Re: Flukes

BassFeverJohn · 08-16-10, 01:04 PM

Hey guys, I always fish flukes the same way, but I am interested in seeing the way you guys rig yours. I am looking for pictures here. I am a visual guy so I want to see the rigs and read the explanations, not just read.

Thanks guys!

BigBassin144 · 08-16-10, 05:09 PM

No pics right now BFJ, but I simply texas rig mine.

BB

Garry2rs · 08-16-10, 10:56 PM

Here you go...

I recently switched from EWG to Screw-Lock hooks. The Flukes last a lot longer with the screw-lock holding them on.

99% of the time I fish them weightless. I cast over lily-pads, heavy weeds and slop. I twitch them back, pausing in open spots between pads etc. In open water I let them sink and work them very slowly. In both cases there is a lot of rod tip shaking.

My prefered rod is a St.Croix Avid spinning rod.
Model AVS69MLXF, 6'9", ML, X-Fast, 1 piece, 6 - 10lb line, 1/8 - 1/2oz baits.

This rod can handle Bass over 5 pounds, but it's soft enough that if the bait gets jammed against a lily pad, when I shake it loose, the bait doesn't fly into the next county.

My line is 10 or 15 pound braid and I don't usually use a leader. For me the most successful colour has always been pink, but I feel the reason is the extra visibility. I can see if I'm moving too fast or overworking the bait.
Garry2R's

triglet · 08-18-10, 02:07 AM

Garry2rs pretty much has it covered there!

Ground Pounder · 08-18-10, 07:33 AM

BFJ, here's another fluke idea - the double-zulu rig - as shown by KVD on basspro.com. It's a bit of a different twist on the classic fluke presentation.

cassidyta · 08-18-10, 01:23 PM

If this is in the pics, then I am sorry for repeating myself. (I can't see them.)
With the exception of the standard T-rigging I will use to variations of wacky rigging.
The first is to us a small drop shot hook and rig it half way up the back. I add a very light nail weight ot the nose. When fishing them that way, I give them quick jerks and let them fall. Sometimes I will scrape them along the bottom.
The other technigue is to use a standard offset hook and T-rig them through the side. I always do this weightless. This creates a bait that will walk just below the surface and from time to time will "jump" out of the water like a chased shad.

keithdog · 08-18-10, 06:24 PM

It's hard for me to explain exactly how I do this so you'll just have to work with it. I use an EWG hook, t-rigging the flukes. If you insert the hook correctly, you can end up with an upturned nose. By doing this, you can cast it out weightless and by using sharp tugs, you can actually get the fluke to dart at the surface and actually break water. I've had very good success with this technique when the were on the fluke bite.

walkeraviator · 08-18-10, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ground Pounder

BFJ, here's another fluke idea - the double-zulu rig - as shown by KVD on basspro.com. It's a bit of a different twist on the classic fluke presentation.

That looks awesome... this would be a sweet setup when they are in the jumps...

coachpurdy · 08-19-10, 11:06 PM

I didn't watch the video but I use alot of the techniques mentioned' however I like to use a swivel with a 10 or 12 inch leader. This helps with line twist.

08-16-10, 01:04 PM	#1
BassFeverJohn BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middleburg, Flawda Posts: 548	Re: Flukes Hey guys, I always fish flukes the same way, but I am interested in seeing the way you guys rig yours. I am looking for pictures here. I am a visual guy so I want to see the rigs and read the explanations, not just read. Thanks guys! __________________ Ish?

08-16-10, 05:09 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	No pics right now BFJ, but I simply texas rig mine. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

08-18-10, 01:23 PM	#6
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	If this is in the pics, then I am sorry for repeating myself. (I can't see them.) With the exception of the standard T-rigging I will use to variations of wacky rigging. The first is to us a small drop shot hook and rig it half way up the back. I add a very light nail weight ot the nose. When fishing them that way, I give them quick jerks and let them fall. Sometimes I will scrape them along the bottom. The other technigue is to use a standard offset hook and T-rig them through the side. I always do this weightless. This creates a bait that will walk just below the surface and from time to time will "jump" out of the water like a chased shad. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

08-16-10, 10:56 PM	#3
Garry2rs BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: AZ. USA. and Ont. Canada Posts: 145	Here you go... I recently switched from EWG to Screw-Lock hooks. The Flukes last a lot longer with the screw-lock holding them on. 99% of the time I fish them weightless. I cast over lily-pads, heavy weeds and slop. I twitch them back, pausing in open spots between pads etc. In open water I let them sink and work them very slowly. In both cases there is a lot of rod tip shaking. My prefered rod is a St.Croix Avid spinning rod. Model AVS69MLXF, 6'9", ML, X-Fast, 1 piece, 6 - 10lb line, 1/8 - 1/2oz baits. This rod can handle Bass over 5 pounds, but it's soft enough that if the bait gets jammed against a lily pad, when I shake it loose, the bait doesn't fly into the next county. My line is 10 or 15 pound braid and I don't usually use a leader. For me the most successful colour has always been pink, but I feel the reason is the extra visibility. I can see if I'm moving too fast or overworking the bait. Garry2R's

08-18-10, 02:07 AM	#4
triglet BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 39	Garry2rs pretty much has it covered there!

08-18-10, 07:33 AM	#5
Ground Pounder BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Garden City, MI Posts: 105	BFJ, here's another fluke idea - the double-zulu rig - as shown by KVD on basspro.com. It's a bit of a different twist on the classic fluke presentation.

08-18-10, 06:24 PM	#7
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	It's hard for me to explain exactly how I do this so you'll just have to work with it. I use an EWG hook, t-rigging the flukes. If you insert the hook correctly, you can end up with an upturned nose. By doing this, you can cast it out weightless and by using sharp tugs, you can actually get the fluke to dart at the surface and actually break water. I've had very good success with this technique when the were on the fluke bite.

08-19-10, 11:06 PM	#9
coachpurdy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: coffeeville, ms Posts: 143	I didn't watch the video but I use alot of the techniques mentioned' however I like to use a swivel with a 10 or 12 inch leader. This helps with line twist.

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