A blog about boats, fishing, water sports and having fun on the ocean
When should you throw a Buzzbait?
by
Most people fish buzzbaits for bass in the spring, the summer and the early fall. However, I like to fish a buzzbait in the fall and the winter, especially in the Deep South where I live. The water temperature there generally doesn’t get so cold that bass won’t stop taking a topwater lure even in late January.
When fishing the buzzbait, start with your rod tip high when it hits the water. This will keep the buzzbait at the top of the water, then slowly lower your rod tip as it gets closer. A buzzbait will work just about anywhere, over sunken weeds or cover, over shallow flats, and perfect for going parallel with the bank.
Is a buzzbait a topwater lure?
Buzzbaits are old-school topwater lures that are simple to fish and deadly effective in the right situations. They’re relatively weedless and are great for fishing fast and covering water. Unlike most topwater baits, buzzbaits sink.
When should you throw a Buzzbait? – Related Questions
What color Buzzbait works best?
The best colors for buzzbaits are black or another darker shade if the sky is overcast. If it is sunny, then white is a better color. If you want to imitate a bream, then green is the best option. There are also varying sizes when it comes to buzzbaits.
Should you use a trailer on a Buzzbait?
Even if you prefer to leave your buzzbait skirt, adding a soft-plastic trailer is a good idea. Tour pro Andrew Upshaw prefers to add a Gene Larew Sweet Swimmer to create a bigger profile that catches bigger fish.
Does a buzz bait stay on top of the water when fishing?
Can you fish a buzzbait on spinning reel?
A buzzbait can be fished on any type of conventional rod and reel – spinning, baitcasting or spin-casting – but a heavy-power baitcasting rod-and-reel combo is the top choice of the pros. Braided fishing line is best in most scenarios because it’s very strong and doesn’t stretch. Use 50- to 65-pound test.
Should you throw a buzzbait on braid?
Mono, braid, and fluoro all work for throwing buzzbaits, and I have had legitimate success with all three over the years. You are constantly reeling a buzzbait across the surface with maybe some small twitches of the rod tip here and there along the way
Where do you throw a Buzzbait?
Shade Pockets – Particularly in the summer, shade and clouds are your friend, especially for throwing a buzzbait. Morning and evenings are ideal, but on those days when the sun is high, make sure you look for things like docks, overhanging trees or anywhere with shade. This is where you want to fish your buzzbaits.
Water color doesn’t really play a part to when I pick up a buzzbait except for super clear water I like to throw all white. Other than that its either a white/blue or white/yellow.
Why does my Buzzbait run sideways?
Your buzzbait is equipped with a “counter-clockwise rotating blade” so it will run a little sideways, especially if it is built on one of the popular flat, “planing” styles of heads. Some of the smaller or four wing metal or plastic blades on the market will not do that.
What is the best fishing line for a Buzzbait?
“Fluorocarbon has the perfect amount of stretch for fishing a buzzbait,” Montgomery said.
Where do you tie the line on Buzzbait?
Do buzzbaits work at night?
Buzzbait. Definitely still in the top-three night bite producers of all time, the buzzbait is another perfect bait to fish in the dark. For one, it takes a lot of the guess work out of it. It’s hard to see at night, obviously.
What size Buzzbait should I get?
The weight of your buzzbait should be in the ¼ oz to ½ oz range depending on wind and the structure you’re fishing. You may want to select a heavier buzzbait if long casts are necessary or you are fishing in windy conditions.
How do I make my Buzzbait run straight?
Do buzzbaits work in winter?
A buzzbait allows you to cover large areas of shallow water faster than other lures, improving your odds for running the bait through a lethargic bass’ strike zone. As an ideal winter reaction strike lure, the best time to use a buzzbait is in the early morning, late afternoon, or on cloudy, overcast days.
Yes, you can catch fish on both of those baits and I would suggest using them in the rain if you have a large concentration of fish in a small area. But typically, you want to pick something like a buzzbait, Whopper Plopper or buzz toad that you can constantly keep moving and then cover as much water as you can.
Who makes the loudest Buzzbait?
The Jackall Firecracker Buzzbait delivers premium Japanese performance and craftsmanship with high-quality features that are second-to-none. One of the loudest buzzbaits to ever hit the market, the Firecracker boasts a unique two-prop design.