bass lure type

Question
i recently talked to mark kile at a wildlife expo and he recommended a sinko type lure or a fluke. figured out what a fluke was but still have no idea what a sinko is. can you clarify what a sinko lure is?  thanks

Answer
Steve; Yes I certainly can tell you what a Senko lure is.  It is a plastic lure shaped somewhat like a slim cigar.  It is round and tends to taper off somewhat at both ends.  Sometimes they have a small flat tail but most are symmetrical.  They were invented by a Japanese fisherman.  The greatest difference between these and a plastic worm is that the material they are made of has a tendency to sink much more slowly and the design makes them tend to sink on a horizontal position.  This action is so tantalizing to bass that they scarcely have to be "fished" but work simply by casting and letting them alone for several minutes. The fish have seen them move and see them lying virtually motionless an easy meal so they eat them and get caught.

Of course there are now many similar lures on the market which do essentially the same thing.   They can be hooked Texas style without any sinker or with a very light one. They can be hooked in either end or even "wacky" style in the middle using a light hook.  They have been very successful in catching bass.  You can buy them at most any tackle store or at the Box stores.  They are just a little more expensive than plain plastic worms.

I hope this has answered your question.  Go buy a few and try them. I have caught bass on them from time to time but since I tend not to fish plastic worms a whole lot have limited experience.  I do know they catch fish though because I have fished with people who used them extensively and have caught many fish with them.  

If I can be of further help keep in mind that there are no "Dumb" questions only un asked question. I may give a "dumb" answer now and then but I try not to do so. Thanks for calling on me to give the answer to your question.

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Jack L.. Gaither  (JackfromSeminole)
Lake Seminole, Georgia.