There are so many fluke rigs. I use to drag bait until many (many) years ago until I saw a seminar given by Captain Rich Tenreiro. After the seminar I switched to the bucktail rig with a bucktail on the bottom and a teaser on top.
Of course I learned The "B/S" Fluke Jiggin' Rig (The "B/S" Fluke Jiggin' Rig) from Leprechaun and use it mostly on the south shore.
I also swap in the “Popcorn Rig” from time to time under certain conditions.
There are so many rigs. What fluke rig(s) do you use? Why?
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I've still got several of these old brass wire rigs that were my father's. I'm mostly using them until they disappear.
Needless to say, my kid will probably be fishing with them. I believe I've got enough cr@p to open my own tackle store.
That being said, I'm a fan of bucktails and tied rigs too. Circle hooks wherever possible.
Needless to say, my kid will probably be fishing with them. I believe I've got enough cr@p to open my own tackle store.
That being said, I'm a fan of bucktails and tied rigs too. Circle hooks wherever possible.
CaptainOriginal Crew3,414 postsSince 2019
Bucktails and teaser. Or depending on conditions ill go chicken rig or I've started using fluke spoons when the drift speed picks up a bit. I've also given the Gulp! Jerk Shad and 1/4 oz jig head a shot.
Captain4,988 postsSince 2020
Usually start off with a hi - low rig with lightest appropriate weight on the bottom. First above the weight either a poison tail or a Spro jig. Above that is usually a feather or skirted taeser. Adorn each with a spearing, squid, or Fluke belly. Sometimes Gulp grubs.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
Bucktails and teaser. Or depending on conditions ill go chicken rig or I've started using fluke spoons when the drift speed picks up a bit. I've also given the Gulp! Jerk Shad and 1/4 oz jig head a shot.Jerk Shad and 1/4 oz jig head a shot.
Put up some numbers end of last year with that. 10lb braid, 20lb flouro in the bay.
My buddy said it took a pool yesterday on a very slow day!
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,411 postsSince 2019
Whatever I use, I try to limit scope. Not against some scope, but close to vertical works for me. And especially around structure, although this year will be using much more spot lock and carve that piece more precisely. Started with it last year and numbers and size went up. Plus less gear lost. Scope = gear dragged INTO trouble!
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,411 postsSince 2019
Jerk Shad and 1/4 oz jig head a shot.I picked up a nice light Diawa rod for this.
Put up some numbers end of last year with that. 10lb braid, 20lb flouro in the bay.
My buddy said it took a pool yesterday on a very slow day!
Captain4,988 postsSince 2020
Boat guy and friends jbayroyal And I,, when we fluked jamaica bay all those years 18+ before we moved to fla 🌴 believe it or not we used fluke balls depending on the weight to hole bottom with a teaser above about 18inch above the ball ,,,and boat guy we did use bucktals too tied the same way that's how we fluked and caught Maga fluke decent ones too 🙂 ,,,,maureens funny fluke video (she's going crazy) 🤣,,,,some nyanglers saw it already,,,,,,,><)))):>
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AdmiralOriginal Crew25,765 postsSince 2018
Boat guy and friends jbayroyal And I,, when we fluked jamaica bay all those years 18+ before we moved to fla 🌴 believe it or not we used fluke balls depending on the weight to hole bottom with a teaser above about 18inch above the ball ,,,and boat guy we did use bucktals too tied the same way that's how we fluked and caught Maga fluke decent ones too 🙂 ,,,,maureens funny fluke video (she's going crazy) 🤣,,,,some nyanglers saw it already,,,,,,,><)))):>Beautiful Fish, how much did it weigh? I’m guessing about 8?
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CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
Beautiful Fish, how much did it weigh? I’m guessing about 8?Yes Makomatt ,,, it was fat and healthy 😎 ,,,,,,,,, so much fun fishing with maureen 😍,,,,,,,,,,,,,,she loves to fish ,,,,,,,,,,ps she is the boss of me 🤣 ,,,,,,,, ><)))):>
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AdmiralOriginal Crew25,765 postsSince 2018
Yes Makomatt ,,, it was fat and healthy 😎 ,,,,,,,,, so much fun fishing with maureen 😍,,,,,,,,,,,,,,she loves to fish ,,,,,,,,,,ps she is the boss of me 🤣 ,,,,,,,, ><)))):>I can tell from the video Maureen is the boss of you!!
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lol, we all have an Admiral boss!!
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
Jerk Shad and 1/4 oz jig head a shot.ROSIE held a tournament last year. Jerk shad only could be used.
Put up some numbers end of last year with that. 10lb braid, 20lb flouro in the bay.
My buddy said it took a pool yesterday on a very slow day!
Captain4,988 postsSince 2020
I've still got several of these old brass wire rigs that were my father's. I'm mostly using them until they disappear.That rig has evolved so much through the years but the basic set-up remains the same. Thanks for sharing!
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Needless to say, my kid will probably be fishing with them. I believe I've got enough cr@p to open my own tackle store.
That being said, I'm a fan of bucktails and tied rigs too. Circle hooks wherever tpossible.
Captain4,156 postsSince 2021
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