Texas rigged, wacky style and even pitched into heavy cover. Have a good one. Over the years I've read about countless colors producing well. If I ever find any sales on the Yamas I load up. One of the most versatile soft plastics on the market, the YUM Dinger can be Texas, Carolina and wacky rigged, weighted or weightless, and catches bass when other lures fail. i can not see that one over the other is a better fish catcher. I fished with a buddy and he had Yum Dinger's on his boat and I used up the last two Yamos I had with me. I have seen them out here for three bags for $5.00. Some years back a Yamamoto staffer posted on their site that there are really just three colors, dark, light and in-between. I almost always start with yama and if they are really on the senko sometimes I'll switch to Yum to see if they will hit it just as well. So far havee caught catfish, bluegills and crappie but no bass. But again, don’t get stuck in a rut, sometimes varying your retrieve is all it takes to turn the game around.A vast majority of the time you are going to nail the bass on that first fall, so if you are fishing a competition or you’re just an impatient bastard like I am, then I advise moving around if you don’t nail the bass on that first fall. YUM Dingers have a unique hook slot that provides better hook-ups and are heavily salted, contain Live Prey Technology, are a better value and don't tear up as fast as the competition. Texas rigged, wacky style and even pitched into heavy cover. If I ever find any sales on the Yamas I load up. Jul 15, 2020 13:46:13 # FS Digest . Yum Dinger is extremely durable, making it a great choice. Bottom line......it is the best stick bait in plastic on themarket. Sure it can be repaired, but who wants to take that time when fishing? I heated some rubbery stuff I found in Walmart, added a can of sardines and ran them thru a meat grinder.
Yum Dinger vs. Yamamoto Senko. i can not see that one over the other is a better fish catcher. The Top Tips, Articles, and Advice from the best Hunters and Anglers in the Outdoor IndustryCountry Hookers: Fishing and Hunting tips, tricks and techniquesFishing Senkos, Yum Dingers, and Plastic Stick Baits This soft plastic bait presents a very subtle life-like action that even highly pressured fish can't resist. Another note.....I really lover the 9X series. This makes the most sense to me, if they will hit either just through the Yums at em. I'd take the senko. Once you key into a pattern that’s working, screw what anyone else is telling you.I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been nailing bass after bass on Senkos when some other fisherman comes up and says, “You know what, I have never caught a single bass on a Senko-style bait.”It’s probably because they have no idea what to watch and feel for; they are expecting some sort of monster topwater hit and don’t realize they are probably missing fish, after fish, after fish. Frankly, when compared to other plastic baits with their eighteen million appendages, wiggly things, and textures, the Senko seems downright boring. Comments: Been using YUM since I was a broke 12 yr old. Whether it’s a Senko, a Yum Dinger, or some other knockoff, Plastic Stick baits are some of the most effective, versatile, and deadly bass baits on the market. But trust me, there is something about the way this bait falls that just drives bass crazy.Senkos are probably one of the most expensive stick baits on the market; so most of the time I go with something like a YUM Dinger – they’re cheaper, and I really can’t tell the difference between the two baits while out on the water. I almost always start with yama and if they are really on the senko sometimes I'll switch to Yum to see if they will hit it just as well.
I bought them on sale a while back, and they are the only other color I keep in my bag.If you’re fishing from shore, especially if you’re fishing in shallow waters, a quiet, stealthy presentation is extremely important. Now many years later, though my pockets are healthier, I still use their products. The Dinger became an instant bass fishing classic lure. Depending on the time of day and about a million other factors the way you throw, retrieve, and fish the bait are going to vary, so don’t get bogged down with one technique.One of the most common techniques is simply slowly lifting your rod to about 11 o’clock and then letting the bait fall, and then repeat all the way back to the boat or shoreline. I don't know if it is confidence or just better for the fish around my place, but the edge goes to GY for me. From: Redgoby: Ohio 5/25/20.
Again, my preference IS for the ORIGINAL Senko when it comes to stick baits, but in my experience it is pretty much a one fish bait - especially if you wacky rig the bait. Aug 22, 2016 - Yum Dinger VS Senko - Underwater Footage - YouTube. I pull senkos out if I know there are giants in the area or if it's a tough day.Got skunked this morning with weightless GP Senkos.