If you've never tried it, might I suggest something called a "Baby Carolina" or a "Carolina Light" - Take a bobber stop, a bullet weight ( usually a 1/4 or 3/8 oz) and another bobber stop to peg that weight up the line as far as you want. Use your favorite hook to Texas rig your favorite bait ( flukes work great). Best part is you can slide that weight up and down to go from dragging the rig to flipping slop and back. I've caught tons of fish doing that in my local waters.
I have heard of anglers using this! It does work in shallow water. I tried doing it in deeper depths and I need the bigger weight and that bigger weight will move the stopper. Thanks for sharing! Works good in the shallow fisheries and is easy to switch up like you said - Jimi
I know there’s a lot of different ways to fish a fluke: I’m a big fan of nose hooking a fluke with a hitchhiker to hold it in place. Can use spinning rod and light line for clear water applications and not have to have a huge hook set.
Man you wouldn't believe it. I got 2nd! Winning AOY and qualifying for the bassmaster kayak championship! Ended up throwing a 10xd on a bluff wall right off the main river channel. Appreciate you man. Keep up the content! Wouldn't have won without you and also Johnny.
Boom! I love the deep plug bite! Thanks for the words of encouragement! Congrats on the season! I am right now working on a video for next week that involves the ole deep crankbait... - Jimi
C rig with mono when you want your bait to float….and use the 3x plastic baits, floro leader when you want bait on the bottom, that’s my rule and yes learned to use a fluke on a c rig fishing Sam Rayburn in the mid 90’s!
used a texas rigged fluke last night at a private pond fishing with 2 friends. my 2 friends were using whopper ploppers and caught 2 bass each. I caught 10 bass and the biggest bass of the day at 2lbs 9oz. Flukes are the best damn bait around.
Dakota! This can depend on water clarity, typically for me though I am fishing stained water. With being said that I am not afraid to look and target bass anywhere from 15-30 ft with the C-Rig for post spawn bass. You can target deeper fish too but I am comfortable with it in that range.
a white fluke is by far my most confident lure. If i cant get a bite, i will get one easy on a white fluke. A lot of the time, i like to pair it with a Owner Flashy Swimmer. It looks like an erratic school of shad or minnow.
@@davidraguse2106 It is difficult with the Zoom Super Fluke because there is so little plastic to work with, but if you are carful you can do it. The Strike King Caffeine Shad works great because more plastic to work with. I have also fished it using the 1/8th oz on a beaver baits and it works well. I hope that some of the newer designs that Johnny and Matt are working on are some more "weedless" presentations because flipping this to heavier cover would be legit.
Got some bad news to share. I caught a decent bass earlier, and laid my Denali rod down across my deck to unhook the bass. Well I go to pick it up, and half of it is laying under my cleat on my boat rail. Well needless to say it bent backwards and snapped my lithium pro in half 🤬🤬. That's the 2nd rod I've broke in the past 2 weeks like that. I've got to pay more attention when I'm picking them up. But yeah those lithium pro rods are freaking sweet. A guy that runs our local club tournaments got a bunch for free from Denali, so I'll have a replacement tomorrow lol.
I use a offset shank 3/0 ,12lb line , and there great for Top water river small mouth,, catch lots of 1-3 lbrs , the big ones don't seem to want to ride for it though
Randy will share lures he likes from megabass but on this channel he also will share lures from other companies he prefers. He has a good balance I think - Jimi.
We answered the question in another comment. It is a tip that a lot of anglers do use. Two days after we posted this video wired 2 fish shared underwater footage of the fluke rigged this way. I have not done this but when bass eats it / sucks it in the hook gets moved to the side or top of mouth. Thanks for watching - Jimi.
No mention of the donkey rig! Last night I went out quick bank fishing before dinner I got 15 in 45 minutes on the donkey rig. All smallies but 2 they were crushing it
It does but Randy mentioned it to me that when the bass hits it / swallows it the hook gets in the side or top still. Wired 2 fish posted a video of this rig the day after we posted our video. It has been a little secret. I have never done it but I am going to try it - Jimi
He has been fishing it for a long time! It was interesting that we posted this video and the next day Wired 2 Fish posted underwater footage of the same rig - Jimi
I tried this the other day and caught a few fish with it. I never got snagged or hung up. I was also fishing it in open water on points. Thanks for watching - Jimi.
Seems like it would get hung on everything in the lake , besides deep open water , even then you would hook them in lower jaw instead of the roof ?????
Makes sense to me with the eye pointed down pulls the bait down and the hook point down presents half a keel making the darting action more erratic, triggering more strikes….
@Intuitive Angling With Randy Blaukat I'll trust you Randy, I still think you should hit us with at least one fish catch to see how it grabs into the mouth, how do you set the hook? I'll give it a try because I've eaten chinese tripe, jumped out of a plane, and took a sip of gas... I'll try just about anything once haha
If you've never tried it, might I suggest something called a "Baby Carolina" or a "Carolina Light" - Take a bobber stop, a bullet weight ( usually a 1/4 or 3/8 oz) and another bobber stop to peg that weight up the line as far as you want. Use your favorite hook to Texas rig your favorite bait ( flukes work great). Best part is you can slide that weight up and down to go from dragging the rig to flipping slop and back. I've caught tons of fish doing that in my local waters.
I have heard of anglers using this! It does work in shallow water. I tried doing it in deeper depths and I need the bigger weight and that bigger weight will move the stopper. Thanks for sharing! Works good in the shallow fisheries and is easy to switch up like you said - Jimi
Yep, for around 12’ or less this is a go to rig for me. Has boated fish for me in a couple kayak tournaments this year.
How does this and the Carolina rig fair in the florida grass lakes? I know you guys fish some grassy spots.
@@zachg5356 I fish shallow lakes choked with veg. This rig works great because the bait is Texas rigged. I use and EWG or worm hook.
@LowBrowFishing very similar to what I fish. This is a must add to my repertoire, huh? Those pre-made setups look great, thanks!
Man I love you guys videos. Y’all have help me tremendously in being a better fisherman. Thank you
Thanks Billy! We enjoy helping others!
I know there’s a lot of different ways to fish a fluke: I’m a big fan of nose hooking a fluke with a hitchhiker to hold it in place. Can use spinning rod and light line for clear water applications and not have to have a huge hook set.
Nice! I know a few guys that prefer that as well. Thanks for sharing - Jimi.
Man you wouldn't believe it. I got 2nd! Winning AOY and qualifying for the bassmaster kayak championship! Ended up throwing a 10xd on a bluff wall right off the main river channel. Appreciate you man. Keep up the content! Wouldn't have won without you and also Johnny.
Boom! I love the deep plug bite! Thanks for the words of encouragement! Congrats on the season!
I am right now working on a video for next week that involves the ole deep crankbait... - Jimi
Congrats bro!!
Totally informative!
Sweet! -Jimi
C rig with mono when you want your bait to float….and use the 3x plastic baits, floro leader when you want bait on the bottom, that’s my rule and yes learned to use a fluke on a c rig fishing Sam Rayburn in the mid 90’s!
Good rule of thumb! Thanks for sharing -Jimi
used a texas rigged fluke last night at a private pond fishing with 2 friends. my 2 friends were using whopper ploppers and caught 2 bass each. I caught 10 bass and the biggest bass of the day at 2lbs 9oz. Flukes are the best damn bait around.
Nice! It can be for sure in the category for most productive all around lure
Thanks Boys , Fluke time soon here.
Yes sir! It is time where I live - Jimi
Junior fluke with a screw lock completely into the nose and use a weed less hook through nose of bait and screw lock and can be used on spinning gear
Yes sir! Good tip
Hey Jimi, When you say you like to fish the Carolina Rig deep is there a certain depth range you are looking for these post-spawn/summer bass? Thanks!
Dakota! This can depend on water clarity, typically for me though I am fishing stained water. With being said that I am not afraid to look and target bass anywhere from 15-30 ft with the C-Rig for post spawn bass. You can target deeper fish too but I am comfortable with it in that range.
Try zman jerkshad 4&5” , they float up off the bottom look killer on a c-rig
Yes sir! Those are great on the C-Rig! - Jimi
I'm sure that would hook more fish. I'm also sure it would snag a lot if you're fishing in cover or around logs, etc.
Saying you are correct! - Jimi.
a white fluke is by far my most confident lure. If i cant get a bite, i will get one easy on a white fluke. A lot of the time, i like to pair it with a Owner Flashy Swimmer. It looks like an erratic school of shad or minnow.
Sweet!
I used to use a straight shank hook on a fluke like that all the time halibut fishing in the harbor
Interesting!!
The hover rig is legit. Works great with the flat worm, missile ned bomb on the 3/64th is killer. Can’t wait to try the fluke.
Sweet! I have caught fish it on the fluke around cypress trees. It skips well too - Jimi.
@@BassFishingDeclassified I want to rig up a beaver bait on the 1/4oz and flip it. Should have a chance on Saturday.
I know Matt has had a lot of success with that!
How do you rig it in a fluke ?
@@davidraguse2106 It is difficult with the Zoom Super Fluke because there is so little plastic to work with, but if you are carful you can do it. The Strike King Caffeine Shad works great because more plastic to work with. I have also fished it using the 1/8th oz on a beaver baits and it works well. I hope that some of the newer designs that Johnny and Matt are working on are some more "weedless" presentations because flipping this to heavier cover would be legit.
Flukes and Carolina rigs go well together.
Yes sir! - Jimi
Try it with a hover stroll rig rigged upside down as with the straight shank
Interesting!
Got some bad news to share. I caught a decent bass earlier, and laid my Denali rod down across my deck to unhook the bass. Well I go to pick it up, and half of it is laying under my cleat on my boat rail. Well needless to say it bent backwards and snapped my lithium pro in half 🤬🤬. That's the 2nd rod I've broke in the past 2 weeks like that. I've got to pay more attention when I'm picking them up. But yeah those lithium pro rods are freaking sweet. A guy that runs our local club tournaments got a bunch for free from Denali, so I'll have a replacement tomorrow lol.
Man! Bad luck for sure. Hopefully it does not happen again - Jimi
Been there done that ! Those old style cleats up on the bow suck for that gotta watch it all the time. 👍👍
I use a offset shank 3/0 ,12lb line , and there great for Top water river small mouth,, catch lots of 1-3 lbrs , the big ones don't seem to want to ride for it though
Sounds like fun! The big ones may want a bigger profile.
@@BassFishingDeclassified maby ? ,, I dance it on top like fleeing baitfish
Makes a fun bite!
👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks William 🤙🏽 - Jimi.
im shocked randy didnt try and sell me some megabass baIt, hes slippin
Randy will share lures he likes from megabass but on this channel he also will share lures from other companies he prefers. He has a good balance I think - Jimi.
Randy, do you not hook the bass in the tongue, which often kills the fish?
It's a horrible tip. I came here for just this. Glad you asked. Also notice your question is being ignored.
We answered the question in another comment. It is a tip that a lot of anglers do use. Two days after we posted this video wired 2 fish shared underwater footage of the fluke rigged this way. I have not done this but when bass eats it / sucks it in the hook gets moved to the side or top of mouth. Thanks for watching - Jimi.
Coming to Texas to fish where, which waters?
I will adventure over to east Texas lakes. I have a fork trip soon 😬 - Jimi
Im going to try randys technique with a wire weedless sproat hook
Sweet! Good luck - Jimi
Be sure to tell us how many bass you hooked in the bottom jaw and tongue.
No mention of the donkey rig! Last night I went out quick bank fishing before dinner I got 15 in 45 minutes on the donkey rig. All smallies but 2 they were crushing it
Donkey rig can be the deal! Sounds like a great quick trip - Jimi.
@@BassFishingDeclassified perks of living next to a Lake Ontario tributary I get to go crush smallies soon as ice is gone usually
Big perks!
I fish it with a 1/2 once jighead ...i get many bass
Nice!
Like dip in orange
Nice!! Thanks for sharing
I just wish yal explained these things on the water.
Everybody loves the fluke except for me. I'll take a caffeine shad every day over the fluke. I love them
I love the caffeine Shad! Just not when I am throwing the C-Rig. Appreciate you watching! - Jimi
That sure seems like it would tongue hook and kill more fish .
It does but Randy mentioned it to me that when the bass hits it / swallows it the hook gets in the side or top still. Wired 2 fish posted a video of this rig the day after we posted our video. It has been a little secret. I have never done it but I am going to try it - Jimi
we could call this the randy rig 😂
He has been fishing it for a long time! It was interesting that we posted this video and the next day Wired 2 Fish posted underwater footage of the same rig - Jimi
@@BassFishingDeclassified Could you and your guys do something on Lake Greeson in Murfreesboro?
snag city,,,catch everything but fish
I tried this the other day and caught a few fish with it. I never got snagged or hung up. I was also fishing it in open water on points. Thanks for watching - Jimi.
@@BassFishingDeclassified Hooked in the bottom jaw or the tongue?
Sorry Randy, we need to see a fish catch on that rig. Upside down hook just seems like you trolling us for views bro, proof or bust.
Seems like it would get hung on everything in the lake , besides deep open water , even then you would hook them in lower jaw instead of the roof ?????
I literally fish it like that 95% of the time…
I’ll have to give it a try , thanks for all the tips Randy
Makes sense to me with the eye pointed down pulls the bait down and the hook point down presents half a keel making the darting action more erratic, triggering more strikes….
@Intuitive Angling With Randy Blaukat I'll trust you Randy, I still think you should hit us with at least one fish catch to see how it grabs into the mouth, how do you set the hook? I'll give it a try because I've eaten chinese tripe, jumped out of a plane, and took a sip of gas... I'll try just about anything once haha