Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try!

The Fluke is one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! You can fish a soft jerkbait quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it! The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a category of its own, and it deserves to be in every angler's arsenal!

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater or a subsurface bait. It can be Texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or be "donkey rigged" and fished around schooling fish. Most anglers use the Fluke, but few know how to keep fishing biting with simple adjustments.

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 the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Tennessee Shad, Smokin Shad

•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Tilapia

SMALL SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Prism Shad, Sexy Albino

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

Colors: Arkansas Shiner, Smokin Shad

WEEDLESS RIG HOOKS...

Standard Wire– Owner All Purpose: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

Heavy Wire– Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

Xtra Heavy– Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0

Rhythm Wag Hook– BKK Chimera: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

DONKEY RIG COMPONENTS...

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hooks: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 and 4/0

•SPRO Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 10

MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

DONKEY RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

ine– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BFS FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– 7 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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How To Catch Bass During Changing Conditions (Fall Transition On A New Lake)

Come along as the guys explore a new lake! The conditions are changing throughout the day and the guys have to adapt quickly. They're faced with overcast skies, then high sun and heat. They start with heavy current,and end with virtually no flow at all. It's about as bi–polar as conditions can get but the guys adapt and overcome, come along to see how they do it!

These bass are gorging on baitfish and bluegill! The guys come in with no information but immediately see fields of grass and matted vegetation. As a result they start out with a frog and flipping bait, then as conditions get tougher they turn to a soft jerkbait. When flows begin to wain they study the map and fish the narrowest section of the lake where the remaining current is still moving quickly. Changes like this are all about mindset and understanding how fish will adapt to changing conditions. These concepts can be applied to any lake, whether or not you've been there before.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using throughout the day. We've even included our exact sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

•Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Color: Killer Gill

•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Color: Pine Frog

•Jackall Kaera S2 Beat: https://bit.ly/3q6aAvF

Color: White

PUNCH BAIT...

Bait– Jackall Archelon: https://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Color: School Bluegill

Weight– Gamakatsu G–Shield Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3PcA7gj

Size: 1.5 oz

Hook– Owner Jungle Flippin HD: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 3/0

SOFT JERKBAITS...

Bait #1– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino

Bait #2–  Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Electric Shad

Hook– Hayabusa Wide Gap Offset: https://bit.ly/44nQwms

Size: 4/0

UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Big Bite Pro Swimmer 3.8: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Color: Chick Magnet

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 3/0 Colorado Gold

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'4" XH Plus: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'11" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado M 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/3YafZyg

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

MATT'S FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Extreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Leader (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try! (Plus Underwater Fluke Fishing Footage)

There may be no better bait to target aggressive bass than a fluke! You can fish it quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it! The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a close of its own! This bait should be in every angler's late season arsenal and today we're going to show you how to adapt it to your lake's conditions.

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater. With another adjustment you can suddenly throw it with the lightest of tackle, or the heaviest of gear. 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.

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 the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Smoke Pearl Laminate

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

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue

SMALL SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Prism Shad, Sexy Albino

•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: SB Chart, RB Blue Pearl, American Shad

•Zoom Fluke: https://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

•Zoom Tiny Fluke: https://bit.ly/2MJmF2H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

STANDARD HOOKS...

Medium Strength - Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 4/0

Heavy Duty - Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

DONKEY RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hooks– Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Sizes: 3/0 and 4/0

Swivel- SPRO Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 6

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Size: 15 lb

STANDARD NOSE RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

BFS FLUKE COMPONENTS...

BFS Hook– BKK Chimera: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

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

Size: 2

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

DONKEY RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

ine– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb Mono: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BFS FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– 6 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

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??

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