Mizuno Senko

The Mizuno Senko is a type of soft plastic fishing lure, primarily designed for bass fishing. It is a stick-style bait, characterized by its simple cylindrical shape and subtle, natural action in the water. The Senko is typically made from a soft, pliable plastic material infused with salt, which contributes to its enticing taste and increased weight for easier casting.

The Senko is known for its versatility and effectiveness in a variety of fishing conditions and techniques. It can be rigged in numerous ways, including weightless, wacky-rigged (hooked through the middle), Texas-rigged (with a bullet weight), Carolina-rigged (with a sliding weight above a swivel), or even used as a trailer on jigs or spinnerbaits. Each rigging method imparts a unique action to the lure, allowing anglers to adapt to different situations.

The lure's action is primarily generated by its subtle movements and the slight wiggling of its body as it falls through the water or is retrieved. The soft plastic material and salt infusion contribute to a lifelike feel that encourages fish to hold onto the lure longer, improving hook-up ratios.

Mizuno is a Japanese sporting goods company that, while widely known for its equipment in other sports, does not manufacture or market fishing lures. The term "Senko" is largely, if not exclusively, associated with a product manufactured by Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits. Therefore, "Mizuno Senko" is likely a misunderstanding or a reference to a similar product by a different manufacturer that may bear a similar appearance but is not a direct product of Mizuno. Anglers may use "Senko" generically to refer to any stick-style bait, which could contribute to the confusion.