How To Fish a Fluke - Bass Fishing

How to fish with a fluke, or soft plastic jerk bait, like a pro to catch more Bass. And, how to rig a Fluke for Bass fishing. What’s the best hook for a fluke, what rod and reel, and which techniques work best. The Zoom Super Fluke started it all, but now there are many different colors and brands to choose from. My favorite color fluke for bass fishing , as you’ll see in this video, is watermelon red.
In this video, you’ll learn my most productive technique called “dead sticking”. It’s best used in open/deep water for suspended Bass.
I hope you enjoy my how to videos. Let me know what you’d like to see in the future!
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Thanks for watching,
Chuck Pippin Jr
www.chucksguidervice.com
#fishing #bass #fluke

[@jones1394]

😂😂🤣😅 that was so funny when you miss but great video. I needed that laugh to start my afternoon.☺

[@robertpippin3891]

What I like the most about the videos, is that you explain things in a way that anybody, at any level of fishing walks away with useful information. Since I started watching your videos, it has change my whole way of fishing, and I'm starting to actually CATCH fish, rather than just going fishing.

[@jjv1315]

1st time i hear a bass fisherman fish a fluke the exact same way as i do, huge props!!!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

EN V Thanks! Always a productive way to fish it.

[@z0mbyz624]

I like your "no bullshit" attitude

[@PocketKnivesBlog]

Like the "keep the hook point buried". Will try that next time out. Love fishing FLUKES!!! TY!!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Great! Hope the video helps!

[@mrwhipper21]

By the way the visuals with the big bright fluffy clouds in the background and you kind of in the shadows were visually stunning.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

That’s what I was going for! 😁

[@timmcmaster6435]

classic vid always worth a revisit.. just bought some flukes gonna use em on Lake Moultrie in a few weeks .. wanna get that hump w hook under the surface.. hate when the fluke pops outta the water thx Chuck 👍

[@wesleywood6306]

Good video bud. Thanks for your tips..

[@robertpippin100]

Thanks Chuck. Ever since the first time that I watched this video, I've become addicted to fishing with nothing but Watermelon Red Flukes. I just caught a bass that was ABOUT 9 pounds. My biggest bass ever. I couldn't have caught that bass if I had never watched your video.

[@allieandbo]

First time seeing one of your vids Chuck. Really enjoyed it. Love the way you present yourself as just another angler like the rest of us while adding in a little humor. Count me in as a new subscriber.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks! Glad you like the videos. There will be many more to come. Between guiding and tournament fishing, I'm on the water nearly every day. It's been hard lately to keep up with posting new videos, but I'll have another one up in a couple days.

[@allieandbo]

Awesome. Looking forward to it.

[@trevorgunning1060]

Wish I was there....Great memories of fishing with you and my boys Chuck...be back soon.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

TREVOR GUNNING Thx! I’ll be looking forward to it.

[@swflfishing2902]

Love your videos! Moved away from Orlando 15yrs ago, and your videos take me back to my roots.

[@Fleetwoodbasslife]

I watch you almost every day, I’ve learned a lot from you in the past year. Appreciate your videos. I am a tournament fisherman and fish against you every once in a while at Butler on Sunday. Nice to see a season pro can make rookie mistakes. I do all the time

[@timaugustine9479]

Great fluke tutoral. Thanks.😊😊

[@robertpippin3891]

LOVE the videos Chuck. Keep up the GREAT work.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Robert Pippin Thanks Bob!

[@TheRaven243]

I use 4/0-5/0 Owner twistLOCK light wire hooks. They keep the head of the bait in place so it doesn’t wad up on the hook.. I throw them weightless on 12-15lb fluorocarbon, medium heavy casting or medium spinning with 15lb braid to leader. For colors I like green pumpkin magic, watermelon magic and ham bone.. that’s how I do it! 🤷‍♂️😆

[@randomschmo5778]

Man that's great juice CP.... thanks for sharing.

[@alexyanet1121]

Absolutely Fantastic !!!! Keep them coming Chuck !!! I LOVE this new concept of "HOW I DO IT VIDEOS" !!!! You got yourself a NEW Subscriber !!!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Alexander Lopez Thanks! I appreciate that. I've been putting a lot of work into the vids. There will be plenty more to come.

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

Lol !!!! That was awesome !!!! I've been fluke fishing for like 15 years started down in South Florida. Your color is spot on also. Its amazing how people are freaking out about this bait now....

[@jonathancupp3686]

Love your color choices!

[@PowerZoneTrading]

Just subscribed! Loved the video, and your attitude brotha!

[@jeffreid5718]

This gent is awesome. Love your style brother.

[@davidc.8717]

Thank you!, can never seem to find the right hook. Used the double fluke rig today for first time and caught a few. One double up...which I thought was a giant. And I appreciate the honesty in this video.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

David C. No problem. Thanks for watching. Glad I was able to help.

[@manifestgtr]

This is almost exactly how I stumbled upon doing this. It’s been one of the best baits for me this year. If you work this thing the right way past a bass, he’ll almost certainly hit it. Even bluegills smaller than the bait itself go “whoa!” and start chasing as it goes by. Fish brains just can’t handle it. The trick, like any other bait, is to make sure they have it then get a good hook set. But with this, it’s almost like a top water frog. The hook has some material to get through so you gotta give it a nice little jerk to pin em.

[@captainjacksparrow9678]

Awesome always!

[@stephenloveday5382]

I actually tie a small loop not on a straight 4 ought hook. I just started using it a couple of years ago & man it really works great for me

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

I’ve always said the best technique is whatever you have the most confidence in 🙌🏼

[@bryanmoore1009]

Straight to the point, love it! Got to love a soft plastic jerkbait.

[@tdca1416]

Great video Chuck. I love using the fluke!!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

NoFishSafe Glad you like it. Thx for the feedback. It's been a staple on my boat for my whole career.

[@brucewelty7684]

Your brother Bob told us about your channel. AND! I like the way you have the handle on your reel set up!!!!!!!

[@Uvsnine]

1st video I've watched from your channel. Nice tutorial and tips and because you put a little bit of funny too, you just earned another 👍.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Lol. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. 👊🏻

[@crazycoyanzz6772]

So fun to watch...

[@Patiencelad]

Nice fish! Great job! Thanks for the tip! I'm going to select the colors you suggested. Update 8/14. Caught my 1st lmb on this rig. Thanks so much!

[@richardwood1316]

Great presentation and really love the way you fully explained every little DETAIL Very helpful to an old guy who needs to gain Confidence and you helped me Much appreciated👍

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thank you! I appreciate it 👊🏻

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Nice job! Some good tips I will definitely remember to try.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

+Bass Fishing with the AntiChrist 👍🏻🎣🎣👍🏻👍🏻

[@EandT11]

Awesome vid Chuck, just reminds me how much I need a holiday back in Florida again. Euan :)

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Euan750 Thx! When are you coming back?

[@mathteacher2651]

Good video man... thank you

[@JB-pg6ju]

Awesome vid bro

[@leegowdy2295]

thanks for doing a great teaching job!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

lee gowdy thanks. Glad you liked the video. There's more on the way.

[@dude6779]

Great video dude thanks for sharing

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[@macabee1955]

Thanks buddy. I sure will. 🐟😊

[@christianbyers893]

Great video,love your honest advice on how to and not to,earned yourself a new sub.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

CHRISTIAN BYERS Thanks! Glad you like the vids. I’m working on a couple more right now.

[@masfishing1]

1st time seeing a video of yours. I found it informative and entertaining! Thanks. Ive never fished flukes, but i just bought 2 packages last week and some 4/0 EWG hooks. Next time i go out im going to fish them and try your dead stick method. Pretty cool method. Thx for the video.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate it. Let me know how you do. 👍🏻

[@downtownlife]

Very help, this is the one lure I bought a whole bag of because they were cheap, I had no clue how to fish it. I thought it was all about the long plastic straight tail in the back wiggling so I would reel it in fast as possible. This method here works! Thanks.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

downtownlife Glad it was helpful! I just uploaded another video on hot fish a Texas rigged worm. Hope you like it.

[@lvitch]

I like the way you fish! Screw all that noise, show us what YOU do! 👍

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

lvitch 👍🏻 Thx! Fish to your strengths!

[@Goober10584]

"you can use any color you want, as long as it's watermelon red" ...I literally LOL'd. Just got back into using flukes recently. Good video. I'm going to give some of your tips a shot. I'm also out here in Central Fl (polk).

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Firemedic10584 Thx! Glad you liked it. Many more to come.

[@Goober10584]

well your suggestion of just letting it sit definitely works. Caught a few nice ones by simply casting it out and didn't even twitch it. They would pick it up and take off with it. Thanks for the tip(s)!

[@cbird8268]

This is my go to bait, great instructional video I normally only use it in shallow water 8 ft. and under. After watching you letting sink I`ll try it out. I agree with you on how to rig it I think that's the way it was designed to imitate a dying fish and when used in this manner " ITS DEADLY "

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

C bird thanks! Glad you liked the video. Let me know how it works out for you.

[@damionfryer962]

Another quality video Chuck. I wish I was there throwing a fluke.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks Damion.

[@PonchMuniz]

Good stuff!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

PonchMuniz 👍🏻🎣🔥

[@MH4Designs]

well done

[@stevenglusman4468]

Chuck -- you bass liked my PLUM Zoom Fluke too and they love that color in South FL!!!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Steven Glusman No Steve. They only like watermelon/red. Watch the video. No plum. 😳🎣

[@brian_SlingingHooks]

Appreciate the rigging info. I just began using flukes and they were spinning.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

You’re welcome! Glad I can help. I have plenty more videos out there that may be able to help you.

[@SeanClark-um9sl]

thanks that was helpful

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Sean Clark Glad you liked the video. Let me know what else you'd like to see.

[@tuff74]

Great series Chuck...to the point and without all the confusing white noise. Since I'm in Central FL I'm confident taking your advise to the bank. Surprised to see you use mono, seems all I hear is how you got to have Floro or braid...Thanks for the straight talk without a bunch of endorsement bias!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Flo Rida Glad you like the video. 👍🏻. I’m not sure why everyone has written off mono. It definitely has it’s place. It sinks a lot slower than other lines, and that’s why I like it for dead-sticking.

[@howardhuntcurran669]

Really enjoyed your "How I Fish a Fluke". It was very informative and entertaining. I like to see how things work here in central Florida, because techniques that work in northern lakes don't always translate to our bass. Hope you do some other "How I Fish a ....", for some of the other baits you use often.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Howard Hunt Curran Glad you like the videos. I do plan on doing some more “how I do it” videos.

[@toddredman4931]

Loved this video and your disposition even more. I’ll bite and subscribe.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks Todd! 👊🏻 sorry for the delay in responding

[@robbyatwood7734]

Don’t fish flukes much I’ll definitely have to give it a shot. Only getting bites on Texas rig senkos and frogs right now so I’ll try more finesse techniques

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Robby Atwood definitely a good pattern for the dog days of summer 👍🏻

[@mrwhipper21]

Gonna try that way to rig it next time out. I always used the hook thru the belly and out the top. If it was rigged right it gave me the walk the dog action but if it got the slightest bit out of whack it would twirl back to the boat. Can't wait to try your method.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Glad I could help. Let me know how it works for you.

[@fishingmojados1121]

My favorite color

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Fishing Mojados The only color needed!

[@SKLFKR88]

Great vid!!! You can use any color you want as long as it's watermelon red flake!!!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Daniel Dion Exactly!

[@SKLFKR88]

Chuck Pippin love your honesty brother!!! Something seriously lacking on the water these days!!!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

+Daniel Dion Thanks 🙏 I appreciate that.

[@brucefry814]

We do a lot of soft plastic fishing way up here in Michigan, Lots of creature baits for the Smallmouth.

[@69ratneck]

disco violet has been my #1 best (with watermelon red a close 2nd)...sub'd

[@illinoisbassmen2133]

Nice video Chuck. Since we guided on your rig last year, I still have this setup dedicated to at least one combo on my deck during tournaments at ALL TIMES! Thanks for enhancing this technique for me. Would love to get out on Butler again when I'm down there.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Illinois Dumb Basses Thanks! Glad you like the video. There will be many more to come. Let me know when you're ready to go again.

[@pippinsplayhouse2360]

This is great, not only is the video informative but you have my dad's name :O thanks for the content Chuck.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

😃 lots of Pippin’s out there. My dad was also a Chuck Pippin.

[@pippinsplayhouse2360]

I took your advise today and caught over 10 fish with a fluke, thanks again for the good tips!

[@macabee1955]

I wansnt sure if flukes were for deeper waters. Thanks for the reply. I’ll give them a try thanks to you instructional video. Much appreciated.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

+Noni Florida Fishing Great! Let me know how it works out for you.

[@yaknkak9934]

"Watch this" his last words! Lmao had me rolling

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Adam 😂👍🏻

[@erikjohnson2906]

Glad to see another central FL angler killin it!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Erik Johnson Thx Erik. I've been doing it since 1998. Just getting a late start on the KZbin deal.

[@erikjohnson2906]

Awesome I'll have to get out there with ya sometime

[@theindooroutdoorsman]

If you ever want to see someone skunked in the panhandle....

[@octaviofuentes7781]

nice hook set my man will subscribe to your channel

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Octavio Fuentes Thanks Octavio! 👍🏻🎣

[@eriktilson342]

Great stuff dude. This is one of my favorite winter time cold front techniques!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Erik Tilson Well, don't tell anybody about it. I'm trying to keep it a secret!

[@Hankxiong]

This video popped up as and add whole i was watching BamaBass lol! There fore i subscribe!!!!!!!!

[@Hankxiong]

I like how you dont say its how your suppose to do it. Everyone has their own way i agree.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Hank Xiong Well, thank you for subscribing. Hope you liked the video. I will be regularly posting many more!

[@macabee1955]

I’m looking forward to trying this technique. I’ve never fished a fluke before. I’m in central Florida Polk county, Bartow. You fish this area any?

[@voiceforthevoicelesstruth5480]

Hey man try a motor oil chartreuse zoom worm on that same rigging and let it dead sink in the timber no weight. kill nice bass! Watch that line start to straighten out! Fish bites give him the onion real him inn!

[@markmiller9217]

Love it! Have you done a vid on the double fluke?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

I have not. Good idea, but I don’t actually fish it that much.

[@smackinbaits6693]

I use this with weighted hook on deep water and get almost any fish from pike to pickerel to bass. had a brown trout on them too.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

+Fish Cheap Or Go Home Nice. I’ve used weighted hooks also, but still prefer it to be weightless

[@rayabel1116]

great video,,new subscriber.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

+Ray Abel Thanks for the sub!

[@alextchieng7621]

Is there any chance you can do a quick up close vid of you hooking the fluke? Nice vids😁

[@solomonbarnes4629]

Great video! Where can I purchase a big box of flukes like that?

[@nvnv4966]

Usefull video!!! Thanks. In the Netherlands fluke fishing is not populair. I believe it is a good en different way of fishing.

[@davecfishing7907]

arkansas shiner seems to be my best fluke

[@sluggou812beotch]

Both my smallmouth and largemouth PB's are on flukes, deadsticking.

[@clintonagnew4178]

Watermelon red ... preach it brother

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

+Clinton Agnew Fishing with one right now.

[@Iseeyou67]

Great video, thanks for the tips! Knew it’d be a good video when you picked up the ultra wide and tossed the rest!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Derek Temple Thanks! It’s the only hook I use for flukes!

[@Iseeyou67]

@@ChuckPippinBassFishing Caught a few fish on the first outing in difficult conditions with your tips, thanks again!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Derek Temple Sweet! It’s a great presentation when the bite is tough.

[@gersoncortes6725]

the pearl white fluke is my best color

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

+Gerson Cortes I like the white fluke also, but have more confidence in the watermelon/red.

[@sergiomslacara2214]

Braaaaaavooooo lobinas 3 pipin 1😂😂😂

[@theangrybass3389]

Flukes are one of my favorite ways to catch bass especially big ones...

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

The Angry Bass same here!

[@dankjankings7339]

You biffed that hookset! Only a real man would own up to it and not edit it out. Subbing

[@ricalvear6829]

I use the fluke flipped to hide the hook in between channel of the fluke Seem to last longer and stay with the hook . Instead of coming off and having to redo

[@rogergoodwin374]

Some times buck fever takes over. Snap!

[@RussSchampers]

First off, I gotta say I like your style man. You're humble and can make fun of yourself. That's a very rare and admirable quality these days. I also really like your approach of "this is how I do it" vs "this is THE way to do it". Is the main difference behind "dead sticking" and the "surface lure action" simply the wait time immediately after cast and during retrieval? I just want to make sure I learn your technique and don't miss a nuance. Is the main mentality to just chill and wait more frequently during retrieve?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

+Russ Schampers Thanks! Glad you like the video. Yep, rigging it with the slight downward arch in it allows it to have its own swimming action as it free falling down. Just let it sink on slack line and let the fish come to it. 👍🏻

[@shawnbeck2303]

Loved the video! The sound was to low to clearly hear your voice. No weight at all! My friend uses Flukes. I use Senkos in green pumpkin. He uses green pumpkin Flukes. So green pumpkin with red flakes. Cool! SHAWN

[@kmfw1160]

Great video brother I really like the ‘no-shit’ way you presented this. Next time I’m in FL I’m going to hit you up! .....p.s. subbed you...

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

+Kevin Watts Thanks! Glad you like the videos. Many more to come

[@mikewilson9419]

Great Video! What brand fluke in watermelon red do you prefer

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks! I use Zoom flukes a lot, but I like Bitter’s Best Value the best.

[@brandonadams3546]

Great video. I live in CFL also!

[@CanniPlays]

How often do you upload chuck just wondering because i can take pointers on fishing bass. I need channels to be frequent with content. Im from Northwestern illinois and i fish around chicago when it gets to hot the fish just dont bite and i dont know how to catch them when they aren't biting any tips?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Canni Plays I hope to put videos out every 4 - 5 days. I'm out there almost everyday, but don't always film. When it's hot, find their food. They don't like to work for it too much. So, they'll be close to their food sources. Where do the baitfish go when it gets hot on your waters?

[@captainjacksparrow9678]

You can also put a small treble hook as a trailer

[@freeyourmindtc]

When you leave the hook in the flute or any plastic bait you miss more fish. What I do is the same rig but I grasp the hook with my needle nose and bend it up just a bit so that the sharp point is barely sticking out of the bait by just a hair and you will catch more fish. Now you will get snagged up every now and then, when you do don't try and horse it out. Just be patience and troll back untill you get over the bait and just lift it out. 90 recent of the time you will not lose your rig. Thats part of fishing period.

[@doesntmatterwhatyousay1928]

Dude I felt your pain on the “got one watch this”..... aghhhhhhh!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

It happens. Lol

[@pj3p488]

Palomar that never fails... Palomar cannot handle that short range shock. San Diego Jam will change everything.

[@steveking8548]

San Diego Jam knot fan here too!

[@MrTmluna]

Ok...time to go to the next video.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Tony Luna Thx for watching! Home you like the videos 🎣👍🏻💥

[@MrTmluna]

Chuck Pippin definitely good info on the flukes! I'll have to try that watermelon red over here in California!, thanks!

[@alextchieng7621]

Is ther a chance if you could do under water action on the fluke fish eating it?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Alex Tchieng Sure. I'll give it a try.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Alex Tchieng Sure. I'll give it a try.

[@boggs104]

How does the hook not completely go through the soft plastic after your first fish you catch on it or am I misunderstanding how you're hooking the fluke on

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Larry Rotz Sometimes it does damage the fluke and you’re unable to set it back properly. In this case, you have to rig a new fluke. Most of the time, however, you can reset the hook by slightly adjusting it to set into a part of the fluke that is not torn.