Thank you Art!!! I love bucktail myself, it was the first material I tied with. I'll be doing more bucktail in the coming month as hair jig season is approaching. There are many patterns that I have not shared on here as of yet so stay tuned!!!
Thanks a lot Vern!!!! He showed me how well that technique works and this one worked really well and is easy to do. I hope you have a ton of success with it, thanks again for watching and commenting!!!!
Last year that jig produced a 5lb 3oz smallmouth while walleye fishing!!! I'm not much of a walleye angler but my buddy takes me with him and snap jigging bucktails is fun and it works!!
Awesome to see some walleye patterns. Going out for those and smallies next weekend on susquehanna river. We shall see what happens. Thank you good sir!!
I just found your channel and I've been binge watching a a lot of your videos. I fish for crappie, yellow bass, perch and walleye. A lot of the patterns that I see could be modified for spring and fall walleye. I don't do any tying (yet), but I'm very inspired to give it a try...I'm already getting a list together of the supplies. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you Todd!!! I'll admit I'm out of my element when it comes to walleye. The only jigs I tie to target walleye specifically were done with input from my friend that avidly pursues them. If you decide to jump in and give it a shot please don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it, I'll gladly offer any assistance I can.
Ok buddy....I just ordered basically everything to get into tying bass fishing jigs. I have a very cheap vise that I messed with yesterday and said nope...ordered the one like you use. I did skimp on what I could for initial trial and error. Love to bend your ear more about this hobby one day. This winter is planned for casting lead....have to build my reloading/bait making table first.
Markisuncfan, that is awesome!!!! I learned to tie on a cheap 2A vise and used it for years. Had I known how much better my tying could get by getting a better vise I would have got one from the beginning. There is no problem with being frugal, you don't need expensive bobbins or things like that when starting out. Once you start doing it and find you like it, well then there is plenty of time to upgrade. I will say this, if you like it and want to get better tools, start scissors, they will make tying a lot easier as well. As for right now just get use to tying and remember that I'm here to help. My email is smalljaw67@gmail.com and you can contact me if you need help, good luck on the new hobby!!!
Nice looking jig, I don't fish for walleye but I fish a damiki rig in winter for smallies, I use that same head with a minnow style bait, I bet this would work good for that. Gonna tie a few, let you know how it works out. Thanks again for sharing, really appreciate what you do.
Thanks Paul!!! I know of the Damiki rig, I had a friend that fished Cherokee lake. He would always ask me to make him 3/8oz minnow heads with a 1/0 to rig up a 3" Damiki Armor Shad. That was a few years ago before everyone else heard about that deal. I do like this freestyle head though because it balances perfect and it was actually made for that rig. You out to try using bucktail instead of the plastic and see how it turns out, I'd love to know if it works for you!!!
@@smalljaw I will, Cherokee is my home lake and it's popular here but I don't know anyone who uses bucktail for that presentation, maybe we'll start a new trend lol
Very nice sj. That black over white pattern has been a staple for deep water walleye here but tied on a flat head jig. I think black over purple has gained favor in recent years. Whether fished with a snap crackle or pop I couldn't tell ya ;o) Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Joe!!! That is funny you mentioned those colors. The other patterns I tie like this for walleye are black and white, and black and purple!! I don't fish for walleye much and only with my friend but I know that I do like the snap jigging bucktails technique, that is a lot of fun.
@@smalljaw I made the rice crispy joke because I really don't know what "snap" jigging is. :o/ I think I saw them do it with Jigging Raps on a Lindner fishing show. 99% of my fishing is from shore on the lake or a river, so jigs make up most of my baits. Less $$.$$ loss compared to a lure xo( Heck, I may be doing a technique and not know it has a name. I do know I learn good stuff on this channel... thanks :o)
@@joeduca8582 Joe, when you saw Al Lindner working the jigging rap for walleye you saw snap jigging. It is the same technique only done with bucktail jigs rather than a jigging rap.
@@smalljaw Cool. Then I have done that... but with various jigging spoons like Hopkins. Also with Mann's Little George - mopped up a school of silver bass with that awesome lure. Heddon's Sonar in perch too, great on smallies too. Thanks sj!
SJ I tie one similar to this for sauger. The only difference is I b use a 1.25 ounce head and then I incorporate a stinger hook. I b have to use the heavier weight because of current. The stinger hook is used for short strikes and also to pin a toughy minnow to the main hook. Same exact color pattern though. As you stated this color pattern works really well.
Alex, I've tied them for my friend with a small stinger treble hook that he pins to a minnow. This is one he wanted to use for snap jigging so it was made with a thinner, more minnow like profile. I made quite a few on different heads with different hooks and this one was the winner. I hope it continues to work well.
I am sure it will continue to work well. On a side note I was looking back through some of your videos and I remember discussing your pro smallmouth jig. You do have a a video that you call stealth. I know you said you didn't think you had a color called stealth but you do. I really like that pattern because you use some silicon at the end that looks like it is clear and has some blue flake in it. Really great looking pattern. As many videos as you ha e shared with us I can see where you might forget about one you shared with us. I wanted to ask you a question about making eyes for your crayfish patterns. I have been playing around with making my own eyes for crayfish patterns. I use 50 lb clear cheap line and what I do is cut a piece about 2 inches and then I heat the ends up with a lighter until two round balls form at the ends. I then paint the ends with black paint. It really makes realistic eyes for crayfish patterns. I really don't think it matters to the fish bit it really looks realistic. I am sure you already know about this. I have tied some real small jigs for shellcracker and I use smaller diameter line when making the eyes. I especially like using the eyes when I make a grass shrimp jig. I make these in 1/64 and 1/80 ounce. I have had great success on these as well. Thanks for sharing another fantastic pattern. Oh by the way I finally finished my silicon purchases. I have enough to last me a lifetime now! I know one thing it doesn't take long before you get a lot of money invested in them. I am set now for retirement as far as tying jigs are concerned.
Obviously here in Australia there is no Walleye or Smallmouth... However I have been tying that exact recipe for quite a while now... my only difference is I do not add the Krystal flash lateral lines instead I tie in white U.V. polar chenille for flash around the neck...By the way in the freshwater over here it smashes bass, redfin and cod...regards B.J.
B.J., it obviously works for other species but I've only ever caught walleye and smallmouth with it. It does look good in the water so I don't see why other fish wouldn't eat it.
Thank you Noah!!! I'm sorry Noah, I don't pour large enough heads that are good for bucktail. There are some waters I fish that have stripers but I don't fish for them at all. If you check out my preacher jig video that would be a striper jig if it were larger without the feathers.
How are you today sir ?? Good to see you again Carl Northeast Ohio : I also do fish for walleye can you tie a round ball quarter ounce p chartreuse green who is your twist more of an idea that I request but I'd love to see what you could do respect the hell out of you pal see you next time 👊👊👍😃
Thank you Carl!! Yeah, I've tied some in chartreuse and orange but I can see green working as well. I also made some in 1/4oz with a 2/0 VMC 9147 for shallower water.
Nice tie. After all these years; it's hard to beat a bucktail jig!
Thank you Gary!!! The bucktail jig was always good and now it is getting popular again!!
Dan, nice tie. I’ve always liked tying with buck tail/deer hair. Lots of different color combos you could use with this jig,
Thank you Art!!! I love bucktail myself, it was the first material I tied with. I'll be doing more bucktail in the coming month as hair jig season is approaching. There are many patterns that I have not shared on here as of yet so stay tuned!!!
I’m a big on wallies definitely adding a few to the box thank you & your friend for this 👍 all the best - vern
Thanks a lot Vern!!!! He showed me how well that technique works and this one worked really well and is easy to do. I hope you have a ton of success with it, thanks again for watching and commenting!!!!
Never been wallie fishing but I can see this one working! 👍👍
Ha! Your not missing much
Last year that jig produced a 5lb 3oz smallmouth while walleye fishing!!! I'm not much of a walleye angler but my buddy takes me with him and snap jigging bucktails is fun and it works!!
Awesome to see some walleye patterns. Going out for those and smallies next weekend on susquehanna river. We shall see what happens. Thank you good sir!!
Thanks Hubert!!! I like to fish the Susquehanna river, the Halifax area down to Duncannon is a good stretch.
@@smalljaw I will be around Binghamton next week. One of my favorite spots of all time. Tight lines!
Great looking jig. Simple colors easy to tie. I bought a Griffin Odyssey spider vice and a good vice sure makes it easier tieing.
Thanks Rich!!! That vise is really good for the price and is a lot easier than a normal 2A vise!!
I just found your channel and I've been binge watching a a lot of your videos. I fish for crappie, yellow bass, perch and walleye. A lot of the patterns that I see could be modified for spring and fall walleye. I don't do any tying (yet), but I'm very inspired to give it a try...I'm already getting a list together of the supplies. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you Todd!!! I'll admit I'm out of my element when it comes to walleye. The only jigs I tie to target walleye specifically were done with input from my friend that avidly pursues them. If you decide to jump in and give it a shot please don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it, I'll gladly offer any assistance I can.
Ok buddy....I just ordered basically everything to get into tying bass fishing jigs. I have a very cheap vise that I messed with yesterday and said nope...ordered the one like you use. I did skimp on what I could for initial trial and error. Love to bend your ear more about this hobby one day. This winter is planned for casting lead....have to build my reloading/bait making table first.
Markisuncfan, that is awesome!!!! I learned to tie on a cheap 2A vise and used it for years. Had I known how much better my tying could get by getting a better vise I would have got one from the beginning. There is no problem with being frugal, you don't need expensive bobbins or things like that when starting out. Once you start doing it and find you like it, well then there is plenty of time to upgrade. I will say this, if you like it and want to get better tools, start scissors, they will make tying a lot easier as well. As for right now just get use to tying and remember that I'm here to help. My email is smalljaw67@gmail.com and you can contact me if you need help, good luck on the new hobby!!!
Nice tie👍
No walleye around here but I like the pattern none the less. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks Hank!!
Nice looking jig, I don't fish for walleye but I fish a damiki rig in winter for smallies, I use that same head with a minnow style bait, I bet this would work good for that. Gonna tie a few, let you know how it works out. Thanks again for sharing, really appreciate what you do.
Thanks Paul!!! I know of the Damiki rig, I had a friend that fished Cherokee lake. He would always ask me to make him 3/8oz minnow heads with a 1/0 to rig up a 3" Damiki Armor Shad. That was a few years ago before everyone else heard about that deal. I do like this freestyle head though because it balances perfect and it was actually made for that rig. You out to try using bucktail instead of the plastic and see how it turns out, I'd love to know if it works for you!!!
@@smalljaw I will, Cherokee is my home lake and it's popular here but I don't know anyone who uses bucktail for that presentation, maybe we'll start a new trend lol
@@paulhirschfield7214 you may just end up loading the boat, I really hope it works!!!
@@smalljaw I'll keep you posted
Very nice sj. That black over white pattern has been a staple for deep water walleye here but tied on a flat head jig. I think black over purple has gained favor in recent years. Whether fished with a snap crackle or pop I couldn't tell ya ;o) Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Joe!!! That is funny you mentioned those colors. The other patterns I tie like this for walleye are black and white, and black and purple!! I don't fish for walleye much and only with my friend but I know that I do like the snap jigging bucktails technique, that is a lot of fun.
@@smalljaw I made the rice crispy joke because I really don't know what "snap" jigging is. :o/ I think I saw them do it with Jigging Raps on a Lindner fishing show. 99% of my fishing is from shore on the lake or a river, so jigs make up most of my baits. Less $$.$$ loss compared to a lure xo( Heck, I may be doing a technique and not know it has a name. I do know I learn good stuff on this channel... thanks :o)
@@joeduca8582 Joe, when you saw Al Lindner working the jigging rap for walleye you saw snap jigging. It is the same technique only done with bucktail jigs rather than a jigging rap.
@@smalljaw Cool. Then I have done that... but with various jigging spoons like Hopkins. Also with Mann's Little George - mopped up a school of silver bass with that awesome lure. Heddon's Sonar in perch too, great on smallies too. Thanks sj!
SJ I tie one similar to this for sauger. The only difference is I b use a 1.25 ounce head and then I incorporate a stinger hook. I b have to use the heavier weight because of current. The stinger hook is used for short strikes and also to pin a toughy minnow to the main hook. Same exact color pattern though. As you stated this color pattern works really well.
Alex, I've tied them for my friend with a small stinger treble hook that he pins to a minnow. This is one he wanted to use for snap jigging so it was made with a thinner, more minnow like profile. I made quite a few on different heads with different hooks and this one was the winner. I hope it continues to work well.
I am sure it will continue to work well. On a side note I was looking back through some of your videos and I remember discussing your pro smallmouth jig. You do have a a video that you call stealth. I know you said you didn't think you had a color called stealth but you do. I really like that pattern because you use some silicon at the end that looks like it is clear and has some blue flake in it. Really great looking pattern. As many videos as you ha e shared with us I can see where you might forget about one you shared with us. I wanted to ask you a question about making eyes for your crayfish patterns. I have been playing around with making my own eyes for crayfish patterns. I use 50 lb clear cheap line and what I do is cut a piece about 2 inches and then I heat the ends up with a lighter until two round balls form at the ends. I then paint the ends with black paint. It really makes realistic eyes for crayfish patterns. I really don't think it matters to the fish bit it really looks realistic. I am sure you already know about this. I have tied some real small jigs for shellcracker and I use smaller diameter line when making the eyes. I especially like using the eyes when I make a grass shrimp jig. I make these in 1/64 and 1/80 ounce. I have had great success on these as well. Thanks for sharing another fantastic pattern. Oh by the way I finally finished my silicon purchases. I have enough to last me a lifetime now! I know one thing it doesn't take long before you get a lot of money invested in them. I am set now for retirement as far as tying jigs are concerned.
Obviously here in Australia there is no Walleye or Smallmouth... However I have been tying that exact recipe for quite a while now... my only difference is I do not add the Krystal flash lateral lines instead I tie in white U.V. polar chenille for flash around the neck...By the way in the freshwater over here it smashes bass, redfin and cod...regards B.J.
B.J., it obviously works for other species but I've only ever caught walleye and smallmouth with it. It does look good in the water so I don't see why other fish wouldn't eat it.
@@smalljaw well Dan thanks for your reply... I feel the pattern works so well because when wet it mimics a baitfish profile so well.....
Do you buy the economy deer buck tail or??? I hand tie all my other jigs and would like to try to tie buck tail. You recommend getting it at barlows?
Muito top eu também amaro jig uso muito
Can you put glue down on each color hair? Great video. Thanks
Thanks Lance!!! Yes, if you are worried about the hair slipping then by all means, glue away!!!
Could I use my round ball head Gamakatsu mold and file off the skirt collar? Thats the closest ball head mold I have.
Yes, you could use that mold. You also don't need to cut the collar off, it will just give you a slightly larger profile.
That's a winner!!!
Thank you very much!!!
nice could you do a striped bass bucktail jig tutoriel
Thank you Noah!!! I'm sorry Noah, I don't pour large enough heads that are good for bucktail. There are some waters I fish that have stripers but I don't fish for them at all. If you check out my preacher jig video that would be a striper jig if it were larger without the feathers.
Where did you the eyes for this one?
Click on the link, the color number is #948- pearl barlowstackle.com/3-D-Adhesive-Lure-Eyes-14-Inch-P970/
How are you today sir
?? Good to see you again
Carl Northeast Ohio : I also do fish for walleye can you tie a round ball quarter ounce p chartreuse green who is your twist more of an idea that I request but I'd love to see what you could do
respect the hell out of you pal see you next time 👊👊👍😃
Thank you Carl!! Yeah, I've tied some in chartreuse and orange but I can see green working as well. I also made some in 1/4oz with a 2/0 VMC 9147 for shallower water.
Where did you get the eyes and what size? 5mm?
They are 1/4" and the color is pearl-#948 barlowstackle.com/3-D-Adhesive-Lure-Eyes-14-Inch-P970/
What size string do you use?
I use 210 Denier flat waxed nylon.
That was supposed to be you put your twist on it please sorry about the misspelling or wording