Learn how to use a soft jerkbait as a topwater, a mid-depth jerkbait, and a deep bait without adding any weight. Matt demonstrates how to adjust hooks and hook placement to get a variety of actions out of a fluke. If you’re looking for a single “do everything” bait this Spring, look no further than the fluke.
The Super Fluke is in every angler’s arsenal. Some use it as a Carolina rig bait, others as a stick bait, still others use it as a topwater. Today Matt explains some quick hook and bait modifications that will open doors to completely different ways to fish the Fluke. If you’ve been using the bait with a single-use approach, its time to learn what you’ve been missing!
Below is a breakdown of the baits, colors, and hook options that Matt recommends for fishing Flukes and other soft jerkbaits in the Spring and Summer.
Baits…
-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
-Strike King Caffeine Shad: http://bit.ly/2jjyvzr
-Bass Assassin Split Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2JoeVCN
-Reaction Innovations Shiver Glide: http://bit.ly/2DUwrtM
Hooks and Hardware…
-Gamakatsu Offset EWG Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
-Gamakatsu Superline EWG 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
-Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
-Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Weedless: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP
-Owner CPS Spring Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
-Decoy Versatile Keeper: http://bit.ly/2NNtJci
Best Bait Colors are white or shad, Ghost, and Green Pumpkin.
All-Around Combo…
Rod- Zodias 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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I bet very tasty
I use Fluke with a 1/4 Oz jighead is this a good presentation
Tried using flukes. Cant get them to cast far enough. Tried on 3 of my different rods. From med to med/heavy. Even tried on a spnining rod(just caused line twist). Idk what's the deal is. Might buy some bottom weighted EWG hooks.
The white ones are the most deadly baits I've ever used.
I've fished my whole life but never really done any bass fishing specifically. Went out this morning seeing a lot of top water action and just happened to have a super fluke tied up so I tossed it out there and had an 8 pound striper smash it almost immediately. Watching your channel has been costing me a lot of money the last couple days but I definitely have the bug now!!
If I was wanting to fish a double fluke setup down deeper (say 10-15ft) what should I use? Just a couple weighted hooks to get it deeper?
Best fluke tutorial I’ve seen well explained great detail
This video right here is why I started catching fish on a fluke. And I wont look back. I'll never rig a fluke with a bullet weight again.
I like it when you spread those fluke lips Matt. Turns me on a bit lol.
Very useful, Thanks Matt
I like TacticalBassin'. These guys remind me of the folks that taught me bass fishing years ago, as they say almost exactly the same things. I guess this game really doesn't change that much. I'm so glad I had such good teachers, and that these guys are available for everyone today.
Thank you, you two Tactical fellas are the best! Always great information
Went out today in Northwest Wisconsin after a mild rain storm 75 degree water bluebird sky wind 5mph and slowed to dead calm. Fishing 5 foot depth over weeds. One after another they hit my fluke like it was cocaine. I also boated a 27” Pike. Every time they hit on the dead pause. I used Flukes that were Zoom, and Generic Store Brand. I was running out of them. Color, Brand, or size did not matter. I only used a EWG 2/0 hook. I boated 17 LM Bass in 3 hours. Sometimes it was stalled and sometimes as soon as it hit the water they were on it like a bad drug habit. An Awesome Day I will never forget.
Very informative video bro!! It was the word “Finessier” for me tho!! I just added it to my swag vocabulary!! He drops the new F bomb at 10:55 best word ever!!
Summer night time with Texas rig pearl fluke work on open water and frog on bank
Incredible video. Been sleeping on the flukes thinking I wasn’t light enough to fish them. And I Texas rig everything. Really been missing out on this thanks!
Outstanding tips sir!
Great information. Thank you!
Never fish a fluke I'm going to try it
Great video and great advice!
Grew up on the banjo minnow and run these the same way😂 funny you said that
I am hooked on your videos Matt! I love your approach and presentations polished off with the enthusiasm man! Can you send me any links that would be more applicable to fishing stained water like Logan Martin Lake?
Semper Fidelis,
Terry
You lost me. No white pearl fluke?
So excited to see a Banjo Minnow reference!
your knowledge is very good,however you are much to hyper in your presentation and demonstrations,there is really no need to act so intense and bounce all over the place,its very distracting and makes me dizzy.
Would you be able to attach an anglers clip at the end of the line and just attach the hook with the fluke for quick change of bait?
IMO to not go around the country with a bubble gum is a no no
How long is your flouro leader?
In florida I catch way more fluke bass with a white ice fluke jr on topwater. With no pauses. Constant twitching like a spook. Kills the bass in florida ponds and lakes
We always get the best info from the BEST!!
Is there a difference in action between the Zodias and the Xpride? I own the 7'2" MH Xpride,I noticed TB recommends the Zodias over the Xpride when talking moving baits, Flukes, Spinnerbaits etc.
Is there a difference in action between the Zodias and the Xpride? I own the 7'2" MH Xpride,I noticed TB recommends the Zodias over the Xpride when talking moving baits, Flukes, Spinnerbaits etc.
Is there a difference in action between the Zodias and the Xpride? I own the 7'2" MH Xpride,I noticed TB recommends the Zodias over the Xpride when talking moving baits, Flukes, Spinnerbaits etc.
I tried throwing these on a weighted hook,it seems to light…
What line do you recommend for fishing a fluke? Braid or flouro? Also if I use flouro is 20 pound too much?
Im an extremely hard and fast guy myself 😆
Great video…I love these high quality tips and tricks. I started to use flukes not too long ago and immediately got into some action going. Can I futher modify the nose hook style with a small split shot a few inches from the fluke or adding a nail weight into the head of the fish respectively? Or will these modification of the nose hook rig kill the "fluke" action? Appreciate your thoughts on that. Keep up the good work!
Question: if I use a weed less hook do I still need the versatile keeper to hold the lure?
Ty Matt
Love this video..everything I do..glad I feel like I'm doing it right..confidence builder
Thanks for the tips!
talk 2 much
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I stopped using the fluke for a while and been doing a lot of bottom fishing. Switched to flukes a few weeks ago and Bass can't seem to get enough of them.
It's an amazing lure. I've noticed Bass annihilate the flukes when they make splashes on the top. Drives them crazy.
I have to mention when I started using flukes again I forgot to use the lighter weight EWG hook. How I managed to make it a top water still baffles me. Bass love those splashes at the top. The little tail pushing water everywhere drives them nuts.
Thanks so much for this video TB.
Thank you sir for the great info. I watched a ton of your videos and I find them very helpful and detaied for a new angler like myself. Is there a way you could create a bass calendar with a list of what baits and fishing style needed (deep, shallow, surface…etc.) I know bass acts and feed differently each period and I have not mastered that. Thanks a lot.
Kist watched the clip again. Awesome advice as always. I use your methods here in South Africa and it made me and my son better bass anglers for sure! Thanks again for one of the very best fishing channels. Tight lines.