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
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics– Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors– Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera– GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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