Fluke Teaser vs. No Teaser

[Ry609]

Just wondering what everyone uses and reasons why. I tried both last season, had better numbers using the teaser by far, but better size without teaser. Usually fish a bucktail or ball jig on a surgeon's loop on the bottom, dropper loop about a foot above that with teaser (tsunami glass minnow, tsunami hollow teaser, or just a plain 4/0 owner hook).

Already dreaming of those summer days with this arctic weather!!!

[mike1010]

If you're getting most of your hits on the teaser, not the bucktail, consider the possibility that the bucktail is too heavy.

[Gerry Zagorski]

I've had the same experience as you more fish on the teaser but better size on bucktail.

If I'm fun fishing I'm using a teaser since you get a lot more action on the teaser then on the bucktail...

If I'm fishing for a trophy then I might skip the teaser...

[SaltLife1980]

8/0 J hook tied 10 to 12inches above jig.

[Tomm24]

I use a teaser and most of the fish were on the teaser. I didn't get any big ones last year

[Kevin Bogan]

As far as catching bigger fish on the jig and smaller fish on the teaser, it might be a big bait - big fish situation. I like SaltLife1980’s suggestion. Try a bigger teaser and it might result in bigger fish on both the jig and the teaser. Although plenty of big fish get caught on small baits, too. Maybe the small fish are intimidated by the big jig so they jump on the smaller teaser thinking it’s an easier meal.

The flyshishing guys catch so many fluke on various streamers that there is no doubt that a lure without any scent will draw strikes. That said, natural buck tail is better than anything else because the fibers are tapered so it breathes in the water.

Teasers are a smart way to fish. Two hooks is twice as much as one hook!

[Ry609]

I think you're onto something there...I think I obsess over being perfectly vertical to the boat that in some situations I do go too heavy

If you're getting most of your hits on the teaser, not the bucktail, consider the possibility that the bucktail is too heavy.

[Ry609]

Can't argue your results, but damn 8/0 seems big lol...going to give that a try this season

8/0 J hook tied 10 to 12inches above jig.

[Ry609]

I've used clousers in the past as a teaser and did pretty well, just don't remember many keepers...I agree, and I think I just feel more comfortable with the teaser on there too, which the mental side of it is half the battle

As far as catching bigger fish on the jig and smaller fish on the teaser, it might be a big bait - big fish situation. I like SaltLife1980’s suggestion. Try a bigger teaser and it might result in bigger fish on both the jig and the teaser. Although plenty of big fish get caught on small baits, too. Maybe the small fish are intimidated by the big jig so they jump on the smaller teaser thinking it’s an easier meal.

The flyshishing guys catch so many fluke on various streamers that there is no doubt that a lure without any scent will draw strikes. That said, natural buck tail is better than anything else because the fibers are tapered so it breathes in the water.

Teasers are a smart way to fish. Two hooks is twice as much as one hook!

[SaltLife1980]

Can't argue your results, but damn 8/0 seems big lol...going to give that a try this season

Not big at all. Like perfect to fish the 6in grubs and mullets. I had a few big fish last season and it was half and half between the jig and teaser.

[Ry609]

Not big at all. Like perfect to fish the 6in grubs and mullets. I had a few big fish last season and it was half and half between the jig and teaser.

Nice, I'll definitely be trying it at least in the ocean this season

[SaltLife1980]

My 11 from last season sucked the teaser down to its *******.

[Fin Reaper]

I’m not a sharpie by anyone’s definition so keep that in mind going forward...
I very rarely catch on a bucktail over 4 Oz. In situations with a fast drift/strong current requiring 6+ oz’s my bucktail is basically a sinker with a hook that will occasionally catch fish. I would be interested in hearing what most people’s success rate is with the larger bucktails. Most larger fish I personally have seen caught have been on 3 Oz or less.

I have used the 7/0 or 8/0 hook with large strip baits as a teaser and done well.

[Foul Hook]

I most always fish with a teaser. Seems like its the workhorse of the rig. Caught some of my biggest fluke it them!

[Fisherman120]

I’m not a sharpie by anyone’s definition so keep that in mind going forward...
I very rarely catch on a bucktail over 4 Oz. In situations with a fast drift/strong current requiring 6+ oz’s my bucktail is basically a sinker with a hook that will occasionally catch fish. I would be interested in hearing what most people’s success rate is with the larger bucktails. Most larger fish I personally have seen caught have been on 3 Oz or less.

I have used the 7/0 or 8/0 hook with large strip baits as a teaser and done well.

Depends on depth and current in my opinion. My biggest fluke, 8.5 lbs and 3 8 lbers were caught on 4 oz and 6 oz jigs. We were in deeper water(70-90) with a light drift and no current. Optimal conditions for it IMO. My dad has caught 2 over 10 lbs while using heavy jigs, 6 oz, but his fish were on the teaser.

[hammer4reel]

I’m not a sharpie by anyone’s definition so keep that in mind going forward...
I very rarely catch on a bucktail over 4 Oz. In situations with a fast drift/strong current requiring 6+ oz’s my bucktail is basically a sinker with a hook that will occasionally catch fish. I would be interested in hearing what most people’s success rate is with the larger bucktails. Most larger fish I personally have seen caught have been on 3 Oz or less.

I have used the 7/0 or 8/0 hook with large strip baits as a teaser and done well.

Have caught lots of fluke in deep fast water on bucktails from 8-16 Oz.
Need to be swimming the jig , not dragging or bouncing it