Ocean Born Bouncing Bucktail 56g 6/0

Ocean Born Bouncing Bucktail 56g – 6/0: The Vertical Finesse Specialist

The Ocean Born Bouncing Bucktail is widely considered the most advanced vertical jigging bucktail available today. At Gerry’s Fishing, we find this 56g (2oz) version to be a powerhouse for deep-water and high-current scenarios. Designed by legendary lure maker Patrick Sébile, the “Bouncer” is engineered to solve the common problems of traditional bucktails, offering a horizontal presentation and erratic action that triggers big predators like Bass, Pollack, and Cod.

Whether you use it “right out of the package” or rig it with a soft plastic trailer, this lure provides a unique gliding and spiraling motion that predators simply haven’t seen before.

Technical Innovation & Design Features

• Center of Gravity Line Tie: Unlike standard bucktails, the line tie is positioned at the center of gravity. This ensures a perfectly horizontal presentation, keeping the lure looking natural even when suspended or worked vertically.

• Patented Sidewings: The specialized wings on the side of the head provide “lift” and stability. They hold the jig upright on the bottom and cause the lure to glide or spiral on the fall, rather than just dropping like a stone.

• Belly Ribs for Turbulence: The ribbed underside creates water turbulence as the lure moves. This not only increases the visual attraction but also creates a “hum” in the water that predators can track via their lateral lines.

• PS Inverse Bend Hook: Fitted with an ultra-strong 6/0 PS Inverse Bend Hook. This unique shape offers superior holding power and strength, significantly reducing the risk of the hook straightening under the pressure of a trophy fish.

• Metal Sleeve Protection: A metal sleeve protects the thread wraps from the teeth of aggressive species (like Pollack or Bluefish), ensuring the bucktail hair stays secure for longer.

Technical Specifications

Tactical Applications

The Bouncing Bucktail 56g is “not your average bucktail.” The Gerry’s team suggests:

• Deep-Water Wreck Jigging: The 56g weight is perfect for reaching Pollack in deep water. The “spiraling” action on the drop is often when the strike occurs. Use a rhythmic lift-and-drop technique to keep the lure “bouncing” just above the structure.

• Heavy Current Bass Fishing: In areas of “strong current,” the sidewings help the lure track straight while the 56g weight keeps you in the strike zone. It is very effective when “bounced” along the bottom of inshore reefs.

• Soft Plastic Trailers: To add extra bulk and vibration, rig the 6/0 hook with a Hyperlastics Curlyminn or a large Hazedong Shad. This increases the silhouette and slows the fall rate for a more “finesse” presentation.

• The “Horizontal Hover”: Because of its unique balance, you can hold this lure stationary in the tide. The natural bucktail hair will breathe and move on its own, mimicking a stationary prey fish—a deadly tactic for wary Bass.

Gerry’s Verdict:

The Ocean Born Bouncing Bucktail (56g/6/0) is a high-value tool for the technical angler. Its ability to maintain a horizontal posture and its unique “glide” on the fall makes it “the most advanced” bucktail on the market. If you are looking to target powerful predators in deep water or heavy flow, this Sébile design belongs at the top of your tackle box