TinMan Tackle

Smilin" Bill Bucktails

$5.25 - $12

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Description

Beginning on 2-15-2026 the upper size limit on Smilin' Bill bucktails will be lifted. All size will be available. Bare heads and heads that are painted but not dressed will all be available in all sizes as normal. These are an all time classic lure primarily used in the surf for game fish like Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Channel bass, Redfish and a long list of others. Quality manufacturing includes Mustad # 34185 2x strong, forged and plated hooks, heat cured powder paint for the primary coat, vinyl sprayed accent colors that are clear coated overall, deer hair tail dressing and epoxy coated wraps to stand up to toothy critters. The color selection shown isn't the only ones available. Only your imagination is the limit. If you don't see what you want, just ask! If I can make it I will.

Specifications

Category

Inshore Jigs

Target Species

inshore

Techniques

casting, jigging

Water Column

bottom

Action

subtle bucktail flutter

Conditions

current, open water, rocky

Field Notes

Classic surf bucktail for working along beaches, inlets, and other inshore structure for striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, and redfish. Best fished with a cast-and-retrieve or lift-and-drop presentation near the bottom or through current seams.

Pros

  • Classic inshore bucktail profile
  • Strong Mustad 2x hooks
  • Painted, clear-coated, and epoxy-finished for durability

Cons

  • No exact weight or size listed
  • Color options are custom and not fully specified

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