Author Topic: Bucktail Jigs (Read 12033 times)

Tommo · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:49:55 AM »

MahiMahi, I think you should consider changing the line on your spinning rig. You could put 8lb braid on the symetre. I would still use 15lb Fluoro leader. This would give you two different strength outfits, and the light one would be easier to cast light lures on.

Tommo · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:06:16 AM »

Check out this thread for details on lure selection and techniques for the harbour:

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=8963.msg132618#msg132618

deezynking · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:14:31 AM »

Tommo

Willie · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:15:36 AM »

Tommo you always willing to share your knowledge

dugong · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:18:43 AM »

Willie, they make a yellow and white one called 'Magic Bus' - caught a few Dollies,YFT, kawas and Skipjack tuna on them as well as catface on shallow reefs.

MahiMahi · « **Reply #25 on:** April 04, 2012, 11:08:15 AM »

Quote from: Tommo on April 04, 2012, 08:49:55 AM

MahiMahi, I think you should consider changing the line on your spinning rig. You could put 8lb braid on the symetre. I would still use 15lb Fluoro leader. This would give you two different strength outfits, and the light one would be easier to cast light lures on.

Tommo- Thanks a Million for the advice, really appreciate it.

Il try and get the line changed asap and get some of the lures mentioned in the link. I was planning on getting onto the water sometime this afternoon and will give you feedback on how it goes. Will probably be on the surf though so will use the bucktail Jigs and see how they fare.

deezynking · « **Reply #26 on:** April 04, 2012, 11:21:36 AM »

is there a tutorial vid on how to use bucktail jigs?

MahiMahi · « **Reply #27 on:** April 04, 2012, 11:26:17 AM »

Tommo-

Stupid question but Would you suggest I use the baitcaster in the surf because of the heavier line or just carry both rods and change depending on the lure being used whether im fishing the Bay or the Surf?

MahiMahi · « **Reply #28 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:51:36 PM »

Update: So....I didnt manage to get the line changed but was able to fish the surf with a NE wind blowing. I managed to get the White Bucktail out but the side wash was quite strong hence was getting caught in the tumble (washing machine) at the slope. I have been furthering my reading on these lures and as the guys have been saying, this is the lure to have! Funny enough, i found a quote somewhere which said the US airforce include bucktail Jigs in the aircrafts survival kit!!

I fished off the surf at Glen Ashley beach today which has a steep gradient and hence I may not be casting in the correct places. Would this hold true if i was not wading as it seems most of the surf fishing done on jigs is through wading? I stand in water which is ankle deep as thats all the conditions allow most times at this place.

Guys, i apologise if i have hijacked this thread and will move it to another if told how to...

Just wanna try and draw from the wisdom of the pro's!!!

Tommo · « **Reply #29 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:29:49 PM »

MahiMahi, I would mainly use the 15lb baitcasting outfit in the surf and offshore, with the 8lb outfit on standby and loaded with a small spoon, an Iron Candy or something similar. You can always pick it up for a flick if you see snoek feeding for example, or even shad. The 15lb rig will be your main surf outfit though.
The 8lb spinning setup will be your bread and butter estuary/harbour outfit. Light enough to get some distance on very light lures and nice and sensitive.
To be perfectly honest with you, this is a tough time of year to be casting bucktails into the surf around Durban. I wouldn't expect to be catching too much myself doing that. Concentrate more on the harbour now, and wait for the shad and the garrick to be around before working the beach hard.

MahiMahi · « **Reply #30 on:** April 04, 2012, 11:43:02 PM »

Kudos to you for that Tommo!

This is exactly what i needed to learn as the morale has been taking a dent somewhat...

. Il heed your advice and make the required amends and continue my readings on the forum to improve the technique.

Just an idea, perhaps Ultimate Angling and FreeSpool Angling TV can hold some clinics around the country where we novices can get to meet the Pro's and try to glean some ideas and skills. I would happily pay for that privilege and Im sure others would too! Im thinking the DBN Boatshow as a perfect venue

Tommo · « **Reply #31 on:** April 05, 2012, 07:40:28 AM »

A pleasure MahiMahi! I hope that you start catching fish on your spinning gear soon, I look forward to seeing some of your posts with pics of fish.

MahiMahi · « **Reply #32 on:** April 05, 2012, 12:15:02 PM »

Got all my fingers crossed too Tommo..Haha.. Will definitely be keeping the forum updated on how things are progressing

demon · « **Reply #33 on:** May 17, 2012, 04:29:38 PM »

What do people use to touch up their bucktails, as in what is suitable paint????

Bushbuck2 · « **Reply #34 on:** May 17, 2012, 04:39:46 PM »

Guys any tips. I have been trying to get a yellowtail on a bucktail and am struggling. Last saterday i thru it into a shoal of fish smashing baitfish on the surfice and had about 5 chase it to the boat but would just not take. I was giving a fast jerk jerk retrieve. this is off cape point. Any one have some luck or tips

dugong · « **Reply #35 on:** May 18, 2012, 08:32:17 AM »

Never caught a yellowtail on one but for YFT a flat out retrieve works, no pause.

Bushbuck2 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:01:47 AM »

Quote from: dugongboy on May 18, 2012, 08:32:17 AM

Never caught a yellowtail on one but for YFT a flat out retrieve works, no pause.

maybe thats my prob, was bouncing it a bit. Ya the tunnie seem to love it. the Skippies couldnt leave the bucktail alone when they came past recently.

Im sure the tail too, just need to get the action they like.