Soft Plastic Jerkbaits: 4 Fluke Tricks For Fall Bass!

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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: bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Shiner, Smokin Shad, Albino
•Yamamoto D Shad: bit.ly/3lG1b7T
Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Smoke Shad
•ZMan Jerk Shadz: bit.ly/3yRocN0
Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt, The Deal
•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Smokin Shad, Electric Shad, Albino
TEXAS RIGGING...
Hook- Gamakatsu Superline EWG: bit.ly/2ac92XG
Size: 3/0 or 4/0
NOSE RIGGING...
Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Size: 1/0
Weedless- Weedless Finesse Wide Gap: bit.ly/2i57dOP
Size: 1/0
Nose Screw- Owner CPS Spring Medium: bit.ly/2b2YgDf
DOUBLE FLUKE RIGGING...
Main Line- PP Maxcuatro Braid (20 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC (8 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
Bobber Stopper- VMC Sinker Stop: bit.ly/38XLQd4
Swivel- SPRO Power Swivel (Size 8): bit.ly/3gWChyf
Hooks x 2- Gamakatsu Dropshot Hook (Size 1): bit.ly/2zGX441
Screw Lock x 2 - Owner CPS (Medium): bit.ly/2b2YgDf
RELATED VIDEOS...
• Fluke Rigging: • Fluke Rigging Tricks F...
•Double Fluke Rig: • Fluke Fishing Tricks (...
•Fluke Rigging Tricks: • Fluke Fishing Tricks Y...
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Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
NOSE HOOK DOUBLE FLUKE COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: bit.ly/2XkVoej
Reel- Shimano Stradic 3000: bit.ly/35Bufnb
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (20 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" MH: bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (XG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Super FC (14 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
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Пікірлер: 104

@stevencaldwell838 4 ай бұрын

Hahaha! Most guy’s make a 45 minute video on their boats covering everything from front to back, bottom to top and side to side… Tim, “here’s my new boat, keeping the old one, had a Tracker, padded deck and a couple of screens “…. Enough of that, let’s talk about fluke’s”…. It’s all about fishing with these guy’s! Love it🎣

@LowBrowFishing Жыл бұрын

I've been using the super fluke jr. weightless on a 1/0 ewg. Just yesterday I was fishing gin clear water and I could see those bass just hunting that fluke down and just hammering it. It was a good day!

@6cwl9 Жыл бұрын

I caught my pb in May after using tips from one of your videos where you talked about flukes and the best colors smokin shad did the trick. It was a long cast and it crushed it as soon as it hit the water and I was fishing from the bank so it was tricky to land it

@dannyyork1142 7 ай бұрын

Another one is double fluke set up bro. Use 2 diffrent line lengths, like your main line, go up 12 inches up line, tie on a 12 inch leader, hook your heavy hooks, 2 flukes.... can be 💵!!!! You did cover it!!! What i get for writing before i watch whloe video, i knew it when i wrote it, that you would lol. Best channel on you tube, Tim, and Matt!! 16:12 !! Legends!!!!

@joeernster7299 Жыл бұрын

Landed 17 Double hookups yesterday , and 40ish singles ! All on the Fluke JR . Your video was directly responsable for my sucess. Down sizing was definitely the key. The Jrs matched the shad size perfectly . Thanks for always putting out great info !

@rhodesianhunter9360 Жыл бұрын

I counted 23 smallmouth last weekend, all on one nose hooked fluke with the center spring. It works!!

@bryanmoore3051 Жыл бұрын

Love these fluke videos! A few years ago I watched one of Matt and Tim's fluke videos and end up catching one of the biggest fish in have caught even to this day...flukes are so much fun especially this time of year.

@bradkendrick1127 Жыл бұрын

“Twitch twitch let it fall” sounds like the banjo minnow jingle 😂 👏👌🏻

@seanp618 Жыл бұрын

Learned so much from you two over the years! Thank you for what you do! Best fishing videos on the net!

@scottkessler9602 Жыл бұрын

I’m proud of you. You showed things that Matt did not in his 4 fluke videos.

@TylersReelFishing Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Skeeter family!!

@sliqwille Жыл бұрын

Outstanding boat! I also just got my FXR20! Absolutely love it! Allatoona is my home lake but I fish Chick a lot too. Hope to see you out there!!

@BankWalkerTV Жыл бұрын

Gotta try that donkey rig 👍🏻

@cmcoleman66 Жыл бұрын

As always awesome and informative. I can’t wait to try the double fluke rig. Thanks for helping make us all better anglers. 💪🏻🕶

@BigAlFishingAddiction Жыл бұрын

I have only been Bass fishing for over a year. And you guys have helped so much, thank you you guys rock!

@rockyshuefishing Жыл бұрын

Great video, great information! Most underrated Chanel on youtube!

@stephenkendall6964 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation🙌

@waynelagarde7956 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on that new Skeeter FXR. I absolutely love my Skeeter ZXR.

@timtweet8149 Жыл бұрын

Kewl fluke set ups. Loved the idea and contents. Now gotta put in an order for the tackle. Thanks tim!

@terry5981 Жыл бұрын

Great tips Tim! Thank you.

@richardblake4777 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing with flukes Tim, another great video for TB.

@yo-bass-cat4027 Жыл бұрын

Love to see you in a new ride awesome

@derekmcdougal262 Жыл бұрын

I love the fluke so versatile in my opinion. Its becoming a confident bait for me, you guys rock videos are so informative learned alot from tactical bassin thanks guys

@southerngurlfishing2561 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat Tim , and great video coming down to chickamauga mid October I'll definitely try this set up it be awesome to run into you or Matt on the water 😊

@robvallance1719 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I'm heading out in a couple of hours and my bags loaded with flukes. Thanks for all the info!!!

@wolfspiritoutdoors158 Жыл бұрын

What we have here TB family is probably the most versatile bait that ever existed most definitely one of them. You can fish them shallow deep top water or fish them slow from skipping across lily pads to catching redfish in the surf the fluke should be in every fisherman's arsenal. Especially these days as it's often overlooked because of so many other baits on the market. When bass in your lake have seen every swimbait and every googan bait tie on a fluke! Thanks Tim

@JoseMartinez-dq4km Жыл бұрын

Great video love a double rig

@eng62ine Жыл бұрын

Great vid and thanks for the tips!

@rodcashman4793 Жыл бұрын

Great information 👍 I haven't ever fished these types of baits

@joshuamacias3957 Жыл бұрын

tim what a badass boat man

@FishingWithChris_Tv Жыл бұрын

The zoom and lunker city tiny fluke (3” I believe) is another good option for sizing way down. I typically use them on small jigheads or BFS style EWG hooks.

@A_plusFishing Жыл бұрын

You guys turned fishing into my #1 love I now fish almost everyday lbvs

@davidrussell9290 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new boat, My Dude!

@donpreller484 Жыл бұрын

The d shad is a beast!!

@davecronce3127 Жыл бұрын

That donkey rig is my go to for juvenile tarpon up to about 30 pounds in south florida. Snook love them too.

@bryantgwb007 Жыл бұрын

Best boat and engine on the market. Only bass boat you can run wot and let go of the steering wheel. Been a skeeter/yamaha technician for many yrs.

@toddbloxham6041 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@erk678 Жыл бұрын

I have won more local tournaments and caught more fish on the fluke than any other bait. Been fishing them since they first came out.🎣

@bobjohnston5527 Жыл бұрын

I am a riverbank fisherman here in Fredericton New Brunswick. I use a weighted twist locks hooks in river current or just twist locks hooks in 4 and 5/0 hooks. I have the zoom and strike king KVD flukes

@jessefoust7826 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations buddy you need it

@MrRashad776 10 ай бұрын

Wow I have never heard of the zoom fluke Junior. I will order some A.S.A.P ! Because I away seem to land more fish with a smaller presentation. I know I will slay some fish with this in my arsenal.

@FreedomFishing Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the Twistlok through face of the fluke tip. I would have just used the smallest locks and used it the traditional way Texas rigged.

@johncasper5783 Жыл бұрын

Tim, great video as always. Still interested in learning more about the new Skeeter. What made you decide on Skeeter? What other brands did you consider? Understand the sentimental attachment to the Champ but would like to learn more about the Skeeter and your decision process. Thanks!!!

@bub4668 Жыл бұрын

Ive heard you say this is great time for bass to be chasing schooling downsized baitfish but no mention of the Alabama rig.... Logically I would think it would be a great choice as a lure during this time but never put it into practice. Is there a reason as to why or why not it would be used during this time period. Thanks!!!

@eviltwingui Жыл бұрын

I know Catch Co can get a lot of flack but have you tried the Biospawn Vile Minnow? The colors, shape, and action are amazing. Highly recommend it

@vitorsorin Жыл бұрын

I love your vijeos

@notillegal6771 Жыл бұрын

Bubblegum zoom flukes slay stripers and bluefish! What about a jighead? I rig on a 4/0 1/2oz tt headlock. Don't forget zman scented jerk shadz and streakz xl!

@grandpawoodyfishing1882 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried the 6th Sense Flush . Wondering what you think of it ?

@ctgilcrest Жыл бұрын

Take a look at Rabbid Baits Rab Shad. Six in. Hybird soft jirk bait. it's got fox Fure tail for a unique action. LMB eats them great turns out stripers on the delta can't leave them alone either. I don't sell them or make them. found them browsing the web.

@dustycamaro7908 Жыл бұрын

I just got my pb a 7 lb largemouth on a football jig...imma have to try a fluke

@jasonbarkema7664 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim. Just moved to okeechobee Florida so all these tips are very helpful

@beetlepasswaters7793 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, I lived in Okeechobee for about 18 years and yes the fluke works great and not to changed the subject i recommend a trip to Fellsmere to fish Headwaters

@robertmartin5539 Жыл бұрын

My favorite fluke is big bites jerk minnow 5” in ether alewife , watermelon gold flake , watermelon red ghost .

@frankwestphal4525 Жыл бұрын

Any plans to do a underwater swimjig trailer video?

@troy.rogers Жыл бұрын

Tim what setup are you throwing that nose hooked bait on in the video?

@troysappington791 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to do a walk through on your new boat?

@richardsousa2625 Жыл бұрын

Broke my all purpose “safety blanket” rod yesterday and I think it’s time to diversify. I have a 7.1 med spinning rod for my drop shot, ned rig, finesse jig, etc. but I’d like to get a good casting rod for my other fave lures. I like cranks, spinners, bodes jigs, and I’d like to use swim jigs and the occasional whopper plopper too. Anyone know a good all rounder for those lures?

@ToothyAnglers Жыл бұрын

What price point?

@davidrussell9290 Жыл бұрын

Honestly for me anything with a treble hook like crank baits or top water with treble hooks I use a medium rod. For spinners, chatterbaits, Texas rig I use medium heavy. Fast. Try a Falcon from Academy or a 13 rod. See what you like. When I figured I liked a medium action on my cranks I got a shimano expride

@danaparks8812 Жыл бұрын

I can't ever seem to find any bobber stoppers. Could they possibly be called something else or different?

@emoutdoors5661 Жыл бұрын

Wait! What was that plastic clip on your rod that held the line close to the bait when stowed away???

@johnhodson5120 Жыл бұрын

How do you keep the twists out of your line? I've used swivels, but that adds weight that sinks it and also grabs vegetation.

@xxhyjynxx5939 Жыл бұрын

What type of line are you using? It could just be line twist from loading the reel improperly. If using classic mono, just soak the reel in warm-hot tap water for a few minutes to relearn the ‘memory’ of the line to the reel.

@jaypowers2258 Жыл бұрын

Nail

@jasonrutherfordbassfishing Жыл бұрын

Donkey rig!!!

@d10dozerman2 Жыл бұрын

I am looking to get a jerkbait rod so my question is for you guys. All opinions are welcome. Does the Shimano Zodias 6'-10" medium have the same taper and action as the Expride 6'-10" medium?

@greenpighunter6930 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Don't sleep on a Bass Assassin 3" Shad on a 2/0 EWG when they want tiny bait.

@brianrobinson9979 Жыл бұрын

What is it about Champion Boats that has made you and Matt search for them specifically when you want or need (in Matt's case from a few years back) a new (to you) boat?

@megadeth6756 Жыл бұрын

They're the best bass boats ever made

@jamesbarron1202 Жыл бұрын

They have a great ride in rough water. I’ve owned Skeeter, Ranger, Pro Craft and Champion and the Champion rides the best of those boats. It’s also the driest ride in rough windy conditions. Currently have a Champion. I’d really like to know what the most popular bassboat the locals run on the Great Lakes. Those lakes get really bad.

@carolinagold8237 Жыл бұрын

matt and tim were in california mostly on clear lake fishing open waters .Champion boats are one of the best for handling in rough water conditions on open lakes because of their hull design. It is known as a" deep v wedge"

@jbertran1972 Жыл бұрын

Hey Tim what knot do you use to tie your leader line to braid?

@davidrussell9290 Жыл бұрын

I think they use a blood knot.

@colelakely6525 Жыл бұрын

They use a blood-knot. (Or at least at one point in time they did)

@dustycamaro7908 Жыл бұрын

Alberto all the way

@juanmontoya1744 Жыл бұрын

How long you use the leader ???

@jimkingsland1645 5 ай бұрын

My favorite boat of all time was a black and silver metal flake Champion. Too bad it wasn’t mine…

@dannyyork1142 7 ай бұрын

Bro, if your gonna use a flukes, staple is the zoom version. But bro, not to mention , Lunker city, the original fluke. Nobody has sizes that lunker city, atlest mention and give them some love, cause i been fishing them for 30 years(flukes), and in swifter water like small mouth rivers, creeks no better than a small Lunker city fluke.

@su3154 Жыл бұрын

Rod and reel arsenal

@nathanprovost2162 Жыл бұрын

UPDATE: I fished the NRX+ DSR and it’s a big jump from the Expride in sensitivity. I was surprised with the number of subtle bites I could feel. Moving forward, looking to replace the Vanford 2000 size with an Exsense 3000. Is it a much better reel even those it’s heavier?

@wolfspiritoutdoors158 Жыл бұрын

It's heavier but only slightly then again alot of these reels are highly overrated. My go to reel is still a 50 dollar abu Garcia black max. From bass tournaments to catching big reds in the surf it gets er done. Between that and curado 200s I don't need new rods and reels.

@nathanprovost2162 Жыл бұрын

@@wolfspiritoutdoors158 yeah maybe they are but better, smoother gearing and quality materials show you usually get what you pay for. You could go out with a Walmart ugly stik if that’s what you want however you did get what you pay for. I’m curious; do you think higher end reels are overrated as well?

@user-tr5wn1zr8v Жыл бұрын

@@nathanprovost2162 well I think it may just be preference.. I like the vanford better than the exsence but my dad likes the exsence better. To me it feels like the vanford acts faster when you reel it in

@alsilva3578 Жыл бұрын

@@nathanprovost2162 ...you pay for what you can afford to get. the key is to enjoy what you're doing.

@pattonmann5356 Жыл бұрын

Sustain is another good option

@Milehighsnake98 Жыл бұрын

Kinda surprised you didn't go with a Charger to have the same Champion feel.

@vb9300 Жыл бұрын

Did we forget the weighted fluke? Hopping it off the bottom.

@bartcasto2240 Жыл бұрын

Man idk why but I have to sub every time I watch a video. I loiterally watched a video subbed and then went to watch the next video and had to sub again I've don e it like eight times now I don't understand why I keep getting booted off the channel. I've been sub fo9r over a year and the last few days I've resub like 10 times. You know if anyone else is having that happen? I love your channel so I want to know when you put out anything new

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

Thats brutal!! I'm so sorry!! It must be some sort of glitch 🤷‍♂️

@bartcasto2240 Жыл бұрын

@@tacticalbassin it's all good man . No worries I'll just keep doing what I've been and check every day or 2 . Happy Halloween guys !

@brianrobinson9979 Жыл бұрын

Why do we throw an A-Rig in the spring when fish are feeding Pre-Spawn but not even talked about when fish are chasing giant bait balls throughout the fall?

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

We hold off as long as possible because we know we'll be throwing the thing all day every day in the Winter 😂

@brianrobinson9979 Жыл бұрын

@@tacticalbassin so we'll get a video of that in like January? 😅👍

@madgodmike5432 Жыл бұрын

U can also just throw it on a 1/4oz jig head

@ronpoppe6517 Жыл бұрын

tell me do plastic really work i have try plastic for the past six month and have not caught a dam thing tryed them every way posible and tryed evrything on the vidios i have watched i am starting to beleave that plastics are bull shit and i only started fishing in 2021