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JimiChanga · Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Posts: 195 Location: Meriden

Hi there fluke fans...

Lately when I have been going out on the boats, it seems that everyone else is out catching me. The setup I've been using is; 30lb. Power Pro main line, a 40lb clear leader a 4/0 hook with either a chartreuse or a pink skirt.

The rest of the boat is using "house rigs" which are just a bare hook & mono main line. I also was thinking that possibly the sunscreen is being a deterrent? But I put that on before I leave the house & wash hands thoroughly.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

John.

JustinSolak · Joined: 17 Jul 2011 Posts: 245 Location: East Hartford, CT

You seem to be doing things right as far as the gear is concerned. I myself use 20lb braid with 20lb fluoro leaders. There's way too much info to give on hittin fluke consistently, so if you'd like some information about how we do it, PM me. But I have a few questions:

It seems you're fishing on a charter boat for em. Right? And as far as your rig goes, how heavy is your weight compared to how deep you're fishing? And maybe you forgot to mention it, but are you using bait with the skirt? If so, what? And are you getting hits with no hookups or nothing at all? You're doing something wrong, but we'll figure it out. You won't get skunked next time.
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SeanMorrissey · Joined: 19 May 2013 Posts: 12

squid with an 4-5 oz weight on a fluke rig, and a bait caster reel. You have to keep your thumb on the line the whole time, and you feel them grab it, and you can feel the bottom of the ocean. I caught 3 keepers using just squid, and a weight on a fluke rig.

RobO · Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 285 Location: South Windsor

Jimi,

I use 40lb Power Pro Slick attached to a barrel swivel that is then attached to the fluke rig or 3 feet of 20lb mono to the bucktail.

I keep the 40lbs braid on the rod. . It is thin enough, yet strong for multiple species.

I noticed a big difference when I switched rods. I went from the boat rentals to my own lighter rod and instantly felt bottom better and noticed every hit.

Also I try and go as light as possible on the sinkers. I was on a boat once using 8ounce sinkers and didn't feel anything hit, yet my bait was always stolen. After a couple of hours of that, I switch to a 6 ounce and felt the nibbles.

Hope this helps.
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SeanMorrissey · Joined: 19 May 2013 Posts: 12

My uncle uses incredibly light rods from his boat. Better feel for sure. I expected heavier gear but he prefers light. He also loves bringing in Mahi Mahi as well on the light gear.