Senko style baits for Brookies?

[Eazy]

Hey, just curious if any fellow anglers have ever tried a smaller version of the senko style baits for Brookies?

I hear surveys that have been done and revealed that trout do seem to readily eat these baits, so just figured that maybe a smaller version, like say 3" or so would be an effective bait?

[Freshtrax]

Brookies are pretty dumb when they are hungry. But it wouldn't be my first choice of baits

[singingdog]

I have tried 3" senkos for brookies and splake. They will hit them, but are tough to hook up because of their tendency to slash a lure. In the plastics department, I have had way more luck using small swimbaits.

[netminder]

I've never tried, but I assume any fish that would take a worm would take one of these too. I would agree with singingdog here about tough hookups though.

[Eazy]

Okay,thanks guys..yah, it wouldn't be my first choice either, but just figured sometimes something "off the wall" can work wonders!

[huzzsaba]

Haven't caught much trout, but I think small pink worms are the best.

Edited February 21, 2016 by huzzsaba

[BillM]

Brookies are pretty dumb when they are hungry. But it wouldn't be my first choice of baits

 

Agreed, I wouldn't waste my time with a slow presentation like that for specs. Spinners tipped with a piece of worm, spoons, small cranks, etc.

[jimmer]

I have had great luck for Lakers with senkos in the past.