I caught my first bass with a fluke and to this day it continues to be one of my confidence lures. A lot of different companies make a soft plastic jerkbait these days but if I’ve decided to use a standard size fluke lure I still prefer to use a Zoom Super Fluke, and I typically like to throw it texas rigged on a swimbait hook with a small weight on the bottom. The extra weight helps with casting, but also gives it a unique action that resembles a tube. The screw lock also prevents the lure from sliding down the hook when it gets bit, and I’ve personally found that seems to help improve the hookup ratio.
Flukes can be thrown just about any time of the year, but a lot of people prefer to use them in the spring and the fall. A texas rigged fluke also does well around grass (and cover in general) and they can also work well if you are targeting bass around docks. I personally prefer to use a spinning rod for flukes, but there are plenty of other people out there that use a casting rod and ultimately it’s just a matter of personal preference and either one will work.
Lure Summary – Fluke
Suggested Rod Length: 6’10” – 7’3″
Suggested Rod Power: Medium or Medium Heavy
Suggested Rod Action: Fast or Moderate Fast
Suggested Reel Type: Spinning Reel
Suggested Reel Size: 3000
Lure Weight (est.): .42oz
Tackle Required
- 4/0 1/16oz Gamakatsu Weighted Superline Spring Lock Hook
- 20lb Sufix 832 Braided Line
- 12lb Sunline FC Fluorocarbon Leader
Suggested Soft Plastic Baits
- 5″ Zoom Super Fluke