Has anyone heard of Big Bag Bait Company? How would you rate the quality of their products? I'm interested in their "BENKO" worms -- what a deal! Thanks!

You could check their stuff out at:

http://www.bigbagbaits.com/

Just ordered a 50 pack of their BENKO (senko style worms) for $17.00 plus 4.95 s/h. I also got 50 glass worm rattles for $8.19. Can't wait to get the shipment in a couple days.. I'll let you guys know if it's worth it!

-Da Kine

I don't know about the big bag baits but that Finger Rest looks interesting with a GUARANTEE to feel the bite, hmmmmm! I think this could be an addition to my arsenal which licludes the banjo minnow, the helicopter lure and all those other info-mercial jobbies!:+

Don't forget your flying lures now!

Tight Lines,
Jason Huckeba

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lol!

JByrd23, thanks for the imput!:D I posted a message on your new messageboard...check it out!

Just received the shipment of "BENKO" worms (5" senko style worms) from Big Bag Bait Company via USPS priority mail. BBBC only sells their product in bulk but at a lowered price overall. I ordered the assortment pack -- where you pick five colors and receive a quantity of ten for each color -- a total of fifty worms. Total cost for the worms was $21.95 ($17.00 + 4.95 s/h).

Honestly.. I was a bit skeptical at first since I've never heard of 'em... but after receiving my order I'd have to say that these guys are legit. I received everything as ordered and I'm 100% satisfied with the order. The color chart (on the website) that I used to pick the worms is accurate and reliable.

At first I thought the name "BENKO" sounded a lil funny and my first impression was that they were prolly just cheap imitations... After inspecting the worms and comparing them to GY's I'd have to say that the quality is second to none. The only difference -- compared to GY's SENKO -- is that the BENKO worm is about a centimeter shorter and also a little skinnier (by millimeters) to stay in proportion.

They packaged the worms in plastic bags where the worms are set straight in a side by side fashion to prevent the worms from becoming crooked or deformed during shipping. The order was well worth the money spent. I usually pay about $6.00 for a pack of ten of GY's worms -- I payed $4.39 for ten of BBBC's worms.

Guys who use senkos know how easily these things fall apart -- prolly cuz of the amount of salt these things have in em. If the senko is your bread and butter lure and you go through em like crazy.. you know how much the cost of throwing these things add up pretty quickly.

For those who use the senko "a lot" and are looking to cut down on their fishing expense or just looking for a deal -- consider the BBBC's BENKO worms. (I know the name is kinda funky..) but you'll be happy you tried em!

Hey let me know how they work out on the water! I've never fished senkos before, but maybe I can try some benko's. When i'm fishing for Bass I ususally just split shot or throw swim baits. I'm just getting into drop shotting.

Tight Lines,
Jason Huckeba

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I bought 2 of the variety packs (10ea. of 5 colors that you pick), and a 50 pack of glass rattles (1/2" x >1/8"Dia. with a point at 1 end). They only have 9 colors, so I bought 20 of the Firecrackers and 10 of all the others.
I didn't find out if the Benkos were salt impregnated or not though. Does anyone know if Senkos use a special formula of salt or not? Are the Benkos you bought salted?

Tight lines,
Wade

Tight lines,
Wade

I sure will JBird. If you are thinking about trying the Senko consider the watermellon w/ black flake or watermellon pepper in Benko -- in 5" -- the colors are identical. It's a good color to start with and should work well in almost any conditions... but personally, I think it's the suttle fluttering action -- while sinking -- that drive the fish wild.

To me color is really secondary... basically what you're trying to accomplish with color is to use it so that the fish can see it (with respect to water visibility and light conditions) and / or match it to the color of natural bait found in the lake.. such as shad. My favorite color is black w/ blue flake.. but this is because I prefer to throw Senkos in low-light or no-light conditions. I've caught almost all of my lunker bass on this lure save for a few (on Excalibur's Super Spook). It's an easy lure to use once you understand the concept behind the worm. To learn more check out Gary Yamamoto's website: http://www.insideline.net

Wade.. I've heard that the Senko is about 75% salt -- that's a lot of salt! The remainder 25% or so is what keeps the worm intact. As far as a "special formula" of salt used... I don't know. Try asking Gary Yamamoto -- doubt he'll tell ya! =) Let me know if you ever find out though.. cuz I'm currently looking into pouring my own Senko style worms (for personal use). Check out http://www.lurecraft.com/ you mind find your answer here.

BTW.. if anyone can explain the process of manufacturing these worms please do.. and details please! THX!

Regarding the Benkos.. I believe that they are like the Senkos -- mostly made of salt -- as they also fall apart rather easily when you rub them between your fingers. (Taste your fingers after.. salty eh?) The primary ingredient of this worm IS salt.. and is not salted in the sense of sprinkled salt over the worms. So yes.. the worms I bought from BBBC are salted. =)

I wish BBBC had more colors to choose from.. Gary Yamamoto has the best selection. I want to try out some of their new laminates. They look like they'd work and look pretty cool too! Hey Wade.. like the rattles? pretty cool huh? I'm tryin to figure out the best way of putting these things in the Senkos without destroying it or affecting its action. Suggestions?

I just bought them yesterday AM before posting and the guy there couldn't tell me if they were salted like Senkos or not. After I bought them I was worried that they'd be unsalted and stiff, but it sounds like they're just right.

Tight lines,
Wade

Tight lines,
Wade