Tackles and rigs to bring for fluke party boat?

[PositiveVibe]

Hey all, i wanted to try out fluke fishing for the first time. Im a surf fisher and do some striper fishing on boats.
This will be my first fluke boat fishing so was wondering what oz bucktails and sinkers i will need and what kind of rigs.

My setup is
Lamiglas 7030BL 1~6oz 7ft rod.
Penn torque trqs5 bailed reel or VS200 both with 50# braid and 65# braid.
50# braid and 50# flouro leader is what i have. Can i use this or would it be too heavy?
I have bucktails ranging from 1oz~4oz and teasers. And sinkers 2oz~8oz.
What should i bring?
Also have some octo hooks and siwashes etc hooks in all sizes so any size i should bring pretied to my leader?
I usually catch flukes on the jetties with a dropper loop with a teaser and a bucktail on bottom with a gulp. Is this how its fished on the boat too?

Any advice or help would be much appreciated. Thank you

[pulltaug]

sent you a message

[Gerry Zagorski]

50# braid and 50# flouro leader is what i have. Can i use this or would it be too heavy?

50 pound braid is overkill for Fluke but it should be fine. I would however downsize to a 20 or 30 pound leader. Run a slip sinker through the braid, tie a barrel swivel to the end of the braid, tie your leader off to the other end of the barrel and then your hook at the end.


I have bucktails ranging from 1oz~4oz and teasers. And sinkers 2oz~8oz.
What should i bring?

Bring them all.... When you are fluking or bucktailing from a boat it's all about having just enough weight to be in constant contact with the bottom.

The amout of weight depends on where and when you're fishing and how fast the current or drift is... I've used as much as 10 ounces to try and hold bottom on a fast drift in deep water or as little as 2 or 3 for a slow drift... In normal conditions anywhere from 3 - 6 ounces sinkers is usually enough... If you need heavier weights the boat will likley have them.

The size bucktails you have are fine in most normal conditions but again, if the current is screaming and you are fishing deep, bucktialing is tough since anything over 4 ounces is a challenge to bucktail with. You can try and cast up current and work the jig back to the boat to negate the fast drift but your are going to be casting and reeling a lot.



Also have some octo hooks and siwashes etc hooks in all sizes so any size i should bring pretied to my leader?

No need to pre tie.

I usually catch flukes on the jetties with a dropper loop with a teaser and a bucktail on bottom with a gulp. Is this how its fished on the boat too?

Yes, and some people use bucktails on the bottom and the dropper too instead of a teaser.... If the current is running fast the weight of the 2nd bucktail could actually help you stay on the bottom.



Any advice or help would be much appreciated. Thank you


Hope this helps, best of luck and be sure and let us know how you did.

[frugalfisherman]

Fluking on a party boat is the same as fishing from a jetty except the jetty is floating around.

[jmurr711]

Originally Posted by frugalfisherman

Fluking on a party boat is the same as fishing from a jetty except the jetty is floating around.

Bruce shouldn't you telll him o wear proper attire as well???

Mr.Z prety much nailed it, also do not be afraid to ask the mates what colors been working best sometimes fluke will eat 1 color better then the other if u se a guy killing em on pink & your fishing white don't be afraid to switch

[Skolmann]

Might want to have a few 6 ounce bucktails as well.

[HDMarc]

Originally Posted by Skolmann

Might want to have a few 6 ounce bucktails as well.

Exactly! If the bait draggers are using 10 oz. to hold bottom in a ripping drift/current, you'll need some heavy bucktails to hold bottom as well.

[jmurr711]

i carry up to 8oz with me if i gotta go heavier then that lets go to the dock and drink beers

[Finnegan]

I have not been on a boat in a while but last time I was some boats were not braid friendly. Is braid more accepted now?

[Kenny V]

Originally Posted by Finnegan

I have not been on a boat in a while but last time I was some boats were not braid friendly. Is braid more accepted now?

braid is like clean shavin once ya swich over u will never wana go back. Best experience yull ever have.
Power pro is the preferred choice.Braid has been used for long time now . I think the spider wire was somewhat tricky Most Mates aint a scared of braid IMO perfect for bottom fishing
. Most All your rigs and jigs get tied using a mono leader using same or less line strength. If ya get hung up usually the leader will break first and u dont lose any line off the spool. When Jigging the sticky stuff if ya get lucky u may loose your stinger ( tied with mono) and get everything else back. If not by by pro jig...

Good luck