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I'm new to bass fishing and am just getting started putting a bait/lure arsenal together. Swimbaits, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits are all on my list of future tackle. Mum's the word...I wont tell A-Jay.

Thank you J Francho, good information which I appreciate. This past weekend I spent time experimenting with a Super Fluke and various round bend, EWG, weighted and un-weighted hooks, paying close attention to "straightness". All the experiments were on my bait caster which has 30# braid and a swivel to 12# mono. All the configurations I tried resulted in "Barrel Rolling" with a steady retrieve but not with a "pop, pop, pause" retrieve. I'm pretty confident I now know what action to expect and it was not a rigging error on my part.

It's not that I want to "un-fluke a fluke" but more what action I should expect. I'm new to using Flukes and didn't know if rolling is normal or something wrong with the way I have it rigged.

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Thanks for the advice fella's. The lake I am headed to this weekend is reporting good top water action and I don't want my presentation to be the reason I miss a chance to set a hook. OTR

Hi Guys, This past weekend I noticed upon slow steady retrieve my Super Fluke was doing barrel rolls. Is that the action I should expect? it's not clear to me what action to expect. I had it rigged as follows; Weightless 4/0 round bend offset Gamakatsu Superline 12-15" 12 lbs mono leader attached via swivel to the main line I rigged it the same on my spinning reel and baitcaster but the result was the same. Thanks

Hello Bass Resource, I'm new to bass fishing despite spending most of my 49 years trout fishing in the California Sierra Mountains. I'm not sure why it took me this long to get hooked on bass fishing but recently I needed an outdoor activity in between hunting seasons. My first time out last month with my two sons shore fishing on nearby Lake Casitas, I managed to catch a 3 plus pound largemouth with a drop shot rig and a worm. I'm hooked!! My last several outings have been no were near as exciting because the fish seem to have disappeared. Little did I know they are spawning. LOL...there is more to bass fishing than meets the eye. I look forward to many years of bass fishing to come and am glad to find a wonderful place to exchange information and ask questions. Regards, OTR