Dark Matter John Skinner Swing Hook Fluke Bucktails

  • Dark Matter John Skinner Swing Hook Fluke Bucktails Chartreuse White
  • Dark Matter John Skinner Swing Hook Fluke Bucktails White
  • Dark Matter John Skinner Swing Hook Fluke Bucktails Pink White
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Dark Matter John Skinner Swing Hook Fluke Bucktails

Dark Matter John Skinner Swing Hook Fluke Bucktails

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Fluke fishing in deep water demands a bucktail that gets down fast, moves naturally, and hooks fish reliably. Dark Matter John Skinner Swing Hook Fluke Bucktails were engineered exactly for that purpose. Built to the precise specifications of the most influential fluke angler in the country, these jigs combine the right head shape, the right action, and the right hook to help you put more fluke on the deck.

Each bucktail uses a minnow-style head and a custom 3X-strong baitholder siwash swing hook—razor sharp, corrosion-resistant, and designed to pivot freely for maximum movement. Add Gulp! or your go-to trailer and the presentation comes alive. Like all Dark Matter bucktails, the hair density is dialed in perfectly—never too sparse, never overdone—giving you the full, balanced profile that consistently gets bites.

Here’s what John Skinner has to say about his bucktails:
“These jigs overcome key challenges met by anglers jigging fluke (Summer Flounder) from deep water. Despite weights up to six ounces, these jigs all have hooks that are sized appropriately for fluke fishing. They’re sharp right out of the package and won’t rust. While it can be difficult to put lively action on a heavy jig, the swing hook produces an undulating action with the slightest twitch of the rod tip. Best of all, these are high quality made jigs with proper hair density, durable paint finishes, and they’re built to last.”

Dark Matter John Skinner Swing Hook Fluke Bucktails come in 3/4–3 oz. The 3/4–2 oz models are offered in White, while the 3 oz size uses glow for deep-water visibility. All weights are available in Chartreuse/White and Pink/White.

Models: JSSHFB-3/4, JSSHFB-1, JSSHFB-1 1/2, JSSHFB-2, JSSHFB-3

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These bucktails feature a swing hook design, which allows the hook to move freely instead of being fixed in place.

This improves hook-up ratios by making it harder for fluke to throw the hook and helps keep better contact with the fish during the fight.

Fluke often strike from behind and can be difficult to hook consistently.

The swing hook design, developed with input from John Skinner, helps the hook find its way into the fish’s mouth more effectively and stay pinned once hooked.

These bucktails are designed to be fished using the jig and bounce technique—lifting the jig off the bottom and letting it fall back naturally as you drift.

This creates a realistic presentation that fluke respond to, especially when they’re feeding along the bottom.

The right weight depends on your depth, drift speed, and current.

Lighter weights are better for shallow water or slower drift, while heavier weights are needed to maintain bottom contact in deeper water or stronger current. Staying in contact with the bottom is key to fishing these effectively.

If you’re fishing in very light conditions where extremely small jigs are needed, or you’re not fishing near the bottom, these may not be the best option.

These bucktails are designed specifically for bottom-oriented fluke fishing using a jigging presentation.