Bucktail Jigs for Striped Bass

Jigs such as the bucktail in a variety of sizes are hard to beat.

The Bucktail Jig is probably the most widely used, and versatile,lure for striped bass fishing there is.
Bucktail jigs are a favorite lure with Striped Bass anglers.
There have been many a trophy striper taken on a Bucktail Jig.
You can cast them, jig them, troll them or even use them on downriggers.
The length of the hair on a bucktail is very important.
The hair should be at least 4 in. long, this allows the bait to fall slower which will draw more strikes.
The addition of a curly-tail, soft-bait to the hook is recommended when trolling.