Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try!

The Fluke is one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! You can fish a soft jerkbait 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 of its own, and it deserves to be in every angler's arsenal!

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its 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 be "donkey rigged" and fished around schooling fish. Most anglers use the Fluke, but few know how to keep fishing biting with simple adjustments.

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.

FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Albino, Tennessee Shad, Smokin Shad

•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

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

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

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Tilapia

SMALL SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Prism Shad, Sexy Albino

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

Colors: Arkansas Shiner, Smokin Shad

WEEDLESS RIG HOOKS...

Standard Wire– Owner All Purpose: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

Heavy Wire– Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

Xtra Heavy– Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0

Rhythm Wag Hook– BKK Chimera: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0

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

Size: Medium

DONKEY RIG COMPONENTS...

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hooks: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 and 4/0

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

Size: 10

MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

DONKEY RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

ine– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BFS FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– 7 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

These Baits Catch Bass When Its Hot In August!

These baits get bit in spite of the heat! You've got to try them! If you're struggling to get bit, it's time to downsize. We're at the beginning of a trend that will last all the way into Fall. Juvenile baitfish are beginning to show up in your lake, they'll become more prevalent in the coming months and you need to be ready. Catch bass around them by downsizing your presentation!

We love power fishing! We love swimbaits, topwater, and large creature baits, but we also understand when it's time to put them down. As the heat of August sets in, smaller profiles will save your fishing. Don't be afraid to try these tiny soft plastics and hard baits when the going gets tough.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for this time period. We've included our favorite colors, rigging components, as well as the gear we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT...

Worm– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Tie On Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/4c86nt6

Size: 1/4 oz

SHAKY HEAD...

Worm– Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Plum

Small Head– Missile Baits Warlock: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

Medium Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

BAIT FINESSE TEXAS RIG...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Junebug, Black Blue/Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Stealth Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia

•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

•Owner Rig-N-Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1/0

•VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Size: 1/16 oz

DOWNSIZED TOPWATER...

•Jackall Kaera Frog: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Bone

•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Mat Shad

BAIT FINESSE HARDBAIT...

•Shimano BT Bait: https://bit.ly/3yOez43

Colors: Ghost Smelt, Gizzard Shad

TIM'S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro maxcuatro (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TIM'S BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Power Pro Super Slick V2 (10 lb) Braid: https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

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

FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Solid: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 6'10" Medium Light Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

FINESSE SWIMBAIT vs SOFT JERKBAIT: Which Is Better?

Come along for an awesome day of fishing with Matt and his Dad! We're on vacation in the North to get away from the heat and the bass fishing is on fire! The fish are aggressive, and the water is clear. What more could we ask for?!

This lake is a perfect example of a natural Northern fishery. It has a healthy mix of both largemouth and smallmouth bass, and you can target either one. Today the smallmouth are on finesse patterns and the largemouth are ambushing around shallow cover.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the morning. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as any hook upgrades we used. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Natural Goby

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Baby Bass, Electric Shad

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Sexy French Pearl

GLIDE BAIT...

•Savage Gear 5.25" Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

Color: Ghost Gill

DALE'S FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

SIMPLE Boat And Trailer Maintenance You Can Do! (SAVE TIME AND MONEY)

Boats and trailers are very simple to work on! You can do this! Today we're doing everything from changing the oil on a Yamaha SHO 250 Outboard motor, to inspecting lower unit seals, trailer bearings and seals, electronics updates, and general boat/trailer maintenance.

Stop paying someone else to do these easy jobs! Working on boats ins't as difficult as you may think, and it saves a ton of time and money. Sure, big jobs require mechanics and specialized tools, but you can avoid a lot of those issues by regularly following these simple tips.

Below you'll find links to the specialized tools we used to do this work. Many of the tools need to be sourced locally, but the specialty tools are available at Tackle Warehouse. If you enjoyed this style of video, let us know, and we'll be sure to do more!

TOOLS AVAILABLE AT TACKLE WAREHOUSE...

•Rite Hite Prop Wrench: https://bit.ly/4cnhUVK

•TH Marine Prop Master Propeller Stop: https://bit.ly/2P1N64L

MOTOR ACCESSORIES AT TACKLE WAREHOUSE...

•DD26 Mean Hydraulic Steering Locks: https://bit.ly/3WMAfWe

•DD26 Mean Yamaha Motor Mount: https://bit.ly/36kx6qN

•Atwood Fuel Primer Ball (For Older Motors): https://bit.ly/3YJASCG

YAMAHA MOTOR AND OIL CHANGE PARTS (DIRECT FROM YAMAHA)...

•Yamaha VMAX SHO Outboard: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0

•Yamaha Engine Oil, Lube, Maintenance: https://bit.ly/4cqHSaX

OIL EXTRACTION PUMP...

•12V Oil Extractor Pump: Source Locally (Typically $20–$30)

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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