Flukes.

seaphantom · 10-29-05, 08:54 PM

Hi,

I've never really dealt with fluke fishing before and decided to try it out. I tried to look up info. on how to do it, but haven't found a sufficient answer.

How to successfuly fish with one?

thanks,

seaphantom

LowDownSOB · 10-29-05, 09:42 PM

I like the zoom fluke with a 3/0 or 4/0 Gammy EWG hook. 4/0 will add a little weight and take the bait down a tad faster. 3/0 for a slower decent. When rigging remember with the zoom you want the bend of the hook to sit inside the belly flaps on the bottom of the bait. Some rig it with a swivel and leader to reduce line twist. I've read this alters the action but I prefer this set-up. Cast it out and experiment with speed. Flukes can be worked in all depths. Try a few twitches and pause. I've done well dead sticking a fluke on the bottom when the bite is slow. Sometimes they want it worked fast, sometimes slow will produce better. It's perfect for fishing cover when shad are around. Don't forget to watch your line for subtle hits but don't be surprised if a fish tries to rip the rod out of your hands. Just like with top water lures don't set the hook until you feel the weight of the fish. Good luck.
Low Down

KH. · 11-01-05, 10:57 PM

dang!!!!!!!!!low down,you catch that hawg??????????

Fishie · 11-01-05, 10:59 PM

carolina rig them

fluke · 11-02-05, 07:46 PM

fish them weightless ro with a small split shot if you want them to sink.I fish most of mine on 2/0 wide gape hooks,the wide gap puts alittle weight below the lure and keeps it from twisting.The action will also be determined by how far back you go before coming out the bottom of the lure.Their a great lure and are very versatile.Good luck

Rebbasser · 11-02-05, 08:29 PM

Seaphantom, rig it weedless, no weight, and throw it around cover. Work it with quick jerks of the rod tip. Outstanding soft plastic jerkbait.

LowDownSOB · 11-03-05, 06:57 AM

KH51501,
Ya damn skippy. Like I said, your turn next!

11-05-05, 09:33 PM

thanks for replies,

seaphantom

lizardsrule · 11-05-05, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaphantom

Hi,

I've never really dealt with fluke fishing before and decided to try it out. I tried to look up info. on how to do it, but haven't found a sufficient answer.

How to successfuly fish with one?

thanks,

seaphantom

Well you need to go to the search button, and type in Flukes, there will probably be 1000 posts pop-up. Here's a link to a post about Zoom super flukes, that has some decent info in it. BTW it was about 10 posts down

Lizards

10-29-05, 08:54 PM	#1
seaphantom BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 452	Flukes. Hi, I've never really dealt with fluke fishing before and decided to try it out. I tried to look up info. on how to do it, but haven't found a sufficient answer. How to successfuly fish with one? thanks, seaphantom __________________ life is good, bass is good

10-29-05, 09:42 PM	#2
LowDownSOB BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 31	I like the zoom fluke with a 3/0 or 4/0 Gammy EWG hook. 4/0 will add a little weight and take the bait down a tad faster. 3/0 for a slower decent. When rigging remember with the zoom you want the bend of the hook to sit inside the belly flaps on the bottom of the bait. Some rig it with a swivel and leader to reduce line twist. I've read this alters the action but I prefer this set-up. Cast it out and experiment with speed. Flukes can be worked in all depths. Try a few twitches and pause. I've done well dead sticking a fluke on the bottom when the bite is slow. Sometimes they want it worked fast, sometimes slow will produce better. It's perfect for fishing cover when shad are around. Don't forget to watch your line for subtle hits but don't be surprised if a fish tries to rip the rod out of your hands. Just like with top water lures don't set the hook until you feel the weight of the fish. Good luck. Low Down __________________ Bass fishing is like sex, you don't have to be good at it to enjoy.

11-01-05, 10:57 PM	#3
KH. BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,316	dang!!!!!!!!!low down,you catch that hawg?????????? __________________ and god said let there be bass, and there was bass

11-01-05, 10:59 PM	#4
Fishie BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,145	carolina rig them __________________ Kick some Bass

11-02-05, 07:46 PM	#5
fluke BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: burnsville,mn Posts: 24	fish them weightless ro with a small split shot if you want them to sink.I fish most of mine on 2/0 wide gape hooks,the wide gap puts alittle weight below the lure and keeps it from twisting.The action will also be determined by how far back you go before coming out the bottom of the lure.Their a great lure and are very versatile.Good luck __________________ nothing more peaceful than being on a river in the morning.

11-02-05, 08:29 PM	#6
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Seaphantom, rig it weedless, no weight, and throw it around cover. Work it with quick jerks of the rod tip. Outstanding soft plastic jerkbait. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

11-03-05, 06:57 AM	#7
LowDownSOB BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 31	KH51501, Ya damn skippy. Like I said, your turn next! __________________ Bass fishing is like sex, you don't have to be good at it to enjoy.

11-05-05, 09:33 PM	#8
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