Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try! (Beginner To Advanced)

Soft Jerkbaits are one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! You can fish a fluke quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it. The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a category all its own. With our rigging tricks, you can take it even further!

Many anglers own soft jerkbaits, but few realize their true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater or a subsurface bait. It can be Texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or donkey rigged and fished around schooling fish. You might use the Fluke from time to time, but you probably don't know these tricks.

Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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RELATED VIDEOS...

Double Fluke Rig: https://youtu.be/_fnSwwJoDsM

FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•X–Zone 5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi, G Biwahaigai

•Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Tilapia

FINESSE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Xzone 3.5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/4buE4qx

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smelt

•Zman 3.5" Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad

LARGE SOFT JERKBAIT...

•X–Zone 6" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Zoom Magnum Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•Damiki 7" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

STANDARD WEEDLESS HOOKS...

Standard Hook – Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

Unique Gap – Owner Multi Offset: https://bit.ly/4mwCrgE

Size: 2/0 – 4/0

FINESSE HOOK...

•BKK Armor Point Offset Worm: https://bit.ly/48hOoBq

Size: 1 – 1/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Weedless– Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Size: 1/0

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

Keeper– Gamakatsu Silicone Stopper: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: XXL

DONKEY RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

Swivel– SPRO Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 10

Bobber Stop– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

MATT'S ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Med Hvy XFast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Reel– Seviin GX Reel: https://bit.ly/4octPMZ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S FINESSE FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

NOSE HOOK SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'6" Light+: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: Flyssa

Reel– Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET BFS SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 Casting: https://bit.ly/43hnh7S

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

NEW Tactical Senko Colors! TacticalBassin's Latest Lure Collaboration!!

We're thrilled to announce the release of two new Yamamoto Senko colors! "Tactical Shad" and "Tactical Twilight" were designed by Matt and Tim, in collaboration with Yamamoto, to provide natural options for a variety of water clarities. The guys were asked if they'd like to develop a limited run custom color, but in true TacticalBassin fashion one became two, and the rest is history!

Tactical Shad is a natural–toned senko designed with clearer water and finesse conditions in mind. Leaning on Tim's years of experience on highland reservoirs, this senko combines shad tones with modern flake and glitter, to bring amazing color–shifting tones without over powering the bait. One color in the hand, another in the water, you have to see it in person to fully grasp its potential.

Tactical Twilight is designed around a Black and Blue base, but without any of the exaggerated tones. By pulsing a very natural, non-intrusive blue, this bait has an incredible range of effectiveness. It has the right blend of color, with faint hints of red and purple flake, to fool the wariest fish, with almost unlimited applications. From clear water to stained, this bait gets big bites when other colors fall away.

Below you'll find links to the Senkos, as well as to all of our favorite rigging components. We've also included links to some of our favorite rod and reel combos for fishing senkos effectively, as well as a link to the video where Tim catches a GIANT largemouth on the "Tactical Shad" color. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

YAMAMOTO SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twlight

FAVORITE HOOKS BY RIGGING...

Wacky – Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Texas Rig (Matt)– Gamakatsu Superline EWG (2/0): https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Texas Rig (Tim)– Gamakatsu Superline Offset (3/0): https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Neko Rig– Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Tim's Big Bass On Tactical Shad Senko: https://youtu.be/PnLkDaLGKSA

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TIM'S WACKY RIG (SPINNING) COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 3000: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S TEXAS RIG (CASTING) COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy (723): https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel– Daiwa Steez A 100: https://bit.ly/489D4rb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

BUDGET FRIENDLY SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FRIENDLY CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

CATCHING GIANT BASS DURING THE BLUEGILL SPAWN! (OLD SCHOOL FISHING- NO ELECTRONICS)

Jump in the boat with Matt for an awesome day on the water! He’s fishing heavy cover and there are BIG bass on the prowl! The bluegill spawn is in full swing and Matt has a plan to target big fish. He’s about to catch a GIANT on a topwater, you don’t want to miss it!

Shallow Water, Heavy Cover, Big Rods, this is what bass fishing is all about! The bass fishing world is turned upside down right now with drama but all we care about is catching the next big fish! Matt starts his day with a frog and ends it with a flipping stick, it doesn’t get any better than this!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. He’s included the exact colors, rigging components, as well as his rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

THE FROGS...

•Berkley Swamp Lord Frog: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Maverick

•Berkley Swamp Lord Popping Frog: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: MF Bluegill

CREATURE BAIT...

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin, Ballistic Bruiser

•Owner Jungle Flippin HD Hook: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 4/0

•VMC Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 3/4 oz

•VMC Sinker Stop (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

BLUEGILL BAIT...

•Berkley 5.3" Flux Gill: https://bit.ly/4deiBV8

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bluegill

•Owner Jungle Flippin HD Hook: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 4/0

•VMC Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 1 oz

•VMC Sinker Stop (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 7'3" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Model: 736C

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

LIne– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

FENWICK FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Extra Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

EXPRIDE FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" Extra Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Learning To Fish Coike Baits With Adam Hinkle ( Tactical Family )

Jump in the boat with Adam as he discovers the power of the Coike! The Coike category is the fastest growing trend in bass fishing, with baits selling out in minutes all around the country. What is it about this bait that has everyone going crazy?! Let's ask Adam as he discovers the power of the bait in real time.

Adam is fishing a lake he hasn't been to in years. He starts the day with a dropshot to get quick bites and ensure he has success. After catching a few bass, he sets his sights on learning the Coike category. These Urchin-style baits are sweeping bass fishing and it's for good reason. Watch as Adam fine tunes his rigging and begins catching big fish on this wild bait.

Below you'll find links to the gear Adam used throughout the day. We've included links to all of the available Coike-style baits on the market, as well as some great rod and reel options that are similar to Adam's selections. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TACTICAL FAMILY VIDEOS FROM THE PAST...

•Fishing The Desert Southwest (Adam Hinkle): https://youtu.be/n_NRMfvcO1Y

•Big Bait Fishing Southern California (Adam Hinkle): https://youtu.be/W-tbHkA3emU

•Fall Transition Bass Fishing Tips (Jesse Kroetch): https://youtu.be/pKXSnsxYQnI

DROPSHOT...

•Roboworm 4.5" Worm: https://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Color: Aaron's Morning Dawn

•Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 2

•Tungsten Skinny Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 3/16 oz

COIKE STYLE BAITS...

•Hideup Coike Full Cast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

•Hideup Coike 17mm: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

•Hags Prickly Pear 19mm: https://bit.ly/4t07x3h

•Hags Prickly Pear Junior: https://bit.ly/4cd0YTR

•Yamamoto Uni: https://bit.ly/4q359Hp

•Zman Fuzzy Nuggetz: https://bit.ly/3KFn2Mv

COIKE RIGGING...

•Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

•VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

•VMC Tungsten BET Teardrop Weight: https://bit.ly/4gFECei

DROPSHOT/COIKE SPINNING COMBO (Most Similar)...

Rod– Megabass 7'4" Enforcer: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Cortland Master Braid (5 lb): https://bit.ly/3Mt1iVf

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

COIKE CASTING COMBO (Most Similar)...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 110 Special: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 6'11" Medium Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz