Making bucktails

[beaver]

I got a bunch of bucktail making stuff from the edge courtesy of Santa, and although I've only tied three so far, I am pretty terrible at it.

I've attached a pic of the three I've done, then one I bought and I can't seem to bulk them up like andrus does.

I doubt I'll be able to make it to the surf night on making these either, but I'll try.

Any pointers, advice, or criticism is welcome and encouraged.

[wrikerjr]

Beaver,

Those look very good to me and if those were my first three i would be extremely proud. If i am fishing areas with deeper water closer to shore, like a few NJ jetties i go with a sparsely tied bucktail. When i am fishing shallower areas like montauk i go with a denser hair pattern.

I tie more hair by simply tying in multiple stages so your not doing on big wrap. The more hair i tie the more wraps in between when i tie.

With that i am no expert and many people are much better.

Kindest,
Billy

[scottw]

those look great Beaver, I'll take a white 2 1/2 ounce

[FishnGrega]

You kidding me those look just fine! Nice work!

[kickin' bass ass]

which one is the andrus?those will work,nice job.just like anything else the more you do it the better youll get youll see!ps a good strong vise ,one that spins on its axis will help ALOT

[chefchris]

yeah bro those look great!!!!

Im not a fan of the andrus, i like a thinner bucktails myself.

just keep at it. theres a guy in montauk who ties the most insane bucktails ive ever seen. I picked up a few, but havent used them, there mini works of art.

[beaver]

Thanks for the comments. I like the bulk of the andrus. It allows for a slower retrieve. But since I fish a lot in the canal, these sparsely tied jigs might work out. I'll try and tie some up and get them out to you guys.

I have a crappy vise, but it looks like a nice one would be a good investment.

[chefchris]

send me a care package!!! return the favor

[beaver]

It will be a while Chris but I'll get you some. Only have between 3/4 and 2oz heads though. Not sure if that is your style. Didn't think you fished anything under 6oz with 15/0 trebles.

[Awesome John]

The striped ones will approve of those....
catching on a bucktail you made your self has an extra "rush" that is cool