Yamamoto · Stick Baits (Senko-style)
PopularYamamoto Senko Soft Stick Bait, 5 in, Baby Bass
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A versatile 5 in stickbait for rigging weightless, wacky-style, or on a Texas rig to catch bass in shallow cover.
Best for
- Wacky rigging in open water for finicky bass
- Flipping jigs in shallow wood and weeds
- Drop-shotting deeper structure
Skip if
- You need a bait designed for saltwater
- You want a pre-rigged soft plastic
Strengths
- Works rigged five different ways on the same rig
- Proven design with thousands of variations available
- The thin profile falls slowly on a weightless rig
Trade-offs
- Smaller profile is less visible in murky water
- Requires practice to rig correctly on a wacky hook
- The soft plastic tears easily after several fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Flipping & pitching
- Finesse
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
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| 163 BODY/CHARTREUSE TAIL, 194 BODY/CHARTREUSE TAIL, 306/187 W/ CHARTREUSE, BLUE BLACK W/ LARGE CHARTREUSE FLAKE, CHARTREUSE PUMPKIN, CHARTREUSE SHAD, CHARTREUSE SHAD (6 PACK) 4", CHARTREUSE W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE, CHARTREUSE W/ LARGE GREEN & CHARTREUSE FLAKE, CHARTREUSE/ELECTRIC BLUE, SMOKE W/ BLACK, BLUE & CHARTREUSE FLAKE | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger Chartreuse | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| CLEAR W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE, SMOKE, SMOKE BLUE PEARL /W SILVER, PURPLE & BLACK FLAKE, SMOKE PEARL BLUE, SMOKE ROOTBEER W/ GREEN & COPPER FLAKE, SMOKE SHAD, SMOKE W/ BLACK & HOLOGRAM FLAKE, SMOKE W/ BLACK & PURPLE FLAKE, SMOKE W/ LARGE BLACK & SILVER FLAKE, SMOKE W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE, SMOKE W/ PURPLE & HOLOGRAM FLAKE / BLUE PEARL LAMINATE, SMOKE/PURPLE & BLUE LAMINATE/#317 | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| DIRTY SHAD, ELECTRIC SHAD, NATURAL SHAD, SEXY SHAD | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| BLUE PEARL W/ LARGE BLACK & HOLOGRAM FLAKE, BLUE PEARL W/ LARGE SILVER FLAKE, Cream White, CREAM WHITE (6 PACK) 4", Gr Pump W/Blk White, PURPLE PEARL W/ SMALL BLUE FLAKE | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| CINNAMON BROWN, DARK GREEN PUMPKIN W/ AMBER LAMINATE, FADING WATERMELON, FADING WATERMELON W/ BLUE FLAKE, FADING WATERMELON W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE, FADING WATERMELON W/ PURPLE FLAKE, GENERALS WATERMELON, GREEN FLASH, GREEN GIZZARD, Green Pumpkin, GREEN PUMPKIN BLUE, GREEN PUMPKIN MAGIC and 25 more | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| BLACK RED W/ SILVER FLAKE, BLACK W/ SMALL RED FLAKE, BLUE CRAW, CINNAMON RED W/ SMALL BLUE FLAKE, CLEAR W/ BLACK & RED FLAKE, FIRE CRAW, Oxblood Brown Indigo Red Flake, RED, RED SHAD, ROOTBEER W/ RED & GOLD FLAKE | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| PEARL W/ GOLD & BLACK FLAKE | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| BLACK (NO FLAKE) 9B-10-020, Black Blue Flake Blue Tip, BLACK W/ LARGE BLUE FLAKE, BLUE & BLACK LAMINATE, BLUE W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE, BOUJEE BLUE, BROWN PURPLE LAMINATE, CINNAMON W/ LARGE BLACK & PURPLE FLAKE, CINNAMON W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE, DARK PUMPKIN W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE, DARK PUMPKIN W/ PURPLE, BLACK & EMERALD FLAKE, JUNE BUG PURPLE W/ EMERALD FLAKE and 4 more | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamamoto Zako Swimbait, 4 in, Green Pumpkin W/ Black/White | Length:4 in | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN W/ BLACK/WHITE (6 PACK) 4" | Suits:Clear water |
| Yamamoto Senko Soft Stick Bait, 5 in, Baby Bass | Length:5 in | Color:BABY BASS | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Yamamoto Senko Soft Stick Bait, 5 in, Green Pumpkin Magic | Length:5 in | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN MAGIC | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Yamamoto 5" Senko Soft Stick Bait, 10-Pack | Length:5 in | Color:JUNE BUG PURPLE W/ EMERALD FLAKE | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
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 | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 10 |
| Color | BABY BASS |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is BABY BASS.
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