I've heard of anglers leaving hardbaits out in the Sun to age the finish and remove the "just-out-of-the-package" glossy appearance in order to give it a more natural look and catch more bass.
But did you know there's a tweak you can apply to your new senkos that will both dull the appearance and soften the bait?
According to Yamamoto bass pro Randy Howell by rubbing the surface, some of the weighting additive is brought to the surface, dulling its appearance and giving it a softer texture.
Take a moment and watch the following short video from the folks at Yamamoto where Randy explains his process and the reasons behind it...
