Nothing really beats the Bucktail Jig for classic vibe and pure fish catching effectiveness. The flow of natural bucktail will lure fish year round. If I had to restrict myself to one lure for a whole season… fishing for a variety of species – I would choose the Bucktail Jig. Check out the underwater footage in the end of the video to see just how lifelike the hair moves during retrieve as well as pauses. This version is spiced up with a touch of pearl crystal flash and small 3D eyes – but these add-ons are optional. To speed the process I also use UV-resin, but again… ordinary varnish will also do just fine. You are gonna need some of these this season – I’m just saying ;0)
For more info on Bucktail Jigs check out my blog on this link: https://michaeljensens.com/angling/?s=bucktail+jigs
The Classic Bucktail Jig (Pattern with affiliate links)
- Hook: Your choise of jighead, that includes weight. This jig is tied on a leadfree 1/4 oz roundhead – https://amzn.to/2n50Fpw
- Thread: Red and strong – https://amzn.to/2oCtiea
- Tail: a few strands of pearl crystal flash – https://amzn.to/2oEscyz
- Wing/hackle: White bucktail under the hook. Over that lavender and olive bucktail. Tie in 8-10 strands of pearl crystal flash – https://amzn.to/2ovvcwW
- Head: Tying tread covered with Loon UV clear finish flow or regular lacquer – https://amzn.to/2nSIMdw
- Eyes: Small 3D eyes glued to the jighead (optional) – https://amzn.to/2oyFlcg
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