The Double Fluke Rig | What it Looks Like Underwater

The double fluke rig aka donkey rig is one of the finest presentations on lakes where bass feed heavily on suspended baitfish. It originated on the blueback herring lakes of the south but its use has spread throughout the country (where legal). We stuck a camera below the water to gain a better understanding of why this double fluke setup dominates where bass prey heavily on suspended baitfish. The aha moment comes quickly. Few lures can beat the realism of a soft plastic jerkbait on the move, in this cas