Additional Weight to Small Bucktails
backdraft
Posted 11/6/2012 4:29 PM (#596383)
Subject: Additional Weight to Small Bucktails




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After seeing that picture of the Mille Lacs monster I'm thinking I need to "size up" some of my lures...wow.

Anyhow, I'm using a TI MH 9' rod and having a bit of a difficult time casting smaller bucktails - I'm talking about 3/4 to 1 oz. Musky Killers, Giant Killers, Baby Girl's, etc.

Anybody have any creative ways to add more weight to these smaller offerings?

Backdraft
5th lake Brad
Posted 11/6/2012 5:32 PM (#596392 - in reply to #596383)
Subject: Re: Additional Weight to Small Bucktails





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Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI
Bell sinker works...
thrax_johnson
Posted 11/6/2012 6:11 PM (#596393 - in reply to #596383)
Subject: Re: Additional Weight to Small Bucktails





Posts: 313


Location: Bemidji, Lake Vermilion
Try using a Stealth weighted leader. I used a 1oz one a lot this year with smaller bucktails and spinnerbaits.
Guest
Posted 11/6/2012 7:15 PM (#596405 - in reply to #596383)
Subject: RE: Additional Weight to Small Bucktails


rubber core sinkers work good as does coiled lead,bell sinkers but the stealth weighted leaders are the way to go..
shaley
Posted 11/6/2012 8:02 PM (#596409 - in reply to #596405)
Subject: RE: Additional Weight to Small Bucktails





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Location: Iowa Great Lakes
I throw showgirls and a few mepps sized with a Trinidad 14 on a 9' TI XH without issues....
Killerbug
Posted 11/7/2012 5:57 AM (#596453 - in reply to #596383)
Subject: Re: Additional Weight to Small Bucktails





Posts: 339


Location: Denmark
Squeeze an SG lead sinker onto the wire.

http://www.fishingbuddy.com.sg/imagelib/products/1327/split%20shot....