Loosing a lot of fish on Buzzbaits

[ba7ss3in]

Length of cast and length of rod also could cost you some fish on the set.

[Ryan_Johnson]

Try to not setting the hook at all.  Bass don't give buzzbaits little taps, they're trying to kill it.  By the time you set the hook, it's had it for a second or two.  It will set the hook on itself, especially if you're using braid.  

Try to use a side sweep and just start reeling.  I've found that method works well with other topwaters too.