Soft Plastic Jerkbaits: 4 Fluke Tricks For Fall Bass!

The Fluke is an amazing baitfish imitator! There may be no better bait to target aggressive bass in Fall, around heavy cover. The soft jerkbait's ability to dance in an out of cover triggers a feed response, even in wary bass. This is a bait that should be in your Fall fishing line up every time you hit the water. 

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true adaptability. It can be texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or be "donkey rigged" and fished around active bass. Most anglers use the Fluke but few know how to keep fishing eating it day after day. Pay attention to the details in Tim's rigging methods as they can be the difference between catching a few fish and really dialing in an amazing pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Shiner, Smokin Shad, Albino

•Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Smoke Shad

•ZMan Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt, The Deal

•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Smokin Shad, Electric Shad, Albino

TEXAS RIGGING...

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

NOSE RIGGING...

Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Weedless– Weedless Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Size: 1/0

Nose Screw- Owner CPS Spring Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

DOUBLE FLUKE RIGGING...

Main Line- PP Maxcuatro Braid (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC (8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Bobber Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel– SPRO Power Swivel (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3gWChyf

Hooks x 2– Gamakatsu Dropshot Hook (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441

Screw Lock x 2 – Owner CPS (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

RELATED VIDEOS...

• Fluke Rigging: https://youtu.be/C3ix3hEYLPE

•Double Fluke Rig: https://youtu.be/_fnSwwJoDsM

•Fluke Rigging Tricks: https://youtu.be/t8rb6gNfSmk

HEAVY COVER ROD...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy (754): http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

NOSE HOOK DOUBLE FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Shimano Stradic 3000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" MH: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (XG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Fluke Rigging Tricks From Shallow To Deep! (You Need To Try The Nose Hook)

Soft jerkbaits are amazing! If you know how to adjust your rigging you can fish a fluke as a topwater, just below the surface, or 20+ feet deep. You can fish it in the deepest cover on heavy tackle, or in open water on your lightest spinning rod. These baits are incredibly adaptable and will catch fish in every lake around the country! If you're not taking advantage of the Fluke's ability to catch fish this time of year, you're missing out!

The power of the fluke is its adaptability. In today's video Tim shows how you can use different rigging and different brands of soft jerkbaits to achieve different actions and reach different depth ranges. There are dozens of brands that make soft jerkbaits and a variety of hooks that can work, but today we're providing you with our EXACT components so you can fish with confidence when you head to the lake.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (including our favorite colors), exact hooks, and rigging components for each method. We've also included our favorite gear for fishing these baits in different scenarios. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ZOOM FLUKES...

-Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

-Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

OTHER SOFT JERKBAITS...

-Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Smoke Shad, Pearl White, Olive Shad

-ZMan 5" Jerk Shad: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt, The Deal

-Strike King Caffeine Shad: http://bit.ly/2jjyvzr

Colors: Pearl Blue, Smokey Shad, Pearl White

BIG SOFT JERKBAITS...

-Zoom Magnum Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

-Zman 7" Jerk Shad: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Smokey Shad, Pearl

NOSE RIGGING HOOKS AND COMPONENTS...

Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky (1/0): https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Spring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

TEXAS RIGGING HOOKS...

Small Flukes- Owner 2/0 Rig N Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

5" or Super Flukes- Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

7" or Magnum Flukes- 6/0 Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

NAIL WEIGHTS AND KEEPERS...

-Gamakatsu Silicone Stoppers: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: Large or XL

Lead Nail- VMC Neko: https://bit.ly/2Xx8K8R

Tungsten Nail- Swagger Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

TEXAS RIG FLUKE COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NOSE HOOK SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NOSE HOOK BFS COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Sierra BFS 7' Light (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FLUKE FISHING COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

RELATED VIDEOS...

-Fluke Rigging (with Donkey Rig): https://youtu.be/Pja8h3Q3wsA

-Double Fluke Rig Tricks: https://youtu.be/_fnSwwJoDsM

Fluke Fishing Tricks For Every Situation! (Beginner AND Advanced)

Soft jerkbaits are amazing! When you know how to adapt the baits the same fluke can be fished in the heaviest cover on straight braid or finessed in clear, open water. A single pack of soft jerkbaits can be fished in every lake around the country! If you're not taking advantage of the Fluke's ability to catch fish this time of year, you're missing out!

The power of the fluke is truly its adaptability. In today's video Tim broke down the multiple ways to rig this bait. From texas rigging to nose hook, from single rigs to donkey rigs, and from surface to 20+ feet deep! There are dozens of brands that make soft jerkbaits and a variety of hooks that can work, but today we're providing you with our EXACT components so you can fish with confidence when you head to the lake. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (including our favorite colors), exact hooks and rigging components for each method, along with our favorite rods for each style. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE BAITS... 

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smokin Shad

-Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

TRADITIONAL RIGGING... 

Tim's Favorite- Owner Offset Wide Gap 4/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Mid Column- Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Deep Water- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

NOSE HOOK RIGGING... 

Spring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Hook- Owner Mosquito Hook (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR

TEXAS RIGGED DONKEY RIGGING... 

Bobber Stop- VMC Sinker Stop Medium: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Front Hook- Owner Offset Wide Gap 3/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Back Hook- Owner Offset Wide Gap 4/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Front/Back Bait- http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

NOSE HOOK DONKEY RIGGING... 

Bobber Stop- VMC Sinker Stop Medium: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Spring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Front/Back Hook- http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR

Front/Back Bait- Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

NAIL WEIGHTS... 

Lead- VMC Neko: https://bit.ly/2Xx8K8R

Tungsten- Swagger Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

TEXAS RIG COMBO (Single or Donkey)…

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

HIGH- END NOSE HOOK COMBO (Single or Donkey)... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NOSE HOOK MID-PRICED COMBO (Single or Donkey)... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3AoqwZL

Reel- Shimano NASCI FC (Pre-Order Available): https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 10 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Underwater Bass Footage with CRAZY New Fluke Rigging Trick!

Don't keep fishing your flukes the same old way! Today we're showing you underwater footage of new and exciting ways to rig a fluke for bass fishing! Are your clear water fish line shy? Are they in deep water? Do you prefer a magnum fluke? We've got a method to rig a soft jerkbait that will help you catch more bass today! Matt is showing us rigging, different sink rates, hook styles and more, in today's in-depth look at Fall fluke fishing for bass.

Matt begins with basic texas-rigging of an unweighted Zoom Super Fluke. From there he explains sink rates between a Fluke, Shiver Glide, Bass Assassin, and Caffeine Shad. He re-introduces the nose rig method of finesse fishing a fluke then wraps it up with an all-new rigging that combines a swinging hook with a nose weight to fool deep water bass. If the explanations aren't enough we back it up with underwater bass fishing footage to show how the lures move underwater and how the bass react to them. No matter how you rig it or where you fish, there is information in this video that will help you catch more soft jerkbait fish.

Fluke fishing (soft jerkbait fishing) is one of the most exciting ways to catch Fall bass. As they move into the shallows you can effectively target bass that are blowing up on bait but also those that hang below and refuse to rise to the surface. With the addition of the weighted nose rig, you can now effectively reach deep water bass that are ambushing baitfish as well. The fluke is an incredibly versatile tool that should be in every bass angler's box. If you haven't been using it effectively, you're not alone. Many bass fisherman overlook the soft jerkbait for Fall bass, but now you have the tools you'll need to put it to work this Fall.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment that were discussed in this video as well as rod and reel recommendations for soft jerkbaits.

Soft Jerkbaits...

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

(Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Albino, Smokin Shad)

-Bass Assassin 5" Straight Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2lFKA92

(Crystal Shad, Salt and Pepper Phantom, White)

-Reaction Innovations Shiver Glide: http://bit.ly/2DUwrtM

(Bad Shad Green, Guntersville Shad, Bad Sexy Shad)

-Strike King Caffeine Shad: http://bit.ly/2jjyvzr

(Pearl Blue, Smoky Shad)

Magnum Soft Jerkbaits...

-Zoom Magnum Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

(Albino, Smokin Shad, Green Pumpkin)

-Bass Assassin 7" Straight Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2lFKA92

(Crystal Shad, Salt and Pepper Phantom)

-Magnum Caffeine Shad: http://bit.ly/2kf9OtX

(Pearl Blue Glimmer Back, Smokey Shad)

Soft Jerkbait Hooks...

Nose Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Weedless Nose Hook- Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Spring- Owner CPS Spring Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Weighted Hook- Frenzy Wack-A-Sack 1/4 oz size 1: http://bit.ly/2oFduEq

Texas Rig- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

(**5/0 hook for Shiver Glide**)

Magnum Jerkbait Hooks...

Nose Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Weedless Nose Hook- Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Spring- Owner CPS Spring Large: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Weighted Hook- Frenzy Wack-A-Sack 3/8 oz size 4/0: http://bit.ly/2oFduEq

Texas Rig- Owner Jungle Hook 7/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Texas Rig- Trokar MagWorm Hook 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ncqGD4

All-Around Soft Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget-Friendly Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'0" MH: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm