Disappointing fluking 7/4

[Fat fish stick]

I was also out yesterday and I can tell ya right off the bat you were using too heavy of a bucktail IMO. Also I wouldn't put a 3in gulp on anything over 1 oz. A 4 inch is my preference up to a 2oz spro type but anything heavier I'm using a 6in gulp with a stinger hook. Come to find out the hard way that I was catching more fishing only holding bottom for a minute or 2 rather than being constantly vertice with a heavy weight...I know a lot of people that have great success with a 6 oz no matter what the condition but I feel that only works if you have the perfect rod. Also main line should be 15 or 20lb braid max and leader shouldn't be too heavy either unless u r in the sticky stuff. Just my thoughts but i watch a lot of John skinner also and those were the best tips I've gotten so far. Also idk how far up ur putting the teaser but I've had better success in the 6-8in level rather the 12in . I feel bucktailing is the most frustrating types of fishing at times but is the most rewarding . Keep trying and I hope this helps
Sam