Indiana Bass1 Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 I noticed last night that my buzz bait was laying on its side during the retrieve. Is this normal or is something wrong.Its a cheap buzz bait, but it catches bass. Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 Somethings wrong for sure. Check and see if the wire is bent to one side or the other. Lay the buzzbait buzzer down and align the hook point with the hook shank, then look and see which way the buzzer is bent toward and simply bend it back. Quote
Super User Bassin_Fin@tic Posted July 15, 2010 Super User Posted July 15, 2010 The torque from the churning blade will cause any buzzbait to lean a little.Usually more noticable the faster the retrieve.Some baits are built great for burning and some better for creeping. Do what he said and also try bending it the opposite way that it is leaning. Quote
D4u2s0t Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 happens with spinnerbaits too... Like said, try bending the arm back the other way, and test at the normal speed you would be retrieving. Quote
rboat Posted July 16, 2010 Posted July 16, 2010 As the others have said, try bending it slightly, slow down your retrieve and sometimes your knot maybe a bit crooked, try retying. Some buzzers do lean a bit but the fish still hit them. Good Luck. Quote
OHIO Posted July 16, 2010 Posted July 16, 2010 A couple of mine have been doing this, but the fish don't seem to mind much. Quote
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