Fall Rate

[Bigbas21]

Hey Guys,

New here and to making my own Senkos.
I'd like to achieve a slightly faster fall rate.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

-BB211

[21xdc]

Use glass bead media instead of salt and more of it.


  https://www.ebay.com/itm/111810823636?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

You might want ultra fine   

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GLASS-BEAD-13-Ultra-Fine-25-lbs-Sand-Blast-Cabinet-BLASTING-MEDIA/264386229770?hash=item3d8ea5b60a:m:mWRY85dtohxvgvEghOH4DCg:sc:USPSPriorityFlatRateBox!48186!US!-1


https://www.ebay.com/itm/GLASS-BEAD-13-5-Cups-ULTRA-FINE-BEAD-Hobby-Craft-Particle-BLASTING-MEDIA-/264361234579?hash=item3d8d285093

[Bigbas21]

Thanks 21,

Much appreciated!

[ctom]

Welcome aboard Bigbas21!

[efishnc]

Welcome BB-

Two points to consider: might you want different sink rates with different baits?... and how much "recycling" do you plan to do with your baits? 

I use weighted hooks to vary my sink rates because sometimes I want them faster and sometimes I want them slower, but I also want continuity when I'm remelting (which I do a lot of), so I don't want to try and remember what batches had what additive when I'm recycling my baits... just my preference.

[Bigbas21]

Hey ef,

Both recycling and new, if new I'm pretty anal and write everything down.

Agreed on fall rates with different baits.

I fish FL waters, Lake O a lot.  I also live on a 200 mile canal system with 7 small lakes
I fish Senko's, Flukes, and Trick worms with No Weight. 
4/0 Gam EWC or straight shanks, or #1 Circle hook, just depending on situation.

-BB

[efishnc]

I typically use a 1/16oz head, but at times I go as light as a plain octo hook or as heavy as 1/4oz head... with your reply I don't think you'll have any trouble putting it all together, so have fun while making 'em.

[21xdc]

Thanks 21,

Much appreciated!

Post some finished pics. Not all media is the same. Some is an abrasive and not round beads. Read the descriptions in the links I posted. Beads are better for your injectors.

[Bigbas21]

Thanks again 21!
You've been very helpful.

I'll shoot some pics asap, doing some now 

-BB

This hog weighed 10.6 pounds.
One of the best tourneys on Lake O.  25.9 pound bag.

[Bigbas21]

Ok guys,

Just messing around.  All have been tank tested in my pool.
I fished 3 colors this morning.
I always use red hooks, so I made a few with red heads (not tails).
Caught a 1 pounder on the one I have a hook in and another small one on that violet one (which I made for my wife, lol)
I use Berkley 20 pound Test X9 Green Braid with a 2 foot Berkley 12 pound Test clear fluorocarbon leader.

Having fun!

-BB

[basscatlildave]

Good job . 

[efishnc]

I always use red hooks, so I made a few with red heads (not tails).

I like this idea as it would give a pseudo mud puppy look.

[WALLEYE WACKER]

Congrats on the 10 pounder plus. Nice worms

[Bigbas21]

Thanks.

I'm a big believer in red hooks.  I swear I get more bites with them.

Another thing I do that I think helps with Top Water Baits is to switch the front hook
to a feathered treble hook.  More bites than a feathered back treble...….. I think lol
 
-BB

[efishnc]

Another thing I do that I think helps with Top Water Baits is to switch the front hook
to a feathered treble hook.  More bites than a feathered back treble...….. I think lol
 
-BB

Interesting... does this seem to happen more for you on clear water vice stained water, the reversed situation, or same in both settings?