Buzzbait

[JWOA]

Question guys what buzzbaits do you prefer? The gear I'll be using is bps extreme real 7:1.1, a 6'6" rod mh. With powerpro braided line 50 lbs test. Thanks for the help guys

[Bluebasser86]

Cavitron 3/8oz whatever color blade you prefer and black skirt. There you're done 

[MrSwimJig]

Cavitron 3/8oz Black on Black

[Fishes in trees]

I like a half ounce over a 3/8, just because I can throw it farther.  I think distance and covering the water matters when you are throwing a buzz bait.

[roadwarrior]

Cavitron, Black on Black

[38 Super Fan]

I'll take a 3/8 black Cavitron too, I like the slower speed of the 3/8 most of the time. Also I like a rod more in the 7' range, but 6'6" will work.

[Bobby Uhrig]

I don't use them

[Bobby Uhrig]

New colors Chartreuse Illusion--black silver scale-

[JWOA]

I'll take a 3/8 black Cavitron too, I like the slower speed of the 3/8 most of the time. Also I like a rod more in the 7' range, but 6'6" will work.

just picked up a 7' Berkeley rod will this work?

[Bobby Uhrig]

New Alewife

[lmbfisherman]

just picked up a 7' Berkeley rod will this work?

Well it would work I'm sure depending if it's the right Power/Action.  I usually throw my buzzbaits on a 7+ MH/F.

[JWOA]

Well it would work I'm sure depending if it's the right Power/Action.  I usually throw my buzzbaits on a 7+ MH/F.

its a medium heavy im7 extra fast tip

[kylek]

Cavitron, Black on Black

 

This is my go to buzzbait.

[Zach Dunham]

What line do you all prefer for buzzbaits?

[MrSwimJig]

I prefer mono or a copolymer in 12lbs test

[JWOA]

I prefer mono or a copolymer in 12lbs test

What about 50 lbs test it's the same diameter?

[MrSwimJig]

I prefer my line to have a little stretch to it so I don't pull it out of the fishes mouth.

[Zach Dunham]

I prefer my line to have a little stretch to it so I don't pull it out of the fishes mouth.

 

This is why I was asking that question. I was thinking with a M/H fast action and line as stiff as 50 lb braid that you might miss a lot of bites. I'm not so worried about diameter with a lure that is topwater and the line isn't in the water. I would be throwing it on a 7' M/H fast action so I was thinking maybe 20-25 lb copolymer.

[lmbfisherman]

I prefer my line to have a little stretch to it so I don't pull it out of the fishes mouth.

Especially if you are using that Berkley with a XF tip.  I'd recommend a mono or Copolymer. 

[Arv]

I guess I need to get some Cavitrons. I use Booyahs but I really don't use buzzbaits that much.

[lmbfisherman]

This is why I was asking that question. I was thinking with a M/H fast action and line as stiff as 50 lb braid that you might miss a lot of bites. I'm not so worried about diameter with a lure that is topwater and the line isn't in the water. I would be throwing it on a 7' M/H fast action so I was thinking maybe 20-25 lb copolymer.

I don't think I have problems with hook up ratios with braid, I usually go full braid.  That is why I wait to make sure they have it before I set the hook.  (Count to 3 or say the phrase "Set the hook", I will also set it when I think I know they have it before I finish counting..etc). 

[lmbfisherman]

I guess I need to get some Cavitrons. I use Booyahs but I really don't use buzzbaits that much.

I use Booyah too, they work just fine.  Heck even the BPS brands work well.  I used them on my trip last year and the smallies didn't care it was "BPS or Booyah".  Even caught a pike with it too. 

[retiredbosn]

I really like double props on my buzzbaits, make quite the commotion. My favorite is chartreuse and white with gold blades. If i'm throwing a single prop its a cavitron. Bobby doesn't make a bad color, they are all good. Wish he would make a double prop version.

[Grizzn N Bassin]

Strike king, cavitron, booya.. blue, black,.. black blades or sliver during the day.. chartreuse skirts as well

[Bobby Uhrig]

7ft med heavy rod with 14 lb mono-Cant beat it