Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try!

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The Fluke is one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! You can fish a soft jerkbait quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it! The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a category of its own, and it deserves to be in every angler's arsenal!
Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater or a subsurface bait. It can be Texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or be "donkey rigged" and fished around schooling fish. Most anglers use the Fluke, but few know how to keep fishing biting with simple adjustments.
Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...
•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Tennessee Shad, Smokin Shad
•XZone Whiplash Shad: bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Yamamoto D Shad: bit.ly/3lG1b7T
Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Tilapia
SMALL SOFT JERKBAITS...
•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: bit.ly/3NT6OvF
Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Prism Shad, Sexy Albino
•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Arkansas Shiner, Smokin Shad
WEEDLESS RIG HOOKS...
Standard Wire- Owner All Purpose: bit.ly/2QbbdRW
Size: 3/0 or 4/0
Heavy Wire- Gamakatsu Superline: bit.ly/2ac92XG
Size: 3/0 or 4/0
Xtra Heavy- Owner Jungle Wide Gap: bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Size: 3/0
Rhythm Wag Hook- BKK Chimera: bit.ly/3IS3pwf
Size: 1/0
NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...
Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Size: 1/0
Spring- Owner CPS Spring: bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Size: Medium
DONKEY RIG COMPONENTS...
•Owner All Purpose Bait Hooks: bit.ly/2QbbdRW
Size: 3/0 and 4/0
•SPRO Power Swivel: bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Size: 10
MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): bit.ly/3GJEUix
DONKEY RIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2TQHwrP
ine- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): bit.ly/3GJEUix
BFS FLUKE COMBO...
Rod- Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran BFS: bit.ly/3ryXKpR
Line- 7 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: bit.ly/3ILKXH0
BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Seviin GF Series (7.3:1): bit.ly/3qa2SQZ
Line- Sunline FC (15 lb): bit.ly/2h4LNjm
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Boat- Skeeter FXR 21: bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor- Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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#bassfishing #fluke #jerkbait

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@joshguthrie8142 26 дней назад

Love when y’all do this technique every time because I’m one of those people who has no confidence in a hard jerk bait but all the confidence in the world on a fluke. Thanks as always for the information sir.

@alilo-da9153 25 дней назад

Gang

@jakethecarpenter 22 дня назад

I feel you

@azraelairsoft 25 дней назад

Oh the donkey rig works out here in Japan too. It’s funny how much Japanese stuff you guys use while in Japan I’m using American techniques. I’ve had so many chases and bites using donkey rigs. I’m probably the only one on the water throwing it out here. lol.

@jdamaral81 23 дня назад

After watching this video last night and taking Matt’s advice , this morning I caught my PB on a Zoom salty super fluke jr. Albino… 4 lb 10oz largemouth.. Thanks guys

@jimhuibregtse 22 дня назад

I’ve been throwing my typical colors of super flukes with limited success. I’m on the Georgian Bay catching smallies. After your suggestion to add gold, I switched to Sungill. Absolutely smoked them today. What can I say? You’re the best fishing channel on RU-vid. Period.

@radarfishin День назад

Started using a fluke about 2 months ago. Freaking amazing for smallmouth. I mostly fish in creeks/rivers and their good’

@fishinforlikes1611 10 дней назад

I really can't express how impressive your breakdowns are. Organized thoughts, detailed yet simple explanations. Love your videos and looking forward to applying what I'm learning here!

@c.shoefish 26 дней назад

I'll tell yah one thing, up here in NY where I currently live, the bass are super pressured and those soft jerk baits have saved my day on more days than I can count. Great video Matt.

@keithbassett1903 25 дней назад

@c.shoefish where are you in NY? I also live in NY and am looking to find some good places and good people to fish with. The last month has been sooooo tough for me fish wise bc I can only usually bank fish and don't have much transportation, add on top its so soooo highly pressured by me, it's really been a struggle lately.

@c.shoefish 25 дней назад

@@keithbassett1903 currently in Staten Island...I've been bank fishing during the week, and going into NJ on the weekends with my boat.

@chrisrobinson9332 25 дней назад

Hey Matt, I made a comment on a video that Tim done not long ago on fluke style baits. If you guys haven't tried using a vertical line tie hook with a screw lock, give it a try. I'm telling ya bro they wrk awesome n the flukes last ten times longer.

@garyhawkins9440 24 дня назад

Matt there is no way to explain how amazing you and Tim are at helping everyone learn all the techniques. Truly a masterpiece and unbelievable talent to watch. I absolutely love your video’s and can’t wait for the next one. God bless and stay safe!!

@WizCudder1 25 дней назад

You and Tim have taught myself and others so much over the years. Thank you for that.

@aTallCool1 25 дней назад

Great fluke update. I spent a few hours this evening fishing the donkey rig. A bit difficult to cast, but super fun to fish. Earlier this year I started nose hooking. I found that if I use a snell knot my hookup ratio immediately goes up.

@CDSilverado 25 дней назад

Always love your presentations. Thank you for all the little details that you provide and no-one else does. Again thanks

@WaddupItsYaBoi 19 дней назад

Love what you taught here but I want to add, tangentially related to flukes; I'm a pond angler primarily, no boat, but even when I get out on a lake the one fluke-like bait that PRODUCES sizable bass for me is the KVD Caffeine shad in KVD Magic. I'm not an old angler by any means, less than 5 years under my belt, but that thing kills for good largemouth. Current PB caught on that, 4lbs largemouth on a 0.3acre public park pond.

@aswan6455 19 дней назад

You two are the best. Absolutely appreciate the details you guys give us.

@dontnonowuno9953 25 дней назад

My lake regularly has only 6-8 inches of visibility. I have very little luck on flukes . They never eat top water either.Only way I can catch em is on moving baits with rattles ,or chatter baits, spinner baits or big swimsbaits..if I fish a drag bait it has to have rattles it seems..clear grass lakes have soo many options

@BigPinger 25 дней назад

And I was looking at breaking out some flukes Friday morning. Thanks for this awesome guide! Perfect timing :-)

@boomboomoutdoors3165 24 дня назад

Never been a fluke user, but that donkey rig sounds like fun. I look forward to trying it out. Great video.

@juicebox8560 16 дней назад

Watermelon red flake is a killer in small ponds with bluegill. I prefer to use the Strike King KVD Coffee Shad, but there’s nothing wrong at all with the og zoom super fluke!

@edc_rider-6667 25 дней назад

The xzone whiplash shad has been a game changer this year for me on the full-size side and also the Keitech impact shad in ghost sunfish for bfs the action on the impact shads as the sink is magic

@michaeljordan3084 24 дня назад

I love when I bother to watch the whole thing and he answers my question that was percolating in my brain the entire video.

@chrisfoley3320 25 дней назад

Bass assassin was what I used way before I ever heard of a zoom fluke. Bass assassination still has the best darting action of them all. Try some your be sold.

@brady8257 11 дней назад

Which one? The straight tail or vapor shad? Do you have a favorite color?

@JoeyCip7 25 дней назад

Every time I want to learn a technique. You guys make a video, it’s awesome timing 😂

@johnowens7435 25 дней назад

Great video, I also find that Neko rigging the D Shad like Tim recommended a couple years ago is a great way to catch bass!

@nrthlife325 25 дней назад

Thanks for more great info. You turned me onto soft jerkbaits in one of your past videos and it has become my go-to bait for big northern river smallmouth. Combine that with a senko rigged wacky for a flow-up bait and it’s a combination that’s hard to beat. I think your remiss in not including the KVD Caffeine Shad on your list. I think the Caffeine Shad is hard to beat for effectiveness and durability. I have been using the Owner Twistlock hooks for the 5” Caffeine Shad which also improves durability. I agree nose hooking the Super Fluke is the most effective for catching fish. I use swivels of different sizes to help adjust fishing depth and action, and reduce line twist. Thanks again for all the great info!

@TomJorgensen-y3j 25 дней назад

I love donkey dancing! Super fluke junior ice chased by a baby base super fluke catches bigs! Thanks you have changed my fishing! Crazy I think the fish thinks they have competition for the baby ice. Violent hits.

@merleshuff8640 25 дней назад

Another awesome video thanks Matt for your time and sharing these wonderful tips we all greatly appreciate every thing you and Tim share with us. Maybe in the near future would it be possible to put out a video on how much you should be working the rod take like 5 baits,that way the beginner anglers would have a better idea that is doesn’t take much ,some may be working too much,that’s why I’m asking if yow can fit that in down the line. Thanks so much to the both of you be safe and god bless.

@mikegardiner3934 25 дней назад

terrific vid, Matt! Such a fun way to fish and very versatile. I started throwing the Mach Skooler, and love it. For a smaller preso like bfs, it’s my fav. God bless!

@dylanself1185 24 дня назад

Miss the intro/outro music but a banger of a video as always! Definitely going to be trying the nose hook rig while fishing in my super clear lake

@lpbass8369 25 дней назад

Thanks matt im a big d shad and fluke fan cant wait to try that whiplash shad.The Jackall has become a big bfs player for me already.

@Glock-1 25 дней назад

My favorite colors smokin shad, pearl and baby bass!

@SeanShanahan9 25 дней назад

Thanks Matt, been catching them good on the whiplash over the summer, fun bait! Also the damiki armor shad 7" is different, burn straight back, great swim!

@andybales7318 25 дней назад

A 7", white Googan Dart soft jerkbait on a 6-7/0 weightless screw-lock will go with me every time i hit the water...been my go 2 for the last 2 years...quite a few 4-7 lb bass, which are trophies in Ohio....not sure why exactly, but the 7" outperforms the standard 5" for me...many haters of Googan, but this bait has that "IT" factor in my experience

@samuelsellers3829 25 дней назад

My top 3 fluke style baits are z man streaks , bass assian fluke , Yamamoto d Shad , kinda a un know style of fluke fishing is the z man streaks with a light wire hook will float so you can fish it like a skipping bait on the surface or a twitch and set technique with it floating on the surface on I have found if fishing holes in grass or around tree tops and it turns in to great top water baits

@brandonsmith606 26 дней назад

Speaking of Northern fisheries and bluegill as well we've found that while we electric shad is a staple zoom has the Bluegill flash with that little bit of gold I literally have one tied on right now

@josephschneider9680 22 дня назад

I'll throw a soft plastic fluke from spring through fall. Honestly don't care for the zoom fluke compared to the caffeine shad, though. Caffeine shad in baby bass or watermelon red flake is my favorite

@kenmccarthyfishing 25 дней назад

You nailed it once again Matt ❤

@BMTH2296 25 дней назад

Matt, baby bass was the only color they have plenty of stock of in my local shops. Now I bet it’s gonna be a bit harder to find 😂 thanks

@timheneghan7823 25 дней назад

As always, excellent information!!!!!!

@yummygogolak 26 дней назад

I should give that whiplash shad a try, see if last longer than my favorite - caffeine shad. Wish they had a better color selection though.

@dasimcoes 25 дней назад

I’ve been having good luck using the zman razor shad on a weighted ewg hook.

@WildBillHabiki 25 дней назад

Without having seen it the Whiplash Shad sounds similar to the Strike King Caffeine Shad

@brendanbutkus2392 20 дней назад

Watermelon or green pumpkin chartruese tail is the deal here up north in gull fisheries too

@russlogan6707 24 дня назад

Is there anyway you can do a short clip video or something showing a full setup of the double rig that shows up and close for how to rig it?

@timmontano8792 25 дней назад

I've had real good luck tying my donkey-rig using a third fluke without a hook in it. In our area it's illegal to fish with more than two hooks on a lure of this type. I use one of those screw-lock thingys and simply secure the third fluke onto my topmost swivel. It makes it look like a small school of three baitfish with the two rear-most flukes being targeted by the bass. On rare occasions I've gotten two hits at a time but for some reason that second hit always seems to be able to spit the hook before I can reel it in.

@gslang3489 8 дней назад

Green pumpkin, Black, and Bubblegum Pink Flukes crush in La/Tx

@gmanadventurer8892 24 дня назад

My theory on gold with smallmouth is they think it's either a perch or baby walleye, both are competition and also good eating, lol.

@paulenglish1741 26 дней назад

Matt, Can you do a video about the Lunker City Slugo?

@rhodesianhunter9360 25 дней назад

Ohh no, you already know it…you’re dead on with the gold fleck. I’ll add purple to that too. All my go to soft plastics for smallmouth have one or the other.

@Woefman911 25 дней назад

Cant wait to try yamamato salt one on bottom and little fluke jr on front runner

@mikecamalier2653 25 дней назад

Matt is the sluggo and the Top Gun in the fluke category. Bassmd

@Woefman911 25 дней назад

I believe that is where fluke came from. For me i never could get hang of slugo, however the berkley power slug was a power bait infused slugo but had a hook slot. Man this bait rocked

@mikecamalier2653 25 дней назад

Thank you @@Woefman911

@Estoril_Blau 25 дней назад

I know I’m not alone when I hear anything Jackall soft plastic related my first reaction is “Out of Stock” literally everywhere 😂

@jayborelli266 25 дней назад

No Caffeine shad??????

@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921 25 дней назад

I like those boat-camo colors of your sun shirts! With a chemtrail pattern of blue with a cloud stripe you could blend into the background and no one will notice you. 😶‍🌫️

@rayduran9562 25 дней назад

Awesome info! Thank you

@brucesmithoutdoors 18 дней назад

I like to nose hook a fluke in summer and skip under docks. Watts Bar bass can’t handle them. 😂

@JoseMartinez-dq4km 25 дней назад

Very good tips

@Gumby905 25 дней назад

Been able to try the damiki 7 inch yet? The videos look incredible

@tacticalbassin 25 дней назад

We've absolutely smashed fish with it 👍🏼 We did a review when they first came out, it's a serious fish catcher.

@garyplowman5838 25 дней назад

Glad your a soft jerk bait video Matt. I've always used the hard jerk baits. Thanks bud 👍🏻

@slag7362 25 дней назад

I have been using Owner’s line of Twistlock light and heavy wire wide gap hooks on Senko and fluke style baits because the baits seem to last longer. Outside of being able to adjust how far into the bait you place the hook, do you see any pros/cons with this style of hooks?

@nrthlife325 25 дней назад

Agree 100%. The Owner Twistlock hooks provide great fluke action and significantly better durability for Texas rigged presentations

@DavidHickey-du6ky 26 дней назад

Another great video, looks like you are still liking the Curado 150 MGl

@peterlong9629 25 дней назад

Matt, whats you thoughts on the Banjo Minnow? Yes its a serious question. They catch fish. Guys fish them but many are ashamed to admit it...

@donprater2754 13 дней назад

Sensi worm and a fluke would be awesome?

@phiology1983 25 дней назад

This video would do great collab with flukemaster

@BasslivesmatterLLC 25 дней назад

Oh Damn Matt "Da 🐇 " Allen bout to take us down to his hole "no diddy" 😂 rabbit hole I mean leggo💪🏿🎣man I love me a donkey rig for my fluke fishing

@kevinbeaudean704 24 дня назад

How come you didn't buy the big landing net?

@Fishboy68 25 дней назад

Im confused move the hook forward,to keeps the bait down a bit.Move it back dances closer to surface.Yet if you use a 3/0 hook which will bring the hook forward you said will bring the bait closer to the surface.A 4/0 which will be back further on the bait you said causes the bait to sink.Sounds conflicting to me?

@b4goutdoors861 25 дней назад

Matt!! Let us know what pants you wear! I burn easy as well and have had some melanoma removed so I try to cover up but long pants in the SC summer is brutal to me. What pants do you recommend that are the most breathable?

@tacticalbassin 25 дней назад

I wear Aftco pants and they're amazing! They have a handful of very light/breathable options that get me through the Summer heat 👍🏼

@b4goutdoors861 24 дня назад

@@tacticalbassin thanks!!

@markbryant2958 13 дней назад

Banjo minnows and nose hooks go back 40+ years.

@Chris-fh8uh 25 дней назад

Good info but that’s not a curado mgl 150 on that Zodias rod lol

@davidfeldman611 25 дней назад

Matt,Do you ever use screwlock hooks for your soft jerkbaits ? Thanks !!

@scottkessler9602 25 дней назад

If a pike bites that nose hooked version, it will break you off every single time.

@coysuprunowski 25 дней назад

What do you think of the caffeine shad?

@liamfoustino3637 25 дней назад

do you think I could get away with throwing a fluke on a 6’10 medium slx?

@d3adp94 25 дней назад

Yes. Use braid.

@liamfoustino3637 23 дня назад

@@d3adp94I need to watch whole vid, at the end I he says it’s fine to fish on a medium 😂

@chasevanover 26 дней назад

Juggle minnow is worth a try as a bfs fluke.

@mikegardiner3934 25 дней назад

yep that’s a good one, but you have to try the Mach Skooler. without a doubt my new fav for the smaller 4” size. 👍

@chasevanover 25 дней назад

@@mikegardiner3934 I’ll have to try it out! Thanks for the tip.

@kylewright9399 26 дней назад

Do you not use the little circle hook with the weight anymore

@azraelairsoft 25 дней назад

Btw the Brit’s are using fluke style baits for their sea bass.

@robertwagner4375 25 дней назад

Scrounger video please

@colorado_koolaid2625 25 дней назад

I’m surprised the expride 6’10 medium wasn’t included

@bears828 10 дней назад

Would you ever nose hook a whiplash?

@tacticalbassin 10 дней назад

Absolutely!

@donprater2754 13 дней назад

How about a worm and a fluke or a fluke and a craw?

@mrcamaro615 26 дней назад

Pretty much Exclusively use white -pearl and smoke shad but started leaning toward the Tennessee shad color I've been get big bites on that Tennessee shad super fluke its become my go to color

@rhodesianhunter9360 25 дней назад

Baby bass with pearl or silver is a killer.