Fluke Rigging Tricks to Catch Bass Shallow or Deep
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- Learn how to use a soft jerkbait as a topwater, a mid-depth jerkbait, and a deep bait without adding any weight. Matt demonstrates how to adjust hooks and hook placement to get a variety of actions out of a fluke. If you're looking for a single "do everything" bait this Spring, look no further than the fluke.
The Super Fluke is in every angler's arsenal. Some use it as a Carolina rig bait, others as a stick bait, still others use it as a topwater. Today Matt explains some quick hook and bait modifications that will open doors to completely different ways to fish the Fluke. If you've been using the bait with a single-use approach, its time to learn what you've been missing!
Below is a breakdown of the baits, colors, and hook options that Matt recommends for fishing Flukes and other soft jerkbaits in the Spring and Summer.
Baits...
-Zoom Super Fluke: bit.ly/2aqys0H
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Hooks and Hardware...
-Gamakatsu Offset EWG Wide Gap 4/0: bit.ly/2d07gvp
-Gamakatsu Superline EWG 4/0: bit.ly/2ac92XG
-Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: bit.ly/2aKGmHM
-Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Weedless: bit.ly/2i57dOP
-Owner CPS Spring Medium: bit.ly/2b2YgDf
-Decoy Versatile Keeper: bit.ly/2NNtJci
Best Bait Colors are white or shad, Ghost, and Green Pumpkin.
All-Around Combo...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 150 DC: bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: bit.ly/2ae97J9
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I haven't been fishing in over 5 yrs and didn't know where to start back again so I started watching Tactical Basssin' with Matt Allen. His CZcams videos have changed my life forever. You see, I was an avid fisherman but got addicted to crack badly. Then I saw a video with Matt that got my interests in fishing rekindled!!! Matt, I'm know a fishing addict and hooked on that feeling I get when I hook on a big bass. While I'm no Matt Allen or pro fisherman obviously, my biggest bass being only 20", I believe that. Matt and Tactical Bassin literally saved my life. My biggest and most sincere thank you to you Matt from the bottom of my heart and soul. I love your videos and the info you share with all of us. Keep up the great work.
David, thank you for taking the time to comment! We're SO happy for you!! Stay strong and continue your journey as an angler. Thank you for letting us be a small part of it. 👍
Dang! That's a righteous endorsement! 🙀🎣👍😎🙏🎣
That's awesome I was addicted to opiates for 10+ years and recently got addicted to fishing. I've been off opiates for around 6 months I think lol I lost track of how long after a while. I go fishing at least 3 times a week and I already got 7 combos lmao it's really addictive in a good way but not for the wallet.
Salute fishing brother stay strong keep them lines tight...
By all means, David. You found a life saver.
I’ve been watching educational fishing videos for 15+ years. Wanted to be a pro in my early teens. Was addicted to it. I’ve watched em all, the Gerald Swindles, Kevin Vandam, and Mike Iconellie’s, and I’m gonna tell ya.... Matt Allen is the most in depth, hit every point, explain everything to the T, from beginner to advanced fishing coach/teacher I have seen. I have been so impressed with every single video he puts out. He’s doing what he loves and it it shows. ✌️
I've fished my whole life but never really done any bass fishing specifically. Went out this morning seeing a lot of top water action and just happened to have a super fluke tied up so I tossed it out there and had an 8 pound striper smash it almost immediately. Watching your channel has been costing me a lot of money the last couple days but I definitely have the bug now!!
I have found that if you take needle nose pliars and close the opening in the CPS spring so that it is smaller than the barb of your hook you wont lose your fluke and you wont lose action of the fluke either. Just a little tip I have found to be very useful. Great video as usual guys!! Keep up the good work!
Dude - great f’ing video. I mean, I just have to point out: to present ALL of that information...in one take...succinctly and clearly...as interestingly as you did? Classy, bro. I’m a guy with intensity for this thing and I saw passion in this presentation. I’d love to fish with this cat.
Such passion in his voice and his body language explaining this rig. Love it.
I like TacticalBassin'. These guys remind me of the folks that taught me bass fishing years ago, as they say almost exactly the same things. I guess this game really doesn't change that much. I'm so glad I had such good teachers, and that these guys are available for everyone today.
Weightless white Zoom flukes on a wide gap 5/0 ripping through grass, love it! 4/0 for throwing at the V's of shallow lay downs... one of my favorite plastics of all time! Awesome tip about hook placement!
I finally tied on a drop shot (first time)after the morning bite slowed down, and I kept on whacking them rest of the day. Amazing Rig and Priceless content from you Matt. Your verbal detail and your visual presentation has left all bass fishing shows in the dust hand down! 20yrs fishing and been to many seminars from Many old pros, and never got this much info. Thank you Matt and Tim fish on....
"RIP RIP PAUSE"😁
I've watched this video at least 4 times and whenever I'm using these rigs I hear that "Rip pause, rip rip pause, rip rip rip pause" in the back of my head.
I've catched a few Bass using this method.
I’m new to fishing. This is my first season. I love your videos! They are super informative and you present information clearly and concisely. You should have 1 million subscribers. Thanks!
MrSpeedyNYC just do what Matt and Tim say and you will have a great first season. I GUARANTEE.
Mrspeedynyc we were in NYC last summer and I wanted to fish in Central Park but we ran out of time. Hopefully I’ll get to go next year.
There is so much crap on you tube. These guys have a legitimate channel. The best content bar none. Thanks for putting all your effort into every vid you guys make.
100000% TRUTH.
Thanks for sharing your fishing experience with us!!! I appreciate you showing us your complete setup. Videos like this are the reason why I love CZcams!
That Zoom Super Fluke fished weightless, just as you demonstrated, was by far my best bait for spawning bass here in Texas. Now, after watching this, I'm gonna keep one on for the post spawn. Thanks, great video!
Matt saying “rip rip pause” is my therapy
Mwingreen I say it when I’m fishing a fluke or a jerkbait 🤣🤣
Amen
Same I have it burned into my head when I fish haha
I was slowly reeling my fluke in after clearing a backlash. As I lifted it out of the water, a bass surfaced behind it and said,rip rip pause. Or go home.
WOWZA!!!!!! Holy crap!! I’m just getting some things under my belt and you give us THIS??!?! This is OUTSTANDING for simple or more complicated fishing!!!! Moving to the south has really set you two on FIRE!!!! (The ol’ lady from NC)
By far the best fishing tutorial on CZcams. You guys are phenomenal!
I'm in awe of the info in this video. Fairly new fisherman here. Trying to assimilate so much knowledge as fast as I can. This was a great one.
I've been nose hooking flukes since the first video you guys posted about fishing them that way and have turned multiple people on to fishing flukes that way . It's a game changer !
Oh Banjo minnow rigging! First time I've seen anyone reference that style of lure. Great information here, thank you!
Nose hooking the fluke with the spring and circle hook is KILLER! I've been using it for the past 3 years and works very well here in VA, especially on smallmouth!
glad to see you're in TX. Oklahoma is flooding. safe travels!!
I'm from California, spent about 20 years growing up in Sonoma County. I love watching you guys fish Lake Sonoma it's like visiting home watching your videos. If you're ever in Northern Oregon I'd love to see how you break down the banks around here for bass. Smallies and largies 🤙🏻
Thanks Matt, really enjoy you sharing those modification tricks. Keep up those good videos.
Kist watched the clip again. Awesome advice as always. I use your methods here in South Africa and it made me and my son better bass anglers for sure! Thanks again for one of the very best fishing channels. Tight lines.
This was great! I’ve never seen a video this in depth about fluke fishing.
Best fluke tutorial I’ve seen well explained great detail
The fluke is one of the baits I cut my teeth on for bass fishing and it has, rarely, let me down. This video just made me want to fish it even more, as I love shallow water. Thanks, Matt.
I never understand the thumbs down.... These videos are a labor of love from these guys. They love to share their knowledge! What's better than that? As for the comment about why they don't fish tournaments... I imagine it's along the same lines as why they post these informative videos..they just love to fish. They probably don't care about competition or have anything to prove. Much love @tacticalbassin
Thanks for the tips Matt. Have one bag of flukes that I have tried using once. you got me jacked up on giving these things a shot again
Great! Thank you, I've been fishing all my life and learned allot.
Thanks for the reminder. I also like the double fluke rig . Double the fun!
Ha ha ha, I was going to say that too😉
Love fluke fishing......... from golf course bass ponds to Diamond valley lake. Berryessa, Henessessey. Yes, I did go So Cal to Norcal! Thanks again for all the pro tips Matt!
I’ve also had great results using a senko bait, fishing it with same presentation as a fluke. Great vid.
I learned that screw lock, super fluke trick last year from Matt’s video - I can attest I kill it at my pond! so many people come up to me and ask what I am using !!!! Watermelon seed works best for my lake but man best set up IMO THANKS MATT
I really enjoy when you add tips to make it better for kids fishing. Bought my son a fishing kayak so I can teach him to bass fish and my techniques don't always translate well to an easily frustrated pre-teen. Thanks!
Thank you for the fluke lesson! Excellent tips.
No question, best teacher on fishing subjects. Thanks Matt, thanks tacticalbassin!
Since last year's video I applied your tips and it works great. Thank you very much you guys are great and I am learning lots from you.
I have used the setup where you hook the fluke through the nose and it is a killer way to get them bass. It has been very successful for me. I learned that trick from watching another one of your videos and you even replied to the comment I posted on that how to video.
I stopped using the fluke for a while and been doing a lot of bottom fishing. Switched to flukes a few weeks ago and Bass can't seem to get enough of them.
It's an amazing lure. I've noticed Bass annihilate the flukes when they make splashes on the top. Drives them crazy.
I have to mention when I started using flukes again I forgot to use the lighter weight EWG hook. How I managed to make it a top water still baffles me. Bass love those splashes at the top. The little tail pushing water everywhere drives them nuts.
Thanks so much for this video TB.
I love it! Especially as a fellow Texas fisherman, Lake Fork is a great one. I wish I had a boat to make it out more.
I was doing more of this with Sluggos (EXTREMELY underrated lure!). I grew up on those but now split the difference with Flukes.
I was just fishing weightless flukes on topwater this morning and was tearing them up. Crazy this video just got posted!
Like going to school! Absolutely the BEST channel....period!
Hey man just wanted to say thanks to your advice I managed to break my skunk streak on a hard day! Thank you so much!
TB, love the passion and the info! Thanks from Central Ca!
Awesome video I live the fluke baits, they always come in clutch!
Matt, I ran the super fluke with a 4-0 EWG. Too light, flopping topwater and bite wasnt there. I tried an owner beast. Too heavy and lost all action. Watched your video and switched to superline 4-0 EWG. Worked perfect.
Thanks for all you do to make our fishing experiences better.
Dope video and perfect timing. Been slaying them using flukes these pass few days.
Love the info... gives perspective on multi presentations for a single bait
I know I need it
As we're really getting into summer, I would love to hear an in depth Carolina rig video from u guys. The only one I found was the one tim did and it was awesome, but older. This would be much appreciated guys. Love the vids, keep it up!!!!
Thank you, you two Tactical fellas are the best! Always great information
Funny, I was just doing this with a sugar stick (sinko). Caught 6 out of my 10 bass this way. Awesome stuff as usual. Thanks 😊
Great editorial, never stop learning 👍🏻🇺🇸
Incredible video. Been sleeping on the flukes thinking I wasn’t light enough to fish them. And I Texas rig everything. Really been missing out on this thanks!
I remember the fluke video and this was a great reminder on how many ways to fish the fluke. Nice
I do enjoy your videos and learn something every time I watch them.
Yessss! I've been looking for more soft jerkbait content, I'm no bass fisherman, but I got hit by some rather nice Snook on DOA CAL soft jerkbaits, and it's all I can think about since. I know this is freshwater fishing, but you can still learn quite a lot about rigging and techniques. I was using the Texas rig, but I was thinking about trying out the California rig this weekend, can't wait to get out on the water
Hey guys I got a classic one for you. I love your banjo minnow style but have y'all try it using a lunker city 4.5 sluggo. You want to talk about a free moving, a lot of escaping erratic actions of minnow. A little bit more action than your flukes. Give it a try on your next outing and conditions are right. Good luck thanks for your videos and information guys.
First time out on the water pond at housing development on 4/5/ 19 caught 10 - 10 to 13 inch bass on White fluke fishing like top water bait very surprised using technic I saw on you tube shit works thanks.
Great tips for fishing the fluke! Thanks so much for sharing.
As always...top secret info to help us non professional fishermen....thank you
We always get the best info from the BEST!!
Goodness gracious the fluke sounds so fun! Thanks for the lessons!
I'm so jealous! I absolutely adore fishin Lake Fork!
Great info. I'm going to play with my Walleye plastics using some of these different hook positions.
I really dont know y some ppl disliked this video!!???? Matt ypu couldnt of taught and explained this technic any better then how you did !!!!!!!! Keep doing you spaghetti OOOOOOoooohhh
Awesome video. Always super informative. I loved the stick bait video as well. I was hesitant to try the zinkerz but after that video, I'm going to give them a shot
Outstanding tutorial! Screw to the hook.. that fluke dances! Great and thank you!
If you guys have time during this journey either now or on your way back through it would be awesome to see you guys catch some Guadeloupe bass, they are probably the rarest of the naturally occurring bass and they are always beautiful. They are only located in Texas and only in a few rivers found in the hill country.
I thought I invented nose hooking a fluke on a finesse hook until I watched this haha. Was looking for ways to keep my bait on the hook better, the spring twisted thru the nose with a keeper on the hook will work great. As always, thanks for the great video!
Great video! I absolutely love jerkbait fishing with hard baits! I now feel as though having a fluke tied on will add to my approach when a traditional jerkbait may not be on the menu...
Great video as always! Thanks for the knowledge😘
Awesome bait... It’s definitely at its best spawn to postspawn here up north, but it also gets bites when things get tough. Another option is a Double Fluke Rig...
Good video, Matt ~
Hi @tacticalbassin love your CPS rig. For a fluke keeper: I use a single hole paper punch to punch hard plastic tabs out of plastic food container lids. Push right over the hook point. Yogurt tub lid or anything like that works great and readily available. Also use these tabs to retain buzz bait keeper hooks. Learned this from another pro but can't remember who. Thanks Matt and Tim!
Awesome video guys, you should try the Deps Sakamata, best fluke style bait I've ever tried
Awesome Matt. Definatly ways I never thought of thanks!!!👍👍👊
I want to say that I had never thought of or heard of nose hooking the fluke with the finesse type hook. After watching your video I gave it a try. I have caught largemouth, smallmouth and even crappie on the fluke jr fishing it that way. Also you are dead on correct about hook up ratio. 90 plus percent hooked solidly right in the side of the mouth. Thanks for the tip.
KILLER BREAKDOWN MAN AS USUAL 💪👍
Best fishing education channel.
So excited to see a Banjo Minnow reference!
Awesome video man! Very informative as usual.
I love the subtle details bro.
Man I was just on Lake Fork. Wish I ran into you. As always, loving the content.
A fluke and jerkbait was my top 2 baits for sight fishing during the spawn
Thanks for the info. I've been unwittingly doing some of these things as my flukes get trashed and I rig them differently to get more mileage. I'll be more conscious of what I'm doing now. I'm having 100 fish days on the Pend Oreille as it is and that's just from shore.
I just got a bunch of flukes but I didn't know how to rig them right they would just spin in the water. Thanks for always teaching me what I need.
Thanks for all the great tips, always!
Matt: "Think Banjo Minnow!"
Me: "Hold up."
XD
Outstanding tips sir!
Another great video luv tactical family keep it up!!!
I just picked up some fluke's never Used them before. Thanks for the video
Heading to Bull Shoals for the weekend, and definitely going to have a fluke on, also planning on playing around with the magnum flukes, always wanted to experiment with them.
Awesome info Matt will definitely put it to work tomorrow
Best fishing channel on CZcams. 🐟
Great upload Matt keep up the great work thank you for the Tips
Great video and great advice!
Tell me something I don't know! Lol, but seriously, great video, great channel, great information to learn for the first time or to hear again even if you already know. Really great information for people that are serious about catching fish.
Awesome vid, Glad to see others doing it this way also.
I swear i can catch fish year round on flukes lol.
Has to be one of the most versatile baits ever made.
I love you said banjo minnow.. One of the few tv gimmick lures that actually worked
FYI if you take a small piece of shrink wrap and put it on the end of the twist lock it will stay one great!!
Also if you just want to cheap it.. A dab of hot glue on the eye of the twist lock works also.
I also like the idea of a bobber stop