Bucktail Leaders with Blades
MuskieMedic
Posted 5/1/2003 11:55 PM (#68728)
Subject: Bucktail Leaders with Blades





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Location: Stevens Point, WI
Has anyone ever tried the bucktail leaders that have a willow blade and clevis on them? I noticed a whole section with some neat color patterns at Fleet Farm and well....you know I had to pick one up to try it. I could see the benefit of added flash and vibration, but will this make fish go for that blade and not the bait itself, thereby reducing the hooking percentage of a bucktail?
ghoti
Posted 5/2/2003 7:14 AM (#68743 - in reply to #68728)
Subject: RE: Bucktail Leaders with Blades




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Location: Stevens Point, Wi.
I've been making and using them for years. Some with small blades and some with prop type spinners. At times they seem to make a difference in fish seen. They also work great on twitch and jerk baits. Never had a problem with fish hitting the blades.
MJB_04
Posted 5/2/2003 7:38 AM (#68748 - in reply to #68728)
Subject: RE: Bucktail Leaders with Blades





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If you had the blade closer to the bait, I think it would simulate your bait feeding on smaller food. I know a few who believe that a feeding baitfish is a great trigger for muskies.

MJB
MuskyMidget
Posted 5/2/2003 10:55 AM (#68798 - in reply to #68728)
Subject: RE: Bucktail Leaders with Blades




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I think you are talking about the Billy Finn Toga leaders. I have used them a little bit, with no success. I'm sure they will produce if I would've given them more time.
MuskieMedic
Posted 5/2/2003 11:27 AM (#68811 - in reply to #68728)
Subject: RE: Bucktail Leaders with Blades





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Location: Stevens Point, WI
They are the Billy Finn model. I plan on making some of my own solid leaders this year and will try to experiment with different blade styles and colors.