question for fluke bucktailers

[snapperbluefish101]

Originally Posted by PALMERS TACKLE

I really disagree with the bumping up of the line rating--no offense.And don't use clips swivels or anything else. Line to line using your preferred choice knot is the best way. If you are using straight mono tie a dropper at the end and come up 15" for a second dropper loop attach jig or top hook to each dropper.
I fish mainly the Ocean Explorer and the BM in Belmar and i think Capt Bobby would agree he has the best fluke fisherman and the guys who put more meat in the box using lighter line and the lightest jig weight possible. I use 15-20# test period..
Even when fishing down off cape may in 90' of water and 8 oz. jigs i use 20 # and my hooKup rate is better than those using 30-50#
guicker sink rate, better jig twitch which entices the strike.
The key is to adjust the drag and line pull on the reel and watch the water and listen to and work with the mate. Most good mates will tell you when to lift and when to direct the fish into the net rather than just stabbing at the fish..although i have seen both. Mates on the OE will drop the net into the water and have you bring fish into net while they scoop it ..The best way
Also if your standing back too far and can't see fish adjust your leader length
(assuming You are using a mono shock leader and braid setup) mono length around 3' will help
Just a humble opinion and a way that works well for me.
Hope i helped
Tony

I was wondering, I have used 30lb braid and have caught plenty of fish buck tailing. Big fish as well. I have used 20lb as well and done well. I can't say there is much difference. Can you agree?

SNAPPERHEAD

[PALMERS TACKLE]

In braid i think the line diameter difference is not such a big deal, it's the 30 lb shock leader versus 20 lb shock leader you will see the difference. Both work don't get me wrong..i just have seen the lighter line work better over the last 5 yrs or so. There are so many differant ways to fish for any species none per se are wrong --some just seem to produce better than others. There are so many variables, tide, current, depth drift speed, etc. So nothing is set in stone as the only way . Adapting to what works each time out is the key.
The lighter line will also allow you to use a smaller weight bucktail
Sometimes the difference between using a 2 oz versus a 3 oz. jig can reallty increase you catch

[reason162]

Originally Posted by NoLimit

If you have to wait a few seconds for the net, I have found that you should keep them moving forward in a lazy 8 pattern in front of you from side to side. So if you are bringing them in - dont stop when you reach the hull. Slowly turn them to one side and use the pole to move them round, out and back in in a wide radius.

This is winning advice.

You can fight the fish perfectly, constant pressure, steady reeling, but that pause when the fish is right under the surface can be a killer. You can completely lose pressure at that point, since you can't reel up anymore and the fish isn't exactly trying to head to bottom. You must keep that fish's head moving, or the headshakes/backward swimming commences (followed by cursing, foot stomping, and sometimes tears).

-roger

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invest in a trevalla S rod. light rod great for bucktailing with loads of power you can move that fish anywhere you want him. best advice i can give one trevalla S for light bucktails one for heavier jigs.
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