Fluke Question ?

[Worm Man 2020]

Question:  Any of you, use screw-in type bullet weights on flukes? and if so, Is there a video that, shows how to rig flukes or any other type soft plastic baits, with that type weight?

Comment: I haven't used, that type of weight and was wondering. 

Thanks for your time,

[gardnerjigman]

Just Texas rig it a little deeper than usual so the nose of the bait goes up the line a bit. Then you can screw your weight in it. 

 

Personally , I use either a nail weigh, or a small bullet sinker with a rubber insert peg to keep it snug to the bait. 

[Jrob78]

I never use weight with Flukes, unless on a c-rig.

[smalljaw67]

I don't use weights with flukes either but when you use a screw in bullet weight they usually call it a Florida Rig.  If you want to see a video using that just go to you tube and type in Florida Rig and you'll find what you are looking for.

[EvanT123]

Try a football jig worm Mann. 

[RHuff]

What causes a weightless fluke to spin? Is it too heavy of a line or not rigged straight on the hook? A bit of an elementary question about them but I've never fished them before. 

[BuckMaxx]

Not being rigged straight

[EricTheAngler]

My flukes always spin and go belly up  how do I fix that or do fish not care?

[Munkin]

7 minutes ago, EricTheAngler said:

My flukes always spin and go belly up  how do I fix that or do fish not care?

They are not rigged straight. Things you can do are; Make sure hook is perfectly straight, Use EWG hook or keel weighted hook.

 

As for the Florida rig weights I never use them but I will use a bobber stop pegged 1/32oz bullet weight.

 

Allen

 

[EricTheAngler]

5 minutes ago, Munkin said:

They are not rigged straight. Things you can do are; Make sure hook is perfectly straight, Use EWG hook or keel weighted hook.

 

As for the Florida rig weights I never use them but I will use a bobber stop pegged 1/32oz bullet weight.

 

Allen

 

I have some weighted hooks but will practice on rigging them straight. Thanks!

[Munkin]

Wal-Mart sells a weighted EWG hooks in like 1/16 or 1/32oz.

 

Allen

[primetime]

You can use a weighted screw lock hook, some work better than other's, but I like to fish them weightless or if anything add a nail as someone mentioned, or a swivel for added weight...Sometimes a light bullet weight pegged or un pegged can help, fishing a Fluke can be a blast once you figure out the right speed and depth...Usually it's a pretty easy bait to fish and you can mess around with how you insert the hook point from bottom or top to get a different action...But usually I throw them weightless and if the water is clear watching how Bass grab a fluke is sometimes a blast....Good luck, all the BR videos are good, I still watch them to remember tricks and I like how he get's right to the point and not trying to sell a ton of accessories etc...Just good videos on how to "Choose the right hook" which is a good one...

 

If the flukes are spinning or flipping either they are not rigged straight, or sometimes the baits may have a bend in them or something that is causing them to roll...Usually they should work fine tied direct, but I do sometimes add a swivel to the main line so the fluke sinks a bit faster or to add a fluoro leader etc...Swivels can't hurt with line twist issues either.

[Tristin blades]

Most people that havent fished flukes, fish them to fast. Rule of thumb slowwww down lol. The slighest movement makes that bait dance. I fish flukes all year round( i live in florida) and one of my favorite baits. There also called sluggos,  zoom makes a great one.

[N Florida Mike]

I never fish flukes with weight.To me it then sinks too fast and ruins the action.And bass annialate flukes without weights.And you can cast them along way w/o weight.

[primetime]

I think a fluke is like a senko...Can't really fish it wrong for the most part...Usually slow works well but sometimes when they are busting bait or super active they want it as fast as you can work it, sometimes if they are suspended in clear water they want it falling fast...

The Yum Houdini Shad is a great fluke since it has a paddle tail that you can make forked and adjust...It's actually a popular flipping bait since it get's though weeds well, and has good vibrations....But I like to start slow and make it look like easy injured prey, if nothing, then skip it, few fast twitches and let it sink slowly and often it will get bit...The Strike King Caffiene shad is also a favorite since it casts a mile and has a nice glide as well....

[lo n slo]

1/16 oz screw lock ewg on deep docks, light breeze with some clouds. can i get an amen?

[Fishinthefish]

Upside down isn't a huge issue. Sometimes I rig them upside down on purpose, just a mental thought I have that hey maybe they want it like this today. I have no proof that it works, no idea if it's different enough to matter. The only issue you're going to have is if you have the hook on the bottom end you're going to get lower lip hooksets. Hook it straight, practice it at home. Or you're going to have to switch to weighted hooks to keep the hook pointed in the right direction.

[Bankbeater]

I never use a weight with a fluke either.  What I have started doing is inserting the EWG hook through the nose, but then I bring the point out on an angle so the fluke kind of lays on its side.  It gives the bait a little more action.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

No screw in but i do use mistertwister keeper hooks with mine gives it a diff action then a r bend worm hook .and saves your fluke i can get about 20 fish on a fluke befor i flip it sideways then another 20

[Mike L]

When I rig a fluke for the kids I just use a nail weight or 2. The slow horizontal fall is what I'm after as opposed to a more vertical fall you get with a nose hook. Also, if you twitch it lightly with a short pause the nail weight tends to help to keep it from rolling too much. 

The only time I rig with an exposed weight is when I tie a Petey Rig. I don't know how to post a link to it here so look it up if interested..I love useing it in scattered grassy areas. It's not an often talked about rig but with a fluke it can be just what you need. 

 

Mike