More Bucktailing Tips

[ALS Mako]

detour, that's a pretty vague question. are you looking for advice on tackle or technique? tackle i like 7' spinning rod MH or H, line braid 10 - 20 #, reel - 2500 or 3000 class spinning. i always use a top shot of floro 20 - 30# about five feet. i like to use a small spro power swivel for the connection, some guys like uni-uni or albright or what ever, i like to use a swivel. when i first started jigging i used a two bucktail rig, now i just use a single. depending on current and depth 1/2 oz to 2 oz spro jig, i don't like to go much heavier, if a 2 oz is not working, i will switch to bait fishing. i always use a trilene knot to attach jig to line. colors- you have to do some work yourself! some guys tip their jigs with strip baits, i have done that in the past, now i just mainly use gulp.

as for techniques, first thing is first- cast around- cover water- you will get more fish covering more water! let the jig hit bottom, and start bouncing, you will have to experiment on what rythm works. bounce anywhere from 3 -12", mix it up. also make sure you are in contact with the bottom every so often. some times a fish will follow the jig and then lay on it as it hits bottom. and the most important advice- fish, more time on the water and practice. you could listen to advice till your ears bleed , but time on the water is the greattest teacher. hope this helps