Zoom fluke questions

[rtwvumtneer6]

New to soft jerkbaits.  I'm seeing Zoom Flukes and Zoom Salty Super Flukes are both available in 4" sizes. 

 

1.) What's the difference in these baits?

 

2.) What size(s) do you use most often, or suggest I start with? (4" or 5.25")

 

3.) If rigging weightless, what size hook do you suggest for each?

 

Thanks!

[JustJames]

The 4” version of original Zoom Fluke and Zoom Super Fluke Jr. is shape. They both can dart left and right but one is easier to thread the hook with cut belly and dart better (Super Fluke). The original is very good for slow falling down and good for drop shot.

I would start with Zoom Super Fluke 5.25” version with EWG 4/0 hook, it is easier to cast on both spinning and casting.

I use Super Fluke Jr. with EWG 2/0 hook, when the bite get tougher and fish in shallower water.

 

Zoom (original) Fluke 

Zoom Super Fluke

[bigjean663]

13 hours ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

The 4” version of original Zoom Fluke and Zoom Super Fluke Jr. is shape. They both can dart left and right but one is easier to thread the hook with cut belly and dart better (Super Fluke). The original is very good for slow falling down and good for drop shot.

I would start with Zoom Super Fluke 5.25” version with EWG 4/0 hook, it is easier to cast on both spinning and casting.

I use Super Fluke Jr. with EWG 2/0 hook, when the bite get tougher and fish in shallower water.

 

Zoom (original) Fluke 

Zoom Super Fluke

To add to this, I’ve had a lot of success deadsticking them on the bottom. The Albino, pro blue pearl, and smokin Shad have all produced even in the slowest of times. 

[Hook2Jaw]

For some reason, I think a 4/0 hook in a Fluke is a must.  The bait doesn't want to perform correctly, for me, unless I've got a heavy gauge hook rigged in it.  It seems when I had previously tried it with the 2/0s and 3/0s I use for stick worms, it performed poorly.

 

Once a 4/0 was rigged it was game on.

 

Is there any evidence to suggest Zoom designed the sink and underwater walk of these guys with a 4/0?  I feel like they must have.

[The Bassman]

Original also makes a good chatterbait trailer. I've also done well fishing it wacky style. Doesn't cast very well weightless, though.

[Tizi]

I like fishing flukes.  I stick to the Super Fluke size mostly and I use a heavy EWG hook to get the bait to sink. Bluegill Flash and Lightning Shad are the 2 colors I consistently catch fish on. I use flourocarbon line to get the bait to sink.  I use the same rod and reel I use for jerkbaits:  6’10” M with 7.x1 gear ratio baitcaster.

 

If I’m skipping them under docks I might use a spinning set up.

I caught more fish on flukes this year than anything else, including my largest of the year:  4.2 lb largemouth.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Try a tandem fluke rig....a fluke in front of a superfluke and hang on bass dont like competing..

[plawren53202]

Super fluke (5.25") rigged weightless was by biggest producer this year as well.  Like the others, I use a 4/0 EWG hook.  Seems to be the perfect balance of weight but doesn't sink too fast.  The Super Fluke and 4/0 EWG casts like a rocket on my spinning setup. 

 

I used it most often in my HOA lake; cast it up into the weeds or even on the bank, pull it across the top of the weeds (no problem with it being texas rigged weightless), and let it drop at the edge of the weeds.  Most often nailed it there, if not, short hops and let it slowly sink each time. 

 

I got introduced to the super fluke when trying to find something to fish at a family farm pond that is usually choked with weeds that grow to a foot or so under the surface.  Perfect for slow erratic retrieve over the top of the weeds, or I can let it sink down in them and then hop it up and out.

 

I have the best luck with the bluegill flash color, also good results with watermelon red flake, and a couple of times when the water was extra clear, pearl white.

[rtwvumtneer6]

23 hours ago, Maxximus Redneckus said:

Try a tandem fluke rig....a fluke in front of a superfluke and hang on bass dont like competing..

 

Thanks, everybody.  Looks like I've got most of the gear and tackle that was suggested already.  I'll probably start with a few basic colors in the super fluke, and a bunch of white that I can color on my own if needed.

 

[FLAGATOR49]

5.25 Super Fluke

 

My preference is a 5/0 superline hook or a 5/0 superline belly weighted 1/16 oz, helps with distance on a casting setup and allows you to fish it a bit faster. 

[tcbass]

On 11/11/2019 at 6:10 PM, rtwvumtneer6 said:

 

Thanks, everybody.  Looks like I've got most of the gear and tackle that was suggested already.  I'll probably start with a few basic colors in the super fluke, and a bunch of white that I can color on my own if needed.

 

 

I like pearl (white) with the chartreuse tail, easy to see when working under docks. 

 

This is how I nose-hook mine. 

 

 

[N Florida Mike]

I use the 4 inch super fluke on a 3/0 wide gap gamakatsu hook t-rigged weightless. Once the fish is hooked I rarely lose one.  I caught an 8. 1 for my biggest fish last year on one. My biggest this year was 7 1/2 also caught on one.

I have no problems with the action because I make sure the bait is rigged as straight as possible.

Im sure Ive caught the most fish on these in the last 20 years or so out of all my baits. I have caught the majority of the fish deadsticking, and most of the rest on a topwater retrieve over and around weeds.

Favorite colors are watermelon red and watermelon seed, Houdini , golden bream . The fluke or fluke jr. catch a lot of smaller fish. Of these 2 , I prefer the fluke. Have tried the magnum fluke with 0 success.

[rtwvumtneer6]

Flukes have arrived (along with the snow).

 

Admittedly I throw my square bills and hard jerk baits on the same rod... A 7' M/F casting.  Will this do the job for the super fluke, also?

 

Open to suggestions, as I am considering adding a rod so I'm not trying to pull triple duty with the one I'm currently using.

 

Thanks!

[Bass Rutten]

9 hours ago, rtwvumtneer6 said:

Flukes have arrived (along with the snow).

 

Admittedly I throw my square bills and hard jerk baits on the same rod... A 7' M/F casting.  Will this do the job for the super fluke, also?

 

Open to suggestions, as I am considering adding a rod so I'm not trying to pull triple duty with the one I'm currently using.

 

Thanks!

That would suffice, especially with braid. An extra fast would be slightly better, and a medium heavy better yet, but thats just like my opinion man. Just fish it a while and you’ll find your preference.

[rtwvumtneer6]

4 hours ago, Bassjam2000 said:

That would suffice, especially with braid. An extra fast would be slightly better, and a medium heavy better yet, but thats just like my opinion man. Just fish it a while and you’ll find your preference

I have a 7'2 MH/F that I could put some braid on.  I was planning to start with a trokar tk120 for a little bit of added weight.  I think the heavier rod might make more sense for that set up anyway.  

 

Thanks for the feedback @Bassjam2000