Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try!

The Fluke is one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! You can fish a soft jerkbait quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it! The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a category of its own, and it deserves to be in every angler's arsenal!

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater or a subsurface bait. It can be Texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or be "donkey rigged" and fished around schooling fish. Most anglers use the Fluke, but few know how to keep fishing biting with simple adjustments.

Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Tennessee Shad, Smokin Shad


•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Tilapia


SMALL SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Prism Shad, Sexy Albino


•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Arkansas Shiner, Smokin Shad


WEEDLESS RIG HOOKS...

Standard Wire– Owner All Purpose: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 or 4/0


Heavy Wire– Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 or 4/0


Xtra Heavy– Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0


Rhythm Wag Hook– BKK Chimera: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0


NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0


Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium


DONKEY RIG COMPONENTS...

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hooks: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 and 4/0


•SPRO Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 10


MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


DONKEY RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

ine– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BFS FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– 7 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

FINESSE SWIMBAIT vs SOFT JERKBAIT: Which Is Better?

Come along for an awesome day of fishing with Matt and his Dad! We're on vacation in the North to get away from the heat and the bass fishing is on fire! The fish are aggressive, and the water is clear. What more could we ask for?!

This lake is a perfect example of a natural Northern fishery. It has a healthy mix of both largemouth and smallmouth bass, and you can target either one. Today the smallmouth are on finesse patterns and the largemouth are ambushing around shallow cover.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the morning. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as any hook upgrades we used. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz


•Xzone 2.75" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad


•Xzone 3.5" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Natural Goby


SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0


•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Baby Bass, Electric Shad


TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Sexy French Pearl


GLIDE BAIT...

•Savage Gear 5.25" Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

Color: Ghost Gill


DALE'S FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Power Fishing VS Finesse Fishing: Finding Bass In A New Lake!

Come along for an awesome day on the water! Matt, Tim, and JD are exploring a new lake and they're taking you along for the fun! Watch as they find two distinct patterns... one with a big swimbait, and the other with small finesse baits. Both options prove to be very effective as they cover water in search of quality bass in this new lake!

Breaking down new water can be overwhelming. It's hard to know where to start or what to throw. Today the guys came out with a plan; cover as much water as possible! With this approach in mind they tied on everything from a swimbait, to a chatterbait, to a spy bait. It didn't take long to start getting bit and before long, they'd developed a wide open pattern for catching quality largemouth!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We included details on bait sizes and colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos they used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


BIG SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Pro Blue Chart, Borealis Shad


•Owner ST–56 Treble: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2


SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Baby Bass


•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Tennessee Shad


•Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0


SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Shiner, Wakasagi


•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Color: Herring Pink


CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan 1/2 oz Elite Evo Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Green Pumpkin


•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: TW Sunfish Magic


MATT'S MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Mark 56: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'6" Heavy Med Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 891: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium Light

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Seaguar Invizx (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


TIM'S FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class: https://bit.ly/4bX4gZK

Model: 7'6" Medium Light Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Top 5 Baits For October Bass Fishing!!

These baits will help you catch more fish! The Fall bite is in Full Swing and Bass are feeding! You can catch them on topwater, crankbaits, and even swimbaits! October is a power fisherman's dream! Even better, the GIANT bass are starting to show back up! Don't miss October, it's time to go fishing!

If you're fishing in October and don't have a topwater tied on, you're blowing it! It doesn't matter that temperatures are dropping, bass are feeding! Don't leave home this month without a topwater tied on! The same could be said for a crankbait, a jerkbait, and even a swimbait. The fact is, bass are biting and you don't want to miss it!

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each model as well. We've also included a couple of our favorite rod and reel combos to help cover the bases for this style of fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Ito Tennessee Shad


•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Brown Trout, Natural Minnow, Shiner


DEEP CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow


•Spro Rock Crawler: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Brown


SHALLOW CRANKBAIT...

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad


•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad


UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Sizes: 1/8 oz - 3/8 oz


•Xzone Swammer 3.5 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Storm 3" Largo Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad


JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: Elegy Bone, Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad


•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: Ghost Ayu, Clown, S Hasu


JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

110+1 Jr Hooks...

•Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp


Zumverno Hooks...

•Hayabusa TBL 930 NRB (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB


SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smoking Shad


•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Smoke Pearl Laminate


Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0


GLIDE BAITS...

•G Ratt Pistol Pete: https://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: TW Light Trout, Hitch, Baby Trout


•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Lit Shad, I Know It, Light Trout


FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz