Fluke Teaser vs. No Teaser

[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.

[Ry609]

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

Originally Posted by SaltLife1980

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

[SaltLife1980]

Originally Posted by Ry609

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]

Originally Posted by SaltLife1980

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.