I have always used the super fluke (T-rigged and weightless, sometimes a weighted swimbait hook) and never tried any other companies soft jerkbait. I've looked on TW at others though. Havoc has a coupl ein their line, Ike's subwoofer looks like it would be nice when more of a vibration is needed. Also plan on trying the Slug-o as that seems like a popular old favorite. Any out there that are better in your opinion or offer a different action?

Got a buddy that swears by the caffeine shad.

 

I prefer the super fluke for it's price and durability. Also doesnt hurt that it catches fish just fine for me.

Evolve DarkStar Swimmer is my favorite fluke bait.

Evolve DarkStar Swimmer is my favorite fluke bait.

 

Doesn't look like a fluke bait to me, more like a Skinny Dipper type bait.

 

The way I run through flukes, a buck a piece could get out of hand pretty quick too.

El Grande Boom R Ang is the best out there...... oops

Iv been wantin to try the GYB version can't think of it off the top my head but the zoom super fluke gets the nod for me most the time cheap, durable, and they are sold almost everywhere. Now if they sold them in bulk it would be perfect

Two that I like better than the Zoom Super Fluke are the Yamamoto D-shad, and the Strike King Caffeine Shad. I have fished the SK one for a couple years now, and prefer the jr. size of that bait to the full size one. The D-shad only comes in one size, it's a little smaller than the full size Caffeine shad, and a little bigger than the Jr., but it has a lot of salt and stays down in the water very well without any extra weight on the hook shank. The D-shad is dense enough that I can cast it as far as I care to, un-weighted on a 7' MH Casting rod with 50lb braid, even in the wind. Flukes were sometimes a challenge in that area.

Gambler flapp'n shad is an alternative bait. Made in 4" & 6" size

 

http://www.gambler-lures.com/Flapp_n_Shad_s/164.htm

Strike King Caffeine Shad. I catch on them and have yet to catch one on a Zoom super fluke. Crazy! I know!

I just bought the new Havoc Jerk. For the price it's wortha shot.

I just bought the new Havoc Jerk. For the price it's wortha shot.

Let me know how it works for you, i've been wanting to try it..

Havoc jerk on the back of a chatter bait/scrounger head=money!

Strike King caffeine shad works great for me.

I like the Caffeine Shad from Strike King when I was a super slow presentation.

Normal the Zoom is great. If you want an erratic crazy crack head like movement, the Rad Shad from Bruiser Baits is awesome.

bruiser baits rad shad, best out there imo do wish they had a few more colors though

I like the original Slugg-o. For even more erratic movement, tie it with a loop knot.

Yum Houdini shad

Castaic Jerky J

I've used a couple different brands and keep coming back to Zoom Super Flukes

I like the super fluke myself but i find myself throwing a stick bait rigged texas style and weedless more often these days but when i need something to come through cover more easily i always go back to the mocassin blue super fluke...

I love the super fluke Jr's more than the full size. I have caught my biggest and the most fish on them and have complete confidence in those baits. I would like them to be a bit heavier at times though.

I do have a pack of roboworms alive shad on the way to try as a substitute. We'll see how that goes...

My #1 is Caffeine Shad. #2 is Yamamoto D-Shad. I love the way the caffeine shad flutters when it falls and it has a nice "walk the dog" action to it under water.

I think the bass assassins have a little bit better action than the flukes at times, though they are more buoyant and less durable, but still I really like them. The sluggo has the best action IMO but it sinks VERY slow and doesn't cast as well. Overall, I still have yet to find something better for all around soft jerk use than the fluke. Zoom just makes flat out the best plastics bar perhaps yamamoto.

I like the Super Fluke and Bass Assassin when I want to fish the bait quickly on top and the Caffeine Shad when I want to dead stick it and keep it closer to the bottom.

I really like the action of the Yamamoto D Shad, but man are they crap for durability and price. I usually am not one to shy from a bait because of price but these are worse than a Senko.

What makes the so unique, too, is the way they fish almost like a Senko on the drop. The tail really quivers and jiggles unlike any other bait in its class. They also glide very wide, similar to the caffeine shad, and boom r ang.

That said it is awfully hard to beat the old fluke. They're effective and reasonably cheap. The caffeine shad is too soft, more so than the d shad. I tend to tear them off the hook just from casting. Good action, but far too soft for my taste.