Just got done reading this article and I thought I would pass the information along to fellow IDA’ers.
http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/Bagwell/bagwells_bass_tactics_22.html
I guess we will see what the next most popular soft stickbait is….speaking of that what is yours? Mine would be the Gambler Ace.
Is the for real????????
I may have to stock up and sell them on ebay 
what a selfish a s s in my opinion
Let’s not get too worked up here fellas. Read the whole story. Especially the last few lines.
I think the last paragraph speaks volumes…
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Of course I am just kidding – the Senko isn’t going anywhere. Nevertheless, can you imagine how sad it would be if this story were true? In this day and age, we can’t take anything for granted. Live life to its fullest.
He should have written this for April fools day.
Anyone found any Senko knockoffs that are as good or better than the original? I like the Yum Dingers, but think the Senkos are a bit better.
the only ones that live up to the senkos imo are the bps stick-os
Mossboss,
Buddy of my is a materials research chemist at 3M. Basically the dude could talk for 30 minutes and I’d never understand a word he said. One smart cat. Anyway, he is also of the the best fisherman I know. He did Mucho research on the “Senko” baits a year or so back. If I can find the link to his data, I’ll send it to you. Basically he measure everything such as salt content, weigh, consistency between baits, etc as well as fishing them for stats. The Wacko’s were the closest to the Senko. (www.wackyworm.com) MUCH cheaper too.
The BPS Sticko was the most inconsistent. One of the Sticko’s in the bag might be very similar to a Senko, but the other’s may not. He said out of a 20 ct bag, 10 might float, 5 my sink and 5 might suspend. Salt content, air bubbles, etc were all a mixed bag.
Fluker
i agree. Yum dingers or tiki sticks are both good baits 
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Mossboss,
Buddy of my is a materials research chemist at 3M. Basically the dude could talk for 30 minutes and I’d never understand a word he said. One smart cat. Anyway, he is also of the the best fisherman I know. He did Mucho research on the “Senko” baits a year or so back. If I can find the link to his data, I’ll send it to you. Basically he measure everything such as salt content, weigh, consistency between baits, etc as well as fishing them for stats. The Wacko’s were the closest to the Senko. (www.wackyworm.com) MUCH cheaper too.
The BPS Sticko was the most inconsistent. One of the Sticko’s in the bag might be very similar to a Senko, but the other’s may not. He said out of a 20 ct bag, 10 might float, 5 my sink and 5 might suspend. Salt content, air bubbles, etc were all a mixed bag.
Fluker
Chuck:
I would be very interested in that research. Doesn’t surprise me the BPS baits are the most variable. Thanks for the info.
Dan
heres the 06 catalog, they ain’t goin nowhere
senko page
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heres the 06 catalog, they ain’t goin nowhere
BF already posted above it is a joke.
But that is one sweet catalog. Is it free?
If you get that cataloge you will spend money ……..So it ain’t free. 
That catalog should be available online. ‘Should’ is the key word. 
What’s everyone’s favorite Senko color? Mines motoroil-redflake. It’s a goody.
i think it is free, they send me one every time i place an order 
agreed on the yum dinger, also chompers has a stickbait that i have had good success with.
Yum Dingers for me too, been using them for years. Also Lake Fork Ring Fries work rather nicely, if you want a little larger presentation!
You all took the Senko joke a lot better than some people.
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He should have written this for April fools day.
Yeah that’s what Jay Kumar told me the night
before the article hit the internet.
I have to call Yamamoto today, they want me to put a
bigger, more obvious “THIS IS A JOKE” near the title for the thousands of people that called yesterday in a panic. 
LOL At least most people thought it was a funny joke (myself included).
Take Care everyone,
JT Bagwell
The right bite knockoffs are great, I think you can get them at this popular place in LaCrosse. What was it’s name of yeah Bob’s bait and tackle off Clinton Street. Half the price and more durabilty. 
JT
Where is Andalusia IL at?
I would likke to see the ABA come to the LaCrosse Wi area
watermelon, xmas tree and black/blue flake are my 3 confidence colors
Dan,
Andalusia is about 5 minutes outside of Rock Island (Quad Cities). In reference to your request for an ABA district in La Crosse, there is a guy on this forum named Ken Warren, he would be the guy to talk to. I know he is starting another district up north somewhere but I am not sure where.
JT Bagwell
PS: Knock-Off Senkos are not as good as the original. If they were, everyone would be talking about them instead. 
Let me say this first, I am cheap. I will not pay 5-6.00 for a bag of plastic or 6 or 7.00 for a spinnerbait. I have never bought a senko but but use the Tiki worm and others very effectively. If the senko was to be discontinued it would be due the market place and the cost of his product. Sounds like there are users who think senkos are worth the extra money but to me they are not.Blast me if you want ,thats just me. 
I do however pay the price for a premium jerkbait like the pointer minnow
Where do you get Tiki’s at?
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Where do you get Tiki’s at?
The Tiki Hut silly…. 
sorry, I just couldn’t resist…
I think I’ve seen those Tiki worms at Wal-Mart.
The Tiki has less salt then most of the knock offs or senko’s so i like to use them in water less then 3ft. Any thing deeper i dont have the patience to use Tiki. They make a black an silver thats very effective in the spring.
Dan, I just wanted to say that the ABA is always looking to expand. We are starting a new district on pool 10 out of Harpers Ferry this year and if that goes well I think LaCrosse could be a logical next step. The biggest hurdle would be finding a director.
I’ll keep you informed.
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