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Buck-O™

$2.69

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Description

Description Details Tips The consistent gyrating motion produced by the Smile Blade gives the Buck-O creates a deadly presentation when pursuing salmon and steelhead in turbid waters or when used behind a diver in high water conditions. What species do you target with the Buck-O? The Buck-O is ideal for targeting Chinook and Coho salmon, as well as steelhead. It can be trolled, casted or drifted. It's proven itself on tough-to-please steelhead and salmon where placing the whirling Smile Blade in their face almost forces them to bite out of territorial aggression.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Salmon, Steelhead, Salmon & Steelhead
Presentation
Variable, Gyrating/whirling Smile Blade
Techniques
Casting, Trolling, Vertical Jigging
Conditions
Dirty Water, Current, Turbid/dirty Water
SeasonFall
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a salmon and steelhead presentation built around a Smile Blade that creates a consistent gyrating flash and vibration. It is suited for turbid water and high-water conditions, and can be trolled, cast, or drifted, especially behind a diver or where aggressive territorial strikes are likely.

Pros

  • Strong rotating flash and vibration from the Smile Blade
  • Effective in turbid or high-water conditions
  • Versatile for trolling, casting, or drifting

Cons

  • Specialized for salmon/steelhead rather than general-purpose fishing
  • Likely less effective in very clear water without added flash

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