Author Topic: Bucktail Jigs (Read 11999 times)

Willie · « **on:** April 03, 2012, 02:23:43 PM »

Some advice please. On the recommendation of the salesman at the angling shop I bought these Bucktail jigs for spinning. They are 1oz. Are these correct for spinning in gully's and surf. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

deezynking · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2012, 02:35:11 PM »

where is the pics?

Willie · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:13:24 PM »

Quote from: deezynking on April 03, 2012, 02:35:11 PM

where is the pics?

me

deezynking · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:29:32 PM »

the white and pink looks nice.
im not buck tail jigger, but im sure it wouldnt be a problem on the surf. especially on the flats.
Tommo is the man for this.
Where are you Tommo?
i know there was an article here some where regarding these jigs, just need to look for it.

deezynking · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:39:34 PM »

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=5156.msg66052#msg66052

something i found on buctails and surf spinning

Willie · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:41:50 PM »

Bru appreciate at my age the memory dont go back that far

Tommo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:49:33 PM »

Hi Willie

Those are good jigs, they should be fine for spinning in the surf. Perhaps on the large size for scratching around in gullies, but good for casting out at sandbanks etc and looking for kob, kingfish that sort of thing. They could also be used for offshore jigging on shallower reefs, up to around 18m or so. I hope they are going to get you some fish!

Willie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:51:43 PM »

Ja thanks Tommo got them for the Vengeance and Stradic. Please read the post on Fat Girl I want to book 5 January 2013.

PH · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:51:54 PM »

Great info thanks.
Should work in the Mtentu area as well, Tommo?

deezynking · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:52:36 PM »

Tommo himself came to the rescue

willie

Tommo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2012, 04:00:40 PM »

They should definitely work in the surf around Mtentu mouth, just the ticket! I would be wary of fishing them over rocks, as they need to touch bottom between jigs (when targeting kob)and you don't want to lose them. When targeting kingfish/garrick you can work themfaster so thet they don't touch the bottom.

Thanks Willie, I will check the Fat Girl Post!

Willie · « **Reply #11 on:** April 03, 2012, 04:03:59 PM »

Quote from: deezynking on April 03, 2012, 03:52:36 PM

Tommo himself came to the rescue willie

Eish only going down in May

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #12 on:** April 03, 2012, 04:35:27 PM »

Always struggled with the Bucktail, but I have seen lovely Kingies and Kob landed on them...

A nice way to fish them, seen the Alcock brothers cane the fish this way... Let the jig sink to the bottom, twitch your rod upwards 2-3 times, so the jig moves off the bottom, and then keep the rod down and reel in the slack...

MahiMahi · « **Reply #13 on:** April 03, 2012, 05:53:53 PM »

Would these Jigs work in the Durban Harbour?

I have just purchased a Sensation Bass Zone 3 rod paired with a Shimano Symetre 2500FJ reel and a Loomis Calibre Baitcaster reel also paired with a Sensation Bass Zone 3 rod, both in 7ft MHS 10-20lbs.

Both the reels are spooled with Spiderwire EZ braid with a breaking strain of 15Lbs and 0.22mm thickness and have a Maxima Flourocarbon Leader line of 15Lb breaking strain and 0.34mm thickness.

Im totally new to Saltwater Dropshotting/Jigging and only found this site a few days ago, thus purchased based on the professional expertise of the sales guys at the tackle shop. After reading the forums I am definitely far more enlightened, however, still may be missing a few things. My brief to the guys at the store was, a multipurpose light tackle rig for Estuary, Surf and Tigerfish.

These are the lures and rigs i currently have- Pic to follow...
It appears i may have the right gear or not? but like need serious advice as im yet to catch a fish.. Not even an enquiry...There's serious reputational risk on the homefront

so thought I'd ask the forum for some advice... I primarily fish in the the Durban Bay, and have been throwing the lures in at Virginia beach too.

To Date...More tackle bought, less fish caught!

Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!

MahiMahi · « **Reply #14 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:02:15 PM »

Pic of the setup I currently have... I normally fish the afternoons or when the tide is receeding around the Wilsons wharf area. I normally fish the surf early mornings and some afternoons.

I have used lures before when I used to fish for Bass however Saltwater seems to be an entirely different scenario and hence perhaps i may not be doing the right thing. I attach the leader line to a clip swivel which is then attached to the lure/jig so that i can change them regularly. Could i use split shots with floating lures?

I have been reading the forums on jigheads and now realised that I am using too large a hook and a far too heavy Jig so will change that and hope to see some improvements.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #15 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:14:36 PM »

Quote from: WalkersKiller on April 03, 2012, 04:35:27 PM

Always struggled with the Bucktail, but I have seen lovely Kingies and Kob landed on them...

A nice way to fish them, seen the Alcock brothers cane the fish this way... Let the jig sink to the bottom, twitch your rod upwards 2-3 times, so the jig moves off the bottom, and then keep the rod down and reel in the slack...

If there was only one lure you could ever use to fish with, it would have to be an Olive/white 1/2oz Bucktail Jig.

In fact, that might be an interesting thread to start?

tackle whore · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2012, 07:59:17 PM »

The Spro jig heads are really good , just cant understand why they dont use a stainless hook ?? the hooks rust so you need to be aware of that else your good chartruese bucktail becomes a brown mess if left in a tackle box wet .Once you done for the day leave your box open and lay the jigheads on the lid to dry , its a pain but prolongs the colour of the jig , but lets hope you catch so many fish you dont need to worry about the rust on a bare jighead

jaenswart · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2012, 08:09:45 PM »

I must say if I could only have 1 lure for all kind of fishing it would be a bucktail in white.

You can catch anything from barbel and bass to gamefish, bottom fish and marlin.

Tommo did an excellent article on bucktails in a mag a month or so back, will check if I can find it

Willie · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:11:20 AM »

Guys thanks for all the info helps me a lot

Tommo · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:21:46 AM »

TW: I generally keep all the lures I have fished with on a day to one side and rinse them with fresh water, then dry them properly before packing them back in their boxes. As you say, bucktails tied on normal steel hooks can become a real mess when put back into your box while wet with salt water. If you are fishing from a boat it is an idea to have a bucket half filled with fresh water on the boat. You just chuck each lure in there after using it, then at the end of the day you just need to dry them before packing them away. With the price of lures these days it is worth looking after them.

Jaenswart: I couldn't agree more about the white bucktail! If I was limited to one single lure, that would be it.

MahiMahi: Your tackle rigs look good. I think you could do with a bit of help in your lure selection, but the rod, reel, line setup is good. I will post a selection of lures that I would recommend you carry for the fishing you are doing.