Match Your Leader Size To Your Bucktails

Now that we’re in full blown summer mode, there is one lure type that stands out above the rest.

- John Bette

Bucktails (or as some will refer to them, in-line spinners) appeal to both the casting and trolling crowds. If you are fishing in the summer months, at some point you should give a bucktail a considerable amount of time. Their track record speaks for itself.

One misconception is thinking summer is the time of year to only use big bladed bucktails, and that smaller bladed baits are better for early season fishing. While bigger bucktails have proven to be very effective, you don’t want to fall into the trap of not downsizing in the blade department when necessary.