bucktail jigs vs. soft plastics

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FLUKE

Sealiner
I have recently purchased a few bucktail jigs and tied a few of my own. What retreive pattern is most common when using a bucktail jig?
I have also tied 2 "crazy charlie fly patterns onto very light jigheads and was wondering if anybody had tried something like this for Grunter etc?
 
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Dingleberry

Senior Member
I have tied some really small bucktails before, probably on size 6 or 8 jigheads with 1/16 and 1/32 heads. I caught some really interesting stuff like small bream, sand soldiers etc. The only issue is that you need to fish them with an ultralight rod and extremely light braid to get any casting distance. Fishing these sort of lightweight lures is precisely why fly fishing was invented and is probably more effective.
 
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shawno

New member
In the Caribbean they spin fish for bonefish using tiny jigs tied in the style of a crazy charlie….they can them spin charlies. Its seems tho that still the most popular lure on spinning tackle for bonefish is a 1/8 oz jig head and a 3 inch curly tail.
 
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shawno

New member
By the way I’ve caught grunter at Mtunzini using a brown 3/8 oz bucktail. Strangely some of these grunter have been as small as 30cm. For some time I believed in the myth that for grunter very small lures are needed. From my time on the water….not so. Anyway, that from my experience.
 
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FLUKE

Sealiner
[color=#006600]Dingleberry[/color] wrote:
I have tied some really small bucktails before, probably on size 6 or 8 jigheads with 1/16 and 1/32 heads. I caught some really interesting stuff like small bream, sand soldiers etc. The only issue is that you need to fish them with an ultralight rod and extremely light braid to get any casting distance. Fishing these sort of lightweight lures is precisely why fly fishing was invented and is probably more effective.
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You're quite right but if you're travelling light with one rod then it's nice to have as many options as possible. It's also very satisfying to catch fish on something you made yourself, especially when it's something a little different.
 
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Dingleberry

Senior Member
Sort of....on the east coast ie Indian Ocean. It's about an hour and a half's drive from Dubai. I have caught about 20 different species on bucktail now and just wanted to show the variety. I couldn't believe that Flute fish (?) though.
 
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SeaBizkit

New member
Shawno

Very interesting! Will try the down shot for Bass next time.
Have bought 4 and 6 ounce Bucktail Jigs for use on the boat.
Cant fish too light here in Natal cause of current.
Also trying 4 ounce dropshot as Ive caught some nice fish on Fluke`s off the boat.
 
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Van The Fisher Man

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Hi guys,

This method is known as a (drop shot rig)It is also referred to as (Flagging) And is very good for all types of sub surface artificial lures. It works exceptionally well for Bass on a hot slow day.
 
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Dawels

New member
Hi guys,

The bucktail jigs. Where and how do you use them? For casting out on spinning rods or dropping down vertically? What action do you use etc etc?


Thanx
 
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Ninja-Nic

Sealiner
Dawels wrote:
Hi guys,

The bucktail jigs. Where and how do you use them? For casting out on spinning rods or dropping down vertically? What action do you use etc etc?


Thanx
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You can use them just about anywhere man - form river to the surf. They come in so many sizes and colours and theyre pretty cheap too so you can really go crazy- buy a few and try different retrieves etc until you find what works best for the area you're fishing. I use them pretty much the same as you would a dropshot jerk minnow
but ive seen dudes even jigging off boats with them.

Check the links:

http://www.sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=28589&forum_id=25


http://eclfc.webs.com/ (about 3/4 down the page)

http://www.surfcasting.com/fishing---articles/surf-fishing-with-bucktails

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