outdooradvantage Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi all, just wondering if any of you fish a big fluke? And what you think is the best way to rig it. I have never used a soft bait that big, so I'm not to sure. I tried a 5/0 Gamkatsu Texas rigged and it did'nt seem right. Any Ideas? Thanks.........Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Here ya go, did a search on "fluke lure" on google and the first or second one was this. Seems like a texas rig... but I didn't read it. http://www.activeangler.com/articles/freshwater/articles/bass/rick_lapoint/fishing_fluke.asp Haha, you could always make a... "fluke lure" hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks Crimson.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 No problem, I'm not sure if it's good or not just wjat I found, I kinda glanced at it and it looked like a texas rig but I don't know I didn't read it... so let me know if that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I think it'll work I just have to find some larger hooks. The biggest I have is 5/0 and the hook does'nt seem to be in far enough. I will try to 6/0 or 7/0 if they have them. Thanks again for the info...............Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Check out Barlowstackle.com they have 8/0 hooks for 9" fin-s-fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Thanks will do...........Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I think it'll work I just have to find some larger hooks. The biggest I have is 5/0 and the hook does'nt seem to be in far enough. I will try to 6/0 or 7/0 if they have them. Thanks again for the info...............Jeff No problem, That's what everyone is here for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookUp Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 What you fishing the fluke for? For fresh, I would take a straight shank 4/0 or 5/0, not an ewg. then thread it so the shank runs parrell to the fluke and the hook is exposed out the back. For salt, I would take a big jig head, and rig it the same, but have the lead heavy enough to take it down to the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 What's hes fishin a fluke for?!!?! I kill it with flukes down here in San Diego. I pour a large one as well, maybe 6 inches or so, I've never measured. I made the mold from POP. It's a four cavity mold, my most sucessful fluke is a redish top with a clear/silver belly. I rig 'em Texas style usually, with a large hook, ewg, and a heavy bullet weight. .762 bullet size...lol, about an ounce. I've tried Hook-up's method as well, I use a jighead down the back. Actually I made my fluke mold with a thicker back so the bait can be used multi purpose like that. The Calico bass live em in the kelp. Willy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Thank's for all the info guy's.HookUp I will be fishing for Largemouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flabasspond Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hey Jeff! The trouble with big flukes is that no matter how big your hook, that is still a WAD of plastic to set a hook through. I pour a heavy 6 1/2" fluke type bait, and tried MANY rigs to make it work right. Lots of great hits but very few bass landed...Heres what I finally came up with...the nose hook rig. I use a 5/0 weedless Gamakatsu Shiner hook- kahle style. I think Matzuo sells a similar hook. The nose hook method gives the bait incredible action, but the bonus is the hook-up ratio is a whole world better. I make two baits ...one with salt made to sink, and one made without salt to work closer to the surface. Hope this helps...Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thanks Dave, I will definatley give that a try..... Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbass1 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Have you tried the Mustad Impact hooks. I use 3/0 with 4" sluggos and they work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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