catchin the bigen

I have heard that when it comes to catching big bass, using flukes is a good idea. I know that live shiners can account for a lot of lunker bass, but how would ya'll suggest that i fish a fluke, what color, with weight or weightless, and how to work it. Should i let it sink and then twitch it. Give me some ideas! Thanks.

[Rich]

Chris, those are very versatile baits. You can let them sink and sit, twitch it all the way in, reel it steady and then stop it and let it sit-no wrong way to fish it. I fish them weedless and weightless. Colors-I like Zoom Super flukes, so the colors I like are Smokin' Shad, Watermelon Red, Watermelon Seed, and Baby Bass, but just about any color will work.

[Infisherman1]

To be perfectly honest, I have never caught a large bass on any form of a soft jerkbait. I can get the numbers, but not the size.

[macgyver]

I have caught quite a few in the bigger size. I believe it has a lot to do with th size of the fluke used. If you are using a fluke jr. then the fish will be somewhat smaller IMO. It's probably the one bait I would want if I only had 1 bait to use. Bass will always feed on baitfish, but not always on other things.

Lizards

[n2b]

I have flukes to thank for the 2 eight pounders on my wall!

[Stick-em]

i rig em weightless. and i like natural colors.

hey iam matt and ive been woundering whats the best bass bait to fish for in the summer??? iam only 14 and i know alot of good techniques and i catch alot of fish in the U.P. (upper penninsula) i just wanna get better so i can be in the pro's when im older

thanks

[TheBassMan]

Chris, I don't like flukes personally....I think there are 4 soft Plastic Jerkbaits on the market that are bettter...If you are strictly going after a hog, I would go to a Castaic Jerky J (these aren't the expensive swimbaits...these are 3.99 for an 8 pacK)......2nd, I'd go with a 3X Zulu or ZTOO in chartreuse or white, 3rd I'd use a Power Bait Jerk Bait....I don't know the exact name but they only make them for saltwater. Here is a pic of the Jerky J....I highly recommend them.


They don't look that amazing, but let me tell you, they really have a tremendous action

Catch em up
Brian

[n2b]

Can you put a link to a website that sells them?

[TheBassMan]

sure, Mr Big......here ya go......this one is 4.25 per pack....I can't find the place where i got them for 3.99...oh well, it's only a quarter

http://www.premiumtackle.net/comp760...Shad.html&

Catch em up
Brian