My Top 5 July Bass Fishing Baits

[@tomrathbun1113]

Forward facing sonar is cheating, even on a kayak

[@andrewboyce7268]

It's not though. Using it does not magically make fish bite. I've used it once, by time I figured it out somewhat we had to leave.

[@madd6795]

Great video to the point and explanation of your set up down to the weight and line even how you set it. Thanks.

[@chapppy3782]

Great video, the lake I fish here in Missouri, barely a lake fishing form the Jetty cause i'm tryin to avoid ticks, a Junebug berkley powerworm has been killing it. Keep killin that weightloss journey, I too am on that journey, almost didn't recognize you!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks man. Stay at it.

[@fishingwiththeflow1355]

I do pretty well with a ned rig during the summer.

[@johnz5055]

I had my best days fishing with the smh shaky head and a june bug curly tail I caught so many in a couple hours my back hurt from hooking and reeling and had to pack it up B lat is the one who got me to try these

[@Flukemaster]

That' awesome

[@noswad75]

I'm not touching anything kast king.

[@Flukemaster]

That's what I said several years ago. It's been a joy seeing how much they have improved since then.

[@bodhimian]

they’ve really come a long way and its nice to see you using one

[@marcuswalker7175]

Great info! Thw Texas rig is my go-to for any new water. Never fails to find them!

[@Bigbuds-mn3ht]

Nooooo not the SMH worms..I thought they were a secret 😂😂

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

Nothing Zman is a secret!

[@Flukemaster]

LOL

[@GodGunsGills]

Facts ​@@rickyrodriguez9831

[@GodGunsGills]

I catch a lot of fish on those

[@KayleeG0]

Those are slamming had them as soon as B-Lat came out with the head

[@elliotteastin3165]

It’s funny to see this video knowing u were out filming the same day I was at the Rocky Mountain pfa and saw ur truck and u floating around the middle!

[@Flukemaster]

Cool

[@austinwyrick9089]

I found you on TackleTalk with AH. Love your videos. Thank you.

[@tommysheffield5131]

Hey Mr. Gene. I have a family trip planned to Rocky Mountian PFA the 8-10 of August. Are you able to share any of the details about Heath lake? I am looking for information about what type of bait fish they have (colors) any insight into typicaly water clarity and structure (logs / reeds / pads / grasses). I will be hitting up the brush piles documented for whatever I can get to bite. Any recommended areas on any of these lakes that migh have some crappie / bream for the kids to go "catching" would also be greatly appreciated. I have forward faceing sonar and all of the typical electronics. No worries if you are not able to get to this message before my trip. I am pouring over your videos to get ideas of August baits and locations. You have taught me so much over the years with these videos. Keep them coming please!

[@mmwjade07]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks. I was sent over from TRF, Tyler said you were a great channel to check out, and he wasn't wrong.

[@mullet_angler8347]

Mann I’m being setting my hook sets wrong no wonder keep losing fish 🤔

[@dominickibby8318]

Anyone spot the Daddy Long Leg spider on his left shoulder at 4:49 😂

[@paulanderson2225]

Did anyone else notice the spider crawling over his PFD. 4:48. 😂😂😂

[@uncommoneagle106]

I paused the video once I saw it to see if anyone else in the comments noticed!

[@Flukemaster]

I grew up running around in the woods. An ol' Daddy Long Leg don't faze me. :)

[@Rio360ful]

😂😂 Long legs are harmless. About the only spider I’ll let close to me

[@danjaquez1379]

I love the fire on the water 😅😅😅😅

[@Flukemaster]

Yep, That was awesome.

[@jimsmith4643]

Are you still doing kayak tourneys?

[@Flukemaster]

I few. I'm picking and choosing the ones I want to do so I keep the fun in it.

[@Bofum69]

Where did your boat go?

[@jbest1980]

Dropping jewels

[@fijimorgan]

Thank you for promoting straight shank hooks! I prefer them as well but thought I was crazy because NOBODY else uses them.

[@stevesmith7164]

Good selection of baits, great video Gene 👍

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks 👍

[@edwardellis7611]

I'm having a ton of success with pumpkinseed chartreuse tail Yum dingers on a shaky head. Even on the really hard days I can catch fish with the shaky head I also use them with zoom trick worms. My favorite year time bait is the jig I've caught my biggest bass on them and I get a ton of enjoyment out of fishing them. I get most of the bites on the fall or a slow drag with a twitch.

[@joeparker8478]

Great video and info! I enjoyed getting to meet you last Saturday at Lanier for the Westbrook Demo day! I just ordered an NRS Kuda 126 to fish while we are on the road with our travel trailer. Looking forward to getting it rigged for our July trip to Richard B Russell and will definitely try these baits and techniques. Keep up the great work you put into all your videos!

[@kathyg4906]

Great information and helpful to break down different types of water. I’m going to tie on many of these and go out near Leach Lake today. Top water has been amazing here.

[@dadgonefishing7448]

I fish a lot on a river, and I find that in shallow water, as strange as it sounds, carolina rig performs better than texas rig. It also allows to slither over the hidden logs and rock, texas sometimes gets bumped and snag :) Thanks for the information, as always!

[@jmacdonald4681]

@flukemaster lost some weight there bud!

[@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23]

SMH shaky heads and worms are hands down the best! Definitely a big ol monster man, my PB is a 8lb on a junebug t-rig ol monster! I’ve caught so many fish on a SMH worm and the jig head in ponds and PFAs I can’t count.

[@Flukemaster]

Right on

[@randallrandolph4977]

Why wouldn’t the Carolina rig with a big ole monster worm be great for night fishing?

[@realnewsnowshorts]

I think it's cus it's too quiet and little water displacement

[@BnADaddy99]

Damn brother you’re gonna need a new PFD! That one don’t fit no more! Nice work man!!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@matthewspell416]

The SMH worm and jig head are deadly and the worms catch like 25 fish before you have to change them. Love Z-Man

[@Flukemaster]

Very true

[@Nate_Higgins]

Thanks for the great info. When would you throw a wobble head opposed to a football jig?

[@Flukemaster]

Good question! The wobble head works best when either fished a little faster so the bait has action or fished in current. The reason I prefer a football head is because, even if the jig is sitting still the skirt is still moving around in the slightest current so it still looks alive.

[@ronaldraux6909]

As always great information video!

[@Flukemaster]

Glad you liked it!

[@KyleDaybreak]

Looking good bro can tell youve been losing some weight.

[@Flukemaster]

Yeah thanks

[@jerrylangfitt8009]

What brand are those star-spangled awesome sun gloves?

[@jerrylangfitt8009]

Ah caught the logo during the Carolina rig demo - Fish Monkey. Totally buying.

[@GwenKayak]

Nice weight lost my friend

[@Flukemaster]

Thank you

[@treverbrown1692]

Man, i thought the water was warm at the lakes here and theyre high 70s low 80s

[@Flukemaster]

Wait till you see the next video. I was sitting in something like 96 degree water when I filmed it.

[@kenivy8853]

Dude you are slim!!! Hope you are ok.

[@Flukemaster]

I am! I went on a diet in December and have lost 65lbs so far. Only a few more to reach my goal.

[@tobywonkinoby8916]

Do you use siebert outdoors jigs anymore?

[@Flukemaster]

I still have a few of them and use them from time to time.

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great information thank you

[@Flukemaster]

Very welcome

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

Yeah unless you’re fishing really bulky creature baits you really don’t need an EWG! I like worm hooks or straight shank also if I’m not using neko for trick worms

[@Flukemaster]

Exactly

[@Mendozer7502]

Waaaaay too much fluorocarbon. Next

[@tylerjames1716]

im just gonna use a ned or a chatter like always lol