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Introduction: Bucktails are up there as one

he art of finesse fishing of the most popular choices

is an intriguing journey for finesse fishing, rivaled by

into the realm of light to dropshots and light little jigs.

T medium tackle, subtle Bucktails are arguably one of the

gear adjustments, and a great easiest jigs to use with no wrong

commitment of time. While way of doing it…seriously, you can

some may raise an eyebrow at often literally just drop to the

the perceived complexity, I was bottom and leave the rod in the

once among those skeptics until holder whilst the rocking of the

I embraced the challenge and boat gives it “action”.

discovered that finesse fishing It’s not always that simple though

need not be as daunting as it and here I’ll do my best to walk

seems! Allow me to break the you through the tips, tricks and

basics down for you as I see them basics to master deepsea fishing

and have experienced them. with Bucktails in a nutshell.

Angler’s Talk Digital •JANUARY 2024