Size Of Rivets For Buzzbait

[SamTheHam]

Quick question. Anyone know the size of ribbets used in buzzbait. Also where can I pick up some ?

[tholmes]

You can get 'em right here.

 

http://lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Buzz-Blades/Buzz-Blade-Rivets.html

 

Tom

[Jigfishn10]

hardware store, lowes, home depot, Walmart

[SamTheHam]

I guess my question is are they all one size or is there a specific meaurement for buzz baits. I want to buy them at Home Depot

[Jig Man]

http://www.barlowstackle.com/Buzz-Bait-Rivets--P1208C112.aspx

[smalljaw67]

I'll try to help you, the first thing you need to know is you can't buy the rivets you need at Home Depot or any other hardware stores. The reason is the rivet used as a bearing on a buzz bait is a blind or pop rivet without the mandrel, they have to be ordered that way. The other thing is you'd need to know what the size wire that the buzz bait head is poured on and the wire diameters vary, smaller buzz baits around 1/4oz often use .045" diameter wire while larger 3/8oz and 1/2oz models use .051 but I have encountered 1/4oz buzz baits that used heavier wire and larger buzz baits that use smaller wire so you would need to know that information.

[BobP]

If you want them from Home Depot, go in with a buzz bait and try a rivet to see if it fits on the wire.  I think lurepartsonline.com carries one size.  I always crimp them on the wire anyway so as long as the wire fits, it isn't a big deal to me.  I just went downstairs and got out a box of Arrow 1/8" stainless steel pop rivets.  I held the rivet shaft in a pair of pliers and tapped the point of the rivet on a hard surface and the nail popped right out, so that might work for you too.