Fluke Tricks 🤯

This is one trick that most people forget when bass fishing with a fluke. When rigging a fluke you have got to do this. #bassfishing #outdoors #fishing

[@MrArcher0]

Wanna blow your mind? Rig the fluke SIDEWAYS! The bait will actually glide on it's side farther than rigging the conventional way and look like a dying bait fish. Also don't throw away your torn up flukes till you try this first! Rig your torn up baits WACKY style with a small circle hook and short twitch it then let it die... You can thank me later 😅

[@myronwilborn6561]

Going to try this

[@brianrodgers409]

I do this after I've caught a few and my hole where the point of the hook gets too blowed out.

[@MrArcher0]

@@brianrodgers409 take a lighter to your torn baits till the start to melt then pinch them with needle nose pliers or a glove to mend the tare. The will work on most but not all soft plastic baits.

[@zaneoverfelt4104]

That's cool ah I thought I was the only one to ever try this it's definitely not something I do a lot but I was throwing a fluke Texas rigged and my brother was throwing a wacky rig with senkos and I broke off my last hook so I tied a wacky hook on and put a fluke on it just to see if it would work and sure enough I ended up catching 4 bass that way to end my day off it was cool ah and they were samckin it hard ah for some reason

[@cyrus7210]

I read this about 10min. from launching the kayak. So I tried it.... and buddy you're right. So thanks right now! Gotta go try this action out so I'm gone. Try it out y'all what that fluke does is pretty cool and unpredictable. It looks realistic as can be.

[@dant8213]

I was about to argue with keeping the eye out of the bait...then I remembered I'm talking to the master of flukes 😅

[@josephfinnegan3592]

So true! If you hook it straight, it has the best action of any lure out there but if you hook it crooked it just spins, twists up your line and looks dumb. 😄

[@Flukemaster]

Exactly

[@kevinreimers1271]

Love your choice of hook! Too many lost fish on a EWG hook

[@jerrodmccormick05]

If you get a good hook set it doesn’t matter I’ve caught hundreds of fish on a ewg and barley lose any and I only lose them if I get a bad hook set

[@jimmywelch3328]

A fluke is very versatile in different ways of fishing it.

[@raalvarez9241]

Caught tones of bass and my PB speckled trout on a ZOOM Fluke in (white ice) color. I’ll continue to use em !

[@jonathang5139]

I like going a bit deeper so i can bury my knot in the fluke head. But center is important regardless, especially runniny flouro, mono, or poly. Itll line twist if not rig centered

[@logicalrationalfishing7481]

You got me to fishing flukes with an offset round bend hook, instead of an EWG. Years ago watching your channel got me rigging them that way...

[@ademite]

I always offset hook it. Same for floating worms and a lot of stuff. Catch more fish with my tips. More action more simulation of a dying fish.

[@granthibberd6069]

With the stubble he looks like a happier, fatter Arthur Morgan! 😂 Lenny my boi!!

[@robertallbritton7229]

Thanks for the tips pops!! Center of the fluke!!

[@Flukemaster]

Glad to help

[@jimmywelch3328]

I like the traditional way, but I like the banjo style with the fluke also. And sometimes I just reel it in traditional style and tap my rod with my index finger at the same time.

[@Titoburritobandito]

Use the fluke upside down sometimes. Clear open water weightless on a 5/0 ewg. They smoke it.

[@jonperkins7433]

Thank you! What size hook are you using?

[@Snagmaster30lb]

I stuff the eye in the bait and it gives it's type of action that makes it pop out the water like a feeding bait fish.

[@Flukemaster]

I get a lot more bites when it's not popping out of the water.

[@Snagmaster30lb]

@@Flukemaster I mainly do this at ponds.

[@nunyaBizznizfoo]

I've tried both ways on my donkey rig and my experience is better when flukes stay mid column or bottom. I've had them come up like feeding baitfish and nathan.

[@Snagmaster30lb]

@@nunyaBizznizfoo I do it when I'm fishing shallow banks.

[@Steve_The_Angler]

A straight fluke is a happy fluke.

[@Flukemaster]

Exactly

[@fwfrazorx]

My first boat was named ‘Fluken Crazy’ the fluke was my favorite bait but I don’t fish much anymore. 😢

[@Flukemaster]

That's cool. Mine was named "The Other Woman" but my wife made me change it. So then it was called "The Office"

[@zaneoverfelt4104]

I thought that too but just depends on where you are fishing if you are in a lake that's getting fished a lot then yeah id rig it as perfect as you can but I've fished over 100 ponds in kansas and missouri and now I've realized it doesn't matter how ya rig something if you are fishing a pond they will take anything.

[@Red_Hacksaw23]

Make sure to really set the hook! I would use a hook, with a larger gap for more surface area, for when the fish bites. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jimmywelch3328]

You can even let it sink to the bottom and pull it up a few inches and let it set. It's what I call dead sticking

[@kylequarles07]

Have you tried split rings on the eye of the hook, for even more twitching action? I’ve had great luck with it, and a limetreuse color fluke.

[@marijuonko7092]

I litterally fish this same bait for so many years. Just caught a 25 inch brown trout in a shit creek with a identical white one. I used to rig mine the same way but eventually switched to the screw in hooks a few years back. Also recently started fishing them deep with weighted hooks and have had success.

[@MrArcher0]

You ever fish a drop shot rig with a fluke? Tie your hook onto your like but leave an 18+ inch tag line. Pinch two to 3 small split shot to the bottom of the tag line and rig the fluke as normal or on it’s side. Fishing it this way keeps the bait within striking distance off the bottom . And most times if the weights get hung they just pull off the line and you get to keep your rig.

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video thanks 😊

[@conniebennett6646]

Hey did you guys get through those tornados and storms ok? I thought ur close to eufaula

[@natecox5191]

I'm a master of the fluke on lake of the Ozarks in July first part of August when it looks like it's raining at night on the lake but it's all small shad same color same hook Texas rigged minus any weights, but I found it better to completely cover the fluke all the way past the knot. FYI I LIVED HERE MY WHOLE LIFE AND I'VE HELPED B.A.S.S. PROS RUN THE TOURNEY HERE

[@scratchymcballs6744]

Do you ever use non-slip loop knot for flukes or crankbaits or is it too much action? Thanks and love your channel

[@brycealthoff8092]

I’ve done that before and it does work. With crankbaits I always use a loop knot if they don’t have a split ring or a snap. Give it a shot and let the fish tell you wether it’s right or wrong

[@randallrandolph4977]

Don’t forget to dip it in the color stuff

[@Flukemaster]

JJ's Magic bro. It's the best

[@fishingafterdark]

​@@Flukemasterwhat makes JJs better than spike it just wondering whats the big difference.

[@JT-hg6cy]

Do you throw it bare? Or a bullet or some weight? Can’t use anything to light where I’m at to much wind.

[@MrArcher0]

Drop shot if your fishing deep or use a nail weight in the body. But fishing shallow just the hook is all you need.

[@tjsstump]

old Bass Assassin setup, awesome

[@Young_Chess_Guy]

Use ewg hooks for a wider glide and a faster sink

[@pcarter68]

Thanks, Go Dawgs!!!!

[@envylures5770]

Been doin it wrong for years man Thank you

[@vrolsh]

Can someone explain why having the eye out of the bait is better?

[@RiverBottomBoys.]

I drop the eye right bellow the bait so the hook sits further back and ive had better luck. Its also more weedless and catches less debris from the topwater.

[@GCutYT]

same I was confused when he said keep it out

[@DirtyJobsGuy1]

Great tips

[@joel1964.]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Charm_offensive]

SPOT ON ADVICE!!! From an average fisherman & mistake maker 😆

[@olekentuckyridge]

Thank you sir!!!!

[@Flukemaster]

Most welcome!

[@jeffhenderson3318]

Go Dawgs!

[@donaldpearson7993]

I'm just the opposite. I like nothing but line coming out of my fluke. Otherwise it'll catch vegetation

[@budddove6480]

I've thrown pieces of tail and caught monsters on good days. Other days it didn't matter what I did.

[@thorthehuntsman2382]

Wow a Texas rig

[@Josh-th7tm]

I need an explanation on where you buy a full pack of straight flukes! I have had to buy 5-6 packs to make one full pack that weren't all kinked up 😂

[@Flukemaster]

You should watch this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGOWYZlsr6mse7s

[@shadygraves]

Just lay 'em in the sun.

[@notmyrealname5162]

Go Dawgs!!!!!

[@HokiePitcher22]

go Dawgs

[@jasonovens4932]

I noticed the video cut. Didn’t get it on the first time, eh? That’s ok, most people don’t haha.

[@JS-oy6nn]

Where was this video at 20 years ago when I was trying to figure this out.?? I would get SO Mad 🤬🤬🤬 rigging these things getting twisted line and cussing. Of course now after rigging thousands of these I can do it perfect where you get the dart left/right with every snap of the line.

[@davidrussell9290]

I'm the real fluke master.

[@jeffstevens156]

Thank You so much. I screw that up all the time.

[@Sivil-D]

Boy look like Kevin Spacey

[@ch33kz]

What does keeping the eye of the hook out of the fluke do? Does that effect the action somehow?

[@Flukemaster]

If the line is into the fluke it deadens the action a lot.

[@ch33kz]

@@Flukemaster OK, I'm gonna have to change that, thanks for sharing that video and for the quick response. Love your channel. ✌️

[@hunterm._.]

Do you like an ewg or straight shank better ?

[@Flukemaster]

Offset Round Bend

[@hunterm._.]

Thank you mr fluke master! Is there any reason in particular you like one over the other?

[@micahhwilliams]

@@Flukemasterthis tip has helped me drastically increase my hook:land ratio with a fluke!!! Thank you!! 4/0 offset round bend!!

[@randallrandolph4977]

Been trying to reach you. Did you sale all your spinning rods. I want a med heavy. 7foot or bigger

[@Flukemaster]

I still have a lot of spinning rods left. I might have one or to Med Heavy ones.

[@randallrandolph4977]

@@Flukemaster I don’t know how else to hook up with ya

[@Flukemaster]

Facebook messenger is best.

[@56wingtip]

Go DAWGS!!

[@Hotrod407]

I’ve caught multiple huge bass with the eye in the hook , sooo don’t know what this dude is talking about

[@Flukemaster]

You’d have to watch the whole video on my channel to understand why. It’s to achieve a specific action

[@RobertDeMatteo-zg9rc]

Thank you….I’ll try it an let yano

[@Flukemaster]

Best of luck!

[@drivebyquipper]

A fluke is a flounder. So, what's your game?

[@NateAndSons91]

Crooked 😆

[@John-ne9uc]

You hooked it backwards

[@rocknut68]

Love this bait, same color too, slay them pigs

[@jakechimiak9626]

Not named fluke master for no reason

[@shadygraves]

I have to disagree with going in with the hook at a DOWNWARD angle. Always go straight in with no angle at all. When rigged 'Tex-posed', if you put the hook in at a DOWNWARD angle, the hook point comes out the back at an UPWARD angle, making it more prone to snagging. When you put the hook straight in, the hook point rides perfectly parallel to the fluke's back, making it not only more weedless, but also more natural in the water. I've been throwing flukes since 1988; you're wrong on this one!

[@lilde9417]

Say is your name Freddy? Austin asking.

[@AKC357]

THERES ABSOLUTELY NO OTHER hook, THAT PERFECTLY HOLDS ANY PLASTIC BAIT, NOR HOLDS ANY PAPERMOUTH FISH BETTER THAN THE TRAPPER TACKLE HOOK…ABSOLUTELY NONE💗💪🏾🎣💯❗️❗️❗️ YOU’RE TEACHING A GREAT LESSON SIR🎣💗💪🏾💯❗️❗️❗️ And Yep❗️ I’m Subbing💗💯❗️

[@spencerfrank8901]

Just wacky rig it

[@ethanmathis7769]

What size hooks would you recommend to use on a fluke

[@Flukemaster]

4/0 Offset Round Bend Hook

[@pwmarsh4704]

Way to go Capt. Obvious...😂

[@Flukemaster]

I'm glad you assume everyone knows this.

[@scottdavis1958]

Absolutely, if the hook is crooked, the fish will not bite.

[@hillbilly6638]

WAR EAGLE

[@team3d180]

Should i not put these on jigs? Also wish me luck cuz shits hard! 😂

[@Flukemaster]

Nope. You can do anything with a fluke. This is just the way I do it when covering a lot of water.

[@cuivre2004]

and stay away from the damn EWG hooks with flukes!

[@ZiggysStarNutz]

Hook it on the side. Better action.

[@brandonbaird3917]

Or just buy hooks with screw locks and boom problem solved

[@MrOrangefuse]

They make the hook at an angle because that’s the natural way someone would hook it

[@Flukemaster]

Some hooks are a little different and need to be hook straight down and then out. For example the EWG.

[@ken_shot9780]

It’s not that important just go fishing 😂

[@timdaley9200]

Your good I’m just a lil better nice try

[@PhilipVaughn-ri8vb]

wrong wrong wrong

[@jimbeam7728]

Make enough room to stuff your ring inside the lure.. you a rookie g...

[@hsoutdooradventures3755]

I'm sorry, I've absolutely torn up bass on a fluke, regardless of how it's hooked. Collect you click bait views elsewhere. I didn't know this guy was fishing the circuit...🙄🙄

[@GoDawgs15]

Thank you so much And Go Dawgs

[@silasestlander]

anyone know the weight of the lure? i have basically given up on these artificial lures because jigging is virtually impossible where i live

[@jimb7816]

Still waiting on the tip lol

[@biscut3374]

duh