MIbassin Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Do you guys prefer the floating or slow sink models? Why? What is your most productive way of fishing them? I'm just starting to get into bigger baits and any tips are much appreciated! Quote
Primus Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 I also live in Michigan for what it's worth. If you are looking at the 6" Spro BBZ and looking to start with one I would get the slow sink which if you keep your rod tip up high can be fished as a topwater. I usually like a slow steady retrieve over submerged grass with an occasional pause and twitch. The Perch color works well for me. I only bought 1 6" floating BBZ and it behaved as a super slow sink if you will, the one I bought didn't truly float. I'm not sure if it was a manufacturing mishap or it was meant to be that way. I have purchased a couple of the 8" floating models and these did float, go figure. If you want to burn the bait or fish it deeper consider the fast sinker. The 6" BBZ is an excellent starter swimbait that won't brake the bank and is easy to cast with a light swimbait stick or even a heavy crankbait rod, throw it with confidence it's a proven productive bait. Quote
Sensei Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 I have one in trout pattern floater. One of the reasons for getting the floater was knowing that unless I threw it up in a tree or a fish broke me off I could get my $20 lure back. My leader knot broke casting it recently and I was able to get it back since mine did float. I fish it across points and near isolated lily pads by reeling very slowly and occasionally twitching it to get it to change direction when near cover. There are also some good YouTube videos on fishing this lure Quote
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