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rigging a 7 1/2 inch fluke

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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