent plastics that kick butt. There are a bunch of guys making imitation Senko's, but do you think Mr Yamamoto is worried? I think not. As for me, I'll keep shelling out my $60/100 for the real McCoy ;-) Warren Randy and Dave laughed at me today because I still fish Gary's product and haven't switched to the Wacko. I'm sure there are a few reasons I haven't switched to one of the knock-off sticks yet. Firstly, it's one of the few things in which I have brand loyalty. Along with Shimano reels, St. Croix rods (and/or blanks), Secret Weapon spinnerbaits and Lunker City Fin-S Fish. Simply the best at what they are and what they do IMO. Secondly, I have tried many of the knock-off sticks and simply I haven't found any that do the job any better than the real Senko. Lastly is confidence. I believe in them. $5.98 for a pack of worms? Heck yeah. For every ten pack I can reasonably expect to catch 3-4 fish (or more). Sounds like a bargain to me! Harry J aka Thundercat Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html Share the knowledge, compete on execution. |
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go-bassn wrote:
Randy buddy, you couldn't be more of a recreational angler! In fact, based on your stories & photos, you might just be the ultimate recreational angler :-) Wrong, Warren, to use drug terms, a recreational user might partake at a party now and then, but an addict has to have it daily, and has withdrawal symptoms if he doesn't get it. I've never met Randy, but from his posts I can tell he's a full-fledged, chum snortin', wall-eyed, lure painting, photo taking bass-head! ![]() |
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Amen to that!
-- Bob Rickard (AKA Dr. Spinnerbait) www.secretweaponlures.com --------------------------=x O'))) "Henry Hefner" wrote in message ... go-bassn wrote: Randy buddy, you couldn't be more of a recreational angler! In fact, based on your stories & photos, you might just be the ultimate recreational angler :-) Wrong, Warren, to use drug terms, a recreational user might partake at a party now and then, but an addict has to have it daily, and has withdrawal symptoms if he doesn't get it. I've never met Randy, but from his posts I can tell he's a full-fledged, chum snortin', wall-eyed, lure painting, photo taking bass-head! ![]() |
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I have to agree with you Henry. It is only getting worse. I can't get enough
fishing in and this come from someone that gets out once or twice a day most days. When I was just fishing from shore, I couldn't get enough. Now that I am out on the puddle pusher, it's a daily thing. Like changing my socks or going to work. It's something I have to do each day. To not do so would be a waste. A recreational angler IMO is someone who thinks it might be nice to sit by the lake with a bobber and some worms every now and then. Much like yourself Warren I would love to take my bass fishing to another level. One day I might get that chance. I just want to make sure that if it ever comes along, I'm ready for it. I live for competition. I could think of nothing better than fishing against top anglers from around the world and watching that line run to the left 15 minutes before weigh in right after I pulled my bait off a lilly pad or stump or rock etc etc etc. :-) Most bass fisherman say they live for the fight, I fish for the 1 second before I set the hook, not knowing what just picked up my lure. There is nothing like that feeling in the world. Hooking a double with Harry today, will be a memory I won't soon forget. I also look forward to doing some recreational fishing with you Warren. I've only fished with you a few times but I have learned much more than you will ever realize you gave up. I look forward to exploiting that once again..In the kindest of ways of course ;-) My name is Randy and I'm a Bassaholic. "Henry Hefner" wrote in message ... go-bassn wrote: Randy buddy, you couldn't be more of a recreational angler! In fact, based on your stories & photos, you might just be the ultimate recreational angler :-) Wrong, Warren, to use drug terms, a recreational user might partake at a party now and then, but an addict has to have it daily, and has withdrawal symptoms if he doesn't get it. I've never met Randy, but from his posts I can tell he's a full-fledged, chum snortin', wall-eyed, lure painting, photo taking bass-head! ![]() |
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On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 15:36:51 -0400, "alwaysfishking"
wrote: snip Just my two cents...ok more like 4 cents : -0 7 fish vs 6 fish...Nuff sed bucko! Seriously though, Wacko's just never produced for me. It all boils down to confidence. Harry J aka Thundercat Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html Share the knowledge, compete on execution. |
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![]() Harry wrote" 7 fish vs 6 fish...Nuff sed bucko! I gave you 1 :-) .. |
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