Fluke Rod & Reel for bucktail question - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

Bergen Angler · #1 03-29-2013, 10:08 AM

I am a freshwater bass fisherman. I have been to fluke fishing only a few times. What would be the recommended Rod & Reel for bucktail fluke fishing? What would be the recommended weight for bucktail? I remember using 8 oz sinker and it still wasn't enough to hold the bottom.
Thank you.

P.S. Sorry for not being more detailed on my questions.
1. I will be fishing at the Bay.
2. Conventional Reel
3. Price: $200-$400 for both rod & reel.

pcrawf · #2 03-29-2013, 05:03 PM

Where are you fishing? How deep? Bay or Ocean

tropics · #3 03-29-2013, 05:15 PM

Spinning or Conventional??

LegalEyes · #4 03-29-2013, 08:30 PM

As you see, you left it kinda wide open and also didn't talk about cost.

Bucktail weight will always depends on the conditions.

I understand being so north, but take a trip to see pete on your way to a head boat and he will set you up.

Get two setups... light spinning outfit for bucktailing up to 2oz... and a little heavier conventional that can hold that 8oz days. Then fish the conditions.

Add some more info, you'll get a better answer.

LegalEyes · #5 03-29-2013, 08:33 PM

Btw... Don't forget to practice your underhand casting.

TomKaye · #6 03-31-2013, 10:56 AM

Some of your fresh water equipment will suffice in the back of Raritan Bay,or on the flats inside the hook etc.......

Take some down with you & stop in at Pete's on the way to AH party boats.
I'm certain he can steer you right with terminal tackle and a new set-up or two if necessary.

MVP · #7 05-03-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bergen Angler

I am a freshwater bass fisherman. I have been to fluke fishing only a few times. What would be the recommended Rod & Reel for bucktail fluke fishing? What would be the recommended weight for bucktail? I remember using 8 oz sinker and it still wasn't enough to hold the bottom.
Thank you.

P.S. Sorry for not being more detailed on my questions.
1. I will be fishing at the Bay.
2. Conventional Reel
3. Price: $200-$400 for both rod & reel.

Bergan Angler

Feel free to give me a call as I have as I have quite alot of tackle that I am looking to get rid of to raise money for friend. I can get you into two really nice set ups both conventional, spinning including bucktails/ teasers withen your budget. I live in cranford so it might be worth you time to come by and take a look and i can answer most of your questions.

Alex
MVP
201-741-1823