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Fishing lures · Bucktail Jigs
Fishing Lures Bearded Buzzbait Bucktail Jig
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Options
Size: 1.5 ounces
- 1.5 ounces
- 1.45 ounces
- 0.75 ounces
- Item weight
- 0.75 Ounces
Quick take
Heavy bucktail jigs with silicone skirt and 3D eyes that flutter and produce rolling action for bottom-feeding saltwater species.
Best for
- Jigging flats and deeper channels
- Fishing tidal zones for flounder and fluke
- Targeting species that feed near structure
Skip if
- You fish clear shallow water where jigs spook fish
- You cast in areas with dense cover and snags
Strengths
- 3D eyes and vibrant colors attract fast-hitting saltwater fish
- Silicone skirt produces action even on slow retrieves
- 1/0 worm hook snags less often than treble hooks
Trade-offs
- Lead head and heavy weight require stout tackle and effort
- Bucktail and silicone can fray with use in rocky areas
- May be overkill for small inshore species like pinfish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Flounder
How deep and around what
It runs down to 50 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 50 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 ounces | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1.45 ounces, 1.5 ouncesThis one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
|
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Lures Bearded Bucktail Saltwater Jigs, 1.45 oz, 4-Pack | Lure weight:1.45 oz | Length:5 in | Hook size:1/0 | Maximum diving depth:50 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), bass, walleye and flounder |
| Fishing Lures Bearded Buzzbait Bucktail Jig | Lure weight:— | Length:5 in | Hook size:1/0 | Maximum diving depth:50 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), bass, walleye and flounder |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 50 ft |
| Hook size | 1/0 |
| Pack count | 4 |
| Target species | Bass, Flounder and Walleye |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 50 ft.
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