The Zoom Super Fluke
by Ken Sturdivant
Southern
Fishing Schools Inc.
A new fisherman can rig up lots of baits and spend
years trying to learn how
to use them.
And
then there are some
baits that can catch fish by accident. The Zoom Super Fluke is one
of the deadliest soft plastic baits that have come out since the plastic
worm.
This is a 4 inch soft plastic lure that is shaped much like a bait
fish. Colors are common to the fishing public and come in all white,
baby bass,
bubble gum and lots more. But there are two things that make this
bait deadly.
The shape of the bait and the fact that each Super Fluke
is
loaded with salt makes them deadly. Rigging the bait is very easy.
From a simple
live bait style hook, to a large offset worm hook, rigging the
Super Fluke will catch fish. Use a 4/0 off set worm hook to rig this
bait
for long
casting and super hook ups. Hold the bait and start by rigging
the bait just like a plastic worm. But go around the bend of the hook
and
pull the
tip out between the folds in the bait. Pull the hook and at the
same time twist it 180 degrees. This will make the hook turn into the
bait.
Take
the hooks and force it though the back of the plastic. This method
makes the hook lay right on the top of the bait. The hook tip should
lay right
next to the plastic. Make sure the bait is straight on the hook.
Another way to rig the Super Fluke is to use a small #1 short shank
live bait
hook. Take this hook and stick it into the nose of the bait,
hook up or hook
down. This is simple but deadly because the hook is always
exposed.
By adding a rattle in the head of the bait gives extra sound.
Stuff
the Venom
glass rattle right into the nose and bury it. Change the
colors and adding scents change the bait. By adding some Spike It dye
in
any color
with spots,
lines and even adding red or chartreuse tails will make this
bait effective. Now there is color and garlic on the bait.
Fishing
this bait is a simple
as adding water. Just cast this bait, twitch the rod tip
and let
it dart and swim. Bass, spots and even stripers will take this
bait.
