Underwater Bass Footage With Crazy Fluke Rigging Tricks

[@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.

[@ciproxr]

More underwater footage and tips like this please

[@tacticalbassin]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@MrTyroneBaker]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@joegrande4848]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!!!

[@michaelschneider5654]

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

[@jeremiah-lo-mein]

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

[@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. 👍🏽

[@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!

[@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. :-)

[@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.

[@Pawrge]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@redsunn21]

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

[@chrisstroot7221]

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

[@ash-mw7nq]

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

[@tacticalbassin]

+Patti Jo Butts Thank you!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@matthewjones8584]

Thank you! Really never thought about this, I'm really amazed about this new tactic and looking forward to using this in my april tournament

[@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

[@wrestleXrock]

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

[@greg-leftguntersville-ridd9748]

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

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Greg!

[@catfish6138]

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

[@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

[@davidshellhaas1730]

Thanks Matt--looking forward to trying this--will follow up on results!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@billrisley47]

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

[@MrGumbodrums]

Matt, I saw this video at least a month ago and ID'd the owner CPS spring (small 1/8) for this fluke method at Tackle Warehouse. Yesterday I go to order them and they were sold out. I have no doubt your video pumped the sales. Just thought you'd find that humorous.

[@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. :)

[@warrencountybassnj9459]

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

[@tacticalbassin]

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

[@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

[@captaind5367]

Just got my first pack of flukes, gunna try this technique first. Great video!

[@allenramsey1825]

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

[@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

[@kameronsteel1223]

This is a game changer for me

[@wilmartin4686]

Great video. I am definitely going to try that technique. Thank you for sharing

[@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.

[@xbr3ttx9]

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

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ryansoutdoorschannel3428]

Rig a senko the same way and see the results!

[@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.

[@wired4fishing690]

I'm a BIG fluke guy this is what got me into bass fishing but I never knew you could do this

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! We're glad you watched the vid, give it a try.

[@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 :-)

[@robertburns8597]

Great video! I've been using a #1 mosquito circle hook for years now. Great hookups!

[@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!

[@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.

[@hammerrough4204]

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

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Brother!!!

[@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.

[@RNBean1]

Wow you guys keep giving my tricks away been doing this for years

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@xave93montoya]

This video was awesome, I truly enjoyed it, I'm going to try this new method soon thanks.

[@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.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

the banjo minnow rig style is how I rig my drop shot worms for open water. the action is unparalled.

[@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?

[@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!

[@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. :-)

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

You guys and the guy who does realistic fishing videos give me hope on actually catching something on soft baits. A month or so ago, found out there are bass in the Reno, NV. area and tried a wacky rig with a nightcrawler. Between brother & I, biggest we've caught are 17, 16 & 14 inchers, the rest being a couple inches past my wrist which I call pan size & good eatin. Picked up some of those Neko style worms the other day and also have 3-4 bags of soft jerk baits. Can't wait to try it your way, but think I'll go the route of a weedless hook in the nose because there's so much weed growing on the bottom of the pond we go to all the time.

[@slamer5811]

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

[@brettwren7824]

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

[@tacticalbassin]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@JohnLee-vl8qk]

That's awesome! I can't wait to knock them out this spring!

[@tacticalbassin]

Have fun with it John, we look forward to hearing about the successes!

[@TheGreywulff]

This is so cool ! I'LL be using this this spring !! Thanks for the info !!!

[@brookmiller1986]

Awesome idea, will try this summer. Thanks!

[@LiveBassFishing]

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

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud!

[@davidshellhaas1730]

Thanks Matt--looking forward to trying this in the spring!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome! Let us know!

[@trextrextrex]

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

[@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!

[@JonP_4-31inf]

Very cool that the fish usually hit the front or head of the baits. Didn't know that and it is a good thing to know.

[@tacticalbassin]

Its pretty amazing, thanks for commenting Jon!

[@tonycanington9243]

I have been using this new idea and you would not believe how many fish I catch now. I have only caught 2 over 8 lbs but I hope to catch bigger ones soon. thanks for the great ideas.

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah buddy!!!! That's awesome!!