Surf Fluke Limit - Jerkbait, Jerkshad - and Private Lessons Explained - Beach Flounder Fishing

[@CookingandFishing]

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[@hwanchoi4117]

I thought I need to take party boat/charter trips to get some keepers before I saw your videos. I still don't understand how you guys get more than triple limits easily, but you guys are the BEST. Thank you for sharing.

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks Hwan Choi!!! I have to say those days are still very special, anyone should be happy with a true limit of 18"+ fish from shore anywhere in the tristate area!

[@tonynicoletti8161]

"Unless you're a complete psychopath." That shit killed me. 😂😂

[@CookingandFishing]

Only a matter of time lol...

[@tonynicoletti8161]

@@CookingandFishing hopefully not, gl this season.

[@JoeDeLuise]

You guys sure have a great systematic approach. I watch your videos and I don't comment too much but I really do appreciate your channel. I've fly fished for salmon, trout, and steelhead my whole life as well as I was a competative bass fisherman for 6 years so I naturally gravitate to the upper echelon. Well done 👍👍👍

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks!!

[@KEPTIFISHING]

Every time I watch your videos I learn so much like the technique the jig heads and the baits it has helped me so much In this fishery for fluke keep it up

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks mang!

[@kchanish]

Thank you guys for all the content. I’ve learned so much that I completely slayed them this yr on a bucktail and gulp. I haven’t tried the ball jig with the 6in jerkshad yet. But I’ve done well with technique I’ve learned from you guys.

[@CookingandFishing]

Awesome!! Jigging is jigging, we use plain ball heads bc it cuts water better and we haven't noticed a difference in catch rate or quality. Will certainly save you some money too lol.

[@yaobuckman5006]

Rodger you guys are the pros for sure! You should make an e-course I would buy it!

[@CookingandFishing]

Haha thank you!!

[@akmalfishhunter]

Awesome man, great day of fishing!

[@CookingandFishing]

Wasn't bad!

[@csralumni]

Nice work Roger!

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks Cory!

[@walterkonopacki4304]

Hey Roger, thanks for the video, missed your posts for sure. Been following you for a long time and love your presentation as always. Hopefully more content when you can. Tight lines ... Walt

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks Walter! I was wondering how you were doing - hopefully fishing and catching!

[@walterkonopacki4304]

Roger, thanks for remembering me, funny tough year, been out once, got covid in late June, boat all ready just having trouble pulling the trigger. At 77 everything just so much tougher. Going to my friend island cabin in Ontario for 9 days on to the 19th. Hoping to get my grandson and daughter out a few times before the season ends. Again so nice to answer me back. Stay well.... Walt

[@CookingandFishing]

@@walterkonopacki4304 Ofc I remember you! Hope you get your fishing in up north, I would love visit Canada for some big smallies and walleye haha...tight lines and stay safe Walt!

[@weekendwarriorfishing]

Great content. Nothing wrong with John Skinner, but I'm glad you're showcasing techniques that teach other people that "the skinner" isn't the only way to fish for flatties. Keep up the good work and hopefully I'll run into you guys on the water one day.

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks! The jerkbait is just me having fun, but the truth is if you want better quality fish, esp from shore but really any relatively shallow scenario...the light single jig outfishes everything else. Not trying to be contrarian to the most popular hi/lo jigglers out there, but we've seen that borne out over and over again through the years.

[@weekendwarriorfishing]

@@CookingandFishing I completely agree and I've seen the same pattern over the years with big fish on the single light jig. If I was more patient I'd probably use the single jig all the time lol. Sometimes I'll use the jig/teaser first to locate the body of fish and then switch off to the single to pick out the big ones.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@weekendwarriorfishing that sounds like a solid plan haha

[@johnsamothrakis4621]

Just found your channel & love it . Thanks

[@CookingandFishing]

:)

[@scottmcgahey891]

Awesome videos

[@CookingandFishing]

Thank you!!

[@mattmaines64]

What’s the yellow pencil tool called to unhook that u use? Great videos!

[@CookingandFishing]

Google "unhookum tool"!

[@brooklynanglerfishing]

How do you choose which spot on the beach to fish. I tried walking up and down the beach trying to find a bite, got to fight through a lot of searobins to catch a fluke bite

[@CookingandFishing]

Pretty much that - you have to cover water and if you catch a fluke, spend a little more time there. If you come across obvious structure give it a few extra minutes.

[@Fishingguy00]

Nice videos and tips, just subscribed. I’m headed to NC OBX in a week, going to try these methods. Any particular time or what time is best for fluke fishing?

[@CookingandFishing]

It all depends but for me, best fluking conditions is clean water and high sun - they'll see your lure better and come from farther away to hit it.

[@joebussurfcastfishing]

great video man as always. which rod is that? and would it pair up nicely with the ballistic mq lt 2500d or xh?

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks! I'm using the Daiwa Steez 76MML AGS - Daiwa also makes the same 7'6 rod in the Tatula and Tatula Elite lines. I also recommend the Shimano Zodias 7'6M - all great rods and yes your 2500 ballistic should pair well to any of them.

[@joebussurfcastfishing]

@@CookingandFishing thanks a lot apricate it, tight lines!

[@romank2428]

@@CookingandFishing would the tsunami carbon shield ll 7'6" mh with 1/4oz to 1oz rating work?

[@CookingandFishing]

@@romank2428 If you already have the Tsunami, give it a shot - if you're looking to buy a rod, I highly recommend the ones listed in my previous reply.

[@romank2428]

@@CookingandFishing have not bought yet, will definitely look into those options. What kind of rod power and actions are the goal? Medium power and fast action?

[@fishingguuru6888]

was told by an old timer that I shouldn't drag the fish on the sand bc it wipes their slime off and kills them, is that true?

[@CookingandFishing]

Whether it's true is a moot point - how else will you land a fluke from the beach? The important thing is to keep them on wet sand, and move quickly to unhook/measure and get them back in the water asap. Breadcrumbing fish in dry sand, taking 3 minutes to measure a 15" fluke...that's the kind of shit that drives me crazy.

[@joed2497]

Good Stuff here As Always! 👍🏻....What are you thoughts on the Gulp 5" Swimming Mullet vs the Jerkshad?.... As have you guys tried with the Single Jighead?.....As I have had some good recent success on that with the 1/4oz and 5/16 Jighead but it seems that the Cow Nose Rays also like to hit it too! 🤦‍♂️😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 Hell of a tackle test for this light Freshwater Type Fluke Gear but omg what a nuisance too 🤷‍♂️😂😂😂🤦‍♂️

[@CookingandFishing]

6" jerk shad > everything else :)

[@bbggggggggg]

Hello! Possible to go over the hook removal tool you use?

[@CookingandFishing]

Google "unhookum tool"!

[@bbggggggggg]

Thank you

[@hanzsilvestre9408]

What kind of casting distance do you get with the 1/4oz jighead?

[@CookingandFishing]

On the appropriate gear - more than enough. Though I'm testing out a new 9fter that absolutely launches 1/4oz + jerk shad lol. Total payload of jig+gulp is around 0.65oz, so there's a bit of weight you're slinging.

[@joed2497]

Hey good stuff with the Jerkbait here just was wondering can you confirm this is a (3/8oz) LC Size? and do you or would you ever go heavier with the Jerkbait or do you think the (3/8oz) is best for this Shallow water technique?....Thanks for any input on this, JD

[@CookingandFishing]

check my other jerkbait videos - I throw them a lot in fw so I use a variety.

[@joed2497]

@@CookingandFishing Yeah good interesting stuff there with the Jerkbait Fishing as I have just picked up a few of the LC (100DD) Pointers but they weigh slighty more at (5/8oz) and dive to about (7ft) So do you think those (5/8oz) wts are to heavy for this type of out front surf fishing or no?.....Thx again, JD

[@CookingandFishing]

@@joed2497 It's not about the weight you have to test them to see if they sink/suspend/or float. For out front I prefer a slow to mid floating JB from shore. You don't want it digging into sand all the time, and you don't want it way up over their head. It's a game of ripping/making it dive, and letting it float back up and repeat. How high off the bottom depends on the fluke's mood and water clarity. You have to play around with different baits and different tuning to get each one to work the proper zone. And you need a rod that has a fast tip with a quick recovery to properly impart that slashing action to the bait. It's a fun bait when you get it dialed in but it will never, ever outfish the 6" jerk shad on a jig head lol.

[@joed2497]

@@CookingandFishing Ok thx for the input back here I appreciate it as I will try a few different ones out Sizes, Wts, Etc to experiment for what works best as you say....Take Care and Thx again! 👍🏻

[@rolandcaldwell1824]

What size line are you using and are you using a leader

[@CookingandFishing]

braid YGK Upgrade x8 PE1 - leader Sunline sniper 12lb

[@flukingbarnacles]

Marc made way too many videos. I noticed from this video how completely different your technique is compared to his. Is there a past video of you explaining your jigging technique? I notice you pull it up one time and let it drop. But do you reel slowly while it’s going down so there is never any slack on your line? Please lmk ❤️ you both.

[@CookingandFishing]

Pretty similar technique, it's all about fishing the fall - but you know sometimes typing/reading only gets you so far - much easier to relay massive amounts of info in person :)

[@kirerotsil]

What rod did you use here? Great vid

[@CookingandFishing]

That's the Steez 76MML AGS - probably the best rod on the USDM if you're looking for a dedicated 1/8 - 1/4oz shore fluke jigger...but not cheap and not widely available unfortunately.

[@scalper6922]

@@CookingandFishing I just received the tatula elite 7’6 MML it’s very thin but seems like a perfect rod throwing 1/4-tops 3/8. Very very light and those AGS guides are so sexy. I unfortunately bought the last one on Amazon and can’t find it anywhere now lol.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@scalper6922 LOL so you were the one...I just checked and amazon was out! Good luck with the rod - I wouldn't go past 3/8 + gulp and even then...maybe consider lobbing it lol. 1/4oz + 6" jerkshad puts your total payload at 0.7oz!

[@scalper6922]

@@CookingandFishing yessir! I actually called all the stores online that showed it’s available and none of them had them in stock. Except one in Canada who only wants in store purchases no shipping. The one on Amazon had 1 left so I had to pull the trigger. Paired it with a 3k certate with 15lb test. it’s probably not as light as your setup but it should be close. I’ll be using 1/4 mostly especially with a rod that can finally cast far haha. Tackle is definitely an investment and if you take care of it the money you spent on it shouldn’t matter as it should last a long time.

[@frrok1]

​@@scalper6922 @Cooking and Fishing I've been waiting for the regular tatula to come back in stock all summer. it just got pushed back again until September. I guess i have to stick with my older model 7'6 shimano teramar, good rod but outdated and i feel the tip is a tad noodley. still manage to catch fluke and kinfish out front, even though its rated 1/2 -1 1/2 oz ..unless i settle for the 7'3....hmmmm

[@frrok1]

I’ve noticed from your video and Marc’s last few videos that your cadence when popping the jig has changed. You are really only doing doing one pop and letting the jig fall on a tight line. Why did you stop the multiple “pops”. I kind of still do 2-3 pops then let it sink on a tight line. Do you also pop it on a semi-slack line? Or a tight line. Having a faster tip really helps.

[@CookingandFishing]

We've found that the number of pops doesn't really matter, it's controlling the fall that's paramount. I'll still do a random sequence of pops but it depends on the fish's mood etc. And yes a crisp, fast tip with a quick recovery makes this kind of jigging a more more enjoyable.

[@frrok1]

@@CookingandFishing I found a 7’10 Daiwa back bay rod rated 1/8-3/4 oz in stock at $149. Its a graphite blank with HVF but does not have the carbon wrap X45 like the tatula. I’m considering it. The search continues for my fluke single jigging rod. 😂🤣🎣

[@frrok1]

@@CookingandFishing and thank you Rodger for putting up with my questions. I’m a nerd about this stuff 😜

[@CookingandFishing]

@@frrok1 So are we all lol...you have to be a nerd to dial this in, any kind of fishing, really. As for rod...give you an exclusive sneak peak - I've been testing out the 21 Labrax AGS 90ML - amazing...exceeds expectations. But if I didn't already have my Steez 7'6, I would opt for the 8'6ML. Yes, JDM only, so warranty would be an issue, but if you're comfortable buying a rod from Japan - ebay.us/JiSTas

[@frrok1]

Roger. I went with the Daiwa Tatula 7’6 ML-M. So stoked to try for this season. Upgrading from an older MH shimano terramar that was rated to 1 1/2 oz. Unfortunately, I don’t have the extra cash to splurge on a reel- so I paired with a Daiwa fuego 2500-D for now. I’ll that upgrade next year. Thx for the advice.

[@JLTFishing]

Nice video! Do you know any good high end Baitcasting rods?

[@CookingandFishing]

Lol more than I'd like to admit...what are you looking for? What are you throwing/target species?

[@JLTFishing]

@@CookingandFishing flounder and red fish. Mainly fishing inshore.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@JLTFishing I would look at the Zodias, Expride, Poison Adrena line of Shimano rods for that scenario. The 72m Zodias and Adrena are great mod-fast action rods that will keep treble hooks pinned but remain crisp and responsive. If you need to throw heavier than 1/2 to 3/4oz total weight the 7'6mh Expride B looks amazing on paper - mod fast taper, a little extra length too which is always a bonus from shore/wading. I'm a big fan of Shimano rods - the progression of price to value is very linear and easy to understand. Daiwa rods can be a bit all over the place but that Steez 76MML AGS you see me use in the video is top dog for a longer finesse spinning rod. Higher end than Poison Adrena in the Shimano line, you'd have to go JDM to the Poison Glorious and Ultima. At that $500+ price point other JDM rods become options too. But I think if you're throwing under 5/8oz, maybe 3/4oz in a pinch - the 72M Zodias or Adrena will make you very happy.

[@JLTFishing]

@@CookingandFishing I’ll be throwing probably more than 3/4oz, so I will stick with the 7’6mh like you mentioned. I usually like to order my rods from Japan because they always give you a cover to put it in. I will take a look at those options you provided me and will go from there. I appreciate for taking your time to respond to my questions. Keep up the good content! 👍

[@laundry08]

I've always thought spinnerbaits tipped with gulp would do well on fluke in calm, shallow water like you're fishing here. Haven't had occasion to test the theory though.

[@CookingandFishing]

Go try it! I've messed around with underspins and they catch, but not any more than a plain jig head. Spinnerbaits are a different animal though...in freshwater it's one of my favorite bites when they're on it.

[@joed2497]

How about a Z-Man (Mini-Max) 1/4 or 3/8oz Chatterbait with this technique has anyone tried that? As I was thinking to try that or their Single 1/4 or 3/8oz Willow Vibe Blade Jighead tipped with the Gulp

[@laundry08]

@@CookingandFishing Finally made it out to Assateague to test the theory. After fishing a single jig for a while the bite slowed and I switched to a 1/2-oz spinnerbait tipped with a swimming mullet. Got a short on the first cast, keeper a few casts later--a nice confirmation of the theory. While I have you, I soaked my fillets in saltwater, patted dry, wrapped in paper towels/Al foil and in the fridge for 12 hours now. Can I still freeze them?

[@africaster]

Psychopaths and stalkers need not apply 🤣

[@CookingandFishing]

So far so good, but sooner or later I'll run across one I'm sure!

[@robertphillips9014]

@@CookingandFishing just admiring the shape of your skull have a good day.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@robertphillips9014 LMFAO!

[@yuyiarakaki]

Where can I get that hook remover, can you provide link please, thank youuuu

[@CookingandFishing]

Just left the link the description - unhookum tool!

[@yuyiarakaki]

@@CookingandFishing thank youuuu

[@ryanlynch2064]

On average how much walking do you have to do to find the fluke on the beach ?

[@CookingandFishing]

10ft to 5+ miles lol

[@ryanlynch2064]

@@CookingandFishing sounds about right lol

[@flukingbarnacles]

What bait would u hook to a 3/8?

[@CookingandFishing]

6" jerk shad lol - 5" EZ shiner if you feel bored...5" grub too.

[@MrNum1phoneman]

What setup are you using

[@CookingandFishing]

Daiwa Steez 76MML AGS, Vanford 3000MHG.

[@MrNum1phoneman]

@@CookingandFishing do you think that rod would work for albies off the beach?

[@CookingandFishing]

@@MrNum1phoneman Too light for albies. Look at the 21 Labrax 90ML or 90M, 4k Shimano spinner etc for a dedicated albie rod imo.

[@MrNum1phoneman]

@@CookingandFishing have you ever used a megabass windbuster

[@CookingandFishing]

@@MrNum1phoneman Yeah that will work for fluke but still too light for albies - imo most megabass rods are way overpriced for what you get. Don't listen to Ben, he's trying to sell rods LOL