Gary Yamamoto · Stick Baits (Senko-style)
Gary Yamamoto Senko Stick Bait, 4 in, Natural Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.06 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
The classic 5 in Senko soft plastic worm that can be rigged weightless for finesse or Texas-rigged for flipping.
This is the 4-inch Gary Yamamoto Senko in Natural Shad, a salt-laden soft plastic stick bait sold in a pack of 10. The shorter body gives a smaller profile than the 5-inch version while keeping the same straight-bodied shape. It suits bass anglers who like to fish weightless, wacky-style, Texas-rigged or on a Carolina rig, shaky head or flipping jig.
Best for
- Wacky-rigged fishing on light line
- Finesse techniques in clear water
- Year-round bass fishing across all seasons
Skip if
- You fish saltwater
- You need a lure with built-in weight and action
Strengths
- Works rigged in virtually any way you choose
- Durable plastic resists tearing through multiple bass bites
- Simple straight profile produces excellent action when rigged correctly
Trade-offs
- Unweighted version sinks slowly without a rig
- Requires knowledge of multiple rigging methods to use effectively
- Soft plastic gets damaged by fish teeth and needs replacing
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Finesse
- Flipping & pitching
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse/Pumpkin, Pink, SMOKE W/ BLACK, BLUE & CHARTREUSE FLAKE | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| SMOKE ROOTBEER W/ GREEN & COPPER FLAKE, SMOKE W/ BLACK & PURPLE FLAKE, Smoke With Large Black Flake | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| NATURAL SHADThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| CREAM WHITE | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| FADING WATERMELON W/ BLACK FLAKE, FADING WATERMELON W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE, GREEN PUMPKIN MAGIC, GREEN PUMPKIN W/ RED FLAKE W/ FADING WATERMELON LAMINATE, GREEN PUMPKIN W/ WATERMELON LAMINATE, GREEN PUMPKIN W/RED/042J/#317, SMOKE W/ PURPLE & BLUE FLAKE / WATERMELON W/ BLUE FLAKE, WATERMELON W/ BLACK & GOLD FLAKE, WATERMELON W/ CREAM LAMINATE, WATERMELON W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE, WATERMELON W/ RED & GREEN FLAKE, WATERMELON W/ RED FLAKE | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| RED W/ LARGE RED FLAKE | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| CINNAMON W/ BLACK & PURPLE FLAKE, JUNE BUG PURPLE W/ EMERALD FLAKE, PUMPKIN W/ BLACK & GREEN FLAKE | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Yamamoto Senko Stick Bait, 4 in, Green Pumpkin Magic | Length:4 in | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN MAGIC | Suits:Clear water |
| Gary Yamamoto Senko Stick Bait, 4 in, Natural Shad | Length:4 in | Color:NATURAL SHAD | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Gary Yamamoto Senko Stick Bait, 5 in, Green Pumpkin W/ Watermelon Laminate | Length:5 in | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN W/ WATERMELON LAMINATE | Suits:Clear water |
| Gary Yamamoto 5 in Senko, Watermelon Black with Red Flake, 10-Pack | Length:5 in | Color:Watermelon Black With Red Flake/Light Watermelon With Red & Black Flake | Suits:Clear water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 10 |
| Color | NATURAL SHAD |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is NATURAL SHAD.
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