Thanks a million for watching and leaving an inspiring comment. I truly appreciate it. It makes all the effort 100% worth it. Glad you enjoyed. Take care :)
Great set up, true that jig attracts just about everything, cant wait to get out there again, this quarantine is getting to my head already, I wish i had my boat in the water, thanks Heath for keeping me in the water and take me out fishing at list mentally , thank you I hope the family is ok, Capt David c.
Hey Capt David, Thanks for watching. Everything is a as good as it can be here and everyone is healthy. I completely concur, I'm ready for the ramps to open up again. Glad I can provide you with some entertainment in the meantime. Hope you and your family are doing well and everyone is healthy. Take care :)
Hey there, thanks for this idea! I tried it today for first time! I used a 1oz white bucktail jig, and added 2 J hooks, so it was a total of 3 hooks. I then put a Bonita strip on it and trolled. The result: 3 big cero mackerels! One of them at around 120ft, and 2 of them at just 30ft. This was about 1/2 way between Port Everglades and Hillsboro inlets. Thank you so much! Love your videos, keep them coming!
Thanks a boat load for watching and leaving some excellent feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Couldn't do this without you. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Heath been watching all you’re videos you’re killing it with some great content. I fish up in Stuart, hope this stuff fills my empty box!! Thanks for you’re informative vids keep it up!! Frank
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some stellar feedback. I truly appreciate it. Make all the efforts worthwhile. Fishing is all about sharing, everyone should be able to get out and have a little fun. No secrets here. From Boca Raton, Florida a big shout out to South Africa. Tight Lines & Take Care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some most excellent feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. The white bucktail jig is the most useful tool an angler can have in their tackle box. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some excellent feedback. You most definitely caught on to one of the most important tips of the seminar. Keep a setup dedicated, because it catches everything. You won't regret it. I've caught more fish on a white bucktail jig, than any other lure or bait. Good luck out there. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi Heath, Just watched this video again and set up my special rod and reel with the White Bucktail Jig ! Let's see how this goes ! I hope you are good man ? No more videos or any news from you ?
I'm good... been super busy. Helped FPL on the west coast for a couple of weeks... now been helping do a kitchen remodel on the weekends. Need some extra $$$. Should be getting back to it soon. I need some good weather too 😆😆
I use them for bottom fishing believe it or not. Probably my best lure for it as well. I’ve caught red snapper, mangrove snapper, grunt, all grouper, Black Sea bass, amberjack. You name it. There’s not really anything you can’t catch on these.
great info. i was going to mention something about mono vs braid in spinners and how there are very very few scenarios i would choose mono over braid until i saw you troll your bucktails. the other scenario i would favor mono over braid is freelining live baits.. but, for casting and bottom fishing bucktails.. i would 100% use braid
Hi there! Thanks for nice video i tried to fish with that bucktail jig in Aegean sea Greece in my island Rodes and i had no result . I tried with slow or with fast retrieve in about 6 to 11 meters depth but no result . I focus to barracuda or gold snapper from boat or from rocky land. I checked all kind of fishing except trolling I also know from utube that this jig is good for seabass. Thanks
Thanks for watching and leaving some supportive feedback. They do catch everything... It's almost like having an unfair advantage over the fish. Thanks again. Take care :)
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I truly am sincerely appreciate it in your support for the channel. Glad you enjoyed the show and are going to give it a try. Trust me you won't be disappointed. Everything in the ocean eats a white bucktail jig. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Freshwater fisherman up here in Minnesota just ordered up some of their jigs and their crankbaits, I also picked up some Mepps buck tails in both white and a pink/white but I’m excited to try this brand
Thanks sir, I'm a new subscriber, I just found your channel. Very informative and detailed...now I know what to do with the white bucktails I have in My tackle box..
Great video sir you just got another sub. I just got a 1oz buck tail jig to target flounder in deeper water out here in Texas. Hopefully it works! Bank fisherman here tho I’m crossing my fingers that 1oz is not too heavy
Thanks a million for watching and supporting the channel. I truly appreciate it. No matter if you fish the beach, a jetty, a pier, in a boat, the white bucktail is the jack of all trades, just keep it on the move, simulate prey fish and you should be able to dial in on your target species. Good luck & tight lines :)
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some awesome feedback. I head north out of Boca more often than not, hopefully we'll cross paths one day. Thanks again, I really appreciate the support. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi Heath - awesome video, thank you for sharing. One question ... why do you like the simple clinch know vs the improved clinch knot where you bring the tag end back through? I don't trust a simple clinch, am I wrong? Thanks and keep the videos coming.
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. The clinch knot question... My answer is I don't know. I've caught marlin with the basic clinch knot... The improved is called improved for a reason, but I think it's just my natural habit to go with the simple version. The only place I'm careful with clinch knots is with braid... Usually go with a doubled up palomar knot. Wish I had a better answer... LOL... Other than old dog new trick. It's great to hear from you. I really appreciate the support. Tight lines & take care ;)
This is an awesome video. Any tips for shallow water saltwater fishing? Just moved to the outer banks and was told that drum, blue, and trout like to bite these jigs
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some stellar feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. In the coming months I'll be covering some reef fishing, going for yellowtail snapper, grouper and small mackerel. Some of the tactics may apply for you up there. For now, I'd work that bucktail until it's beat up. Trolling it should get you into the bite. Moving into new places and exploring new grounds is always both tough and exciting. Anglers, by nature are secretive about spots, so I would stick to publicly marked spots on your GPS and then start your research. Hope this helps. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks for watching and asking a good question... I troll the 1/2 ounce bucktail jigs... 6 to 8 knots about 200 feet out. Thanks for the positive feedback, I really appreciate it. Good luck out there. Tight lines & take care :)
Hello again,I enjoyed your video on the bucktail jig as i have two. One is 5/8 and the other is 2oz. For trolling would you use either size ? Also, how would ou attach the jig to the Liter ? Would you just tie a knot on 30 lb mono or would you use a crimp.. My wife and i are new to fishing and just trying to figure this all out... Thanks so much.
Thanks a million for watching and asking some great questions. Personally, I would go with your 5/8 ounce tied onto the 30lb mono... Use a basic clinch knot... Troll it between 6 & 8 knots over the deep edge of the reef... Between 70 and 180 feet. Also, you'll want to keep it handy if you're ever out and you see dolphin or tuna... Pitch it out and reel it in as fast as you can, that should entice the impulse to feed and get you into the bite. Entirely awesome to have you joining the fishing family... Hopefully ypur journeys into the blue bring you many years of excitement, happiness and stories to share. Great to hear from you. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks for watching and asking a brilliant question... I do use braid, but only for certain applications, such as, planer trolling or deep dropping. I prefer mono on spinners because of the shock absorbency factor. When the fish hits, the line stretches up to 30% of it's length and sets the hook nicely and I can just reel down on the fish. I find braid has a less shock absorbent factor, personally speaking, so, I feel more comfortable using mono on spinners. Thanks again for allowing me to explain myself. Take care & stay healthy :)
Hello there Heath, one question about trolling these jigs : In the last section of your video, you catch tuna or bonito with them so obviously you troll them from the surface, without using any sinkers. Have you ever tried them with sinkers, in order to target some deep dwelling fish? Best wishes from Turkey,
Yes you can definitely troll them down in the water column. Sometimes I'll put one on a planer... it's catches fish down deep too. Here's a link to a video I made of the bucktail jig being trolled on a planer ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UOJi_geItzY.html
Personally, I wouldn't. Uni to uni is one of the most abrasive connections you can use... I'd either use the spider hitch / no-name combo... or use an Alberto knot.
Hi David, Try adding a Gulp 3" grub on the hook as a trailer. It adds some action and scent. Flounder in New Jersey love them. Blue fish generally don't need a trailer but you need to fish them fast. Good luck, Mickey
Hi Mickey, great advice... thanks for adding on some helpful info that I would've never thought of. Hope all is well with you and your family. Take care & stay healthy :)
I live in fort lauderdale and fish out of Hillsboro inlet usually trolling rapalas/yozuris and just got into planer trolling. I want to start jigging bucktails in 50-100 feet of water for whatever bites..any tips on what # of ounces to use for jigging a white bucktail at those depths jigging up and down on the bottom
I know this is an older video, hope you'll still respond. When trolling it do you step up to the 1oz that you spoke of and do you add a snap swivel to the equation?
I don't have 59 rods and reels such as yourself. Would tying the clinch not to a clip (for quick interchange) instead of directly to the lure be an issue?
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. You can a small #5 swivel... I'm sure it wouldn't hurt. Speed jigging the bucktail horizontally or vertically is all about triggering the impulse to feed. If its not working try going without. Every angler's personal situation is different, you have to do what works for you. Out-of-the-box thinking and learning failures are the greatest assets. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. So, I'm going to assume you are referencing the connection between the mainline and leader. The answer is yes, you can definitely use a swivel. I prefer to knot these 2 lines together at this point as it gives the presentation a bit more of added stealth. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)
Excellent info. Just what I was looking for. As a side note, if you want to make your channel a little more professional, get an inexpensive lapel mic for your audio. Not that we couldn't understand you, but it takes the room reverb out of your audio and you sound much better and more professional.
Thanks a boat load for watching some more. I truly and sincerely appreciate your support for the channel. Couldn't do this without you. Yes, my sound quality has always been on my mind, and I continue to research for the right mic. Problem is, GoPro mic port is on the inside of a small watertight door on the casing, thus, exposing the fragile inner-workings... I wouldn't want to ruin my camera's out on the water from exposure to the elements. I would love to find an external mic though. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Silicone caulking can be made to produce a gasket if you want to DIY a custom gasket to keep water out of the GOPRO while the mic is plugged in. You simply get a tube and place the amount you need in a bowl of warm water. Knead it until it becomes consistent to your liking then you can form it to the area you need. If you want to be able to remove the gasket easily, spray some Pam non stick cooking spray in the area where you're applying the silicone and it will act as a release agent so that you can remove the gasket without it sticking to the GOPRO housing material. You could drill a small hole in the "mic door" and actually plug the mic in while the door is closed and plugged into the GO PRO, then apply your silicone and it will custom shape itself around the mic plug cable. Once it dries, it should have a pretty high degree of water resistance, and maybe even water proof up to a point.
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Here's a video on silicone mold making, but you get the idea. Plug your mic cable in, then apply the silicone to perfectly mold itself around your mic cable and the mic port. Since the silicone will perfect mold itself around your mic cable, it should make it pretty much water resistant, and if you can figure out how to do it with the door to the port being closed (ie drill a hole. If you're not using the mic, simply make another mold to fill the entire area with silicone, then close the door to the port. Water still can't get in.) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8ekC1x0Coi4.html
@@thecentralscrutinizerr Thanks for the idea. Guess I am gonna have to get creative if I ever want to solve the audio issues I'm having. A solution isn't gonna just fall out of the sky. Thanks again. Tight lines ;)
Thanks a million for watching and asking my opinion on this subject. Over the years I've used several different manufacturers of bucktail jigs and I always find myself coming back to spro. For some reason they produce the most strikes and catches. I am not endorsed or sponsored by them at all I'm just giving my honest opinion when it comes to the tools of the trade that I used to get the job done. The Berkeley jigs are good and they will put you into the bite but personally I prefer the ones from spro. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. No, I would rather take the calculated risk using the more stealthy approach of fluorocarbon, rather than wire leader, and increase the probability of hook up. Might sound foolish, but remember predators usually sever the tail off prey first then swing back around to finished the job. The tail end is where the hook lies. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. The spider hitch to a no-name knot works great for casting. I avoid the uni to uni. I learned years ago that uni to uni is very abrasive with only one connecting point between the two lines and it doesn't work well for mono to fluoro or for using two different pound test lines. The no-name knot actually threads your leader onto your main line. they're both very stream line knots. I cast out for fish busting on top quite frequently when I'm running and gunning. Hope this answers your question. Again, I appreciate the support. Tight lines & take care :)
I don't have a boat and usually fish off the bridges in the keys or the platforms in Bill Baggs state park in key biscayne. Would u recommend a 1oz or 1/2oz??
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Seeing that you'll be casting and retrieving, I would probably go with the heavier 1 oz. That way you get some distance and the wind wind won't catch it as bad. Then, I'd jig and retrieve as fast as I could. Good luck, hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a boat load for watching and asking a great question. Personally, I think a 5 ounce bucktail is a giant jig that is used for deep water or high current situations. However, it never hurts to give it a try. My jigs range from 1/2 ounce to 1 ounce, to put it into perspective. Hope this helps. Good luck on the jetties. Tight lines & take care ;)
Dude! Anybody that isn't trolling one of these is missing something. We were pulling a couple of plastic squid on big jigheads, and one of these bucktails, and that jig just kept getting destroyed. Once THAT was featherless, we switched to a beach jig - a pompano jig - NOT a goofy jig, but a shorter hair slightly smaller version of the bucktail. Tipped it with a catfish skin, and a 66" sailfish got reeled in on it. None of the "trolling lures" got hit. Not once. Don't discount trolling a bucktail!
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. The answer is yes, they most definitely troll awesome in the open ocean. I truly believe in this jig style & color. I've fished with it for over 30 years. Honestly, I've probably caught more fish on a white bucktail jig, than any other bait or lure out there. If you're interested in seeing it trolled, here's a link to a video I've recently uploaded where I catch a nice sailfish with it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dNvMoQ8DR5A.html Hope this helps. Thanks again for your comment and support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. I use the spider hitch / no-mane knot combo because of it's sho x k absorbing qualities... When the fish strikes the lines stretches instead of creating a single point of resistance, i have 2 lines threaded together, thus decreasing my chance of knot failure or line abrasion failure. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care :)
Thanks for watching and asking an interesting question. Yes, one time I lost a complete rod & reel set up, it was a Penn Spinfisher V 8500 on a 7 foot Paraflex Star Rod total cost around $400... Needless to say I wasn't too happy, but it was totally my fault. Now, I take preventative measures, and I haven't lost any gear since. I always say, we learn from our failures. Hope that answers your question. Take care :)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing hi on 0:16 and 0:20 could you please tel how you catch those fish? Will it work using a bucktail? Share your tips please!
Thanks for watching and asking a good question. I am no freshwater specialist by any means, but 1/4oz should be good to go. All depends if you're fishing in current. Good luck. Take care :)
@feral goat Interesting to see him say it’s not a good snook lure. Probably my favorite to throw on the beach. Gets bites when soft plastics or hard bites aren’t working. I go with a light 1/4oz or 1/8thoz size to sightfish snook in the surf. If they’re ripping bait schools you can rip it through and you’ll usually get ate. If the snook are cruising or chilling and not feeding, you can get them to eat just by irritating them. Sometimes it takes 5 casts to the same fish but eventually they’ll eat whereas soft plastics or hardbaits the fish will spook if you get it to close to them. My absolute favorite to throw in crystal clear water on calm days. Flairhawks are better for deeper channels and stronger currents and seem to get the big bite more. But I’ve had good success using them around bridges in the 1/4oz 1/2oz size in calmer conditions. I have yet to throw them on the flats and mangroves, but that’s just because of the grass. I think my rule of thumb is if my usual plastics and hardbaits are spooking them or just getting followed, and they won’t take a shrimp plastic, I put on the all white spro and good things happen with the snook. White seems to best even in dirty conditions or at night, which is weird because that’s not the case with other lures I throw. I plan trying them more as a starter in different situations. It’s ability to get bites from no feeding fish is a unique one and the fact you can fish them a million different ways makes them super versatile, and they cast extremely well.
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. Yes they do... I can second your fact. When I say everything eats a white bucktail jig... I mean everything. Thanks for sharing. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Here in South Florida Mahi are commonly referred to as dolphin. Mahi Mahi is the Hawaiian term for the dolphin fish of which there are only 2 know species... The common dolphin and the pompano dolphin. The terms are interchangeable... However, most folks around the world recognize the name Mahi Mahi, and associate it with this fish. Hope this helps. Take care :)
