MIbassin Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 Hey guys, I was wondering what you think the best conditions for fishing fluke are in shallow grass For example, a spinnerbait is best on windy days, topwaters in low light,a worm when conditions are tough, etc...what are your thoughts on a fluke? Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted May 23, 2013 Super User Posted May 23, 2013 Best conditions are when bait fish are balled up or being chased. Fluke is deadly all the time though and typically always find a bite. There really isnt a "bad" time for it imo. It's one of those baits I always bring with me. 2 Quote
oxrageous Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 Hell, when NOT to fish a fluke? However I'm in Florida where the water temperatures stay pretty high year round. I've graduated to the 7" Magnum Zoom Super Flukes and absolutely love them. They seem to attract bigger bass. 1 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted May 23, 2013 Super User Posted May 23, 2013 Times I don't fish a fluke: #1 when the water is frozen #2 when I am fishing for perch or bluegills #3 when I am not fishing. 8 Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted May 23, 2013 Super User Posted May 23, 2013 Anytime you want to catch fish. I have caught fish in cold water warn water deep shallow pretty much if there are fish there it can catch them. I will also put another vote in for the magnum super fluke...great bait. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted May 23, 2013 Super User Posted May 23, 2013 I really started using flukes two years ago after doing some research on them here at BR. Now a fluke is one of the first baits that I try. Quote
Snakehead Whisperer Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 Hey guys, I was wondering what you think the best conditions for fishing fluke are in shallow grass For example, a spinnerbait is best on windy days, topwaters in low light,a worm when conditions are tough, etc...what are your thoughts on a fluke? Hard to beat a c-rigged fluke when the fish are lethargic. Quote
MIbassin Posted May 23, 2013 Author Posted May 23, 2013 What should I base my color choice on for a fluke? Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted May 23, 2013 Super User Posted May 23, 2013 What should I base my color choice on for a fluke? Match the forage. If there is shad......go with pearls/chartreuse. If there are lots of gills, something related. Night/low light fishing, go with something dark. Zoom flukes come in a million different colors and you can dye them to customize to your liking. 1 Quote
JigMe Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 you can work fluke anywhere/anytime you like, if you are going to fish deeper water then drop shot it. I tried wacky rig this year on fluke, and it works like a charm. Quote
ChicagoEd Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 Would someone mind posting pics of various ways a fluke can be rigged? Quote
ChicagoEd Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 x2. It's also never a bad idea to try something that's never been done before. You may stumble upon a winner. Will do, I'll check that out tonight! Thanks for the resource! Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted May 23, 2013 Super User Posted May 23, 2013 What should I base my color choice on for a fluke? There's only one color Fluke, white pearl. =) White ice, white pearl, lightning shad work well. 2 Quote
Snakehead Whisperer Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 There's only one color Fluke, white pearl. =) White ice, white pearl, lightning shad work well. While I'm with you on this don't sleep on baby bass or houdini, especially the latter. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted May 23, 2013 Super User Posted May 23, 2013 I forgot baby bass. that was foolish on my part. sorry. great color. Quote
bartdude186 Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 99% of the time that's the first bait i throw when i get on the water, if i can't get bit by atleast something, i have noticed that usually (not always) its not gonna be a great day.This is one bait i have TOO MUCH confidence in at times i believe. But more times than not i will catch fish,and alot of them. just the other day i was throwing everything i had not getting even a bite, so i switched to the ole trusty super fluke and fished it for 2 hours before getting a bite. but when i did get a bite it was more like an explosion nearly yanking me into the water, nice 6 pounder. if there is water, fish a fluke. Quote
Revival Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 After reading a lot of positive feedback about flukes, i bought couple packs of the regular flukes and couple of the super fluke. First day trying it out i caught a 2.5 lber on the regular fluke. I got all excited and got carried away and bought a few more colors. Since then i havent gotten a single hit. I actually have seen a bass on more than one occasion get scared of the fluke and swim off. I fish from shore so dont know if that matters. I still have faith in them though but i think i just have way too many colors....haha. Quote
EvanT123 Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 Hmmmm when to fish a fluke? How about everyday. I wouldn't get to carried away with the colors. I have great success with any of the white or pearl variations. Quote
BassAddict1911 Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 Times I don't fish a fluke: #1 when the water is frozen #2 when I am fishing for perch or bluegills #3 when I am not fishing. hahaha, just made my night He's right on the money though - anytime is fluke time! Quote
oxrageous Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 I like them because I can fish them anywhere in the water column. My favorite is popping them on the surface to make them look like a shad running from something. Creates some explosive top water strikes. I love it when you see a big swirl right around the fluke....hold on! Quote
oxrageous Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 Also, recently had my first two-bass-at-once cast with the donkey rig using pearl white super flukes. You should have seen the look on my face. Quote
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