Heron Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 How did I manage to pull this off, you ask? Well I just simply got away from my "park lake" here, and went to a whole different lake, in a whole different state. And then bam, just like that, that thing all of sudden started working - and working well. How about that. 1 Quote
Heron Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 You know what else also worked well? Every other piece of tackle that I brought with me. Everything that never caught squat at my home "park lake," brought home the bacon when I used it out of state. So then, in only 4 visits to the lakes out of state, Ive caught 27 fish (+3 more for my wife). Vs. the 32 visits to my home "park lake," with only 9 fish caught. For bank fishing at least, Im still thinking this lake is junk. ( end of rant) Quote
georgeyew Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Glad that you found something that worked for you I see to have more luck when I go outside of my usual ponds as well.....for example Lake Okeechobee Quote
long island basser Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I'll say your a patient guy because after 3 or 4 visits to that home lake I'd be done with it. If I don't catch at least 10 bass on a trip I'm not happy. Some lakes fish much better than others, those are the ones I visit. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted October 13, 2015 Super User Posted October 13, 2015 Don't limit the baits your using. Congrats on your catch. Quote
Heron Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 Don't limit the baits your using. Congrats on your catch. Uhh....Well sir Id say the number of different baits I have, and use regularly, highly outnumber the fish that Ive pulled in from this lake. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted October 14, 2015 Super User Posted October 14, 2015 Stay trying them with different presentations. Speeds matter too. I find myself going too fast too sometimes. Quote
Heron Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 Stay trying them with different presentations. Speeds matter too. I find myself going too fast too sometimes. Yep, been doing plenty of that. Been changing it up for about 3 years now. This is probably as good as its ever going to get at this lake, with any regularity. Quote
hawgenvy Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 They work so well for me in the summer and early fall in ponds in S Fl, when the bass are smaller and finicky. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 14, 2015 Global Moderator Posted October 14, 2015 I hate fishing flukes with a passion, but the stupid things work sometimes so I have to have them. I'm actually more of a fan of the YUM Houdini Shad or even more of the Havoc The Jerk. It seems like half the baits in the bag are crooked when I buy actual flukes. Quote
illinifan4152 Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 A zoom superfluke had been one of my most productive baits this year. I have much more confidence in it now. Won't leave home without it! Quote
Bass newb Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 You know what else also worked well? Every other piece of tackle that I brought with me. Everything that never caught squat at my home "park lake," brought home the bacon when I used it out of state. So then, in only 4 visits to the lakes out of state, Ive caught 27 fish (+3 more for my wife). Vs. the 32 visits to my home "park lake," with only 9 fish caught. For bank fishing at least, Im still thinking this lake is junk. ( end of rant) I feel u bro. 12 weeks at my lake and 2 or 3 lb bass is biggest I've ever caught...with LOTS of fishing... 1 day at a permit reservoir and 5.5lb bass! Quote
Fisher-O-men Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 You know what else also worked well? Every other piece of tackle that I brought with me. ( end of rant) So you're saying it wasn't just a fluke? 3 Quote
Jaw1 Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 I fish flukes regularly all year either weightless, weighted or on a chatterbait head without the skirt. It's one of most productive baits. So I'm guessing by your home lake numbers that either A. Your lake is either heavily pressured Or B. There's just not many bass there Quote
Heron Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 So you're saying it wasn't just a fluke? Haha....well played, sir. Quote
hawgenvy Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Have any of you guys tried the Magnum version? Quote
bassinhole Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Yes, and i have caught some very nice fish on them. Watermelon seed and watermelon red work well in south FL. They have a very similar action to the Super Flukes, and are easily cast long distances. I typically rig them with a small 1/8 or 1/16 bullet weight pegged to the nose to keep them from snagging in the weeds and sliding down the hook. A touch of Krazy Glue on the shank of the hook works well too. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted October 19, 2015 Super User Posted October 19, 2015 Flukes have been one of my best bass catchers this year. Might be that your home water is getting fished too much. When I hear the word "park" the first thing that comes to mind is "fishing pressure". Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted October 19, 2015 Super User Posted October 19, 2015 Have any of you guys tried the Magnum version? I suspect, except for folks fishing for Muskies or big pike, you won't get many affirmative responses from Northernffishermen. Quote
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