Fluke on JERKBAITS - So Much Fun! 17lbs for Best 3 - Triple Limit+ Flounder Fishing ヒラメ

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A banner day of fluking - over 10 keepers (18"+) in 4 hours, with 2 fish over 6lbs and 1 over 5lbs...all on freshwater jerkbaits!
More fluke jerkbaiting to come, and ofc Marc will be hammering the flatties all season.
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Regardless of the goofy regs in NJ - a "keeper" on this channel will always be a fluke over 18", and a "limit" will always be 3 fish over 18" (in NJ).
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[@walterkonopacki5860]

Roger, so glad to see you getting excited about fluke fishing again. If they gave out patents for fishing techniques you would have many to your credit. As you and Mark said this is crazy. Love your simple and detail explantions to both fishing and cooking, have a great season, stay safe....... Walt

[@CookingandFishing]

Haha thank you Walt!! And yes...sometimes it takes a little twist to get you back to your first love - and fluking was how I got into fishing as a kid!

[@walterkonopacki4304]

@@CookingandFishing all good !

[@hef-outdoors2116]

I've caught a few fluke on sp minnows while striper fishing but this was years ago. love it!!

[@CookingandFishing]

Some of the biggest fluke every year comes as bycatch on SP minnows!

[@kchanish]

I see people in Japan using jerkbaits and I’ve always wanted to try! Thanks for testing. Didn’t think this would work at all lol

[@CookingandFishing]

It surprised me for sure, one or two when the conditions are optimal would be a matter of course; but that was just a magical day for the jerkbait fluke bite haha

[@rampsofwallstreet8820]

Nice video.. you have been teaching me for years

[@CookingandFishing]

You're too modest James! Hope all is well and have a great fluke season!

[@hwanchoi4117]

Great video. Nice approach. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Now I am gonna see people casting jerkbaits for fluking.

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

Give it a go!

[@CookingandFishing]

lol imagine a line of people working a jerkbait for fluke off the surf...

[@danifudodanifudont]

I love you guys! This is an awesome video. I've learned so much from you both and then used Google maps to find my own spots near me. Imagine that! Ignore the haters. Thanks for sharing!

[@CookingandFishing]

Haha thanks! and isn't it extremely rewarding to find your own fish?

[@danifudodanifudont]

@@CookingandFishing It's very rewarding. I was elated when I recently caught a striper from a nearby creek I scouted during the off-season.

[@rexbanner7719]

This is by far the funniest way to catch fish, much less flounder. Not surprised to see you get onto to this bite. Duos are my favorite all around. Duos really vary in action depending on the size. The 100 is more rounded like a LC pointer. It rolls and throws a good flash. Although the 100 doesn't have a weight transfer system like the 110 or Rozantes it still casts really well. The 110 is more of side to side action like a vision 110.

[@CookingandFishing]

Yeah Duo makes great jerkbaits, the 120 is by far my favorite from the lineup - extremely responsive to light taps as well as full on snaps. The 100 - no weight transfer so I don't throw it much - the 110 has a very sloppy action that doesn't look good to me at all but catches fish. Nothing like the Vision 110 action imo, but it works. Haven't tried the 130 yet but the little 85SP has amazing action for its size. Sadly, no weight transfer there as well, so I don't find myself using it nearly as much.

[@rexbanner7719]

@@CookingandFishing I was reading about the 85sp b4 it came out and was so disappointed when I found out how light it was and it would have a WTS. I figured it would be like the 90s, which are good just reall tough to cast. Thinking the 85s were redundant I just ordered 1 in River Bait. I just about wore the finish off 2 weeks that November. The 85 can cover enough ground in FW, it would be tough in SW so I haven't tried it. The Rozy 77 and 63 have WTSs. The 63 works really well under the lights when they're really spooky and wont touch a bigger bait. The 100sp has more of a twitch bait action where the 120 is like a slash bait. The Duo 110 is a combination of the 2, it cuts harder then the 100 but still has some of that lazy rolling swim. It doesn't have the crisp action of a Vision 110, its wider while being heavier so it fishes heavier then the MB . I related that darting to the Vision 110 because they're universal, everyone uses them. You can add a feather to the Duo 110 hook, it stops faster and you can hit it harder without blowing it out. I haven't noticed it making enough of a difference to warrant using them on every bait, I could be wrong though.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@rexbanner7719 The 85 is a gem, not sure if they can achieve that action with a weight transfer much like the LC Pointer 65 has an unparalleled action at that size - fixed weights low in the belly really gives the smaller baits that crisp stop and shimmy. Not a fan of the rozantes, but lakes are different. The 110 is a very specific situation JB for me, but when they're on that bite they're on it.

[@rexbanner7719]

@@CookingandFishing Yep...I like the Pointer 65, but I like the Rozy 63 because it casts so well for the size. I just wish Duo would bring back some colors they discontinued. The available in general is pretty low as well. In jersey theres was only 4 liscenced distributors last time I checked. I have a couple 120s but I'm hesitant to use them 2 of them are discontinued colors I cant replace. I thought I had ordered 12 110s and 100s and turned out I ordered 24 a few years back. I must have hit back after adding them to my cart on TWs website. The Duos didnt show up so I added them all again. That's why I used them in SW, I had more then a couple to spare. I surprised you dont care for the Rozys, I really do well with them. The 77 and 110 jr are my 2 go winter JBs. Generally if 1 doesn't work the other will. I like your videos and it's great see someone else do everything possible to not harm those big females. Tight lines

[@CookingandFishing]

@@rexbanner7719 Lol I'm glad we're having this convo now and not during Winter, bc then my wallet opens to the plethora of JBs available not just here but in Japan...and come Spring I'll have accumulated even more JBs than I can ever throw in a lifetime. Cheers!!!

[@hanfei6871]

Got some SP minnows, Lucky Craft 5" minnows, and a bunch of whatever megabass i used for bassing. Will be taking them to my second saltwater fishing ever this week and i am praying that the water will be clear! This video have me a lot of confidence for hardbaits on the surf. Cheers!

[@CookingandFishing]

Nice!! yeah you need good water vis for the jerkbaits for sure

[@kevinalbertson3735]

Here I am about to go try the whole discussion on SOL on the jerk shad and you change it up! Very cool. Do you think this would work with a mag darter?

[@CookingandFishing]

You should definitely try the 6" jerk shad on 1/4oz jigs - that's sort of the baseline fluking from shore technique and jerkbaits won't replace that. But yeah...super fun bite when the conditions are right. Fluke will hit anything every now and then, but a lure designed for straight retrieve (like a mag darter) is very different from a suspending jerkbait. I've caught them on SP minnows and such but those were random fish.

[@TheNorthForkCatch]

I've gotten fluke on xraps by accident, Now that I've seen this I might dedicate time to using jerkbaits for fluke. Also have had mixed results jigging rattltraps off the bottom.

[@CookingandFishing]

I've done the lipless crankbait for fluke and like you, very mixed results. I think I had 3 NY keepers in one trip a few years back off the kayak, but then couldn't replicate at all. I think a lipless is basically a jig, and if you're fishing it as a jig...might as well use a jighead tipped with gulp lol

[@ctgilcrest]

West coast style. we do this for halibut. we upgrade the hooks to 2 or 3 X and sometimes change out the trebles for single hooks. great fun on the flats around San Francisco Bay. works on So. Cal beaches to. Drop shoting super flukes on calm beach's works great to. happy the joy of flounder fishing has returned to you. I to use the X pride 7' 6" MH second gen. with a Chronarch G 150 sweet setup.

[@reginaldfowle4586]

Ran in to this vid by mistake just poking around to see what else i can learn about jerkbait swimmers. Thank you for answering my question with this vid. I have a question for you. is this a sinking floating or suspending minnow type?

[@CookingandFishing]

These are freshwater suspending jerkbaits, but you can tune them to sink/float at different rates. From shore, I generally want a slow floating bait, and from a kayak/boat a suspending/slow sinking bait.

[@reginaldfowle4586]

@@CookingandFishing will try with my smaller Yo-Zuri minnows. Thanks for the info. Tight lines

[@jamescozmosponheimer7849]

Thx for sharing You make it look soo easy - God bless 🇺🇸❤️🙏

[@siquijorian73]

Are those also called halibut in California?

[@CookingandFishing]

They look almost identical to me, but obviously they are different species. I guess this is an example of convergent evolution, though I'm not sure how distantly related they are. It does seem to me that california halibut density is a lot less than our summer flounder on the east coast.

[@siquijorian73]

Thanx

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

What state?

[@vlcheish]

Earth

[@sprmario123]

Based on the bird calls @ 16 minutes into the video, we can cross reference the migration of Canadian geese so this must be located in the salt water loving area of.....

[@ChromagMTB]

He tells you in the video

[@curtisg.8671]

Judging from the sand, I think it’s a state with a beach and saltwater that has fluke in it. Hmmm. I couldn’t tell you Marc. Only water clarity tells me of spots with those drops. Well done on the camera guys!!! Just wish I lived closer to Tennessee to get into these fish. 😛

[@bobthompson9890]

He said jersey

[@josepizarro61]

Hola, en Chile 🇨🇱 el señuelo Dúo Realis Jerkbait 120 SP es letal para la platija.

[@CookingandFishing]

Yes!! You have some GIANT flounder down there, I must visit one day!

[@ChromagMTB]

Should have kept that fish... Bleading like that it didn't survive.

[@CookingandFishing]

Didn't look good, but it swam off strong, so who knows. If it died something ate it!

[@beeinbadinc.1959]

I have been curious lately about using a jerk bait. Mainly due to the guys on the west coast fishing for halibut, I watch. I’m glad you touched on that. Definitely gonna give it a try!

[@CookingandFishing]

Yeah it's a different technique out west for halibut, but they definitely use a lot of the same jerkbaits!

[@ernestovarela3416]

Great Video! Huge respect on always trying to find a new way and putting in the time and studying to make it happen. 👍

[@CookingandFishing]

Thank you!

[@fieldmarshalfidget6876]

What pound test are you using?

[@CookingandFishing]

pe1.5 to 12lb fluoro leader

[@miguelesp21]

This is exciting, I don’t have a dedicated jerkbait setup, but I would like to give this technique a go, I have the steez ags compile x 76mml. How would this rod work for throwing jerkbaits? Thank you, looking forward to more of these videos.

[@CookingandFishing]

That rod will work just fine, the butt is a little long for kayak jerkbait fishing but from land it's perfect. Personally I never felt comfortable working jerkbaits all day on a spinning setup, but plenty of people do.

[@ctgilcrest]

I should have watched the whole video before I commented. lol

[@CookingandFishing]

No worries - just in case it wasn't clear in the video I didn't mean to denigrate how you guys fish a jerkbait. From what I understand the cali halibut is a 2-3 bite per day kind of fishery from shore, and with your flat beaches I assume you have to cover a ton of water. Here our flounder are pretty much stacked up during the season, and it's not uncommon to have 50-100 fish days even from shore if you know what you're doing. As such we can spend a lot more time dissecting a small area with a jig and in this case, fishing a jerkbait with frequent pauses like is standard in freshwater bass fishing. And very nice setup btw, the new exprides are amazing!

[@moerelaxing6364]

Awesome, I caught one on a mag-darter a couple years ago. Makes me want to give this a try. Keep it up, see what else they'll bite!

[@CookingandFishing]

Haha I will! Thanks for watching!

[@jackspade2576]

Thank you for helpful tips! Wish I lived on your side of the country so I could learn in person

[@Keith.Vieira]

Very Cool!!!

[@curtisg.8671]

That water clarity man. I’m Jealous guys! Has been a very good year but from my kayak. Thats the best conditions in the early year with bigger fish looking for that warm water. My best part in the video has got to be the jerk bait. Roger has that down very well. Proved it in the saltwater. The difference from Marc to you is awesome and the reaction bite is so key on.

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks Curtis! Yeah they were keyed in on that flash that day, I'm trying not to transfer even more of my freshwater jerkbaits over to fluking - bluefish can get expensive lol

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

Hope all is well with you and your family Curtis! See you out there

[@curtisg.8671]

@@shore-moneyfishing1939 thank you so much. Same to you. Look forward to seeing you again as always!!

[@kanakoa74]

Good stuff! I just found your channel less than an hour ago and am enjoying your videos! There is always something to learn or re-learn. I am one of those Cali guys that uses LCs and other hard jerkbaits for halibut. I use many different retrieval methods, including twitches and pauses though. I try to give them what they want. Caught two nice halis a few days ago within 5 minutes on a 3.5" freshwater jerkbait. Like you, I don't limit myself to any one type of lure or technique. Keep making the videos, being informative and stay enthusiastic!

[@CookingandFishing]

Thank you!! I am intrigued by calibut - they look almost identical to our fluke but can reach 50lbs+? I can't wrap my head around seeing a 20lb fluke glide in off the surf lol.

[@thomaslawrence3232]

That was a great little rod caddy. Could you put that in the description? I remember fluke hitting small shad raps while jetty fishing for schoolies. This video is inspirational. I can't wait to see how your exploration continues.

[@CookingandFishing]

Thank you!! unfortunately the rod caddy is long discontinued...we've been looking for a replacement too lol

[@noboatrequired6895]

Great fun it looks like. I caught fluke in the surf on an old Mann's razor back crankbait. Sea robins out numbered the fluke 4-1, on the razor back. I'm gonna try a jerkbait.

[@jperiksen]

This is the most popular method to fish for "fluke" (Olive flounder) in Japan from shore, they make tons of jerk baits specifically for fluke even.

[@CookingandFishing]

The Japanese know the difference between a freshwater jerkbait and a sinking Hirame minnow plug, which are not jerkbaits and not worked like jerkbaits at all. But they do look similar.

[@jperiksen]

@@CookingandFishing Actually they sell both jerkbait (suspending) and sinking minnows for Hirame. I have to look up the specific names for them again but I've used both while living there. The jerkbait type is normally used when they are tight to the shore and only have a small band of space to present in while the sinking type is used more to just cover a lot of ground or when the fish are spread out.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@jperiksen The vast majority are sinking plugs made for chucking/winding in current and covering water. I know bc I have a box of them - Duos/MBs/Palms/Shimanos etc. If I ever visit the left coast for calibut I'll be sure to bring them...but in function they are not remotely similar to the freshwater jerkbaits I used in this video. If you try to snap them off slack line they blow out, even the suspending and slow floaters. You can throw the occasional twitch while winding and they look great, but that's not what I consider a true jerkbait at all.

[@rawrfishing]

This is fun as hell!

[@CookingandFishing]

It certainly was!!

[@harrispilton6693]

Poor fish doesn't deserve this type of harm. stop the madness fish deserve to live.

[@CookingandFishing]

lol they lived

[@thelinecook]

Dude this is awesome!! I gotta pack a few jerkbaits now. Killer technique.

[@neolancer005]

I would love to try this off ocean facing beaches since it's sandy enough to prevent snagging on rocks. Could you do run down on jerkbaits you used? They'll work double duty for stripers and blues

[@CookingandFishing]

Yeah the next jerkbait video I'll include a breakdown of the baits and how I tune them.

[@neolancer005]

@@CookingandFishing very cool! I'll keep an eye out for the video!

[@vlcheish]

I like Gulp better because you get to donate money to Berkeley every time the bait get ruined!

[@CookingandFishing]

Ha!

[@peterdefoto3770]

What state are fishing?

[@CookingandFishing]

NY NJ CT

[@hooper4581]

That’s awesome ! What a blast !

[@CookingandFishing]

It certainly was!

[@justme856]

Exclusively fished weighted redfin stick baits during the spring for years. So long as the sand is kicked up and the jig remains off the bottom a fluke will hit it.

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Down hear in Florida we have southern flounder very similar to fluke

[@FireCashman]

Realize this video is a bit old, but in case you see this, did you keep all 3 hooks when you replaced the trebles, or did you cut it down to just 2?

[@CookingandFishing]

Keep all 3 but inline singles

[@FireCashman]

@@CookingandFishing I know the rear hook faces back and the front hook faces forward. But which way do you face the middle single? Thanks.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@FireCashman middle faces forward

[@FireCashman]

@@CookingandFishing Thanks!

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Hi how do you rig a basic casting leader for the back bay thanks 🐟

[@CookingandFishing]

About 7-8ft of fluoro, modified Alberto to braid, keep the knot between the reel and the first guide when casting.

[@jeffreybabino1411]

This is really cool going to try a lure like this looks like fun

[@CookingandFishing]

loads of fun lol

[@jeffreybabino1411]

What lure are you using thanks great video

[@CookingandFishing]

I have links in the description but that day mainly the Duo Realis 120SP and the Jackall Rerange 110

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Would a soft plastic swim bait work also

[@CookingandFishing]

Sure, but in that case just use Gulp on a jighead.

[@ca3_sportsediz981]

Congrats can’t wait to get out there. Interested in the lessons might try them 😃🎣

[@ca3_sportsediz981]

The jerkshads are clutch by the way😎

[@CookingandFishing]

100% the Jerkshad on a 1/4oz jighead is the default method...but sometimes you just have to have some fun :) All our contact details are listed in the description, reach out if you're interested in a lesson.

[@ca3_sportsediz981]

Ok thx

[@M3Besh]

Wild! I know that they will hit a mag-darter.

[@CookingandFishing]

Yeah they will hit the occasional plug/metal I've caught dozens over the years with random lures but for whatever reason these jerkbaits (on that day anyway) caught as well as Gulp.

[@M3Besh]

@@CookingandFishing Wow. Does a hydro minnow qualify?

[@CookingandFishing]

@@M3Besh Not really but no reason why you can't try it. Plenty of fluke have been caught on the hydro minnow I'm sure.

[@DoubleBogeyBaker]

I was glad to hear you switching to single in line hooks because I was just about to ask if you had trebles or singles. Treble hooks hurt like how when they stick in your hand. Hurts like hell sometimes 😆😆😆

[@CookingandFishing]

Very true - they also tend to really mess up a fish's day!

[@jeffreybabino1411]

You don't eat them man I would that's some good eating

[@CookingandFishing]

We do but we only harvest a few per season.