These fish are smashing the Double Fluke Rig! Matt is on the water chasing a fluke bite (soft jerkbait) and the fish are chewing the double fluke AKA Donkey Rig. If you’ve never thrown a double fluke, its a great option for schooling bass. Matt catches a bunch of fish then sits down and shows exactly how he builds and fishes this rig. Don’t miss the end when he catches a double!
The concept behind the double fluke rig is very similar to an A-rig. You’ve got multiple baits working in unison to trigger a feed response. When you hook up you’ve got the added bonus of a potential double up at any time because the 2nd bait is still free swinging. Building and fishing the rig are both simple enough but if you really want to fine tune it, we’ve got some tweaks for you.
We use different size leaders, different hooks, and different baits to get our baits to run in 2 different water columns (one below the other) to dial in the bite and keep the fish eating our mainline bait first. By changing the hook placement or by switching between the Zoom and Strike King baits you can get the baits to run even farther apart. If you want the whole rig to run deeper, using larger swivels will weigh down the nose of the rig and help it maintain depth after you let it sink at the start of your cast.
Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment Matt is using in the video as well as the added gear he uses to adapt the rig. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Today’s Baits and Hooks…
Front Bait- Zoom Super Fluke (Smokin Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Front Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline (3/0 Size): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Back Bait- Zoom Super Fluke (Albino): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Back Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline (4/0 Size): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Favorite Baits For The Rig…
Standard- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino, Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad
Heavy- Strike King Caffeine Shad 5″: http://bit.ly/2jjyvzr
Colors: Ghost Shad, Pearl Blue, Smokey Shad
Favorite Hooks, Bobber Stops, and Swivels For The Rig…
Shallow Running Hook- Gamakatsu EWG (3/0 or 4/0): http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Deep Running Hook- Gamakatsu Superline (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Swivels- SPRO Power Swivel (Size 6-8): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d
*Larger swivels can be used to achieve great depth*
Bobber Stop- 6th Sense Peg X: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J
Leader Material…
Maxima Ultragreen Monofilament (15,18, or 20 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
*We use this line because of its shock absorption in a short section of line. This keeps fish from breaking off when pulling against each other*
Matt’s Exact Combo Today…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Heavy (Available For Pre-Order): https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW
*The longer handle makes a huge difference when casting this rig*
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Budget Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’4″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Related Fluke Fishing Videos…
-Underwater Bass Footage With Crazy Fluke Rigging Trick: https://youtu.be/rD8lBI2hxiA
-Fluke Rigging Tricks To Catch Bass Shallow Or Deep: https://youtu.be/U3bP0HkJxk0
-Fluke Fishing Tricks You Need To Try: https://youtu.be/t8rb6gNfSmk
-Underwater Bass Fishing Footage + Fluke Rigging Tips: https://youtu.be/GvhirFFpirk
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What we wear…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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Tried it, loved it. Even caught 2 fish at once first time I tried it. My question is…. if you put a bullet weight on one or both flukes to fish deeper does it tangle or screw up the fluke action?
Is it legal in mlf bfl tournaments?
appreciate the knowledge
I used to watch Roland Martin and Bill dance back in the late 90s early 2000s. I learned so much from them. You are now my go to on YouTube. Very helpful pointer about switching up the rigging for the front and rear fluke; making the front swim straight while rear dives down 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Caught a 20 lb tarpon in C11 canal Davie Fl on double fluke last week
Nice! Im going tobuse a small worm in the front and a giant worm or fish in the back with a heavy hook😉
So will it work to fluorocarbon as your mainline or will that be more likely to damage the line than using braid as the main line?
Just worried about that barrel swivel sliding back and forth wearing down the fluorocarbon.
I had great luck with flukes on 10lb fluorocarbon on medium fast spinning rod.
Going to try this out, but going to peg my swivel to main line with 2 bobber stops
It’s nice to see this and you’re not flipping them on the boat and messing up there slim coat. It would of been easier to set them down at the end, I appreciate y’all trying your best to handle the fish as little as possible and keeping them off the carpet when it’s dry.
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Подскажите, как заглубить приманку на 3-5 метров?
Ive never used the double fluke rig .. but you make it look so fun and easy !! Ill most def be trying it today 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 !!!!!!!!!!
San Diego Twist!!!
Its an older video so you may not see the comment but this was one of your most informative because it actually helps teach the understanding of how things work instead of how to just copy a technique. Nice!
Do you guys do any guiding? I would love to come down there and have a day or two of guiding with you
I like to fish this rig with magnum flukes
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Amazing Matt
Ok y'all just cheating now 🤣. Lol this is awesome I love it
I love this setup. I prefer rigging my flukes upside down when I do this. I get a better hookup ratio and the flukes sink faster. Another great video TB!
Well I just learned another addiction,,thanks Matt
I bet this would be killer with a 5inch fluke on the back and a super fluke jr on the front
1 year ago I thought fishing was just a bobber, sinker and worm on a hook. It is now clear that this rabbit hole is endless.
That's a good rig but I always just used spros 3way swivel, main line to one end of the swivel and 2 leaders to the other 2 swivel ends, I do a 1 footer and the other about 4 inches shorter, love when they double up
That looks like a lot of fun
Hey Matt I found out from watching ott Defoe how to cast those double flukes better. You pretty much make a skip cast every time. Low to water side arm cast. It gets both flukes together and not twirling end over end. Try it out and see how it works for you. You may know already. But
Great content!!!! You guys are awesome!
On the Louisiana Gulf coast we've been fishing a very similar rig for speckled trout and Redfish for decades. And yes, when they're schooling you'll catch two at a time; sometimes a Red and a speck. What we do is try two different lures, usually a plastic shrimp and a minnow, or two different colors. We always take note of which color or lure the fish are going for, and then just rig the second hook with that lure. When I saw this rig for bass a few years ago I just thought, now why didn't I think of that first. It works great! I also use the same technique for bass. I'll experiment with two different colors and sizes until they tell me what they want. I've even used this technique with two trick worms, mainly in the Summer and Spring swamp fishing down here, and they knock the fire out of it. Try it!
i love this rig. Ill also work a double Senko rig which is just as effective. Just a bit slower
A double up is always wild! What a way to end!
One simple question. Wich one you call front bait?. The one tight to the main line or the one running free in the swivel?
This rig reminds of the Spook and Fluke rig! Love it!
Man, I really want to thank you for ruining my marriage…… I will now never leave the water until I catch two largies at once! Thanks for the info guys. Love the channel and WANNA FISH WITH YOU GUYS!!!
Ima try six flukes.
I like a regular fluke in the back, with a weight in it and a fluke jr up front.
Matt… Do you think I could double rig with the nose hook technique and not get tangled up? I've been throwing a single fluke with the centering pin and the nose hook and it's great maybe only the trailing bait of a donkey rig double fluke because of the shorter one might get hung up on the line
Hey this spot your at isn't in Alabama is it? Lol it looks just like my little spot 😂 there have been tournaments won in my area lol
Can you experiment with 3 rig setup
I doubled fluke rigged and doubled up on two stripers and it snapped my rod
Good video but slow down showing the set-up and show the connecting points…
YASSSS!! Im def using that double rig – thats awesome