buzzbaits and spinnerbaits

[Nashiem]

hey guys I purchased some buzzbaits and spinnerbaits last year, but I really didnt have any luck I know that this is and effective way of catching bass if done properly.  I am curios for this year what are some techniques that I could try, or some diffrent changes to the lure to make it more appealing.  any advice is good advice thanks peoples

[fishinlunatic]

  After only catching Pike my whole life,Ive dedicated the last six months or so to learning how to catch bass with a spinnerbait. I've had the best luck with a stop 'n go retrieve around sructure in shallow water. Multiple casts is very important! Spinnerbait fishing can be a blast. IMO its much more exciting than throwing a senko or any plastic worm...although  not near as effective.

Kevin Vandam has put out some great spinnerbait videos over the years. I would check them out if you want to get serious about spinnerbait fishing.

Buzzbaits......turn and burn...nuff said.

[Catt]

Here's a little secret I don't think I've mention before for Spinner Baits, Buzz Baits, or Rat-L-Traps.

Knock on Wood run it into a stump, logs, boat dock piling

[RochesterBasser]

Like Catt and Lunatic said, you need to bump your spinnerbait off any cover that's present.  Also, water clarity is a major part of it.  If you fish a clear lake, you are going to want to burn it through the water  with some twitches every now and then.  Also, willow leaf blades work best for this.  If your waters are quite dirty, a slower, more erratic retrieve is best.  Colorado or indiana blades are best for this method.

As far as buzzbaits go, it's similar to spinnerbaits, just hit stuff with them, whether lily pads, some tree limbs that are sticking out of the water, or other things of that sort.  The most effective speed of retrieve is slow.  The slower  you can reel it in while keeping it plopping on the surface, the better.  Also, when the fish blows up on it, wait a second and make sure it's in his mouth, then set the hook.

Hopefully this helps!     and good luck and make sure you stick with them!

[Nashiem]

one question what time of year is best to fish the spinnerbait and buzzbait, I know that for resavoirs spawn is good if you are fishing from shore to use spinnerbaits, but what about lakes and ponds is it all year round or just certain times of the year???  thanks again guys

[Fish Man]

for buzzbaits i usually fish the when it gets warmer out an right b4 the sun sets

[Nashiem]

I dont know what part of the country you are from, how warm do you let it get outside temp 70-80, or like 50-60, thanks for the help

[Fish Man]

im in delaware an i guess maybe in the area of 60+.....jus not anytthing cold

[Nashiem]

sounds good, I just bought some lucky craft buzzbaits online, they were sold out everywhereI looked, they look really nice though I hope to have luck with them this year.

[Shakes]

You need to hit up BassPro and check out the Kevin VanDam DVD's. You'll learn so much about spinnerbaits it'll blow your mind.

[RochesterBasser]

Spinnerbaits are at their best at this time of the year (prespawn, when the fish are as aggressive as they'll ever be during the year) and during the fall when the bass key on minnows.  They are also productive during the summer when, like I said before, it's windy and cloudy.

Buzzbaits are also good at this time of year when there is some chop in the water or at dusk or dawn.

I totally agree with BassSnatcher.  The KVD DVD series about spinnerbaits is probably the best source of info on these baits that I've seen.

[Bankbeater]

I'll throw a 1/2 spinner near cover or into it if I think I can get it out without hanging up.  I let it sink down to the bottom and then slow roll it back up with a twitch now and then.  Most of the time I will throw white or Chart color spinner.

[bugman]

You need to hit up BassPro and check out the Kevin VanDam DVD's. You'll learn so much about spinnerbaits it'll blow your mind.

I also agree! Bass Pro Shops has a three CD set from KVD for $9.95. It;s the best video deal around. Not only do you get the spinnerbait cd but a cd on Pitching/flipping and another on changing conditions. KVD dose a great job on all three cd's. KVD also has another cd on spinnerbaits but I have not looked at that one yet.

[Banor]

I dont think there is a bad time of year to throw a buzzbait.  It's all about location location location and weather conditions.  I caught bass last year on a buzzbait while it was snowing.

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[Redlinerobert]

Buzzbaits are the best. Nothing like seeing a bass come up and slurp it down.  I typically throw them early in the morning and late in the afternoon.

[.ghoti.]

Spinner baits are good almost all year, around here. I use willow blades for flash in clear water and Colorado blades for thump in dirty water. The dirtier the water the slower the retrieve. If you can bang it into something, so much the better. If you can't hit anything, use quick pauses or rod twitches, along with a change in rod position from one side to the other, to give a direction change to the bait. My best producer for the last several years has been a Terminator 1/4oz single willow in a translucent color, worked just deep enough to be almost out of sight. Some wind really helps. A wind blown point is a good first place to try a spinnerbait.

Cheers,

GK

[zara spook]

I've found that with any type of noisy topwater bait, i.e jitterbugs, buzzbaits, the best time to fish them is near sunset.  Casting into the bank and pulling them away, more perpendicular, has been more productive for me than running them parallel.