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XFISHMAN · Bucktail Jigs
XFISHMAN Bucktail Jigs, 1/4 oz, White
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Options
- Item weight
- 7 Grams
Quick take
Saltwater bucktail jigs with hair skirts for inshore and nearshore jigging.
Best for
- Redfish and striped bass in flats and deeper channels
- Snook around structure
- Jigging over grass and sand near structure
Skip if
- You need topwater action
- You fish in heavy current requiring heavier jigs
Strengths
- Bucktail skirt breathes and moves with minimal jigging effort
- Crystal mixing adds flash and attracts fish from distance
- Needle-point hook penetrates tough mouths
Trade-offs
- Bucktail can tangle if not properly stored
- Hair-jig skirts fray after multiple fish
- Limited to saltwater; not suitable for freshwater
Fishing fit
- Species
- Redfish
- Snook & tarpon
- Striped bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse -3 Pack, Zebra Crazy Pink-3 Pack | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| White -3 PackThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Zebra Black -3 Pack | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4oz(7g)This one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2oz(14g) | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 oz(28g), 1-1/2 oz(42g), 2oz (56g) | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| XFISHMAN Bucktail Jigs, 1/4 oz, White | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:White -3 Pack | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| XFISHMAN Bucktail Hair Jigs, 1 oz, 3-Pack Assorted | Lure weight:1 oz | Color:White -3 Pack | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| XFISHMAN Bucktail Jigs, 1 1/2 oz, White | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Color:White -3 Pack | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is White.
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