Fluke Rigging Tricks From Shallow To Deep! (You Need To Try The Nose Hook)

Soft jerkbaits are amazing! If you know how to adjust your rigging you can fish a fluke as a topwater, just below the surface, or 20+ feet deep. You can fish it in the deepest cover on heavy tackle, or in open water on your lightest spinning rod. These baits are incredibly adaptable and will catch fish in every lake around the country! If you're not taking advantage of the Fluke's ability to catch fish this time of year, you're missing out!

The power of the fluke is its adaptability. In today's video Tim shows how you can use different rigging and different brands of soft jerkbaits to achieve different actions and reach different depth ranges. There are dozens of brands that make soft jerkbaits and a variety of hooks that can work, but today we're providing you with our EXACT components so you can fish with confidence when you head to the lake.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (including our favorite colors), exact hooks, and rigging components for each method. We've also included our favorite gear for fishing these baits in different scenarios. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


ZOOM FLUKES...

-Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad


-Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad


-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad


OTHER SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Smoke Shad, Pearl White, Olive Shad


-ZMan 5" Jerk Shad: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt, The Deal


-Strike King Caffeine Shad: http://bit.ly/2jjyvzr

Colors: Pearl Blue, Smokey Shad, Pearl White


BIG SOFT JERKBAITS...

-Zoom Magnum Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad


-Zman 7" Jerk Shad: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Smokey Shad, Pearl


NOSE RIGGING HOOKS AND COMPONENTS...

Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky (1/0): https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Spring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf


TEXAS RIGGING HOOKS...

Small Flukes- Owner 2/0 Rig N Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

5" or Super Flukes- Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

7" or Magnum Flukes- 6/0 Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z


NAIL WEIGHTS AND KEEPERS...

-Gamakatsu Silicone Stoppers: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: Large or XL

Lead Nail- VMC Neko: https://bit.ly/2Xx8K8R

Tungsten Nail- Swagger Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW


TEXAS RIG FLUKE COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


NOSE HOOK SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


NOSE HOOK BFS COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Sierra BFS 7' Light (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FLUKE FISHING COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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RELATED VIDEOS...

-Fluke Rigging (with Donkey Rig): https://youtu.be/Pja8h3Q3wsA

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

UNDERWATER SENKO: Wacky Rig vs. Texas Rig vs. Weighted Wacky Stick Bait

Come underwater and compare 7 popular stick baits! We've got the Yamamoto Senko, Yum Dinger, Gambler Fat Ace, Big Bite Baits Trick Stick, and the Magnum Baits Soft Stick, and we're comparing them in multiple sizes! We're rigging them on a wacky rig, a texas rig, and a weighted wacky hook to see which method creates the best action for each bait. 

If you've ever wanted to see what your stick bait is doing below the surface, this video is for you! Is a senko really worth the money? Is a wacky rig really the best action? Its not that simple!! Pay close attention to how the different hooks completely change the action of the bait. One bait might look terrible on a wacky rig and great on a weighted wacky, or vice versa. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits in the video. We've also included links to the exact rigging components, as well as some of the rod and reel combos we use to fish these stick baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


5" BAITS... 

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pump Blk Flk, Natural Shad, Watermelon Blue


-Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Bama Magic, Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin


-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Red


6" BAITS... 

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pump Blk Flk, Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate


-Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Gold Rush, JP Blue


-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Watermelon Red, Green Pumpkin


BIG BAITS... 

-Magnum Baits Soft Stick: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Junebug, Kush, Black Blue


WACKY RIG COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Hook Size: 1/0 for 5" , 2/0 for 6"

Band- VMC CrossOver Bands (6mm and 7mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Pliers- VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN


TEXAS RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Hook Size: 3/0 for 5", 4/0 for 6"


WEIGHTED WACKY COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Gamakatsu G-Finesse Wacky (3/32 oz): https://bit.ly/3O9yOw7

Band- VMC CrossOver Bands (6mm and 7mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Pliers- VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN


TIM'S 5" WACKY RIG SPINNING COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

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


TIM'S 6" SENKO TEXAS-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line- Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET ALL-AROUND SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Suline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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How To Fish A Senko: Everything You Need To Know!

The Senko is arguably the best bass fishing lure of all time! It comes in more than 100 colors, all sorts of sizes, and can be fished so many different ways it will make your head spin. The bait is so effective that an entire category of lures called "stick baits" have been designed to imitate it. Do you really need all those options to catch fish? Of course not! Here's what you need to know... 

If we could only have one Senko to get us through every day on every lake it would be a 5" Yamamoto Senko in Green Pumpkin Black Flake. That bait can be Texas Rigged or Wacky Rigged and will catch fish in virtually every lake in the country. From there, the Neko Rig has earned a special place in our arsenal, as have a few different colors for specific water color situations. 

Below you'll find links to the Senko, some of the better Senko alternatives, as well as the gear we use to rig and fish these stick baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SENKO... 

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Favorite Sizes: 5" and 6"


Best Colors...

-Green Pumpkin Black Flake

-Watermelon Copper Orange Red Flake

-Electric Shad


Clear Water Colors...

-Baby Bass

-Natural Shad

-Green Pump Purple Copper


Muddy Water Colors...

-Black Blue Flake with Blue Tip

-Junebug

-Black Blue


SENKO ALTERNATIVES... 

-Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bama Magic

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Magic Craw

-Magnum Baits: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Kush


WEIGHTLESS RIGGING... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

VMC CrossOver Bands (7mm and 8mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz


NEKO RIGGING... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Owner Weedless Finesse Neko 1/0: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

VMC CrossOver Bands (7mm and 8mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz


TEXAS RIGGING... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 6": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Hook Size: 3/0 for 5", 4/0 for 6"


TIM'S 5" WACKY RIG SPINNING COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TIM'S 6" SENKO TEXAS-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET ALL-AROUND SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Suline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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Spring Buyer's Guide: Worms, Creatures, Neds, Tubes, and Swimbaits!

In video #4 of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series we're talking soft baits for Bass! Stick baits, curly tail worms, Neds, creatures, tubes, swimbaits, and more! We took the main bait categories for Spring, then assembled our favorite baits for each. These are baits you can rely on the next time you hit the water. 

Walk into any tackle shop and there are walls and walls of soft plastics. With 1000s of soft baits on the market, its impossible to know where to start. From a distance its overwhelming but if we focus on each style of bait, we can easily narrow it down to a few key baits that catch the majority of the fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits shown in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each to help you make the best selections. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the different baits. 


STICK BAITS... 

-Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Blk


-Yamamoto 6" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk, Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate


-Magnum Worms 10" Mag Stick: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin, Junebug


BIG WORMS... 

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug Red, JuneBug, Green Pumpkin


-Keitech Mad Wags Long: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Plum


-Big Bite Bait Tour Swim: https://bit.ly/3ut2QR1

Colors: Purpletoma, 1099, Tilapia


DROPSHOT WORMS... 

-Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff Peoples Worm


-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Grn Pump Org Blk, Purp prl, Chick Magnet, Green Pumpkin Purple


-Netbait STH Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Smokin Joe, Green Pumpkin, LON Goby Pearl


NED RIG... 

-Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, MudBug


-Zman TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Drews Craw, Canada Craw


-Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Twilight


-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito, MudBug


TUBE BAITS... 

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange Firetail, Green Pumpkin Blue


-Netbait STH Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point


PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAITS... 

-Keitech Swing Impact Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


-Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad


-Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Gold Rush, New Shad, Tennessee Shad


CREATURE BAITS...

-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors: Hematoma, Magic Craw Swirl, Payback


-Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Tilapia, Black Blue Flake, Green Pumpkin


-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp


-Netbait Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Okeechobee Craw, Green Pumpkin, Black Shadow


FAVORITE TERMINAL FOR RIGGING... 

Wide Gap- Gamakatsu Superline (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Oversize- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

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

Dropshot- Owner Mosquito Light (size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Ned- Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Tube- Blade Runner Inhaler (1/0): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Swimbait- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (3/8): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Weedless Swimbait- Owner Beast (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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