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dockboylures

Posted 2/24/2007 8:55 PM (#241275)
Subject: DockBoy Lures Bucktails

Posts: 97

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

I know a lot of people do this but ive started making some bucktails and was wondering what people think of them. Also I was wondering if the hook is better placed above the lure body like in the first picture or below like in the second picture or if it doesnt matter. Personally i like above the lure body because the hook doesnt get caught in the skirt. If you want to see better photos you can go to www.xanga.com/dockboylures

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Grunt Lures

Posted 2/24/2007 10:18 PM (#241284 - in reply to #241275)
Subject: Re: DockBoy Lures Bucktails

Posts: 786

Location: Minnesota

What size blades are you using? Looking good! Can't go wrong with the good double bladed bucktail.

dockboylures

Posted 2/24/2007 11:20 PM (#241289 - in reply to #241284)
Subject: Re: DockBoy Lures Bucktails

Posts: 97

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

size 8 colorado from stamina. bait is 9" long in all.

Medford Fisher

Posted 2/26/2007 12:53 PM (#241598 - in reply to #241275)
Subject: Re: DockBoy Lures Bucktails

Posts: 1060

Location: Medford, WI

Could you tell me where you got the skirts from or if you make them yourself? I want to start making a few of my own and it's just a matter of getting the right materials and whether I want to attempt tying hair/feather or buy pre-tied/skirted ones. As far as the hook placement; I'm no expert, but personally I would choose the one further away. Same as your reasoning and then when you catch that pig you don't have to worry about another set of hooks getting in it if the fish is hooked with the back hook. Great looking bait overall.
-Jake

Dutchman1

Posted 2/27/2007 1:20 PM (#241850 - in reply to #241275)
Subject: Re: DockBoy Lures Bucktails

Posts: 56

I have a question about the use of a clevis to attach a hook. Are they really that strong? Other wise they are good looking. Tim

Steve Jonesi

Posted 2/27/2007 3:20 PM (#241879 - in reply to #241275)
Subject: Re: DockBoy Lures Bucktails

Posts: 2089

Clevis bad....split ringS(plural) good. Steve

muskymeyer

Posted 2/27/2007 3:44 PM (#241882 - in reply to #241879)
Subject: Re: DockBoy Lures Bucktails

Posts: 691

Location: nationwide

I agree with Steve Jonesi. Clevis's are not to be used for hook connectors. I would recommend Wolverine Tackle triple split rings.

Corey Meyer

dockboylures

Posted 3/4/2007 1:43 AM (#242699 - in reply to #241598)
Subject: Re: DockBoy Lures Bucktails

Posts: 97

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

bought the skirt material in precut single pads from stamina and then i put 5 pads together with the rubberband to make the skirt. I like it because you can mix a lot of colors into one skirt and its really easy. And for the clevis thing, should i do it like the cowgirls do it where its just a split ring around the wire?

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