It's a toad Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 I am new to buzzbait fishing and was wondering what time of year is good for buzzbaits and what conditions Quote
Super User scaleface Posted January 21, 2017 Super User Posted January 21, 2017 They dont work well early , for me anyhow. I have luck with them from post spawn to early winter . Quote
noway Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Never! I tried them many times with zero bites. I hate how, when retrieving, loosing 10-12 feet of a cast until it reached the surface. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted January 21, 2017 Super User Posted January 21, 2017 Buzzbaits will catch bass year-round, but I assume you're asking for the best season. In my experience (Canada to Florida) the best topwater bite occurs during the 'post-spawn'. My second favorite time is the 'post-summer' period, but usually not as pronounced as the post-spawn. Roger Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted January 21, 2017 Super User Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, noway said: Never! I tried them many times with zero bites. I hate how, when retrieving, loosing 10-12 feet of a cast until it reached the surface. Wow, as long as you're using a faster reel and heavy enough line, most buzzbaits should plane within 5 feet or less. Try using them in low light periods and cloudy weather whenever the water is in the mid 60s or higher, and you'll start getting smoked on them. 2 hours ago, It's a toad said: I am new to buzzbait fishing and was wondering what time of year is good for buzzbaits and what conditions See just what I said above. Quote
crypt Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 in Florida,anytime is buzz bait time................. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted January 21, 2017 Super User Posted January 21, 2017 A buzzbzit should be moving as soon as it touches down .Do not allow them to sink . 4 Quote
Oklahoma Mike Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 You know what I like about a buzzbait? EVERYTHING! 2 hours ago, noway said: Never! I tried them many times with zero bites. I hate how, when retrieving, loosing 10-12 feet of a cast until it reached the surface. You may want to try a Cavitron. And as mentioned above, probably a faster reel and get it moving just as it is hitting the water. 2 Quote
LOZSteve Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Post spawn, late summer, and fall. Cast out and start your retrieve right as the bait is hitting the water, a high speed reel is a good thing here. I like to start with a black bait with a gold blade. Always fish with a trailer hook, and if you are getting short strikes you likely need to change colors. If black isn't working switch to white and then chartreuse and white. I have caught numerous big fish on a buzz bait. An alternative to buzzing is a whopper plopper. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 21, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 21, 2017 Post spawn through late fall. I fishthem all day long and had some of my best says this year fishing nothingbut a buzzbait all day. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted January 21, 2017 Super User Posted January 21, 2017 9 hours ago, Oklahoma Mike said: You know what I like about a buzzbait? EVERYTHING! You may want to try a Cavitron. And as mentioned above, probably a faster reel and get it moving just as it is hitting the water. I dont exactly know how I do it sitting here in the recliner . I get the buzzbait moving toward me a split second before it hits the water .I think I'm pulling back on the rod a bit . When done right it doesnt sink a bit . 1 Quote
"hamma" Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 11 hours ago, scaleface said: A buzzbzit should be moving as soon as it touches down .Do not allow them to sink . This ^^^^^,... engage the reel before it touches down and your good to GO!,.. As far as whens the best time to use a buzzbait?,.... when its raining! best season?,... if done right, any of them but summer is a good time for one. Typically,... I only throw one when its raining,... 3 Quote
Dave A Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Yes, as Scaleface and others have said, start reeling in just before it hits the water and it will stay on top. The best producing color here in clear Michigan lakes is black with silver/aluminum blade. 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted January 21, 2017 Super User Posted January 21, 2017 9 minutes ago, "hamma" said: As far as whens the best time to use a buzzbait?,.... when its raining! I concur . Look closely and you will see the boat is soaked . It was lightly raining in July when a bass sucked this buzzbait under . The lure just disappeared . You can see the blade between the jaw and my hand . 4 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 22, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 22, 2017 A lot of my fish in this video were on a buzzbait, including my largest of the day that I caught right around noon, or 11:35 in the video. Quote
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