Fluro Rigs For Bucktailing Fluke

[TimM]

Last season I rigged up 30 or 40 lb Fluro . I tied off a Dropper Loop ranging from 12-18 inches from bottom of rig. I then tied two Tactical Clips . One to the dropper loop , which I cut the loop first and then tied it .

The Rigs were finished with a Barrel Swivel and tied to the mainline.

The clips helped when Tide or depth changed , made it easier to interchange different Bucktail weights . I try and fish the lightest Bottom Bucktail , that allows contact with bottom/ structure , and always a small (less than an ounce up top .

Just wanted to get feedback on what you guys use for light gear Bucktailing.
Its rig tying time , so just wanted some shared experiences .

Might have worked better without the Clips ?

Tim M

[Honger]

i personally stay away from clips because i lose a rig every 10 minutes anyyway lol. i also preferred 20lbs or less for the leader.

[Pauls1976]

If I can avoid using any extra hardware I will. My go to Bucktail rig is 25-40lb Fluoro (unless not in ocean). Bucktail on the bottom and a dropper loop 18 inches above for the teaser, I will use a barrel swivel between the rig and main line. My buddy uses a loop at the bottom rather than tying a Bucktail direct in order to change sizes and colors easier.

If their is no drift in the deep, I will eliminate the teaser, drop down in leader size and just cast a single Bucktail.

[Gerry Zagorski]

i personally stay away from clips because i lose a rig every 10 minutes anyyway lol. i also preferred 20lbs or less for the leader.

I'm with you... The less hardware the better. More to loose and more time consuming to re tie.

I use a long top shot, a loop at the bottom to be able to change bucktails easy
and if it breaks I use the remainder of the top shot to tie another rig on the fly.

[makosnax]

Plain hook on a 6" dropper 8-10" above the bucktail. Bait that hook with a gulp and youre good to go. No need to cut the dropper loop and compromise the line. Keep cost down by not using two bucktails.

[Papasown]

Less hardware is the way to go. I snell a fluke hook that I tied up during the winter (chartruese, pink, or white), with strong leader material approx 30inches. Tie a barrel swivel 6 or 7 inches from the hook with a loop through and around the swivel, and snug up. From the swivel measure about 18inches , and fold the leader back and make a double thru medium to large loop and tighten up. Cut off slack leader. For River use only, I will shorten a couple of inches. Sinker or Bucktail jig can be attached to the loop. I often outfish everyone on the boat with this rig, especially when I'm alone. Catch 'em up....Papa

[tjd24]

Lose the hardware. Droppers and loops only, adjusted for depth and current as needed. Snaps can fail and you don't want it to happen with a "Mat" on the other end.

[TimM]

Thanks for all the feedback. Back when I knew it all, I never asked questions....Now that in a few weeks I'm turning 40 :eek:----I've recently started asking Questions. What a Concept.

TM

[shrimpman steve]

Plain hook on a 6" dropper 8-10" above the bucktail. Bait that hook with a gulp and youre good to go. No need to cut the dropper loop and compromise the line. Keep cost down by not using two bucktails.

X2

[SaltLife1980]

20 - 30 # fluro.. Bucktail tied on with perfection loop then around 10 inches above, a dropper loop with a 5/0 or 6/0 plain hook.. Tied to my main line with an albright knot.. No swivels or terminal tackle used.

[reefsquater]

20 - 30 # fluro.. Bucktail tied on with perfection loop then around 10 inches above, a dropper loop with a 5/0 or 6/0 plain hook.. Tied to my main line with an albright knot.. No swivels or terminal tackle used.


X2, there really isn't any spin with the buck tails so no swivel for me.

[JerseyCoast]

Thanks for all the feedback. Back when I knew it all, I never asked questions....Now that in a few weeks I'm turning 40 :eek:----I've recently started asking Questions. What a Concept.

TM


And we learn some crazy ideas too!! I learn a good amount from customers. None of us know it all. Some of us think we do.

Look into other areas too. You may be surprised what is used 50 miles away, or in another state. Fishermen are are very territorial with their methods. :) Dealing with out of state fishermen has taught us so much.

[PALMERS TACKLE]

one of the lines i have found to give me success is Hi Seas Quattro camo leader/line--i actually found the leader to be too stiff for my use and went with plain line in my pound test of choice. it's multi color propeties and red hue will disapear in the water column. I think it's a great choice with the same or similar capabilities of fluor without the cost.
I don't sell the line so no saying it to sell line --but have used it and it works very well and has a very increased abrasion resistance for the rocky/sticky bottoms i fish.