What Buzzbait, What Size, And With Or Without A Clacker?

[iceintheveins]

Cavitron always, 1/4 and 3/8 ounce.

[tcbass]

I've asked this in another thread with no response.

 

 

3/8oz and 1/4oz seem to be the two most popular buzzbaits.

 

 

 

 

So which one do you choose and why do you use one over the other?

 

Moderator note: The new thread has been merged with the same topic you posted a few days ago.

[Catt]

1/2 oz

[BiteFiend]

I like 3/8 oz and 1/2 oz. Sometimes the bass want a faster retrieve, which is why I will use the 1/2 oz. The more weight allows you to work it at a faster pace.

[F14A-B]

Yep, 1/2 oz...

[ThatZX14Fella]

I keep it simple, I grab a buzzbait and go. I think I'm probably gonna start buying 3/8 though.

[tcbass]

I keep it simple, I grab a buzzbait and go. I think I'm probably gonna start buying 3/8 though.

 

 

Why 3/8?

[ThatZX14Fella]

Why 3/8?

 

It gets annoying trying to launch a 1/2 after a while. I feel like I have more control with lighter lures.

[tcbass]

It gets annoying trying to launch a 1/2 after a while. I feel like I have more control with lighter lures.

 

 

 

So throwing 1/2oz gets tiring because they are heavy and you have less control?

[ThatZX14Fella]

It doesn't get tiring, just gets annoying because I can't cast it as accurately as a lighter weight lure. Weight doesn't tire me out in fishing. I throw around a 200lb bike all day. Lol

[Balshy Fishing]

Where's BlueBasser; he'll give you his insight on the 3/8 Cavitron black on black.

 

The man swears by 'em, even turned me onto getting one. 

[tcbass]

Where's BlueBasser; he'll give you his insight on the 3/8 Cavitron black on black.

 

The man swears by 'em, even turned me onto getting one. 

 

 

 

How has that 3/8 worked for you?

[roadwarrior]

3/8 oz Cavitron

[river-rat]

I only use the following in Black/Black Blade or White/ Gold Blade

 

3/8 oz Boogerman Racket Buzz,

1/2 oz Boogerman Magnum Racket Buzz

1/2 oz Lunker Lure

[Nick49]

Croc-O-Gator makes a buzzbait called a Head Knocker that is well made and very effective.  This is my favorite.  I prefer black with gold blade.  Cavitrons run well and have a good sound.  Also, the Strike King Bleeding Elite buzzbait runs well and gets good hookups.

[tcbass]

What's the benefit of a 1/2  oz over a 3/8 oz?

[georgeyew]

What's the benefit of a 1/2  oz over a 3/8 oz?

 

For a buzzbait, I don't think that there really are huge benefits. Maybe a 1/2 oz would have a stronger hook? But I guess that a 1/2 oz could be thrown further than a 3/8 oz.

[Bobby Uhrig]

Depends on the aggressiveness of the fish and the chop on the water-lotta chop -3/8 little chop 1/4

[tcbass]

Depends on the aggressiveness of the fish and the chop on the water-lotta chop -3/8 little chop 1/4

Dang. I think all of mine are 3/8. We've been fishing and it was all almost glass.