I saw a picture of a buzzbait

[KenDammit28]

on here that someone posted and it got me to thinking about modifying one of my own.

They are not a lure of choice for me so its no big deal to lose one for the sake of experimenting.

Anyway, the buzzbait looked like the blade of a buzzbait but the head and skirt portion looked like a jig that was attached with a split ring.

I got to thinking(its dangerous sometimes) that it would seem to give the bait more action as the head and skirt portion would be moving freely around instead of stuck on a rod.

The thing I'm stuck on is what would be a good SECURE way to make it so that the jig could be interchangable on my modified buzzbait?  Just a simple split-ring(thats what the guys picture had) or something different?

[Wayne P.]

That buzzbait was made that way to make it more difficult for the bass to throw due to the reduction in leverage afforded in a longer bait. That same guy makes another version without the split ring that just has the wire looped through the jig eye. That version was made for fishing in weeds since there are less bulk involved in the head wire. I can post a picture of that type if you are interested.

Split ring bait does use a common split ring.

[Wayne P.]

Additionally he makes a spinnerbait version.  Those jointed baits are popular with a group of guys on another website, especially those that fish Lake Fork.

[kbkindle]

kb here sure would like to see a pic if you dont mind kb

[Wayne P.]

These two were made for smallmouth fishing in clear lakes. The black one has the more streamlined swivel head connection. It has a plastic collar covering the joint to keep weeds out of the connection.

[flyphisher #]

A Ga company called OL Nelle Lures makes them, too.Google them for a website. They are called "broke-back" buzzbaits. They are only buzzbaits I use. Not only are they hard to throw, but they run straight too.

[volpster31]

thats a very cool design.....its new to me & i may try to make a few of my owm..in my opinion theres nothing better than a plastic blade on a buzzbait

[KenDammit28]

so far, the biggest obstacle is bending the thick, sturdy buzzbait wire into a tiny loop.  I made a crude attempt at it last night just using a snap swivel for ease.   I don't think it'll hold up to any kind of fish pressure(the snap swivel, that is)..but its possible I suppose.

I'll try to get a picture soon.

[Sam]

This is what I have done to one of my buzzbaits to try it this spring.

I cut the wire in half and attached each end to a swivel.

The buzzbait now is in two pieces held together by the swivel.

I have no idea of how this creature will work but I can't wait to try it!

[Lightninrod]

That's a Vision Honeybuzz buzzbait.

It's the only b/b I use.  Its hinged hook keeps a Bass from throwing the hook.

Dan

[kbkindle]

kb here   dan is correct i have missed less fish with honey buzz than any other buzzbait.. they have changed the metal  ball looking things on shaft to a single weight and it give off a louder clakking noise  different from any you have heard  they also make a broken back (for a better word)  spinner bait and also have a jigmade this way. if you are one to use a trailor hook  which i dont but did try have to put it so hook is up or it will get hung up to much

[ga_hawghauler]

I like throwing buzz baits durning the summer espically at night. I really like the idea of the jointed design either the split ring or the one wire hooked to the eye because it would make it harder for the fish to throw the bait. I too believe i will try to make some to try.