Author Topic: Bucktail jigs are one of almost forgotten, heroes of the saltwater fishing scene (Read 21570 times)

BJR · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2015, 12:22:07 PM »

@ Carl.................good post you started.......

Do you know any DIY-anglers tying their own bucktail jigs & who is also selling ?

The gripe I have with Tackle-shops is that if you look for small 1/4oz & smaller to say 1 or 1,5oz in certain colors , then its either they don't have , out of stock , will order , never get the stock , or some excuse.

Where do you guys buy from in yr area ?

DavePE · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2015, 12:38:25 PM »

I know Alcocks in Port Elizabeth make their own bucktails.

Contact details on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Alcocks-Fishing-Tackle-280188895426320/

gavin erwin · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2015, 01:01:39 PM »

I make them for the fun of it, more satisfaction when you get a fish on it.

BJR · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2015, 01:11:57 PM »

Thks....will give them a try.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2015, 01:16:07 PM »

Quote from: gavin erwin on October 21, 2015, 01:01:39 PM

I make them for the fun of it, more satisfaction when you get a fish on it.

Gav please post some pics

gavin erwin · « **Reply #25 on:** October 21, 2015, 02:02:26 PM »

I haven't made in a while but I just received some new jig heads that need to be painted and dressed

Moby · « **Reply #26 on:** October 27, 2015, 08:28:59 PM »

Nothing like catching big fish on artificials (70 m down). We got 7 out of 9 fish this size on bucktail jigs in 40 minutes. In fact the cob seemed to prefer bucktails to pilchards and squid. I attach a large plastic grub to the jig hook to accentuate the vibration. Bounce the jig on the bottom a few times then work it up a couple of metres in case the fish are off the bottom. Drop down and repeat, nothing frantic. Tip: Make sure the fish are showing on the sounder before you try this or it might become a long day.

gavin erwin · « **Reply #27 on:** October 27, 2015, 08:35:38 PM »

Booooooommmm!!!! Thats the way you do it.

Moby. Great fish and that rod doesn't look too heavy, do they give you a fight?

Moby · « **Reply #28 on:** October 27, 2015, 08:53:56 PM »

They fight really hard in the beginning, you got to hang on a bit, gets easier when you eventually get their head up. Exhilarating stuff! Also good fun catching big fish on jigs in your own back yard.

carll · « **Reply #29 on:** October 28, 2015, 07:38:37 PM »

Great Catch !

carll · « **Reply #30 on:** October 28, 2015, 07:43:26 PM »

Quote from: BJR on October 21, 2015, 12:22:07 PM

@ Carl.................good post you started.......

Do you know any DIY-anglers tying their own bucktail jigs & who is also selling ?

The gripe I have with Tackle-shops is that if you look for small 1/4oz & smaller to say 1 or 1,5oz in certain colors , then its either they don't have , out of stock , will order , never get the stock , or some excuse.

Where do you guys buy from in yr area ?

Thanks Moby

I bought most of my Bucktails from the Alcocks Brothers

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2015, 07:37:07 AM »

Moby...

I have to say (Besides the fact that I am a terrible artificial angler) that bucktail jigs are pretty awesome. Gav gave me one to test out in December and managed to get a few bumps on it. He has caught plenty Garrick and Kob and hooked 2 or 3 Springer in a session fishing with them as well. I do need to fish them more!

gavin erwin · « **Reply #32 on:** October 30, 2015, 07:57:38 AM »

It has to be my go to lure when it comes to saltwater.

lebaka · « **Reply #33 on:** November 03, 2015, 03:49:20 PM »

love using them when light jigging but the cuta love them just as much.........have lost 5 in quick time gets a bit pricey

Moby · « **Reply #34 on:** December 28, 2015, 12:41:34 PM »

here is our new foster kitten - we named him Bucktail!

tackle whore · « **Reply #35 on:** January 16, 2016, 09:23:28 PM »

Who can tie me a bunch of bucktails I got a few nice moulds just need them tied in calf tail , don't have the time ? Happy to trade a few doz for a few tied .

Lenny · « **Reply #36 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:07:04 AM »

Thanks for the good read .

Never really worked a buck tail in the rivers sor surf , but will get a couple of smaller ones and give them a go.
I have a couple of big ones and have also been successfull on kob from a boat , and some tail .

@@tw , I have some time , and plenty of bucktail , send me a pm and we can see if I could help .

Sean83 · « **Reply #37 on:** August 20, 2016, 02:14:52 PM »

Nice article thanks. Recently got back into fishing and giving spinning/dropshot a go. Will definitely be giving bucktails a go!

colin · « **Reply #38 on:** August 20, 2016, 08:55:57 PM »

Sean happy

Mal Hannes · « **Reply #39 on:** December 16, 2017, 07:31:52 AM »

I am here in my favorite hunting grounds the Kowie river.

I want to be less dependant on prawns etc and try lures more.

I have never caught anything on lures except deep-sea. Or Zambia while Trolling.

So now I am trying both buck tail and surface lures.

The water is very clear at the moment and I see no life around.

Normally I would see lots of mullet but nothing today.

Any advice for buck tails in very clear water.