BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted October 6, 2015 BassResource.com Administrator Posted October 6, 2015 Watch for the big strike in this video! http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/how-to-buzzbait.html 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted October 6, 2015 Super User Posted October 6, 2015 I found it interesting that he recommended flurocarbon for line... 1 Quote
Super User senile1 Posted October 6, 2015 Super User Posted October 6, 2015 I found it interesting that he recommended flurocarbon for line... I was somewhat surprised by that statement too, but he did say 17 - 20 lb fluoro so maybe the size of the line counteracts the tendency to sink enough that it works with this buzzbait. Nice video! Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted October 6, 2015 Super User Posted October 6, 2015 It's a moving bait, flourocarbon doesn't have time to sink. 2 Quote
chadmack282 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 It's a moving bait, flourocarbon doesn't have time to sink. exactly!! Quote
bassh8er Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 KVD recently did an article for Bassmaster and had the following to say: Above all, use heavy line. I throw buzzbaits on 25-pound monofilament that has some stretch and allows the fish to eat the bait. Fluorocarbon line wants to sink and has less stretch." I'd go with KVD. Also, I definitely won't use flouro for my other topwaters such as spooks and poppers. I rarely use buzzbaits but always throw them on mono. 1 Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 I use FC all the time with buzzbaits and poppers... Guess I must be defying nature. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 7, 2015 Global Moderator Posted October 7, 2015 I get that fluoro doesn't have time to sink, but why spend the extra money on fluoro when you're not getting any of the benefits?? I'll stick with Big Game or Pline for my buzzbaits. 5 Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 Abrasion resistence around docks and timber. Also, I use my jig rod for buzzbaits. If I had a dedicated buzzbait setup I wouldn't use flouro and if I did I'd probably use one of the value options as they are in the price range of a modest spool of braid. 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 KVD uses 25 lb test on buzzbaits ? That seems big to me .I use 12 lb mono and usually a trailer hook . Never have used a plastic trailer though I could see where a trailer would help to retrieve a bait slower . Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 I get that fluoro doesn't have time to sink, but why spend the extra money on fluoro when you're not getting any of the benefits?? I'll stick with Big Game or Pline for my buzzbaits. Exactly. This is how I roll! Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 Ideally, I'd use the 6'6" M rod with 15# Berkley Big Game for this. I've heard that using a fiberglass rod can help and a different length might work better, but I don't have 10 combos at my disposal on the kayak or even in the boat for that matter. Didn't we all used to use a 5'6" MH to do this technique and still manage to catch some fish? I have noticed looking away while you retrieve can help not yank the lure away. I like to look around for some movement or my next target. Unless I'm bumping a stump or pier piling. 2 Quote
bkohlman Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 I tend to lean towards mono when using buzzbaits. Most likely because I have limited rod selection and have one for most of my topwater applications, so I just keep it spooled up with mono (Big Game) to make transitions between topwater baits easier. 2 Quote
Super User bowhunter63 Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 Berkley big game has been working for me for along time.Pretty good video 1 Quote
Super User bigbill Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 Couldn't play the video on my kindle fire HD but I switched to my I Pad no problem. Watched it. Thanks Glenn Quote
Super User MIbassyaker Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 Ideally, I'd use the 6'6" M rod with 15# Berkley Big Game for this. I've heard that using a fiberglass rod can help and a different length might work better, but I don't have 10 combos at my disposal on the kayak or even in the boat for that matter. Didn't we all used to use a 5'6" MH to do this technique and still manage to catch some fish? I have noticed looking away while you retrieve can help not yank the lure away. I like to look around for some movement or my next target. Unless I'm bumping a stump or pier piling. I was managing to catch fish with a 1/4oz buzzbait fine for awhile this summer on a 7' ML spinning combo with 10lb trilene XL. And I was able to handle a 3/8 size well with a 6' medium. As is often the case, there is a wide distance between "optimal" and "sufficient". 1 Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 I was managing to catch fish with a 1/4oz buzzbait fine for awhile this summer on a 7' ML spinning combo with 10lb trilene XL. And I was able to handle a 3/8 size well with a 6' medium. As is often the case, there is a wide distance between "optimal" and "sufficient". You gotta use what you brung in the kayak. And it's best if you don't have to change lures. 1 Quote
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