Underwater Bass Footage With Crazy Fluke Rigging Tricks

Soft Jerkbaits are one of the most versatile lures you can use to catch bass! Most people Texas rig them and while that works great, we've discovered a new way to rig them that is even more effective! Watch this underwater GoPro footage of the bass and we're sure you'll agree.
Gear Used In This Video...
Zoom Super Fluke and Magnum Fluke: bit.ly/2aqys0H
Strike King Caffeine Shad: bit.ly/2jjyvzr
Owner CPS Spring Medium and Large: bit.ly/2b2YgDf
4/0 EWG Hook: bit.ly/2d07gvp
4/0 EWG Superline Hook: bit.ly/2ac92XG
1/0 and 3/0 Finesse Wide Gap Hook: bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Nail Weights: bit.ly/2iGNSFW
Camera Used: bit.ly/2dBKx8O
Preferred Casting Rod for standard rigging...
Rod: 7'6" 4 power Casting- bit.ly/2abq8nl
Reel: Curado 200- bit.ly/2acRpsK
Line: 50-65 lb braided- bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader: 15 lb- bit.ly/2ae97J9
Casting Rod for "Banjo" Style Rigging...
Rod: 7'2" Medium- bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel: Aldebaran- bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line: 30 lb Braided bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader: 10 lb- bit.ly/2ae97J9
Color Recommendations for Flukes... Albino, Green Pumpkin, Houdini, and White Pearl
Did you miss our insane underwater jerkbait footage video? You can see it right here... • Most Insane Underwater...
Jerkbait fishing is great for catching bass throughout the year. Its so versatile because you can fish it aggressively as a topwater, moderately as a soft jerkbait, or ultra slow like a weightless senko or on a Carolina Rig.
Our finesse jerkbait method allows you to hook fish more effectively and also allows you to use lighter line to catch pressured bass. This method has been extremely effective for us and we're confident it will help you improve your fishing as well.
Be sure and try a jerkbait on your next fishing trip! They're great for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass and work throughout the year, even for pond bass fishing!
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[@herbsteiner1013]

As much as I learn from Matt's lectures and explanations of various bait rigging techniques, I learn equally from the underwater footage of how fish watch, approach, and finally hit the lures. Helps so much with how I work the baits once they go subsurface. Thanks mucho Tim and Matt!

[@Funboy870]

People laugh and bash the banjo minnow, but it is the grandfather to todays jerk lures. The genetic response is real and the hook location is dead on.

[@johnreid243]

For thinking and teaching 'outside the box'..., you 2 do it better than anybody else on YT. Seriously..., better than anybody else. This video demonstrates that in spades. Thanks so much

[@bassfishing9411]

I love his lisp it's so amazing it makes him sound wiser. Idk why. But he is really informative and knows a lot about fishing.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks!

[@ciproxr]

More underwater footage and tips like this please

[@tacticalbassin]

There will be more, thanks for subscribing and supporting the channel!

[@scotthurt4134]

For someone who has only been bass fishing for two years, the information and explanation for these techniques are priceless! Thanks so much and keepem' coming.

[@FloydOutdoors]

Wow this completely changed the way I think about flukes, I'll have to try this out

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! That's what we're going for. Let us know how it works for you.

[@BadGuyFromAladdin]

Floyd Outdoors ditto! After seeing Ike do a demo at the Chicago Fishing show on soft jerk baits I had to learn more, and this video just sold me on how I'm gonna rig them this year.

[@FloydOutdoors]

Dlabs919 wow, what a coincidence, I was actually at that fishing convention. I wasn't able to get there to see ike but I'll be posting a video from my time there in two days.

[@BadGuyFromAladdin]

Floyd Outdoors, dang I'm bummed I didn't see u! I was working the Maple Bassmasters booth for a couple of days. Ike actually came by our booth that same day I saw his demo to sign a bunch of trophies for us.

[@kitophiovideos]

Floyd Outdoors great idea. gotta try this. nice!!!

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

bass and other predatory fish eat almost EVERYTHING headfirst, especially bait fish. That's how they can eat fish like bluegills without getting the spines stuck in their throats. They fold flat and make it easier to get down as the fish swallows it. They usually strike the bait fish and then turn it around in their mouth to swallow it headfirst.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's exactly right! Strange so many people choose to rig other ways with that in mind.

[@barrydouglas4179]

Makes sense. Since this tip. Caught way more fish

[@CjNerf]

I wanna thank you guys for this video and your channel overall i recently found you guys as i have gotten more serious about fishing in the last couple weeks. Your tips are invaluable, my 3 year old was in a 4th of july fishing tourny in the community we live in ! It is around a 1/10 th of a mile circumference pond - lots of kids it was a slow day all around using poppers and worms ----- i switched to your rig with 20 minutes left and my son landed a really nice bass in our first time using it. I had to switch colors three times and when he pulled the bass the finishing horn went off 20 seconds after we landed the fish. This rig made the day THANKS GUYS !!!!! Will stay subbed forever keep up the great work

[@billsaved7334]

The Zoom Fluke in white ice has been my go to bait in salt water in FL for a good many years. The fluke is a lot more flexible than the super fluke especially when rigged with the screws in the head. If I could only use 1 bait for the rest of my life it would be the Zoom Fluke. Great video.

[@FloridaBassAnglers102313]

I came for the underwater footage and learned something new!

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Brother!

[@joebronson3881]

TacticalBassin same! I'm in South Florida. Hard to bass fish in the summer here. Any tips. It's 95 + daily.

[@franky5610]

Matt, I'm a long-time subscriber and I must say that this is one of your most simple, but most effective posts to date. It appears that you've covered everything that should be covered in any how-to video.... the who, what, where, when, why and how. Many fishing videos skip posting ALL the details, which means I have to guess the hook size, or spring/hitchhiker size, etc., etc. Also, I think you may have questioned about winter time use of this rig...?? I don't see too much difference between a very slow retrieved jerkbait and this fluke presentation, except for the rattles. Great job with this video! I appreciate all the passion and work you and Tim put into your website and KZbin channel. Continued success to you both.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you so much Frank!! We really appreciate the long time support. In Winter we prefer the hardbait because it can suspend in front of them longer without sinking but the fluke can still be deadly effective in Winter.

[@CoachMoCity]

those that disliked the vid are upset because even with detailed how - to vids.... they still cannot catch fish....

[@christinamarie3232]

Armando Morales probably I’ve even caught them drunk joking around with like four random soft jigs on the end. Everyone was pissed saying my technique just pissed them off! Then I did it again. They all caught none rofl 😂😂😂

[@bks_killaze1770]

Wtf are you talking about I disliked it and I catch fish on a home made stick that I made myself

[@OutandaboutoutdoorswithRon]

I've been doing that with another minnow soft plastic but a bit different with the same results and i thought i had something special love the way you guys are using the bait screw though that is a bit different and i am sure the bait lasts longer thanks for sharing.

[@HowRad15]

I will be adding this to my arsenal immediately. Great under water footage with an excellent description. Thank you for the detailed itemized list. I'm a fan for life!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Great video, I have to ask. Did you let your pool just go green with rain water and put bass in it to get this underwater footage?

[@sladenorthernil]

Yes! I use the exact same setup. I also put a weed less hook on it with a bullet weight in and around heavy brush and pads. It's my favorite way to run a fluke. I also use the screw on the front or middle of a big worm/stick style bait.

[@jorgefidalgo1823]

Your guys approach to fishing is at a scientific level. Another spectacular video.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Jorge! That's where the name first came from... we try to take a "tactical" approach to our fishing. :-)

[@zizme123]

this worked WONDERS for me this year. I never really liked fishing flukes because of the hook up ratio, this has changed all of that. It is now on of my favorites to throw thanks to this. I had a few of my flukes just fly off so I made some changes I tweaked it a bit, crimp the eye of the screw on the hook, added some surgical tubing to further prevent it from coming off. now they last forever.

[@brucedornseif6743]

The finesse jerkbait rigging is one of the best tips I've ever received. I can't tell you how many fish I've caught using this method, and almost all of them were hooked in the roof of the mouth... Thanks

[@MrTAINTJUICE]

Why do you guys not have a million subscribers yet! I love learning from both of you more than anyone else I watch! I've caught more fish and have had caught better quality fish just from watching you guys. Keep it up, I'm always watching 🎣🐟

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you! We're here to help and are pumped to hear the methods are working for you.

[@ash-mw7nq]

Love how innovated these guys are!! Everything they say makes total sense.

[@tacticalbassin]

+Patti Jo Butts Thank you!!

[@Johntom2k]

I love fishing flukes. This is totally new to me. I used to hooked thru the nose. This will be a go to of mine. Thanks!

[@MrTyroneBaker]

This looks like a great rig for a double fluke setup! Magnum at the back and a super up front. Thank you

[@EngineeredAngler]

Very cool idea with that screw lock. I've used the nose hook trick but loose the bait too much. I'll be using this....

[@tacticalbassin]

Give it a go Frank, I think you'll be really happy with it.

[@outdoorsnga]

probably the best instructional video I have ever seen. I watch a lot of videos to learn new tactics and proper rigging. Great video, thanks for the help man.

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome, thanks so much for watching!

[@brandonhatch327]

So crazy I was just fishing a fluke yesterday classic style with a swim Bait hook and I missed some good chomps and then I cam home and stumbled on this video wish I would of seen it one day earlier haha. Love your channel you guys teach me something new everyday.

[@tms2568]

Great points made. I have been arguing in favor of the banjo minnow hook placement for years. Even posted a video about it. Bass tendency to inhale these head first has been my experience too. Thanks for yet another useful tackle adaptation.

[@LoudmouthBassin]

I've been fishing flukes for years with a similar rig, I use a drop-shot hook in the nose of the bait, but I see the benefits of the screw-lock, helps you keep more baits. Also if I am having a hard time still I will use a treble hook and a rivet to make a line thru type rig if I am fishing in an area without much snags. Excellent Content, thanks for the tip.

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experiences as well.

[@AbideinChristFully]

I bought that banjo kit back in the 90's when it was like $60 or so. LOL That was allot for me then. I didn't get a bite, and ended up sending it back and getting my refund. I realize now it was probably me that was not great at fishing.

[@VirginiaHighlandsOutdoors]

Nose hooking works great, I use it a lot in rivers. Works great with flukes and soft plastics like 4" gulp minnows, especially if you want to do some old school drift fishing in the river currents. Floats down just like if you were using live minnows in a drift. I've never used the screw locks in this technique so I'll be sure to check that out, however the rivers I fish are kind of snaggy so usually just an old school eagle claw #2 hook is the cheapest option.

[@tacticalbassin]

Give it a try and let us konw what you think and thank you for the great feedback!

[@samuelclark9909]

Yes, this is an excellent technique for river bass especially smallmouth, I fish the Maury river and James river regularly and I have used this technique on gulp minnows, it also works for stocked trout if you trout fish

[@julienchaput8396]

Great tip! Works 100%. I was getting better hookups with a dropshot style hook as opposed to the wacky style hook. The curvature of the dropshot hook seems to stick 'em better.

[@MrEricdgreat]

One of my first watched videos when learning bass fishing now I have a boat and still watching all your videos. Great stuff then great stuff now. 👍🏽

[@Roboworm99]

I use a lot of light line and have been doing this rig along with a few others. Great stuff. I knew it worked well for me, but now seeing the video, I can really see why

[@tacticalbassin]

You're ahead of the curve Brother!

[@Roboworm99]

Just old and have been at it a long time 😁

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! There's a lot to be said for experience :-p

[@Roboworm99]

Haha true

[@TubeYou7]

Share the other rigs you've been throwing before someone makes a video.

[@paulray6927]

I am a big weightless fluke guy and watched your rigging tips on putting the spring in the nose. This technique has increased increased my hook up ratio by %75 at least!! They are definitely head striking and the nose rigged weightless fluke just sticks them immediately. Great tips!!!!!

[@mikecraig5269]

The product of creative thinking, experimentation and love of bass-fishing. You guys rock. Can't wait to try this method because I love fishing flukes.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Mike! We think you're going to love it!

[@88mikemoody]

Years ago I saw a dude down in Florida who had some small homemade frogs that he rigged like this, Capt. Ken or something and that's when I first started rigging my flukes this way. I didn't use an owner screw-loc, I just nose hooked a wacky hook and it seemed to work so I just kept doing it. I recently started using the owner screw-loc deal based on a TacticalBassin video and now I don't go through as many flukes, thanks fellas!!

[@chrisstroot7221]

This is awesome. What a great idea i bet it slays. This is one of those secrets lesser people would keep to themselves.

[@joegrande4848]

Yes these underwater footage is great an educational to help us understand the importance of what fish like or dislike

[@anthonymunster3696]

I am going to be trying this up in Boundary Waters-MN for smallies. Thanks for all you and Tim do. It matters. Love ya.

[@JustinEvoIX]

tried this method out yesterday and I love it! works great and it acts as a line through. bait last longer this way!

[@tacticalbassin]

Glad to hear it worked for you!

[@wrestleXrock]

adding that twist-lock just blew my mind I've been fishing flukes for years though

[@jeremiah-lo-mein]

Excellent tip, I modified and scaled back to even a smaller fluke when the bass are eating smaller baits!

[@humblelifeoutdoors4299]

I can't thank you guys enough for this new fluke rig!! I'm a huge fan of tacticalbassin!! Thanks again Matt & Tim!!💪🏽💯

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Mac! Matt and I love helping other anglers out. We appreciate your support

[@unicornsteaks6769]

The screwlock keeper idea is a good one. It gives you the action of the entire bait, not just the tail. The Mann's Hardnose soft jerkbait has a nose so tough you don't need anything else, just a hook. I used this technique yesterday because I just watched another KZbin video of a guy doing it and I caught a couple at a nearby pond.

[@tacticalbassin]

Cool We will have to check that bait out!

[@Pawrge]

Wow, the way you explained that made me understand so much more about fishing. Thanks for that.

[@hammerrough4204]

Your channel is finally blowing up! Yes! Keep it up! Great work

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Brother!!!

[@JeremieJ]

I've never seen flukes rigged like this before! I just purchased some of those twist locks too and I would have never thought to use them like that. I can't wait to try this out!

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! We do our best to keep innovating :-) We hope you enjoy it!

[@ChuckCooper]

Oh hell yeah! With lighter line and hook, it will suspend longer, and I can fish it slower in the winter. Awesome tip! Can't wait to try it. My pond froze over yesterday. but as soon as get some open water it's on! Thank you.

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Chuck, we're happy to hear you can use this.

[@redsunn21]

I use flukes to catch 22" speckled trouts and 25" redfish... works great!

[@DvjLuna]

I gave this type of rigging a try today for the first time and immediately saw a difference in the hookup ratio. This type of rigging works very well and wound up catchin more fish than usual. And as you suggested on lighter tackle. I can really bomb a cast out there and have the bait in the water longer to allow for more exposure time. Nice tip. Going to have to use that idea more often now.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome!

[@DvjLuna]

Yes it is. I like tips and tricks that actually work and this one does. :) I guess that is why You are the Master and I am the Grasshopper! LOL :) But being serious now, thank you for the awesome tip. :)

[@catfish6138]

And just like that a light was turned on to a bait I've never given much thought to. Thanks Matt!

[@kevinsmith4789]

Best fluke video I've ever seen. Awesome job, awesome explanation

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Kevin!

[@sgtkrazykramer]

Thank you for the tip. This is actually working well for me. Im not gut hooking the fish at all. I fish for fun. For sport. Not to hurt a fish. Especially a big bass. Im still adjusting to throwning the bait. So far im way more sucesfull rigging this way

[@christinamarie3232]

It’s so fun to watch the live shots!

[@Hawk-Man33-eb8st]

Good points made here. Killer winter finesse tactic for the super-fluke. Also good for territorial bass in the spring when they just want to "lip-and-crush" then spit... :)

[@tacticalbassin]

Definitely! Thanks for the feedback Brian!

[@4dailyrunner]

I tried this method (1/0 Finesse hook or "circle hook") with a drop shot set up. -- 1/4 oz pencil weight, 18" below the hook. I like your suggestion to use the CPS spring. Some use a wooden tooth pick through the eyelet (trimmed) to peg it. Thanks.

[@789Derek]

I like this rig a lot and I have fluke fished with a 3/0 light wire wide gap on 6lb line with success on many occasions and I did that to get the action I was looking for and also while fishing for pressured fish. My biggest concern with rigging this way is that when you hook a mature fish deep in the throat, the light line is now rubbing against the bass' teeth row and I would think that it might cost us a break off on many occasions. For this reason, I haven't used a nose rigged fluke very much. I will nose hook my flukes when I'm targeting smaller spotted bass because the spots have smaller mouths and I find that I miss too many with the standard texas rigged weightless fluke. Without a doubt, this rig offers superior action and I'm already reconsidering my outlook on nose rigging. Have you guys had many break offs since going to this rig?

[@kyledavis7294]

I've thought about doing this same method just as a wacky rig with a finesse hook, I'm definitely gonna try this out, thanks matt!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Kyle, good luck!

[@trextrextrex]

Cannot wait to try this. Got another use for the screw in thing. Hint you will likely need the small.

[@christaylor4086]

Bass head shotting flukes explains why my hookup ratio is the best with a 3/0 rigged as far forward as it can go when Texposed vs a 4/0 or 5/0 EWG. AWESOME video, this rigging is something I never thought of but tried to emulate without knowing it. Can't wait to try to put this into action. Tight Lines. The Matt-scientist!

[@christaylor4086]

This is real teaching and the science of fishing.. PLEASE don't stop putting this out, this is ridiculously amazing!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Brother! We'll keep putting out the best content we can :-)

[@wrath120]

Thank you guys, another great video with a full explanation AND underwater footage !!! I will definitely be trying this out.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching and commenting. We think you'll really like this method!

[@alberterasmus8828]

I run a small bass fishing operation in Limpopo province, South Africa. I mainly host European clients whom have never fished before. This technique has put most of our trophy fish on the boat. Thanks to T and M.

[@adamjinkz6742]

Ive been using flukes as my go to bass bait for many years and i have been nose hooking with those smaller wide gap hooks for ages, a good hookup in yhe roof of the mouth is alot harder to throw. Ill belly rig them weedless in thicker stuff. Great stuff!

[@briannordberg3184]

Thanks for the rigging tip. I found it works best when really fishing the fluke fast as a jerk bait. I also tried fishing it slow, like a weightless senko, but seemed to get tail grabs rather than head grabs. Perhaps they really target the head more on a moving bait. Anyways thanks again.

[@bradreid6057]

I had a really good day in September of 2015 fishing a private lake using a Gamakatsu Fat Ika with the hook reversed (hooked through near the tentacles and brought out at the head end in sort of a reverse Texas Rig) as is often recommended. So, it put the hook point up at the nose and in the proper orientation as you explain here. Now, I think I know why my hook up ratio was almost 100% : they were biting the head. What a great bit of intelligence you have passed along here! Thanks! Brad

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome Brad! Amazing what we can learn with a quick look under the surface.

[@jayc271]

WOW !!! Best video I’ve seen in a long time ! 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥 best rig to date !! Name it and trademark it !!!

[@greg-leftguntersville-ridd9748]

Makes sense! I love flukes. I'll certainly be trying this out. Thanks, TacticalBassin!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Greg!

[@billrisley47]

This method works great for white bass also with the zoom tiny fluke. Great video.

[@craigforsberg1972]

The setup we use for flukes for trout and salmon here in New Zealand is a small 1/8 to 1/32 weighted jighead with a 2 to 3 to 4 inch berkley powerbait or gulp minnow or small swimbait on a 7 foot light to medium light rod with a 2500 sized spinning reel spooled with 4 to 10 pound braid with a 10 pound mono or Fluro leader

[@southeastwisconsinkayakfis8526]

I have been doing that all summer and been doing really well, been using round jig heads and crappie magnet jig head 1/8 oz to 3/16ths.

[@craigforsberg1972]

the jigheads i use here in nz are the berkley nitro bream pro or nitro stealth jigheads

[@zoodidwa]

Side note: Don't worry about bend outs. I've reeled in 25lb chrome king salmon...fighting like crazy....in a fast moving river...on 1/0 hooks. (Owners) Mouth hooked, tail hooked, gill plate...no problem. Never lost one from bent hooks. Yes this is "banjo minnow" rig...yes it works. Good vid thank you.

[@slamer5811]

Hello .....I have been using this system for the last 3-4 years on river smallmouth......and it works.

[@NiteWolfeFishing]

just ran across this again and wants to say it is a killer setup!!! I have learned also i am not sure from who it may had been yall even on a drop shot vid. Put some shrink wrap on the eye of the twist lock and the hook holds better. The soft tip of the fluke tears easy just hooking into it even with the twist lock embedded. Oh and if you dont have shrink wrap.. I found that you can use a drop of hot glue on the eye, flatted it some when still warm and that works well also.

[@Maj0rFloater]

When I was a kid I would rig Sluggos like this with the hooks and springs from my Banjo Minnow set and it worked great. I still do it quite a bit, only really rigging it Texas style when I am around grass, which is pretty much always in the midwest.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome! The sluggo and the banjo minnow... sounds like our childhoods were pretty similar :-)

[@adriannapages620]

You are awesome and have given me so much information..... thanx for taking the time to educate us beginning anglers.... And even seasoned anglers will get some good info. the underwater footage was great

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Adrianna! We're just happy to help.

[@LiveBassFishing]

Great video. I've done this for years and it works like crazy!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud!

[@JayDavis81]

I've used this for a little while. Two tips. If you're afraid of losing baits either by the fish throwing it or just popping loose, you can take a small piece of electrical shrink tubing and heat it around the eye of the screw lock. If you're fishing around cover or cables or anything with snags, take an orthodontic rubber band loop it the hook eye, then run it back to the barb. I copied that from the old Banjo Minnow.

[@southeastwisconsinkayakfis8526]

I use a small 1/8 oz round jig head with a 4 inch fluke which puts the hook closer to the head of the fluke.

[@The88greenwood]

I really enjoy all the videos! Huge fan. You guys should totally try to get some underwater footage of mag spoon or spoon fishing for late summer/early fall. It’d be interesting to see a school react and eat spoons. Keep up the great content!

[@jaredb9909]

I've nose hooked flukes for years but that screw lock is smart exposes more hook and the bait will probably last longer I have rigged baby flukes this way and had smallmouth go crazy on them sometimes I've also done it with the paddle tail flukes at night and slammed em

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome Jared! You were ahead of the curve for sure!

[@jaredb9909]

I actually started doing it cause I saw an FLW pro who"s name escapes me do it in a demonstration tank god bless yall in the fishing community for sharing

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome and thank you Brother!!

[@timogriffiths14]

Yeah dude the small mouth slam them like this

[@ethanyounglovestrout9616]

thanks does this work to catch a 20 lb bass I saw a 15 pound yesterday while trout fishing they were working together in packs chasing trouts to a dead end before gobbling the 7 inch trout at Dixon lake.

[@warrencountybassnj9459]

Awesome, I love fishing superflukes will definitely give this rig a try!

[@tacticalbassin]

Let us know how it goes Franklin, thanks for watching!

[@allenramsey1825]

Great idea ! I can't wait to get out on the water and try it !!

[@michaelschneider5654]

Yeah I'll try it for sure thanks man great videos!!

[@georgiabowhunter]

Awesome, I have to admit I bought the banjo minnow back in high school. Time to pull out the pieces it came with.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Those things worked!

[@brettwren7824]

I believe this kind of rigging give the fluke max. action. Great info.

[@tacticalbassin]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@MarkPolsky]

Awesome idea!! Definitely changing the way I fish flukes! Thanks Matt!

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah buddy!! You're welcome!

[@anthonyspadafina1258]

great techniques. I just started using it this year and your right on with the hook ratio.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Anthony!

[@earlquinby9318]

Watching this video and the style of rigging. I myself thought of the Banjo Minnow style rigging and sat here thinking why I did not think to try rigging a fluke the same way. Well I am definitely going to try this rigging out this spring through the summer.

[@tacticalbassin]

You'll love it Earl!

[@xbr3ttx9]

Great technique, I've been fishing like this my whole life! I definitely caught them both styles.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for sharing!

[@miamiwax5504]

I just landed a 100 lb tarpon. Was a head rigged mag fluke on a circle hook. This works for salt water too! Thanks for the tips!

[@shermans.3116]

I love throwing the Strike King Caffeine shad but they aren't that durable. Does rigging it this way keep the front of the bait from tearing as easily? Otherwise, I'm definitely going to try this when I hit the water. Thanks for the great informative video.

[@wendybrown2701]

I nose hook alot of my plastics with a mosquito 1 and 2, with great hook. But I will add the screw and this will absolutely save baits from tearing up. Thanks so much guys!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Wendy, thank you for the feedback!

[@stinkleberrysimmons674]

i like it. good video man. you got my subscribe. simple, practical, and informative. I felt like you were actually giving useful information as opposed to just trying to sell a product. much appreciated.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks you for the subscription! We're here to give back to the fishing community that has done so much for us. We teach, we aren't here to sell. :-)

[@SmossyYT]

Ever experiment with 1/0 Weedless Finesse Wide Gap Hook?? Wonder if the weedless wire would cut down on hook ups being so far back, or if it would even matter? I fish lots of grassy water. Would be cool to be able to integrate this aspect but into weedless.

[@jtoth1234summer]

Great video, and tips. My only question is why use the spring? Does it give the lure more strength..? And keep it from tearing. I use a lot of Z man shads... as they are super tough. Just curious your videos are the best

[@tacticalbassin]

It just makes the nose tougher... you go from one fish to being able to get fish after fish without changing baits.

[@caderudiger4038]

This is such a good idea when spring comes around I'm gonna be doing this with my weightless senkos

[@tacticalbassin]

It works! You're going to love it!

[@CJ-sq3di]

very interesting definitely trying this out, innovation is key to fishing.

[@nxorosco01]

Do you think this will work with other plastic baits as well? such as brush hogs for example?

[@Fatenah1973]

Awesome idea for open water, but how does it work in grass and around other vegetation?