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Posted: Sat Jun 20th, 2009 06:39 pm |
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SInce I first saw people using butterfly jigs on this forum, I wondered if many were using the Lucanus jigs, and how they were working out. Any suggestions on colors or sizes or best techniques? I am really interested in how they might work for YT, grouper, pinto bass, sheepshead, etc. They aren't cheap, so I'd like some input before I start experimenting with them.
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 03:16 am |
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I also would be intereseted in knowing more about these jigs as well.I bet they would kickass for yellowtail!I saw some that looked like squid. Mike
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 01:54 pm |
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I had the same thoughts when they hit the market and were so hot that you couldn't buy them at list price. If you think about it, have you read any articles in sport fishing sites or magazines about using them for yellowtail?? I know Mark has caught a couple using them and I think PQ may have also caught one or two, but I bet that is it. I was intrigued by the report of using them for dorado holding deep under floating objects, as they do have a unique appearance and can be worked slowly, with a natural looking swim action. I have used them with some success to fish bottom and rock fish, but they give you a great opportunity to test your Spectra if you let them hit bottom in a rockpile! I lost 3 in one morning fishing Roca Acero and Punta San Pedro, but we did catch 20+ rockfish and spotted bass. All in all, the same people that brought you Lucanus also invented butterfly jigs, and they still use the butterfly-style jig for yellowtail.
PS - Anglers Center online sells a less expensive variation if you want to try them.
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 04:04 pm |
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| Ive caught several yellowtail & 1 dorado in the past 18 months the colors are like any other skirt or jig whatever works that day, like Craig said use spectra most of my hits have been on the way down! good luck Mark
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 05:43 pm |
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| Good info. thanks Mike
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 06:19 pm |
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Yes, this is what I wanted to hear more of, real experiences. I wondered about losing them on the rocks, but hoped they might be more like the butterflies, which I rarely have "snagged" on the bottom, compared to the regular Salas/Tady/Sumo/Iron Mans.
Also thanks for the tip on the similar variety. I'll check that out for sure. I'd really like to try them for grouper, sheepshead and maybe WSB as well as YT.
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 06:43 pm |
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| Pilo used them on the dead whale last week with excellent results. Not sure how they would have compared to other jig lures.
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 10:15 pm |
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Let me tell you is the best jigging since williams lures show out
250 grs spider blue red,pink and orange we cach lot dorados in the dead whale and we hook one wahoo bet cut the lider 100 lbs fuorocarbon.
This winter we used and cach yellowtails and cabrillas and I tested to jigging for gruper and is very good too the 250 grs black,purple.
After we cach dorados we orden lot more now we have maybe 40 jigs and 3 difences sixes,150,250 and 400 grs all colores,.
We fined more ship if get the jigs in ANGLER CENTER ,of california better prices that MELTON or cabelas
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Posted: Mon Jun 22nd, 2009 03:09 am |
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Thanks Pilo, and good luck in the tournment!! Mike
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Posted: Tue Jun 23rd, 2009 09:01 pm |
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Pilo, how are you rigging the Lucanus? Spectra with florocarbon leader or mono topshot? What knot/connection for braided and leader? Suggestions are really appreciated, especially from those who've had the experience.
Matt
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Posted: Wed Jun 24th, 2009 03:27 am |
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Is especial knot I learn the knot in CABO SAN LUCAS is is one and haf foot 100 lbs florourcarbon whit knot 40 lbs momoi top shot 100 yards and back 250 yards 80 lbs spectra, we have 4 spinner reels shimano and 3 avet blue same for casting or jigging.
If you need the knot come see me and I make you couple knots you always fined me and MARINE MART is where is JOE MARLIN BOAT I be happy to help you
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Posted: Wed Jun 24th, 2009 03:34 am |
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Thanks Pilo. Will do next time we get down from Kino this Fall. Sounds interesting and muchas gracias for being willing to share.
Matt and Lynne
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