So I tried one of these yesterday on 1/0 and 2/0 EWG... weightless texas rigged. 

On the retrieve every so often the Jr would rotate 360 degrees. I checked the hook and it was centered on the bait. Any idea why its rotating like that?

Try using a darter head, jig head, or weighted-belly swim bait hook. A little weight embedded to the hook with keep you trace on an even keel. Weightless causes that flaw when in motion. My tip: use a Roadrunner Pro Underspin. Most weighted bell swimbait hooks on the market are too big for a Swimming Fluke Jr. I do really well on the bluegill flash and baitfish colors 

Swimmin' Fluke Jr. is one of my handful of go to smallmouth baits. Have introduced a couple of friends to creek fishing with it. Just rig it on a 1/16 or 1/8 head and straight retrieve.  They will come.

Thanks everyone..Thought I was doing something wrong. Ill try both a 2/0 weighted ewg and a jig head. Jig head will be tough since it's very weedy.

Try this 4/0 3/32oz weighted hook.

 

Allen

3 hours ago, Munkin said:

Try this 4/0 3/32oz weighted hook.

 

Allen

 

 

There it is right there.

3 hours ago, Munkin said:

Try this 4/0 3/32oz weighted hook.

 

Allen

 

 

I like these but non-weighted.....the Fluke moves so well in the water, the fish love it. 

Weighted and un weighted work great.I use the weighted in a little stronger current or really windy days.They both catch fish for sure.

Thanks for all the advice. I tried one with a 3/0 1/16 hook and it swam perfect. I'm going to pick up some 2/0 nd 1/0 as well.

I started making my own weighted hooks in order to meet my needs. When I get a chance I will post some pictures of what I made.

 

Allen

4/0 EWG light wire......

4 fish for 15 lbs this AM

This should not be fished weighted, but the bugger size can

 

 

I have some 4/0..Ill give them a try

 

On a side note, the caffeine chad will walk in its sleep!