If sunfish/bluegill/etc. are your main forage, zoom’s sungill pattern is absolutely top notch. Nothing I’ve tried has been quite as effective in my area. A lot of sunfish patterns are kind of bright or glittery but sungill is this muted, dark, amber with just enough flash to imitate bluegill, pumpkinseeds and perch perfectly. At any given time, I have at least half a dozen bags good to go. You don’t hear guys talk about that pattern too often which leads me to one of two conclusions. Either nobody knows/cares about it (which is good) or it’s one of those “keep it close to the chest and tell people to use Houdini” situations (which is better). Other than that, I keep strike king caffeines in KVD magic and pumpkin for certain situations when I want something wiggly and/or different.
It is an amazing place, even in the winter. Fishing is great as well, everything from bass/pike/musky-native brook trout. There's something for every type of fisherman. If you ever head up this way let me know, I'll get you on some good fishing.
Great video. I agree with your choices. That is pretty much all I use is those four colors. What is also great is those same colors work very well inshore salt water on reds and trout
Wired2Fish this what I should have been telling myself from when I first got hooked on fishing and accumulated boxes and boxes of various baits and colors. Now I make myself use stuff I just need to get rid of at times or I'd only use about 30-40% of all the plastics I have. Now when I make purchases I "try" to stick t that color theory for all baits. So do you always prefer the smaller 4" fluke style baits or do you sometimes throw something bigger like the 5" caffeine shad/ jerk minnow etc..?
3yr old vid I know...but thanks for it! Even simpler for me. Smoking Shad and White Ice are the only 2 I've been using lately. Have some green pumpkin but haven't put them in the boat in years. I'm rediscovering the joy and success of a basic fluke. Love the way I can rig it to fish from surface to bottom. Simple, fun to fish and very effective.
I have the 3 Zoom colors but not the yamamoto color. The 3 Zoom colors are also great for Stripers which is why i have those colors. Thanks for sharing.🎣😎🎣😎🎣😎🎣
Jeremiah Giles bubblegum is probably the one I throw the most. I've had a lot of luck on it in clear water during the spring too just slow walking it over grass beds
A friend of mine has a farm pond with tons of grass. My go-to for catching nearly every fish in the area is definitely a Texas rigged Z-man jerk shadz in perfect perch. There was one day when I caught at most 15 fish (I had lost count) on a single bait before I finally ended up getting my line snapped and lost it. That elaztech is no joke.
All you really need, in my experience is something light, black and blue, and your local forage fish color (mine are yellow perch and bluegills). Mayybbeee a pumpkinseed or watermelon color since those are proven winners? Those are the only ones I carry and I’ve never found myself going “damn, I’m ill-equipped!”
Facts... I only fish with flukes and watermelon seed/red I've caught hundreds of bass. PB is 11 in 3 hours with watermelon seed biggest one was 22 inches 5.1 lbs
I don't weight them much, but that's because I spend the majority of my time in shallow water. You can certainly catch some on a weighted hook, though!
You bet, most freshwater fish species like bass have cones and rods in their eyes (like humans), allowing them to see different colors. It really can make a difference, with water clarity and sunlight being influencing factors.
I only use two colors of flukes. Baby bass and pearl white.
If sunfish/bluegill/etc. are your main forage, zoom’s sungill pattern is absolutely top notch. Nothing I’ve tried has been quite as effective in my area. A lot of sunfish patterns are kind of bright or glittery but sungill is this muted, dark, amber with just enough flash to imitate bluegill, pumpkinseeds and perch perfectly. At any given time, I have at least half a dozen bags good to go. You don’t hear guys talk about that pattern too often which leads me to one of two conclusions. Either nobody knows/cares about it (which is good) or it’s one of those “keep it close to the chest and tell people to use Houdini” situations (which is better). Other than that, I keep strike king caffeines in KVD magic and pumpkin for certain situations when I want something wiggly and/or different.
Zoom Super Fluke in Albino is one of my favorites, especially with a little chartreuse dye on the tail.
i live in florida west of tampa and i use white ice, arkansas shiner, smokin shad, and baby bass and i consistently do very well with those colors
Agreed with all the colors. My fav is Albino Shad. It's a monster up here in Maine
Really want travel to Maine and sample the fishing/scenary. Sounds like an amazing place.
It is an amazing place, even in the winter. Fishing is great as well, everything from bass/pike/musky-native brook trout. There's something for every type of fisherman. If you ever head up this way let me know, I'll get you on some good fishing.
Great tips love the simple breakdown.
Great video. I agree with your choices. That is pretty much all I use is those four colors. What is also great is those same colors work very well inshore salt water on reds and trout
Agreed. Something flashy, something bold, something natural for shad & bluegill.
Yes sir!
Wired2Fish this what I should have been telling myself from when I first got hooked on fishing and accumulated boxes and boxes of various baits and colors. Now I make myself use stuff I just need to get rid of at times or I'd only use about 30-40% of all the plastics I have. Now when I make purchases I "try" to stick t that color theory for all baits.
So do you always prefer the smaller 4" fluke style baits or do you sometimes throw something bigger like the 5" caffeine shad/ jerk minnow etc..?
3yr old vid I know...but thanks for it! Even simpler for me. Smoking Shad and White Ice are the only 2 I've been using lately. Have some green pumpkin but haven't put them in the boat in years. I'm rediscovering the joy and success of a basic fluke. Love the way I can rig it to fish from surface to bottom. Simple, fun to fish and very effective.
Excellent testimony Solocanoe, thanks for adding here.
I have the 3 Zoom colors but not the yamamoto color. The 3 Zoom colors are also great for Stripers which is why i have those colors. Thanks for sharing.🎣😎🎣😎🎣😎🎣
flukes and senko are the way to go.
Hard to beat most times!
Bubblegum pink is another good one for stained or murky water
Jeremiah Giles bubblegum is probably the one I throw the most. I've had a lot of luck on it in clear water during the spring too just slow walking it over grass beds
Jeremiah Giles That's where I have my pb.
By far one of the most productive lures on the planet
A friend of mine has a farm pond with tons of grass. My go-to for catching nearly every fish in the area is definitely a Texas rigged Z-man jerk shadz in perfect perch. There was one day when I caught at most 15 fish (I had lost count) on a single bait before I finally ended up getting my line snapped and lost it. That elaztech is no joke.
Ooh that color looks good. Will have to throw that more.
@@Wired2Fish I'm excited about this new color to me from zoom. It's called avocado red tail. It favors a bream fish to me
I love white ice and watermelon seed
Good colors!
I like the beer bottle in the bottom left of the vid!
I've always done best in ponds with the sungill color
As always very good tips..thanks!
I'm a rule of 3 guys, light, mid and a dark color. My mid is usual in bait fish color. Then a white and a junebug or black
We like how you think Derek. Solid lineup that covers down on all water clarities and most baitfish scenarios.
Add in baby bass and that's the best 5 colors for sure
mperson001 got my PB on baby bass
Yes, Baby Bass has been the best for me too.
Hey keep it down over there lol
In SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 the BLACK Zoom Super Fluke is KING👑
For largemouth bass? Interesting...
Flukes are fish catching baits......and I agree with your colors
Awesome info! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Wired2Fish I watch every time you guys post a video! Thank you!
By far the most productive lure on the planet
There is only one color I would add and that is baby bass this color is an absolute killer for me especially in ponds year round
Watermelon red/ Houdini is great when there is no clouds and it’s hot
I’ve got White Ice on my Mach 2 right now. On my Mach 1 I’ve got the smokin shad. Those two stuck out while checking out the selection at Dicks
Kentucky Blue
All you really need, in my experience is something light, black and blue, and your local forage fish color (mine are yellow perch and bluegills). Mayybbeee a pumpkinseed or watermelon color since those are proven winners? Those are the only ones I carry and I’ve never found myself going “damn, I’m ill-equipped!”
I only ever use smoke'n shad, but I'll have to experiment a little more this fall. Great video.
Try those other colors and you'll be impressed!
TY 4 info will give it a go soon
white ice so good
I only really use green pumpkin and gp magic
Can't go wrong with those.
Witch power rod and length would you rig that on for a casting setup
7-foot medium heavy-action with 15-pound fluorocarbon.
Good colors yes but you have to include green pumpkin and watermelon colors in your top colors
Facts... I only fish with flukes and watermelon seed/red I've caught hundreds of bass. PB is 11 in 3 hours with watermelon seed biggest one was 22 inches 5.1 lbs
Do you ever use weighted hooks or is it always weightless?
I don't weight them much, but that's because I spend the majority of my time in shallow water. You can certainly catch some on a weighted hook, though!
1st ! Love flukes
What type of line do you use?LB?
12 to 15-pound fluorocarbon
Great super helpful
Smokin purple. Smokin silver. Watermelon red. Pumpkin spice. Watermelon red magic. Green flash. Houdini. Thats what i use
If I could only choose one color of fluke to fish in Wisconsin, it would be Baby Bass.
What state are you in?
So here's a dumb question in the interest of truely learning since I'm a rookie... can fish even see color?
You bet, most freshwater fish species like bass have cones and rods in their eyes (like humans), allowing them to see different colors. It really can make a difference, with water clarity and sunlight being influencing factors.
Watermelon seed.