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 Re: Flukes - How to add weight to hook or plastic to get it down quicker
[Re: JMalin]
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04/09/11 07:39 PM
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senko9S
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I swing and miss at a ton of bass fluke fishing. Almost to the point where I don't even throw one anymore. What's the secret to getting a good hook set with these little bastards? side sweep pull
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Re: Flukes - How to add weight to hook or plastic to get it down quicker
[Re: JMalin]
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04/13/11 03:31 PM
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Chuck Goodson
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We missed a bunch of fish when we first started. Still do sometimes, especially if we are finding alot of short fish.
Big thing is to be VERY aware of your line movement.
Couple of thoughts I have on the flukes:
1. Offset shank wide gap hooks are a must.
2. Always hook from the slit up through the back, then oh so barely put the point back into the plastic. The fluke is alot thicker than a worm, so I don't want much holding that hook back. Bury it too much and you just set the hook into the fluke.
3. 6-6 or 7 foot rods are a huge aid in hook set. Also helps the cast if you are going light.
4. Watch the line...watch the line...watch the line. Sometimes during subtle presentations or higher wind(especially when fishing light weights), you might not feel the hit on the fall. You have to look for any lateral motion in your line, pull in the slack quick and easy, then wham.
5. Use a long firm sweeping hook set.
6. Did I mention watch the line??? They like these things on the fall!
It has always been my private conviction that any man who pits his intelligence against a fish and loses has it coming. -John Steinbeck 
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Re: Flukes - How to add weight to hook or plastic to get it down quicker
[Re: JMalin]
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04/13/11 10:22 PM
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Ken A.
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I swing and miss at a ton of bass fluke fishing. Almost to the point where I don't even throw one anymore. What's the secret to getting a good hook set with these little bastards? If you are swinging and flat missing the fish chances are they aren't bass at all. Bream are starting to bed up now and they will drive you nutz fishing a Fluke in shallow water this time of year. If you use a wide gap Gammy or Owner hook in 3/0 to 5/0 you aren't going to miss a bass if he is over a pound.
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Re: Flukes - How to add weight to hook or plastic to get it down quicker
[Re: Ken A.]
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04/14/11 02:03 AM
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Chuck Goodson
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Definitely second Ken on the bluegill/bream. They will pepper the heck out of it.
Last edited by Chuck Goodson; 04/14/11 02:03 AM.
It has always been my private conviction that any man who pits his intelligence against a fish and loses has it coming. -John Steinbeck
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Re: Flukes - How to add weight to hook or plastic to get it down quicker
[Re: Allison1]
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04/14/11 02:16 AM
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compile_src
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Buy packs of rubber core sinkers in the different sizes. Take the insert out and crimp them onto your hooks. They are perfect for adding weight to swimbaits and spinnerbaits.
Inexpensive too.
+1 This method works really well. I also do this on spinnerbaits when i want more weight. Here is a Bass Pro
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Re: Flukes - How to add weight to hook or plastic to get it down quicker
[Re: compile_src]
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04/14/11 02:20 AM
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fisherTim
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I like to add a split shot about 6" from the hook. Leaves the action of the bait as close to normal as possible.
fisherTim
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