Wacky and T-rig senkos (spinning vs casting)???

Mort · Post by **Mort** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:51 pm

First of all I am new to bass fishing (almost 1 year with boat and loving it) and Western Bass has been awesome and very helpful!!! My question is what is better for each application or is it just preference? I have been using 7 foot, MH rods, both spinning and casting gear for each technique (Wacky and Texas-rigged Senkos) and was wondering if one was better than the other?

If so why?

Thanks again,
Marty

froteur · Post by **froteur** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:14 pm

Marty Anderson wrote:First of all I am new to bass fishing (almost 1 year with boat and loving it) and Western Bass has been awesome and very helpful!!! My question is what is better for each application or is it just preference? I have been using 7 foot, MH rods, both spinning and casting gear for each technique (Wacky and Texas-rigged Senkos) and was wondering if one was better than the other?

If so why?

Thanks again,
Marty

i generally fish baitcasters for both t-rig and wacky senkos of 5" or larger. i think the 4 " ones are easier on a spinning rig --- but one that is lighter than mh. the reason for the baicaster is that it is generally easier to be more accurate with it. i like the spinning rig for the light senkos cuz they are easier to cast then (better distance but less accuracy)

Lance · Post by **Lance** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:24 pm

Marty
Baitcasing

Why? No line twist and more control. The ONLY time I would use a spinning....going under docks. Its alot easyier to skip with spinning.

Good Luck, L

Mort · Post by **Mort** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:20 am

Those are good points. Will the wacky senko have less line twist than the t-rig for skipping under docks with spinning gear, or are they about the same?

Thanks again

Jerkbait0071 · Post by **Jerkbait0071** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:22 am

Marty that depends on several things, your line can twist depending on the line and tackle you use to throw the line. Here is what I do, if I'm some place where the Senko bite is on I will have three rods rigged and ready to roll. I will have a 6 ft 6 Med Hvy spin rod spooled with 8lb Floral wacky style for open water casting with a 5 inch Senko of your choice. I will have two bait caster rigged up, one 7 ft Heavy action spooled with 50 pound braid Texas style for pitching big 6 and 7 inch Senkos in heavy cover like opening in tulles etc. I also will have one 6 ft 6 Med Hvy bait caster rigged up with 15 pound mono wacky style for pitching 5-6 inch Senkos on the outer weed line and to the front of tulles, dock, structure etc. I hope this gives you a better idea..Keep in mind that this is just what I do, be open to others ideas as well...

BASSNUTZ247 · Post by **BASSNUTZ247** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 2:29 pm

I PREFER USING A SPINNING ROD WHEN FISHING WACKY OR TEXAS I PREFER THE SENSITIVITY IN THE SPINNING ROD BUT THATS JUST ME

GITBIT · Post by **GITBIT** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:49 pm

Texas rig on baitcasting. Allows for heavier line and larger hooks.

Wacky rig on spinning. Allows for lighter line and smaller hooks.

GITBIT

lionkiller · Post by **lionkiller** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:05 am

Lance wrote:Marty
Baitcasing

Why? No line twist and more control. The ONLY time I would use a spinning....going under docks. Its alot easyier to skip with spinning.

Good Luck, L

I have a spinner (GLoomis IMX SJR 843/Okuma V30) & a baitcaster (Rogue 704 GH/Revo STX)
rigged for texas weightless 5" senko -(4/0 EGW). The spinning gear is awesome for skipping under things (docks, limbs, etc...) & that's been a good bite. I use the Rogue around tules, rocks, etc. I use 30# braid with a 15# fluoro leader (dbl. uni knot) on both rods.

Duly noted that there will be 'line drama' with spinning gear, but a little attn. to detail & a tad of preparation can avoid most of that. For those 'knotty' problems, I carry a spare spool.

I have no preference -both rods are sensitive & powerful enough. Which one I use just depends on the job at hand.