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Yamasenko (Fishing)

The Yamasenko is a soft plastic worm imitation lure. Its unique formula and action set it apart from other soft plastic worms. It was invented by professional fisherman Gary Yamamoto. The name is often shortened and referred to as “Senko”. The formula of the plastic used to construct the Yamasenko is a secret of Yamamoto Baits, but it is impregnated with salt.



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[edit] Action

The Yamasenko has a very unique action as compared to other soft plastic worms. If rigged without a weight each end of it wiggles as it sinks. The movement resembles that of a thin PVC pipe if it were held in the center and moved up and down. When rigged with any kind of weight the Yamasenko sinks quickly to the bottom with almost no action.


[edit] Styles and Sizes

[edit] Yamamoto Senkos

The original Yamasenko. They are available in 17 to 58 colors, depending on size, to suit any water condition. Sizes range from 3” to 7”.(Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, 2005)[1]


[edit] Senko Laminates and Two Tone Tail

The Senko laminates are the same as the original Yamasenko with the exception of the color. They are two toned with one color on one side and another color on the other. The color is separated as if the Senko was cut in half length wise. They are available in 4” and 5”. The 4” model is available in 12 colors and the 5” model is available in 13 colors. The Two Tone Tail Senko has a tail that fades from the color of the main body into another color. They are available in six colors and one size, 5”.(Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, 2005) [2]


[edit] Slim Senkos

Slim Senkos are essentially skinny versions of the original Yamasenko. They are available in 3” to 5” and 13-20 colors, depending on size. There are two sub-options in the Slim Senko category. The Slim “Skinny” Senko has a slightly thicker midsection to produce greater action. It is available in 5” only and in 14 colors. The Slim Pro Senko has the thicker head than other Slim Senkos to allow it to accommodate a jig head. It is available in 5” only and in 13 colors.(Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, 2005) [3]


[edit] Senko Lites

The Senko Lite is formulated with a slightly more buoyant plastic than the original Senko allowing it to sink very slowly. It is available in 5” and 6” and 4 colors.(Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, 2005) [4]


[edit] Swimming Senko

The Swimming Senko is designed with a paddle tail that allows it to be used both as a plastic worm and a swimbait. It is available in 4” and 5” and in 14 and 13 colors, respectively. There is one sub-option within the Swimming Senko option. The 5” Swimming Senko laminate is a Swimming Senko with a two toned color scheme. It is available in one color.(Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, 2005) [5]


[edit] Fishing Technique

The unique formula of the Yamasenko makes it capable of adapting to almost any plastic worm or jerkbait technique. It is heavy enough that it can be cast long distances even on a baitcaster with heavy line. Hence it can be rigged weedlessly and fished over the top of lily pads and scum mats without the hassle of a weight getting hung up. It can also be worked like a jerkbait over submerged weed beds and woody debris. When rigged with a weight it can be fished in deep ledges or rockpiles. The unique action of the Yamasenko also lends itself very well to being rigged wacky worm style and drop shot style.(Dobyns, 2008) [6]


[edit] References

Dobyns, Gary. "Splitshotting, The Forgotten Finesse?", ‘’The Inside Line’’March , 2008. Accessed March , 2008.

"Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits Online Store." Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits. 2 Apr. 2008 <http://yamamoto.baits.com/cgi-bin/order/>.