Overview
Specifically designed for wacky rigging and neko rigging, the Arsenal Stealth Silicone Tube Shields are made to be used with the Arsenal Neko-Wacky Tube Plier for creating the perfect wacky or neko rig presentation. Made from premium silicone, the Arsenal Stealth Silicone Tube Shields provide more surface area than traditional O-rings, which holds them in place much more effectively and prevents them from tearing your soft plastics so that you catch more fish per bait. Available in a selection of sizes that will fit just about any of your favorite lures, the Arsenal Stealth Silicone Tube Shields are the most effective way to wacky rig or neko rig soft plastics.
Arsenal’s recommended bait and tube shield sizes:
Small 5mm – Roboworms, Daiwa Neko Straights, Z-Man Crawz, Yamamoto 3”, Missile Craw Worms, Finesse Worms, Jackall Flickshake
Small/Medium 6mm - Speed Worms, Small Craws, Zoom Trick Worms, Slugs, Yamamoto Senko 4″
Medium 7mm – Yamamoto Senko 4-6”, Daiwa Neko Fat 4”, Yamamoto Fat 3”-4”, Zoom Trick Worms
Large 8mm – Berkley Powerworm 10”, Daiwa Neko Fat 5”, Grandebass SnakeO, Zoom Magnum, Sluggos, Culprit Fat Max
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Comments: These sleeves are great. So much better than o rings. Your senkos will last much longer and allows you to either rig along the length of the worm or directly through the worm. I have read other reviews complaining about the band standing out and not looking natural, lol how natural is your hook and how much does it stand out? Great product.
From: Sam M: Nottingham PA 7/3/23
Comments: 7mm is too small for a trick worm unless you use their tool, which I did not choose to pay for. So either get the tool AND these, or don't get these at all. The band stands out (unnaturally) when on your worm, too. Kind of a bummer.
From: Jason: Unknown 8/29/22
Comments: Was disappointed in the off color of these tube shields and lack of durability. I prefer the hook to stand straight up on a wacky worm, not sideways as you would if you did not puncture the tube shield. In the wrong lighting you can see the tube clear as day, particularly on any darker colored worms. At this price, I will just buy o-rings from the hardware store and they are far less visible to any fish/blend with your worm better.
From: Randy: Texas 2/6/21
Comments: I've been using these since they released them. I can say they hold. Ive actually had Senkos torn in half (probably a short strike or panfish), the band stayed strong and what was left obviously made it back to me. You put your hook UNDER them, not through the material... that is the only way I've seen a failure from these. get them and the tool, you wont be disappointed.
From: Josh: Morristown, MN 7/31/20
Comments: This is the real deal. I have caught 15-25 fish on one senko. Not always, but on average using these tubes and technique will save you on tons of worms, and money! If you use the correct size you will get great results. If you use too tight of a tube they will rip faster, if you use too loose, it won't hold. Read the instructions on the back or go to their website for rigging details and videos. Plus 50pk for the price is unbeatable anywhere you go. Give em' a shot, you'll be impressed.
From: Tadd J: Prior Lake, MN 6/16/20
Comments: These things work great on Zman Fattz's and Other Zman senko style baits. Tried these on a recent trip caught over 200 bass between my buddy and I. Used 3 or 4 worms and maybe 4 tube shields. I will soon be ordering the tool and shields soon.
From: Doug Warren: Winston 5/4/20
Comments: Was excited to try these out, as 50 for this price seemed like a bargain. Well, there's a reason they're a bargain. These are a guaranteed way to lose your senko (as opposed to save them). The silicone is way too thin and delicate, and the hook tears through it so easily when you catch a fish, that the senko is lost EVERY TIME. I probably won't even finish the pack, because I'm losing more money in senkos than these things are worth...
From: Brandon: Texas 9/15/19